Computer Science

Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science


Level of studies: second-cycle studies
Type of studies: full-time
Duration: 1.5 years
Language of instruction: Polish
Professional title: master (magister)
Educational profile: general academic

About the programme

Admission to the programme

Admission schedule


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Contact details for admission subcommittee

Detailed admission rules

Variant 1

for graduates of first-cycle (engineering) studies in programm computer science

Elements of selection procedure Minimum
required
Max
points
Weight of
element
Max
result
1) grade on the higher education diploma - 5 10 50
2) interview - 20 1 20
3) project 5 20 1 20
4) cover letter - 5 2 10
Maximum number of points to be scored during the selection procedure 100

Ad 2. Additional information:

An interview covering the candidate's interests in the field of computer science, motivation for further development, achievements to date, successes and completed projects. Failure to take the interview covering results in not being admitted to studies - regardless of the number of points obtained for the other elements of the qualification procedure.

Ad 3. Additional information:

The candidate submits a maximum one-page document presenting the project of the master's thesis, which may take the form of a framework outline or a description of the subject and research areas in computer science, which, upon admission to studies, will be the basis for selecting the subject of the work and the thesis supervisor. Failure to submit the master's thesis project results in non-admission for studies - regardless of the number of points obtained for the other elements of the qualification procedure.

Ad 4. Additional information:

The candidate submits a one-page document:

1. justifying the choice of field of study and preferences as to the specialties offered,
2. indicating professional, academic, personal achievements and experiences, etc.,
3. appropriate certificates, diplomas, letters of recommendation, certificates of participation in scientific organizations, and scientific articles that prove individual qualifications for studies - in the form of scanned attachments constituting an integral part of the cover letter (if available).
Failure to submit a cover letter results in non-admission for studies - regardless of the number of points obtained for the other elements of the qualification procedure.

Variant 2

for graduates of first-cycle (engineering) studies in programmes other than computer science

Elements of selection procedure Minimum
required
Max
points
Weight of
element
Max
result
1) grade on the higher education diploma - 5 5 25
2) written exam - 25 1 25
3) interview - 20 1 20
4) project 5 20 1 20
5) cover letter - 5 2 10
Maximum number of points to be scored during the selection procedure 100

Ad 2. Additional information:

Written exam - assessment of engineering skills for the computer science program within the scope of learning outcomes for first-cycle studies. Failure to take the exam results in not being admitted to studies - regardless of the number of points obtained for the other elements of the qualification procedure.

Ad 3. Additional information:

An interview covering the candidate's interests in the field of computer science, motivation for further development, achievements to date, successes and completed projects. Failure to participate in the interview covering results in not being admitted to studies - regardless of the number of points obtained for the other elements of the qualification procedure.

Ad 4. Additional information:

The candidate submits a maximum one-page document presenting the project of the master's thesis, which may take the form of a framework outline or a description of the subject and research areas in computer science, which, upon admission to studies, will be the basis for selecting the subject of the work and the thesis supervisor. Failure to submit the master's thesis project results in non-admission for studies - regardless of the number of points obtained for the other elements of the qualification procedure.

Ad 5. Additional information:

The candidate submits a one-page document:

1. justifying the choice of field of study and preferences as to the specialties offered,
2. indicating professional, academic, personal achievements and experiences, etc.,
3. appropriate certificates, diplomas, letters of recommendation, certificates of participation in scientific organizations, and scientific articles that prove individual qualifications for studies - in the form of scanned attachments constituting an integral part of the cover letter (if available).
Failure to submit a cover letter results in non-admission for studies - regardless of the number of points obtained for the other elements of the qualification procedure.

 

Selection procedure steps

Variant selection

Selection procedure steps depend on admission variant.

List of documents

Set of documents

  • photo file which will be used when generating the personal questionnaire
  • a scan of university diploma
  • project
  • letter of motivation

Preparation of the documents

During the recruitment process, candidates do not submit any paper documents.

Each of the required documents should be scanned to a separate file in PDF format. A document (e.g. certificate or diploma) that has more than one page should be scanned into one multi-page PDF file.

Scanning documents can be carried out on its own with the use of a scanner or with the use of dedicated applications for devices with Android or iOS. The document scanning service is also available at most copy shops.

Attestation of documents

Document attestation is a process in which an employee of the University confirms the compliance of the attached scans of documents with their original (paper) version. Attestation of the document by AMU consists in submitting (for inspection) the original document at the Student Office at the Faculty at the beginning of the academic year.

Polish language command (B2 level)

Foreigners applying for admission to this field of study are required to attach a document confirming knowledge of the Polish language at the B2 level (see the list of accepted documents).

A candidate who does not have an appropriate document is obliged to take a Polish language proficiency test (online test).

Documents obtained abroad

Candidates with documents obtained abroad also provide:

  • a scan of a foreign document, which is legalized or accompanied by an apostille, entitling the candidate to take up higher education studies in the country where the document was issued
  • a scan of translation of the document into the language of the studies undertaken by the candidate, performed by a sworn translator entered into the list of sworn translators maintained by the Polish Minister of Justice, or certified by a Polish consul in the country where the document was issued
  • a certificate of recognition of a foreign certificate as equivalent to Polish Matura certificate issued by a competent Board of Education – if the foreign certificate is not recognized, by virtue of law or under international agreements, as a document entitling to commence higher education studies in Poland
  • a scan of a document confirming the entitlement to study tuition-free – in the case of the foreigners concerned

Online Admissions System 2023/2024