Programme description

New programme in 2026/27 academic year

Mathematics and Computer Science – Advanced Track is an elite Bachelor’s programme taught in English, designed for exceptionally talented students interested in mathematics and computer science at the highest level. The programme combines a strong theoretical foundation with the intensive development of research, analytical and project-based skills, preparing students for academic work in an international research environment.

From the first semester, students receive individual academic supervision and are gradually introduced to genuine research activities, including tutorial-based courses. Personal mentors—active researchers conducting work at the highest international level—support students in developing their own research problems. Students work closely with their supervisors to pursue research projects under the guidance of experts in their respective fields.

A high degree of freedom in course selection, together with the elite character of the programme, enables students to fully develop their intellectual potential and prepares them to tackle ambitious and complex scientific challenges.

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Information regarding Faculty

The Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science was granted by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education the A+ category. Study programmes conducted at the Faculty lead in rankings prepared by the Education Foundation “Perspektywy”, talented students each year win the prestigious Diamond Grant programme and achieve success in Polish and international contests.

The premises of the faculty are located in  the Campus of the 600th Anniversary of the JU Revival. The faculty is located in a modern building that consists of well-equipped lecture halls, classes and computer laboratories with specialist software. The Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science provides comfortable conditions for studying in the surrounding of a beautiful and green campus, projects performed in the IT sector, traineeships and internships in leading companies, development of competencies required by employers as well as broad scholarship offer, including the Dean’s Fund for Olympians, individual tutorial for outstanding students, the Franciszek Mertens Scholarship for Olympians from abroad. The Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science has a spacious library.

Rankings, distinctions, accreditations

• Scientific category A in the discipline of "Mathematics" awarded to the Jagiellonian University in Kraków by the decision of the Minister of Education and Science

Curriculum overview

In the programme curriculum, you may find information about the subjects you will attend while studying this programme. The programme 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. Each subject in such a programme curriculum has its syllabus, which is a description of what students learn within the scope of that subject.

Student’s 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. These societies allow students to spend their free time actively, gain knowledge, develop their talents, participate in engaging, unconventional projects, go on research and team-building trips, participate in conferences and meet fellow students outside the lecture halls. There are four students' academic societies at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, i.a. Students of Mathematics Research Group. Students organise conferences, workshops (including workshops aiming at supporting students who start their education at our faculty), mountain tours, movie evenings, concerts, as well as board games contests.

The best students may apply for being granted the Dean's Fund for Olympics as well as scholarship and tutoring under the SciMat project. Outstanding students of foreign high schools may apply for the Mertens Scholarship. Outstanding students (particularly those who were granted the Mertens scholarship or the Dean’s Fund) have a tutor commencing from the first year of study. Students interested in academic research may prepare scientific papers under the supervision of a tutor, starting from the first year of the study programme.

Students interested in the international dimension of studying can participate in a wide variety of exchange programmes such as Erasmus+, Utrecht Network, exchange programmes within Bilateral Agreements or European university Una Europa, or participate in a domestic mobility programme called MOST.

More than just studies

• Mertens Scholarship (for foreign students only)
• SciMat—scholarship programme
• Successes of our students
• Student Government of the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science

From our lecturers

Dr Andrzej Grzesik
What would you say to young people?
Follow your dreams. If you like what you do, you are good at it. And if you are good at what you do – you are successful. The possibility to follow your passion brings a lot of satisfaction together with the joy of life.

Admission to studies

Admission to study programmes at the Jagiellonian University is conducted electronically in the Online Application System: irk.uj.edu.pl. If you have any questions related to admission, please contact the Admissions Office directly or visit the websites: welcome.uj.edu.pl and irk.uj.edu.pl.

Detailed information about admission to this study programme, including information on the method of calculating the result, qualification criteria, fees, deadlines, and a list of required documents are available on the Online Application System (IRK): irk.uj.edu.pl

Transfer from other university or study programme

Transfer from another university, including a foreign one, or change of study programme within the University is possible with the dean's consent after completing the first year of studies and fulfilling additional requirements established by the Faculty Council. For inquiries regarding transfer, please contact the unit responsible for the specific study programme directly.

Graduates

A graduate of the Mathematics and Computer Science – Advanced Track possesses advanced knowledge of mathematics and computer science, as well as highly developed skills in logical and analytical thinking, modelling phenomena and algorithmic problem-solving. They are prepared to conduct scientific research at an international level and to work on fundamental problems underlying future technologies.

Thanks to their research experience and individually tailored study path, graduates are ready to enter doctoral programmes directly or to participate in advanced research and development projects. Aware of the need for continuous intellectual growth, they form part of an intellectual elite capable of strengthening the scientific and technological capital of a knowledge-based economy.

Further education possibilities

• Second-cycle programmes
• Post diploma programmes

Offer for school

The following events are conducted in Polish – to find out about the offer for English-speaking audience, please get in touch with the organizer directly. Additionally, due to the current pandemic, some faculty and university events may be canceled or conducted in a form other than that described below.

Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science offers the following events:

• Jagiellonian Olympic Workshops
• Individual tutoring for high school students
• Jagiellonian Mathematics Tournament
• Workshops for teachers and high school students
• Mathematical Thursdays
• Open Day of the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science

We invite all schools to take part in the cycle of meetings "University Closer to You – visits to the Jagiellonian University". The aim of the meetings during the tours is to familiarize students with the history of our University through a rich educational offer (lectures, workshops, laboratory classes, etc.). The current programme of the event is available on the organizer's website – the Centre for Communications and Marketing of the Jagiellonian University.

The Jagiellonian Library offers tours of both the old and new parts of the building. The tour programme includes presentations on the history of the Library and the building itself, as well as a visit to the Department of Depositories. The offer of the Collegium Maius includes lessons on "The Trail of Science" and "The Trail of History and Art," as well as interactive online classes. We also invite you to explore the educational offer of the Botanical Garden, the Nature Education Centre, the Confucius Institute, and the Museum of Anatomy.

Contact

The study programme is conducted at the Institute of Mathematics, a unit of the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science. The Institute is located in the Campus of the 600th Anniversary of the JU Revival, so-called the Third Campus, in Kraków’s district – Ruczaj. For more information, please contact:

sekretariat.dydaktyczny.im@uj.edu.pl

ul. Łojasiewicza 6
30-348 Kraków, Poland
Phone: (+48) 12 664 76 70

im.uj.edu.pl
matinf.uj.edu.pl

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