Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science

In the academic year 2017/2018 and in the following years we would like to enable outstanding pupils and graduates of foreign secondary schools to study at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science of the Jagiellonian University and enrol on the following degree courses: Mathematics, Computer Mathematics, Computer Science and Computer Science – IT Analyst. These courses are free of charge and are taught in Polish. For the most talented foreign students we offer the Franciszek (Franz) Mertens Scholarship.

The scholarship provides a monthly grant (living allowance) at a rate of 1750 PLN net awarded for the bachelor degree study period and for the period of MSc study programme immediately following on from the BSc  (in total a 5-year scholarship scheme); the grant is paid for ten months of a given academic year (October - July).
 

The Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science of the Jagiellonian University declares that a successful candidate in the competition :

1.    Shall obtain the maximum score in the process of recruitment for the full time, first-cycle and second-cycle studies, for the course of study selected by themselves and conducted by the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at the Jagiellonian University.
2.    Shall be informed about a further recruitment process. The successful candidate’s compliance with all the procedures and conditions set out in the regulations concerning the recruitment for studies at the Jagiellonian University, shall be a condition of admission for studies and receiving the scholarship.
3.    Shall have the opportunity to participate in a course of Polish in the first semester of studies ( the course level and the number of hours shall be determined by the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at the Jagiellonian University according to the student’s needs).
4.    Shall have guaranteed accommodation at a student hall of residence , which shall be financed from the fellow‘s own resources.
5.    Shall have an academic supervisor allocated  for the whole duration of their studies, chosen by the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science atf the Jagiellonian University  from among the tutors of the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at the Jagiellonian University . The academic supervisor can be replaced at any time within the duration of studies, by the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science of the Jagiellonian University,  or on application by the fellow, with the consent given by the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at the Jagiellonian University.
6.    Shall follow an individual course of studies established by the academic supervisor and approved by the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at the Jagiellonian University. If feasible, the fellow shall be involved in scientific research carried out at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at the Jagiellonian University.
7.    Shall not pay for education.

The fifth edition of the competition will start with the opening of entries on 1st May 2021. The application form will be available from 1st May to 15th June 2021.

For further information please refer to Regulations and FAQ.

Contact person:

Patryk Pagacz        name.surname(at)uj.edu.pl