Reviews of Vysoka Skola Banska - Technicka Univerzita Ostrava | Czech Republic

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Nadezhda Z

MGIMO University, Moscow, Russia
Accountancy, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

English was the language of communication in most of the situations 4 me. I've been learnin and speakin it for 11 years now. There were no problems with it. As to the Czech, well, it was very easy 2 understand it - in many ways Russian and Czech are similar. The problem was to speak, but anyway, after 2 weeks I was able 2 say what I want in a restaurant or cafe of in a shop. I think if I had stayed in the country longer I would have been able 2 speak Czech after around 6-8 months.

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Luis P

Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Business Studies, Graduate, Erasmus

Student life

Describe host city:

Students equally interact with the local and student community

Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

The favourite and almost only night spot is Stodolni street. I could advise one or more pubs/discos/cafés, but there's everything for every taste, and easy to find also. There's also some nice cafés and restaurants in the centre (I advise 'N. 10'), but these are not as easy to find. I recomend you would meet some local people (students and young people are more than helpful) to guide you through these. Cultural events are also trhiving troughout the city everyday.

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“Experiences on VSB-TUO”

Miroslava M

Slovakia, Graduate
Computer Science / IT, 2021

Overall

Technical University of Ostrava, my experience so far is one of pride that I have been able to be apart of my university. The dedication and hard work that has been put into my three years so far has allowed me to succeed in many ways, as well as increasing my self-development skills. The university is a great place to study and I would suggest it to anyone.

Pros

understanding teachers

Cons

none

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Luis P

Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Business Studies, Graduate, Erasmus

Academic

Course recommendations

As almost all courses are in Czech language, unless you speak czech you will have private lessons with the teachers. There are a couple of courses in english, though. Try to see if these interest you and if so, pick them, so you can have real interaction with local students.

My academic experiences

Quality of courses

Variety of courses

Access to resources

Interaction with teachers

Interaction with international students

Interaction with local students

Personal comments

I can only sugest more courses in foreign languages (English, German, French) to attract more exchange students

My opinion of the university assessment

Exams at end of course

Exams throughout the course

Essays and/or projects at the end of course

Essays and/or projects throughout the course

Overall

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“Student Guidance”

John O

Czech Republic, Graduate
Engineering, Mechanical, 2023

Overall

The University brings Employers through career fairs and portal to your doorstep for you to showcase your talent and experience. Guidance to CV writing, how to search for jobs, prepare for interviews etc. are also provided from time to time.
The institution takes interest in the students and provide assistance as regular as possible.

Pros

One on One interaction

Cons

follow-up on job applications

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Luis P

Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Business Studies, Graduate, Erasmus

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Family

Other sources of funding:

An ERASMUS grant

Work opportunities:

I didn't want/need to work

Personal spending habits

Food and accomodation is clearly cheaper (for food, especcially in restaurants). Travelling refers almost just to the going and return home. Telephone refers to international calls, calling home

Travel, Telephone:

was more expensive than at home.

Nightlife, Overall:

was the same price as at home.

Food, Housing:

was less expensive than at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books