Interview preparation Guidelines

Introduction

I am _____ (Name) _____ I am __ (age) __years old. I have completed my

Bachelors of Commerce in year 2014 and I am here for my LONGTERM
study visa application. I belong to a _________ family and my hobbies are
________
1. Why Czech Republic?
 One of the best educational systems in Europe
 Czech Republic is well developed
 It’s a Destination for Tourist as well as for Corporate Companies like Hyundai
Motors, Skoda Auto, Uni-Petrol, Budweiser Brewery
 Average Cost of living is low (8000-17000 CZK per month, which includes
food, transport and accommodation)
 300-700 EURO / 350-750 USD / 22000-48000 INR
 Czech Republic is Perfect choice for me in the manner of,
 Level of Education
 Rank of Universities
 Cost of Tuition Fees and
 Affordable Lifestyle, which is hard to find in any other country
 It’s a country with cultural richness (Slavic, Germanic, Jewish)
 It is also having Academic diversity (more than 43,000 international students
are enrolled for higher education studies)
OR
 Higher education in the Czech Republic enjoys a worldwide reputation for its
high quality
 This quality is safeguarded by a national system of regulation and quality
assurance.
 The emphasis on education is understandable because it has always played a
key role in the life of the Czech people.
 Studying in Czech republic is well suited to help develop an open mind.
 It strengthens the ability of every student to study together with other people
of different backgrounds.

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 OR

 High quality education and research, especially in Sciences, Engineering and

Medicine, has a long tradition in the Czech Republic.
 It provides diversity in the range of study programs.
 Czech universities offer long-standing reputations, unique conception and
interesting specializations.
 Students can come for a short study visit or to complete their degree in a wide
range of traditional as well as newly-emerging disciplines.
 Over 44,000 foreign students are studying at Czech higher education
institutions .
OR
 The high standard and tradition of the Czech education and research is widely
recognized, especially when it comes to studying Science, Engineering or
Medicine in the Czech Republic.
 The Accreditation Commission and the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth
and Sports are responsible for evaluating the quality of various aspects of
higher education.
 Czech higher education institutions offer interesting courses on topics that you
may not find easily in other countries, giving you a particular perspective and
a specific knowledge in certain areas.
 Currently, more than 37,000 foreign students are enrolled in the Czech higher
education institutions. Making new friends will be an easy task for you.

2. Where is Czech Republic?

 Czech Republic is located in Center of Europe
 It shares land borders with Germany (West), Austria (South), Slovakia (South
East) and Poland (North)

3. What do you know about Czech Republic?

 It is a nation in Center of Europe
 Prague is the capital and largest city of Czech Republic
 It has republican form of government
 Area of Czech Republic is 78,866 sq. km

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 And there are approximately 10.6 million people in Czech Republic
 CZECH language is considered as an official language but German and
English are also accepted
 The Czech Koruna(CZK) is the currency of Czech Republic
 6th safest place in the world
 3rd most peaceful country worldwide
 It is well developed nation
 It has wonderful climatic conditions
 It holds great historical values

4. What do you know about university?

 The name of my university is Czech university of life sciences, Prague(2007)
 Previously it was known as a “Czech Agriculture University”
 It was established in the year 1906
 It is public university (Government)
 It is located in Prague
 It offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral programmes in English Language
 It is one of the oldest universities existing since 100 years
 University is having an experienced faculty
 Offers highly reputed degree
 Imparts more practical knowledge
ADDITIONAL POINTS
 There are more than 22000 students studying in the uni.
 Out of which, more than 2000 are international students
 6 Faculties :- Economics & Management, Engineering, Environmental
Sciences, Tropical AgriSciences, Forestry & Wood Sciences, Agrobiology
Food & Natural Resources
 170 accredited programs
 More than 1700 employees
 More than 700 professors and associated professors

5. What is the Address of the University with contact number?

OR
What is the Address of your Accommodation with contact number?

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 Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague
 Kamýcká 129,
 165 21 Praha 6
 Suchdol
 Czech Republic
 Contact Number- 420 224382323
 Website: www.czu.cz

6. What do you know about Prague?

 It is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic
 It is the 4th most visited European city after London, Paris & Rome
 It is regarded as one of the Europe's most charming and beautiful cities
 There are many old universities in Prague
 Castles, Churches and Cathedral add more beauty in the city of Prague
 It is having affordable lifestyle
 It has a temperate climate, with warm summers and chilly winters

7. What are the rules of dormitory?

 Smoking is prohibited in the premises of CULS Dormitories/Halls of
Residence
 Students are not allowed to take their pets in the premises
 Gambling and consumption of liquor is prohibited in dormitory
 Dormitories or university authorities are not liable for any lost, stolen or
damaged items caused during your stay
 University furniture is provided for indoor use and is not permitted to be used
outdoors

8. How many blocks are there in University campus for accommodation?

 5 blocks are there named A, BCD, EF,G, JIH

9. What is the accommodation capacity of students in University dormitory

Halls of Residence?

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 Around 6000 students
10. Name some of the cities of Czech Republic.
 Prague
 Brno
 Ostrava
 Opava
 Jihlava
 Kladno
 Lednice
 Most

11. Name some attractive places in Czech Republic

 Charles Bridge (Vltava River)
 Prague Astronomical Clock
 Prague Castle
 Prague National Gallery
 Prague Zoo
 Dancing Tower
 Old Town Square

12. Universities in Czech Republic

 Czech University of Life Science Prague
 Charles University (Prague)
 Czech Technical University (Prague)
 University of Ostrava (Ostrava)
 University of Economics (Prague)
 Brno University of Technology (Brno)

13. Why do you want to take admission in this University?

 As it is a public university, tuition fee is quite less and affordable to my
parents
 Student to staff ratio is 22
 The Education System of this university is based on ECTS, which means the
degree is highly valued and accepted by all over the world, which is not
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 possible from any other countries like Canada, USA, and Australia (ECTS-
European Credit Transfer System)
 All study programmes taught at CULS are officially accredited by the Czech
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports
 Ranked 8th in Czech Republic and 3rd in Prague
 Moreover, this university offers Erasmus Facility so I will have chance to
study sssmy program with culture exchange program which is not possible
with other colleges (ERASMUS-European Region Action Scheme for the
Mobility of University Students){Partner University-University of
Plymouth, University College Cork, SLU Uppsala, University of Newcastle
upon Tyne, HU Berlin, Southampton Institute}
 The level of education and research system in the university is balanced and
fulfils all European requirements
 CULS also provides services to students including a library, housing, sport
facilities, scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs

14. Which course/program have you selected?

 My Course is Preparatory Course leading to bachelors study programmed
named, MSC in Business Administration/MSC in Economics
Management/Msc IT.

15. Why do you want this course?

 I have completed my Bachelor’s in India and I want to update my skills for
which I need an International Masters Degree which will help me to earn
around 60000-70000 of salary when I come back in India.

16. What is the admission procedure?

 I was searching for International education on internet and I came across a
website called studyin.cz. After going through the website I decided to apply
for CULS. After uploading all the documents, I came in contact with a student
coordinator (Mr. Ievgen Tomashevskyi) who took my Skype Interview. I was
asked many questions related to my stream. Later,I paid 500 Czech Corona as
my admission fees.

Email id: tomashevskyi@pef.czu.cz

Contact number: 420234382155

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 17. Course details subjects

 Study plans of the courses leading to Masters Programmers:

MSC in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Preparatory Professional Courses Economic Policies

Structure Human Resources Management
- Leading to Masters Programmes: World and European Economy
IT for e-Business
Business Administration Rural Development
Autumn semester Accounting
Decision Support Systems
International Trade Environmental Economics
Econometrics English for Academic Purposes
General Economics III – International English for Business Purposes
Economics of Public Sector MSC in Informatics
Managerial Finance ICT for Managers Autumn semester

Spring semester Projecting of Information Systems

Wholesale and Retail Trade ICT Theory
Management General Economics
Marketing Communication Econometrics
Systems and Organizational Statistical Data Analysis
Engineering Accounting Computer Networks

MSC in Economics and Management Spring semester

Autumn semester Strategic Marketing
Management
Corporate Finance Database and Knowledge Information
Econometric Modeling Systems Software Implementation
Methods of Social Research
Computer Science Artificial Intelligence

Seminar in Computational Statistics

Spring semester Security of Information Systems
18. Why are you not doing this specialization in India?
 I can do the same course in India, but if I study this course in Czech Republic
than I will learn more practical base education, which is the current
requirement of corporate world

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 Apart from this, the education system of Czech Republic is quite advanced,
which helps me to get decent education
 And, international degree holds great importance in the world
 If I talk about the faculties, faculties in Czech Republic are very much well
experienced and highly qualified from all over the world
 I will be able to achieve academic diversity along with cultural richness as
there will be number of students from all over the world
 Moreover, India is a developing nation and Czech republic is well developed
nation, so, it is ahead from India in every sector
 I will be able to explore things at very early stage
 So, I am very much satisfied with my decision to study in CZ
OR
 Although the same course is available in my country but not selecting India
for higher education has several reasons.
 Firstly, education in Czech Republic gives me an opportunity to achieve the
reputed degree.
 Secondly, a well ranked university of Czech Republic gives me the platform
through which I can have practical as well as quality education.
 I have got to know that Czech universities arrange factory visits in order to
make students understand the subjects through this practical approach.
 Studying in foreign university will let me know how many different ways of
teaching and researching can exist in our world.
 Thus, I am completely satisfied for choosing Czech Republic over India for
my tertiary education.
19. Why do you want to do this course?
 Doing BBA/MBA will not only help me to acquire new skills and new
perspectives but will also increase my earning potential.
 The MBA is a globally-recognized qualification so you’ll open up greater
opportunities to work in a country or geographical region of your choice.
 In today’s job market, it’s getting harder and harder to move up without a
higher-level qualification.
 Completing an MBA will make sure that you have the credentials required to
compete.

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 During your studies you’ll gain the administration and leadership skills to
setup your own business; this can include learning to write a business plan,
plan a marketing campaign forecast accounts and schedule production.

20. What are the benefits of studying MBA/BBA?

 Getting a high MBA salary after graduation, landing a management position,
developing a strong professional network, or even becoming your own boss
are just a few of the advantages of studying an MBA.
 The average income for an MBA graduate is much higher than an employee
with a regular Masters.
 One can expect to earn twice as much as what one would get from a regular
university degree.
 There are some popular career choices like business operations manager,
management analyst, market research analyst, top executive, HR manager
which can be attained after MBA.
 By earning an MBA abroad, I will gain a new perspective on how businesses
are handled and it will broaden my international business career prospects.

21. What is the tuition fee of your course?

 4000 Euros per academic year

22. What is the tuition fee of your course in India?

 Depends which university or institute you are opting for, it varies from 3
lacs to 7 lacs.

23. Where will you stay in Czech Republic?

 I have got the confirmation of accommodation from my university.
They have arranged my accommodation in University Halls of
Residence.
 They have several blocks in campus like A, BCD, EFG, JIH.
 They are capable to provide accommodation for about 6000 students on
campus.

24. Do you have accommodation? Who provides?

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  Yes, my university has already arranged my accommodation and they
have provided the Accommodation Confirmation for visa application

25. Have you paid your accommodation fees?

 No, I have not paid the accommodation fees.
 But, I will be pay it once I get Visa Confirmation

26. What will be your expense during your stay in Czech Republic?
OR
What is total cost of living in Prague?
 9000-10,000 CZK / Nearly 350 Euros per month which includes food,
accommodation and travel expense

27. What is your hostel fee?

 3500 CZK per month / 130 Euros per month

28. What will be your food expense during your stay?

 Nearly 4000 CZK per month / 150 Euros per month

29. What is the main focus of the course you intend to study? Why this
course?
 I want to do specialization in Accounting
 I want to do specialization in this field only as it is related with my past
working experience

30. How does this help you in your future jobs?

 As European degree is highly recognized back in India, it will help me
to upgrade my educational qualification and it will also give me better
international exposure with good salary package

31. What are you future plans/ goals?

OR
What are your prospects in India after graduation in Czech
Republic ?

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  After completing my Masters studies, I want to come back to India as
international degree is highly recognized back in India and is accepted
by almost every MNCs in India
 And, after that I would like to work in Big-4 Accounting firm as an
Auditor for International taxation with salary of 80,000 to 1 lacs per
month
 Big 4 Accounting Firm : Deloitte, E&Y Ernst & Young,
KPMG, PWC Price Water Coopers

32. How will you manage your funds during your studies?
 My parents are well managed for my Education and living along with my
travel expenses
OR
 My parents are having enough funds for my future education

33. Who is sponsoring you?

OR
Who is going to fund your living expense in Czech Republic?
 My father is sponsoring me and funding me for the same

34. What is annual income of the sponsor?

 7-8 lacs

35. Who has sign your Admission letter and When?

 Ing. Jan Hucko has signed it on 29th Sep,2018

36. Who has sign your Accommodation Letter and When?

 Dana Frydlova has signed it on 29th Sep, 2018.

37. How did you get admission in to this university?

 I have been in contact with the international student coordinator
(Mr. Ievgen Tomashevskyi) to get admission and he conducted my
interview and found me eligible and I got admission.

38. How did you get to know about the university?

 I find it online over the internet

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39. How did you get your original Documents from University?
 University has courier to me through DHL.

40. Did you pay any application fees?

 Yes, I have paid 500 CZK after online registration through university
website

41. What is your visa fee?

 7600 INR

42. Did you pay any visa fee?

 No, I don’t have to pay any visa fees as my university is public university

43. Did anyone help you during your visa process?

OR
Who is assisting you in the visa process?
 No one, I did it by gathering all information from Government website.
http://www.mzv.cz/newdelhi

44. What is preparatory?

 In preparatory course, students have to study first semester has 228
teaching hours including 12 hours for exams and tests FOR FEB INTAKE
and
 first year has 456 teaching hours including 24 hours for exams and test
(FOR SEP INTAKE)
 After this and successful completion of Nostrification process student may
be recognized as regular student for the second semester.

45. What is Nostrification?

 Process of recognition of your previous qualification(It takes 4-6 months
and can be done only in Czech Republic)

46. Why aren't you doing Nostrification in your own country?

 Nostrification can be done from my own country but it is a lengthy process

and if I do this in Czech Republic I will get assistance from my university
for the recognition of documents.
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  Nostrification can be done from home country as well as after going to
Czech Republic but my student coordinator had advised me to do
Nostrification in Czech republic as it will take 1-2 months only.

47. What is Apostle OR Super-legalization?

 Authentication of the documents(Must be done before coming to Prague)

48. What is ERASMUS facility?

 ERASMUS-European Region Action Scheme for the Mobility of
University Students
 Erasmus is the culture exchange program where students get chance to
study one or two semester in any partner university within the network
 It is possible only through public university
 In this way, students can achieve Dual Certification from both the
universities

49. Why do you need to study preparatory course?

 It is in the part of the course that is the reason why everyone has to study
preparatory course during the 1st year of their study

50. Would you like to work in Czech Republic?

 No, I want to focus only on my studies

51. What would you like to do in your Vacation period?

 I would complete the assignments and projects given my university. I
would also learn Czech language. If I am able to spare some time, I would
explore neighboring countries during vacation time

52. What challenges would you face in foreign country?

 New people, New weather, New Education system, New Language, New
culture, New lifestyle

53. Explain the credit system?

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  One ECTS credit is equal to approximately 25-30 hours of work per
semester and for one single course you may be rewarded up to 10 credits.
 For Bachelor’s course: 180 credits (3 years)
 For Master’s course: 120 credits (2 years)
54. How much credits you have to collect per year?
 60 credits per year (30 credit hours per semester)

55. Is there any entrance exam after completing preparatory course?

 Yes

56. Does your university provide you scholarship facilities?

 Yes they do provide us scholarship facilities

57. How will you be eligible for scholarship?

 If I score 60% or more during my first year, then I can get eligible for
scholarship in the second year

58. What are the timings of your college?

 As such it is from Mon-Fri, but I will receive the schedule during the time
of orientation

59. How many hours of study is there in your course?

 Approx 20 to 24 hours, but I will receive the schedule during the time of
orientation

60. How many days of a week is the study?

 I will be updated by the university once I reach there at the time of
orientation
61. How much money you intend to take with you?
 2000-3000 Euros

62. How will you learn Czech language?

 I am learning it from YOUTUBE

63. Explain your career graph?(SAMPLE ANSWER)

 I completed my Bachelors of commerce in June 2014

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  In Jan 2015, I got job in Shah & Patel, chartered accountant firm, I was
appointed as a Trainee Accountant and after 4 months I was promoted as
Account Executive
 And, till then I am working with this firm only
 Now, I am planning to go for my further masters studies in overseas
 And, after completing Masters I want to come back to India and want to
work with Big-4 accounting firm with higher salary package at a good
designation

64. What did you do in the gap period?(SAMPLE ANSWER)

 I completed my Bachelors of commerce in June 2014, after that I was
searching for the job
 In Jan 2015, I got job in chartered accountant firm, I was appointed as a
Trainee Accountant and after 4 months I was promoted as Account Executive
 And, till then I am working with this firm only

65. What is your passport number?

 (Remember your passport number)

66. What if I reject your visa?

 Sir/Madam, I am sure that performers and genuine students are never let
down at the embassy/consulate
 You are the ultimate judge
Or
It’s my long wish to study in Czech Republic but still I respect the decision
of embassy and then I’ll try for my next application and prepare necessary
documents required for my second chance.

67. Why should I give you visa?

 My sole aim is to study in Czech Republic
 I am very much focused student, which can be seen from my
educational qualification
 I want international exposure with good degree
 I am assuring you that I will come back to my country as I am very
much attached with my family

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  These are the reasons why I want visa

68. Which subject will be hard for you during your first semester? Why?
 Nothing will be hard for me as I am very much focused towards my
studies
 And, if I find anything hard I will accept it as a challenge

69. When did you pay your tuition fees?

 (Please remember the date and the amount of the tuition fees in INR of
your RTGS)
 (They might also ask to show them the entry from the Bank Statement)

70. When are your classes starting?

 2nd October,2017

71. Did your university take any interview before offering the Acceptance
letter?
 Yes, the International Student Coordinator Mr. Ievgen Tomashevskyi
took my interview via Skype

72. On what basis they found you eligible?

 They asked me questions related to my stream(Economics &
Management)
 They give some topics in advance and we have to prepare it and based
on that only they ask questions

73. Did you apply in any other university except this?
 No, I have applied only in this university

74. What is the name of the nearest metro/subway station?
 Dejvicka
75. What do you mean by practical based education?
 Education in my university is hands-on as my university arranges
various factory visits and industrial visits where students get to know
about the actual usage of the facts they learn as a part of their

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 curriculum. I have also got to know from internet that CULS arranges
visits to castles where students can learn communication skills.
76. Is there any entrance exam after completing preparatory course?
 No, there is no entrance exam after completing the preparatory
course. But yes if the credits scored by the students are less than the
required credits then students have to give an exam during
Nostrification process which is an oral exam.
77. What is the difference between preparatory course and main course?
 There is no difference as such. But in preparatory they use moderate
level of teaching because everyone is from a different country so to
bring them on an equal platform they give students the basic knowledge
of each subject. And in the next year the level of difficulty is increased
followed by a thesis.
 It is compulsory for all bachelor students to go to the ministry office for
the recognition of previous documents. That is why I have not done my
Nostrification in India.

78. Is there any entrance exam after completing preparatory course?

 No, there is no entrance exam after completing the preparatory
course. But yes if the credits scored by the students are less than the
required credits then students have to give an exam during
nostrification process which is an oral exam.
79. Why aren't you doing nostrification in your own country?
 Bachelors course: It is compulsory for all bachelor students to go to
the ministry office for the recognition of previous documents. That is
why I have not done my nostrification in India
 Masters course: I can do my nostrification process in Czech republic
as well but my student coordinator had advised me to complete my
nostrification in Czech republic as it would be done in a short time and
I would be able to take help from my university.
80. Can you name some partner universities?
 University of Plymouth, University College Cork, SLU Uppsala,
University of Newcastle upon Tyne, HU Berlin, Southampton Institute
81.
 IMPORTANT NOTE-
 Please study your Admission & Accommodation Letter
properly
 Know your course information in detail(Subjects, Credits,
Semester, Year)

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  Remember the name of your International Student
Coordinator, who signed your Admission & Accommodation
Letter (It may vary from course to course)
 Research the university website thoroughly
 Take your IELTS Report Card (if given)

WORK RELATED SAMPLE Q&A

1. What is the name of the company?

 Shah & Patel, Chartered Accountant Firm

2. What is the name of the owner?

 It is a partnership firm. There are 3 partners names-Mr. Nimesh Shah,
Mr. Sandip Patel & Mr. Maulik Manakiwala

3. How old is the company?

 17 years old (existing since 2003)

4. Where is the company located?

 It is located in Ahmedabad (Navrangpura)

5. How many employees are working in it?

 There are 30 staff members, which includes Article trainee, Assistants,
3 support staff

6. What is your salary? How do you get it?

 15000 INR per month. I get it through cash

7. How long you are working over there?

 Since January 2015

8. What is your job profile?

 I was responsible for filing TDS, VAT & Service Tax returns, ROC
related work & assisting in daily routine work

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 9. What is the company profile?
 Company is basically a Chartered Accountant firm
 It deals with services related to Auditing, Accounting, Company Law
matter, Sales Tax/VAT matters & Project financing
 Some of the clients are Sadbhav Engineering, Gallops Motors, Sharma
Cars, Galaxy Malls

10. What is your designation in the company?

 I was appointed as a Trainee Accountant but after 4 months I was
promoted as Account Executive and till now I am working on that
position

11. What is the address of the company where you are working?

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