Academia Institute of Technology has introduced a new tool for students ahead of this weekend's open days – a personal AI tutor. The new digital tool, which they developed themselves, will make it easier for students to find reliable information and receive explanations of course material in a secure way. They have also announced free 10-hour courses in basic and advanced digital skills for adults. AI tutor AcademIQ or virtual assistant is a tool that Academia students will be able to use to search for information about their studies, the study process, and study obligations and materials they need for individual modules.
"We are aware that the use of artificial intelligence tools among students is growing, but the tools available online do not always provide reliable and correct information. The key advantage of the AI tutor is that this tool enables students to obtain relevant information in a safe way in a controlled environment. The AcademIQ tool only uses information and data that we have entered ourselves.
With the help of AcademIQ, students will be able to find all information about their studies or study obligations without excessive searching through various sources, and above all information and explanations of professional content of modules and study literature, even trial exam questions and answers," said Žan Dapčevič, Business Director of Academia Institute of Technology.
Practically Oriented Study Across Seven Study Programmes for Obtaining a Short-Cycle Degree from Slovenia and Great Britain
At Academia Institute of Technology in the 2024/25 academic year, more than 600 students are studying in programmes in economic and engineering sciences, media production and computing. In the previous academic year, Academia Institute of Technology became the first institution in Slovenia to introduce a new Computing study programme at short-cycle degree level, thereby responding to increased needs for specific personnel in the labour market. The first generation of students successfully completed their first academic year on the elective study modules Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Science and Application Development.
"At Academia Institute of Technology, we continuously research the market and labour market needs, and with our study programmes we educate personnel who are appropriately qualified immediately after completing their studies. As much as 40 per cent of the study programme consists of practical training in companies, and Academia already collaborates with more than 180 partner companies in carrying out mandatory work placements.
Students must complete at least 100 days of mandatory work placement before finishing their studies, and due to the distinctly practical orientation of the study programme, they enter the labour market on average 3 times faster," said mag. Vida Perko, Principal of Academia Institute of Technology.
"All our lecturers come from practice, from business or from industry, so they pass on all their knowledge and acquired experience to students," adds Vida Perko.
Academia is in fact the only institute of technology in Slovenia that enables students to obtain a double diploma from Slovenia and Great Britain, which allows students to continue their studies directly or work abroad.
Open days will be held on Friday, 14 February 2025 (at 11.00 and 16.00), and an online open day on Thursday, 13 February 2025 (at 18.00). More information and registration HERE.
Free Digital Skills Courses for Adults
Following successfully delivered courses in 2024, Academia is continuing with the delivery of free 10-hour courses in basic and advanced digital competences for adult residents of the eastern cohesion region of Slovenia. This time, courses will be available in February, March and April 2025. Places are available for morning and afternoon sessions.
"The free courses are taking place within the framework of the DIGIKOMPAKT 2024-2025 project, which is co-financed by the European Union and the Ministry of Digital Transformation. Academia is a partner in the DIGIKOMPAKT 2024-2025 project consortium, which comprehensively addresses the needs of adults in the field of digital competences," explained Nina Gaube, Head of Projects in Academia's International Office.
The courses are designed for different levels of knowledge and are delivered in two sessions of 5 academic hours each. Participants can choose between basic and advanced programmes, and can complete up to 20 hours of free training in total (each course lasting 10 hours). The free courses take place in Academia's premises at Glavni trg 17B in the centre of Maribor.*
Studies are delivered in Slovenian – ask us how to apply.
B1 Slovenian is required; we offer a free preparatory course. The admissions team replies within one working day.
Source: Academia (11. 2. 2025). Fotografije: arhiv Academie.
This English summary was produced automatically from the Slovenian article and is pending editorial review. Slovenska različica
