Study guide

Rules for course recognition

Course recognition also has its own rules. General principles and various examples of course recognition can be found in the information below.

However, if you have already studied at FIT in the past, it is possible to have previously completed courses recognized in the new programme or to complete your studies in the old programme.

General rules for the recognition of courses

After enrolling in a study program, it is necessary to submit an application for recognition of courses within 30 days. The application for recognition must always be submitted on the prescribed form at the FIT Study Department. The dean, represented by the vice-dean for studies, decides on recognition. Courses that meet the following conditions may be recognized:

  • If the course is from previous studies (including continuing education), it must have been graded higher than E.
  • The date of completion of the course must not be older than 5 years from the date of submission of the application for its recognition.

Credits recognized in this way are not considered credits earned in the given semester or academic year, i.e. they are not counted towards the minimum number of credits required to continue in the program. They are only counted towards the total number of credits earned.

Details can be found in the directive "Implementation of Bachelor's and Master's Study Programs at FIT" and also below in this text, which includes recommended procedures for various cases, specific situations, and current information. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

1.

Recognition of courses between programs at FIT

  1. Study in a master's program after completing a bachelor's program.
    • If a student has completed courses from a master's program while enrolled in a bachelor's program, these courses will only be recognized if the credits earned for them were above 180 credits.
  2. Studying in two (master's) programs at the same time
    • Compulsory subject (in the master's program)
      A compulsory subject is recognized under standard conditions if it is an identical course, then including the classification grade E. If recognition is based on more than one course, the recognition of the course must be confirmed by the guarantor of the target course.
    • Compulsory elective subject (in the target program)
      Compulsory elective subjects are not usually recognized.
      The reason for this is that CE courses serve to broaden the overview of a given set of courses. An exception would be if the student has already completed all compulsory elective courses in the second program, or if no other courses are offered in the target program.
    • Purely elective subject (in the target program)
      A purely elective subject is not recognized. The reason for this is the wide range of elective subjects available, including subjects within the framework of horizontal permeability.
  3. Study after completing an accredited program of the same level (i.e., master's degree).
    • The same rules apply as in point 1.2, with the exception that in the case of recognition, the the course must not have been completed more than 5 years ago.
2.

Recognition of courses when transferring from one form of study program to another form of the same study program at FIT

Transfer from combined to full-time study and vice versa

The student does not submit an application for recognition. Only the form of study is changed within the framework of the study program. The record of completed courses remains unchanged.

3.

Recognition of courses when transferring from one study program to another study program studied at FIT

For example, from the Czech study program to the English version of the study program, etc.

The student does not submit an application for recognition. Completed courses are automatically recognized in the specific semesters in which they were completed, regardless of classification. Courses that the student has failed are recognized in the study program, not in the semester (recording of courses during the check of courses registered for the second enrollment).

4.

Recognition of concurrent studies at another faculty or other part of CTU or university

The dean decides on recognition, in the case of compulsory subjects on the basis of the opinion of the guarantor of the target subject. In the case of elective subjects, only specialized subjects of the target program are recognized.

5.

Recognition of courses completed as part of Lifelong Education

Uznávání se řídí obecnými pravidly uvedenými výše. Kredity za předměty mohou být uznány až do výše 60% kreditů potřebných k řádnému ukončení studia.

6.

Recognition of courses taken abroad

The entire recognition process is preceded by the confirmation of documents (Comparison Sheet/Learning Agreement/Erasmus, Study Plan/travel outside Europe) prior to departure. Upon arrival in the Czech Republic, students are required to submit a Certificate of Recognition of Studies Abroad together with proof of completion of courses at a foreign university – Transcript of Records.

Courses up to and including classification E are recognized. Courses are recognized for the semesters in which they were completed by the student. Documents for recognition must be submitted as soon as possible, preferably within 14 days of the student's enrollment in the semester immediately following the semester in which the student was on a study abroad program.

In the case of languages or physical education and similar subjects, the number of credits awarded may be reduced.

7.

Recognition of courses from previous studies at FIT

Recognition is governed by the general rules set out above.

In addition to courses completed as part of accredited study programs and study abroad (see point 6), courses studied as part of other international programs, such as EuroTeQ, are also recognized.

On the other hand, courses or credits obtained as part of other events and competitions (typically team-based), such as EuroteQ Collider, are not recognized.

8.

Recognition of courses from previous studies outside FIT

Recognition is governed by the general rules set out above, with the exception of recognition of grades, where a grade of "D" is not recognized.

If a student believes that a successfully completed course or group of courses covers a compulsory, specialized, or compulsory elective course at FIT, they shall indicate this course in their application. Recognition is also possible for elective courses. The student shall attach to the application a transcript of records certified by the study department of the faculty or part/faculty of CTU/university where these subjects were completed. At the same time, they shall attach individual annotations and descriptions of the content of the subjects. The study department shall obtain the opinion of the subject guarantor and issue a statement on the final recognition of the subjects.

Contact information

If you have any questions, please contact your study officer.

OFFICE OF STUDY AFFAIRS

Ludmila Facer

Officer for studies in English, Erasmus/Exchange programme

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