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MSc in Computer-Science/Grid-Computing
Start in Krakow and get your diploma in Amsterdam

A special WSZiB-track has been put in place for students who want to complete their studies with the International Master of Science in Computer-Science/Grid-Computing from the Universiteit van Amsterdam. You can enter if you're an engineer or bachelor in Computer Science or in a field with a strong Computer Science component. Moreover, you need to have a sufficient knowledge of the English language.
When admitted you follow the first year of the Master Computer-Science/Grid-Computing at the School of Management and Banking (WSZiB) in Krakow. The second year you stay in Amsterdam and follow courses at the Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA).

The special track serves to offer more possibilities to you for studying in Amsterdam. Of course, you can still join the international classroom of the master already in the first year. If you intend to do that, please go to Master Computer-Science/Grid-Computing and click on the 'Admission requirements' and 'Application procedure' in the top menu of that page. However, for the WSZiB-track read on.

The WSZiB-track, the First Year of the Master

Curriculum

The Master Computer-Science/Grid-Computing at the Universiteit van Amsterdam offers five exciting programs: Bioinformatics, Computational Science, Computer Systems Architecture, Program Algebra & Generic Programming, and a free program. The year in Krakow you will prepare yourself for these programs. The curriculum in Krakow is listed below. Please note that Concurrency Theory was moved to block 1 a and Advances in Computer Architecture was moved to block 1 b.

Semester 1 a (8 weeks, 03/09/07 - 26/10/07)
  1. Introduction to Grid Computing
  2. Concurrency Theory
Semester 1 b (8 weeks, 29/10/07 - 21/12/07)
  3. Distributed Stochastic Simulation
  4. Advances in Computer Architecture
Semester 1 c (4 weeks, 07/01/08 - 01/02/07)
  5. Profile project Grid Computing
Semester 2 a (8 weeks, 04/02/07 - 28/03/07)
  6. Scientific Computing
  7. Constraint choice from local courses
Semester 2 b (8 weeks, 31/03/07 - 30/05/07)
  8. Concurrent Systems
  9. Computational Finance
Semester 2 c (4 weeks, 02/06/07 - 27/06/07)
  10. Constraint choice from local courses

In the second year in Amsterdam you will take a number of program related courses, however, most of your time will be spend on a research project and on writing your thesis. Lectures and projects are organized in small groups. The language of instruction is English.
Much more information on the master can be found at Master Computer-Science/Grid-Computing. You can also dive directly into the Course Catalog. Information specific to the WSZiB-track you find on this page.

Entrance Requirements

Students need: an engineering or bachelor title in Computer Science or a related field with a strong Computer Science component, moreover, a good knowledge of the English language.
With respect to English proficiency, the British Council (in Krakow) will test the students on their knowledge of the English language. A minimum score of 6.5 on IELTS is required for entrance of the UvA. Other tests are also accepted, for the complete UvA demands on the English proficiency see: Language of Instruction at Practical Information. Students that fail will be admitted to the track on the condition that they take English courses at the British Council and pass the test later in the first year. Students are not admitted to the UvA in the second year if they did not pass the test successfully.

Start Dates and Deadlines for Registration

The Computer-Science/Grid-Computing track at WSZiB starts in September and February each year. You then enter the Master Computer-Science/Grid-Computing at the Universiteit van Amsterdam in September or February of the year thereafter.

July 31, 2007: deadline for registration for the September 2007 Computer-Science/Grid-Computing master track in Krakow.
November 2, 2007: deadline for registration for the February 2008 Computer-Science/Grid-Computing master track in Krakow.

The Second Year of the Master in Amsterdam

At the beginning of this year you have to decide in which program you want to continue. The five programs are: Bioinformatics, Computational Science, Computer Systems Architecture, Program Algebra & Generic Programming, and a free program. You will take a number of program related courses, however, most of your time will be spend on a research project and on writing your thesis. Information on the master can be found at Master Computer-Science/Grid-Computing. Below you find information on housing, money, visa etc..

Housing and living in Amsterdam

The year you study in Amsterdam, housing will be arranged by the International office of the Faculty of Science. So you don't need to worry about finding a place to live. A popular form of housing in Amsterdam for foreign student is a shared apartment. Sharing an apartment with another student cuts the costs in half, so you pay only € 170 per month. Of course, there are also single apartments. The choice is to you. The UvA offers good facilities at their premises for studying and working on tutorials and practicals. Living expenses are the same as in Krakow. Of course, you need to reserve some money too for books and a health insurance. Much additional information you will find here.

Entrance fee for the University

The entrance fee for the university is € 1515 You can apply for a partial refund of upto € 1070 with the Dutch government! Read all about this in this brochure.

Grants and Scholarships

You can apply for various grants and scholarships. For instance, if you have a legal job for at least 8 hours a week you can apply for a basic grant of, maximally, € 252 per month (level 2007). For other grants and scholarships take a look here.

Visa

As an EU citizen you are free to travel to the Netherlands. However, because you stay longer than three months, you have the register with the municipality and the Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND). The procedure is simple. Read all about it in this brochure.

Contact

Krakow: Prof. Dr. Marian Bubak or Joanna Wiktorowicz-Kominek, j.wiktorowicz@wszib.krakow.pl, tel: +48 12 638 52 72.

Amsterdam: Prof. Dr. Peter Sloot sloot@science.uva.nl or Bas van Vlijmen, vlijmen@science.uva.nl, tel: +31 20 525 74 62.

Presentations

Presentation by Peter Sloot and Marian Bubak on June 22, 2007 at WSZiB.

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Home People Research Publications Software Projects Education Bachelors Program MSc Computational Science MSc Grid Computing MSc Grid Computing in Krakow PhD projects Other educational activities Events SCS Factsheet SCS in the news Links Job openings Contact Intranet	Quick link:Presentation by Peter Sloot and Marian Bubak on June 22, 2007 at WSZiB. MSc in Computer-Science/Grid-Computing Start in Krakow and get your diploma in Amsterdam A special WSZiB-track has been put in place for students who want to complete their studies with the International Master of Science in Computer-Science/Grid-Computing from the Universiteit van Amsterdam. You can enter if you're an engineer or bachelor in Computer Science or in a field with a strong Computer Science component. Moreover, you need to have a sufficient knowledge of the English language. When admitted you follow the first year of the Master Computer-Science/Grid-Computing at the School of Management and Banking (WSZiB) in Krakow. The second year you stay in Amsterdam and follow courses at the Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA). The special track serves to offer more possibilities to you for studying in Amsterdam. Of course, you can still join the international classroom of the master already in the first year. If you intend to do that, please go to Master Computer-Science/Grid-Computing and click on the 'Admission requirements' and 'Application procedure' in the top menu of that page. However, for the WSZiB-track read on. The WSZiB-track, the First Year of the Master Curriculum The Master Computer-Science/Grid-Computing at the Universiteit van Amsterdam offers five exciting programs: Bioinformatics, Computational Science, Computer Systems Architecture, Program Algebra & Generic Programming, and a free program. The year in Krakow you will prepare yourself for these programs. The curriculum in Krakow is listed below. Please note that Concurrency Theory was moved to block 1 a and Advances in Computer Architecture was moved to block 1 b. Semester 1 a (8 weeks, 03/09/07 - 26/10/07) 1. Introduction to Grid Computing 2. Concurrency Theory Semester 1 b (8 weeks, 29/10/07 - 21/12/07) 3. Distributed Stochastic Simulation 4. Advances in Computer Architecture Semester 1 c (4 weeks, 07/01/08 - 01/02/07) 5. Profile project Grid Computing Semester 2 a (8 weeks, 04/02/07 - 28/03/07) 6. Scientific Computing 7. Constraint choice from local courses Semester 2 b (8 weeks, 31/03/07 - 30/05/07) 8. Concurrent Systems 9. Computational Finance Semester 2 c (4 weeks, 02/06/07 - 27/06/07) 10. Constraint choice from local courses In the second year in Amsterdam you will take a number of program related courses, however, most of your time will be spend on a research project and on writing your thesis. Lectures and projects are organized in small groups. The language of instruction is English. Much more information on the master can be found at Master Computer-Science/Grid-Computing. You can also dive directly into the Course Catalog. Information specific to the WSZiB-track you find on this page. Entrance Requirements Students need: an engineering or bachelor title in Computer Science or a related field with a strong Computer Science component, moreover, a good knowledge of the English language. With respect to English proficiency, the British Council (in Krakow) will test the students on their knowledge of the English language. A minimum score of 6.5 on IELTS is required for entrance of the UvA. Other tests are also accepted, for the complete UvA demands on the English proficiency see: Language of Instruction at Practical Information. Students that fail will be admitted to the track on the condition that they take English courses at the British Council and pass the test later in the first year. Students are not admitted to the UvA in the second year if they did not pass the test successfully. Start Dates and Deadlines for Registration The Computer-Science/Grid-Computing track at WSZiB starts in September and February each year. You then enter the Master Computer-Science/Grid-Computing at the Universiteit van Amsterdam in September or February of the year thereafter. July 31, 2007: deadline for registration for the September 2007 Computer-Science/Grid-Computing master track in Krakow. November 2, 2007: deadline for registration for the February 2008 Computer-Science/Grid-Computing master track in Krakow. The Second Year of the Master in Amsterdam At the beginning of this year you have to decide in which program you want to continue. The five programs are: Bioinformatics, Computational Science, Computer Systems Architecture, Program Algebra & Generic Programming, and a free program. You will take a number of program related courses, however, most of your time will be spend on a research project and on writing your thesis. Information on the master can be found at Master Computer-Science/Grid-Computing. Below you find information on housing, money, visa etc.. Housing and living in Amsterdam The year you study in Amsterdam, housing will be arranged by the International office of the Faculty of Science. So you don't need to worry about finding a place to live. A popular form of housing in Amsterdam for foreign student is a shared apartment. Sharing an apartment with another student cuts the costs in half, so you pay only € 170 per month. Of course, there are also single apartments. The choice is to you. The UvA offers good facilities at their premises for studying and working on tutorials and practicals. Living expenses are the same as in Krakow. Of course, you need to reserve some money too for books and a health insurance. Much additional information you will find here. Entrance fee for the University The entrance fee for the university is € 1515 You can apply for a partial refund of upto € 1070 with the Dutch government! Read all about this in this brochure. Grants and Scholarships You can apply for various grants and scholarships. For instance, if you have a legal job for at least 8 hours a week you can apply for a basic grant of, maximally, € 252 per month (level 2007). For other grants and scholarships take a look here. Visa As an EU citizen you are free to travel to the Netherlands. However, because you stay longer than three months, you have the register with the municipality and the Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND). The procedure is simple. Read all about it in this brochure. Contact Krakow: Prof. Dr. Marian Bubak or Joanna Wiktorowicz-Kominek, j.wiktorowicz@wszib.krakow.pl, tel: +48 12 638 52 72. Amsterdam: Prof. Dr. Peter Sloot sloot@science.uva.nl or Bas van Vlijmen, vlijmen@science.uva.nl, tel: +31 20 525 74 62. Presentations Presentation by Peter Sloot and Marian Bubak on June 22, 2007 at WSZiB.
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MSc in Computer-Science/Grid-Computing Start in Krakow and get your diploma in Amsterdam