General Program Overview

Poznan University of Technology (Republic of Poland) is one of the leading European institutions of higher education in the field of science and technology. The joint Master’s Double Degree Program aims to provide an international learning experience, conduct state-of-the-art scientific research, and train highly qualified engineers and scientists in the field of information and communication systems. Upon successful completion of the studies and the final examination, graduates are awarded a Master’s degree from both universities with the issuance of state-recognized diplomas from Ukraine and Poland.

The program comprises lecture courses, laboratory sessions, and research activities distributed between both higher education institutions:

1. Theoretical training and research work in Ukraine based at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI).

2. Lecture, laboratory, and research work in Poland based at Poznan University of Technology.

Within the framework of this program, the partner university is represented by the Faculty of Computing and Telecommunications.

Areas of Cooperation in Education and Research

Students master specialized disciplines in their major according to a mutually agreed plan for the recognition of educational components and the accumulation of ECTS credits.

Key conditions and courses include:

1. Core curriculum courses: satellite information systems, adaptive signal processing systems, startup project management, sustainable innovative development, etc.

2. Credit distribution: To obtain both degrees, a program participant must successfully earn at least 45 ECTS credits at Igor Sikorsky KPI and at least 45 ECTS credits at Poznan University of Technology.

3. Admission criteria: Students holding a Bachelor’s degree with a grade point average (GPA) of no less than 75 on a 100-point scale who have successfully passed the competitive selection process are eligible to participate.

Language Requirements

1. Instruction under the Program is conducted in English and Ukrainian, depending on the semester and the location of study.

2. A mandatory requirement for candidates is English language proficiency at a communicative competence level of no less than B2.

Duration of Study

1. The double degree program at the second (Master’s) level of higher education lasts for 3 semesters.

2. The educational process is organized according to a combined schedule that involves alternating periods of study and residency at both universities in accordance with the approved plan.

Degree Award (Qualification)

The Master’s degree is awarded by each Party based on the following milestones:

1. Successful completion of the individual study plan.

2. Passing the final examination in the form of a defense of the Master’s qualification thesis (Master’s dissertation).

3. The defense of the Master’s thesis is held before a joint committee formed from the faculty and research staff of both universities.

4. The thesis topic is approved by the program coordinators, and supervision is carried out by jointly appointed research advisors from both the Ukrainian and Polish sides.

Program participants independently cover the costs of travel, health insurance, dormitory accommodation, and the processing of required documents. The universities provide organizational assistance in matters of registration with local authorities and accommodation.

All financial details and payment terms are determined by additional separate contracts.

Academic semesters:

1. Winter semester: begins in September/October (depending on the approved schedule of the HEI).

2. Summer semester: begins in February.

Application and review procedure: General coordination of the program and selection of participants are carried out by jointly appointed coordinators from both universities in accordance with the current rules of competitive selection.

1. Announcement of the competition: Program coordinators announce the start of application intake for students of the relevant field of study.

2. Consultation and information: Universities update the requirements and deadlines for document submission on their official resources.

3. Submission of applications by students: Candidates who meet the criteria submit a package of documents to the program coordinator or to the Academic Mobility Department of Igor Sikorsky KPI.

4. Competitive selection: Verification of applicants’ compliance with the Program requirements is carried out (evaluation of the grade point average, level of language competence).

5. Recommendation of candidates: Based on the results of the competitive selection, the Ukrainian side recommends successful students for enrollment at Poznan University of Technology.

6. Processing of documents and visas: Universities provide organizational assistance to selected students in matters of obtaining invitations, arranging health insurance, and visa support.

7. Commencement of study: Students begin their studies under the program in accordance with the approved combined schedule of residency at both HEIs.

Key requirements for candidates:

1. Students pursuing education at the second (Master’s) level who are officially enrolled in the educational and scientific program “Information and Communication Radio Engineering” (from Igor Sikorsky KPI) or “Electronics and Telecommunications — Information and Communication Technologies” (from Poznan University of Technology) are eligible to participate in the Program.

2. Academic score: the grade point average (GPA) during Bachelor’s studies must be no lower than 75 on a 100-point scale.

3. English language level: mandatory presence of established English-language communicative competence at a level no lower than B2.

Required documents: All documents for participation in the selection process must be issued in English or Ukrainian (in accordance with the requirements of the host party).

1. Application form of the established model (filled out through the program coordinator).

2. Bachelor’s diploma and its official transcript with a statement of grades (for verification of the grade point average).

3. Certificate confirming the level of English language proficiency (level B2 or higher).

4. Copy of the international passport (valid for the entire period of the planned study).

5. Academic transcript (Transcript of Records) of current academic achievements (issued at the end of semesters for subsequent transfer and recognition of ECTS credits).