Program Overview

Introduction to the Applied Computer Science Program

The Applied Computer Science study program provides students with in-depth knowledge of programming methods and tools, mathematical methods, and various computer science areas and tools. This program will equip students with practical skills to apply the acquired knowledge in professional practice in many other fields.

Program Description

The Applied Computer Science program focuses more on the practical use, hardware, and low-level programming and less on mathematical classes, however, mathematical foundations are also included. This is reflected in the study plan and the offer of optional courses.

Available Programs

• First-cycle program:
  • Study mode: full-time program
  • Language of instruction: Polish
  • Profile: general academic
  • Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
  • Title: Licencjat (equivalent of Bachelor's degree)
  • Discipline: Computer Sciences
• Second-cycle program:
  • Study mode: full-time program, part-time program
  • Language of instruction: Polish
  • Profile: general academic
  • Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
  • Title: Magister (equivalent of Master’s degree)
  • Discipline: Computer Sciences

Faculty Information

The Faculty of Physics, Astronomy, and Applied Computer Science is one of the cutting-edge such units in Poland. It has the A+ scientific category in the rating of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and is a part of the Krakow Scientific Consortium named after Marian Smoluchowski awarded with the KNOW (2013–2017) status.

Curriculum Overview

In the program curriculum, you may find information about the subjects you will attend while studying this program. The program indicates which subjects are scheduled for each semester of the studies, which are mandatory, which belong to the group of elective subjects (so-called optional subjects), which of them end with an exam, and which do not.

Student Life

Time spent at the university is not all about education and class participation; it is also an excellent opportunity to develop hobbies and interests. Many research societies and student organizations work at the Jagiellonian University, including faculty- and university-wide ones.

Admission to Studies

Admission to study programs at the Jagiellonian University is conducted electronically in the Online Application System. If you have any questions related to admission, please contact the Admissions Office directly.

Graduates

Currently, there is a high demand for individuals who have IT training and are prepared to use IT methods in various areas. Graduates of Applied Computer Science at the JU have in-depth IT knowledge and are able to apply this knowledge in practice.

Further Education Possibilities

• Second-cycle programs
• Doctoral School, f.e. Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences
• Post diploma programs

Offer for School

The Faculty of Physics, Astronomy, and Applied Computer Science offers the following events:

• Laboratory classes based on simple experiments from the scope of mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity, and optics performed by students on their own under the supervision of experienced academics and doctoral students
• Workshops in physics—for students interested in physics in the scope exceeding their school's curriculum
• Evenings with stars organized at the Astronomical Observatory—include popular science lecture, the exhibition of meteorites, a visit to the observatory domes, observation using a 35cm Maksutov telescope (if the weather is right)