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SKILLed AI

SKILLed AI

It is a specialised educational programme for talented and motivated students of Kaunas University of Technology, providing strong competencies in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

 

Why should you become a student of the SKILLed AI programme?

  • Participation in AI hackathons, training, seminars and events;
  • working and consulting with business and scientific representatives in the field of AI;
  • making valuable and exceptional contacts for personal and professional development;
  • acquisition of the competencies required for working in the field of AI;
  • planning and managing a researcher’s career in collaboration with academic mentors in the field of AI sciences;
  • available academic and professional knowledge in the field of AI through additional free study modules;
  • participation in an international internship/project;
  • acquired portfolio of personal competencies and award of the diploma upon the completion of the SKILLed AI programme.
 

SKILLed AI programme

Your study grid can be expanded with additional study modules in AI. The subject of AI is integral to programming and having good programming skills is an advantage.

In addition to the additional modules, there will also be programme activities each semester in which participation is compulsory.

1st year

Activities:

  • setting a personal (semester) goal;
  • beginner programming training for those with no programming experience;
  • training of the AI Centre introducing research activities and the applicability of AI topics in research;
  • business-led training;
  • SKILLed camp.

2nd year

Activities:

  • setting professional (annual) and personal (semester) goals;
  • theoretical and practical training of soft skills;
  • Franklin Covey training (7 habits);
  • training in business ethics and AI etiquette;
  • academic mentorship;
  • business-led training;
  • hackathon;
  • SKILLed Christmas;
  • SKILLed camp.

3rd – 4th years

Activities:

  • implementing business ideas through research-based solutions – individual research paper or project;
  • final team project addressing a University’s problem using AI-based solutions;
  • individual interviews;
  • SKILLed Christmas;
  • SKILLed camp;
  • diploma award ceremony.
 

How to become a SKILLed AI student?

PARTICIPATE IN THE SELECTION!

If you are a 1st year student of the bachelor’s study programme* at Kaunas University of Technology, your entrance competition score is at least 7 and your national graduation examination (VBE) in mathematics is at least 70 points, apply to the educational SKILLed AI programme.

*Except a 3-years bachelor’s study programme.

Questions

email: ieva.verbeck@ktu.lt or skilled@ktu.lt

Stage 1

From 2 January to 19 January 2023 fill in a participant’s form in the Academic Information System (AIS), section “Competitions” and submit the following documents:

  • CV (work experience can include extracurricular activities such as volunteering, membership of an organisation, and participating in projects. It is recommended to use the CV template);
  • Motivation letter (provide an original and clear statement of your motivation to become a SKILLed AI student);
  • Recommendation(s) (recommendation from a teacher/leader of the extracurricular activities, etc.);
  • Other academic activities (upload documents issued no earlier than 01 09 2019 proving your academic activities, participation in the Olympiads, competitions, etc.)*;
  • Other activities (upload documents issued no earlier than 01 09 2019 proving your achievements in the social field: volunteering, membership of an organisation, events organised, etc.).

         *Under “Other scientific activities”, indicate type A1.

Stage 2

On 20 January get a confirmation letter that you have been selected for stage 2 of the selection and attend a motivational interview. During this stage, you can reveal your potential, wish and motivation to become a SKILLed AI student.

Motivational interviews for the main selection will take place on 24-26 January. Constantly check your University email.

Stage 3

Get a confirmation letter that you have become a student of the SKILLed AI programme and prepare to develop your competencies!

The selected students will be announced on 27 January. Constantly check your University email.

An additional selection for the programme can be organised at the beginning of the third semester, in August-September, if a place(s) becomes available.

 

FAQ

When is the selection for the SKILLed AI programme?

The main selection for the SKILLed AI takes place in January.

An additional selection for the programme can be organised at the beginning of the third semester, in August-September, if a place(s) becomes available.

What are the criteria for applying to the SKILLed AI programme?

  • 1st year or 2nd year (autumn semester) student of a bachelor’s study programme*;
  • the competitive entrance score should be at least 7;
  • during the additional selection (which will take place at the beginning of the 2023-2024 autumn semester), those with an annual average of at least 7 points can apply;
  • the student has no academic debts;
  • the candidate’s motivation to become a student in the programme.

*Except a 3-years bachelor’s study programme.

Is it worth enrolling in the program if I am a student of the Artificial Intelligence study programme?

Of course!

This programme will provide you with the opportunity to get to know the field of AI even more widely and develop yourself comprehensively – you will get to know the use of artificial intelligence in business, learn about projects at the AI center, interact with scientists, have soft skills training and have fun with other students of the programme in informal activities!

What are the reasons for your exclusion from the SKILLed AI programme?

The SKILLed AI contract with a student is terminated if the student:

  • violates academic ethics;
  • a final grade of at least one study module is less than 6 points;
  • an annual grade point average is less than 7 points;
  • fails to comply with the requirements of the Agreement;
  • absence from at least 70% of the activities of the programme without justifiable reason.

What are the opportunities to receive a scholarship in the SKILLed AI programme?

The scholarships available to the SKILLed AI students depend on the capacities of the University at the time, as well as the level of involvement in the programme and the number of projects participated in and implemented.

How will your competencies acquired in the SKILLed AI programme be proven?

Upon completion of the SKILLed AI programme, you will receive an individual competence portfolio and a SKILLed AI diploma.

How long will you be a SKILLed AI student?

You will be part of the programme for the entire* duration of your bachelor’s studies.

*If your study programme is 5 years long, you will be a participant in the SKILLed AI programme until the end of the 4th year.

 

Contacts

coordinator of SKILLed programmes
Ieva Verbeck

Development Programmes Coordinator

KTU Studentų infocentras, Studentų gatvė 50
phone: +370 638 51928
email ieva.verbeck@ktu.lt

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