MSc in Physics, specialisation: Nanophysics and Mesoscopic Materials

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Length:	2 years
Language:	English
Last application:	6/30/2012
Educator:	University of Silesia in Katowice
Location:	Katowice
Type of education:	Master Degree
Startdate	10/1/2012

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MSc in Physics, specialisation: Nanophysics and Mesoscopic Materials

Physics, specialisation in Nanophysics

This two-year Masters degree programme in Physics with a specialisation in Nanophysics and Mesoscopic Materials is a part of the field of study known as nanotechnology. The programme was launched in cooperation with the Le Mans University in France and it’s main language is English.

The course is for students that already hold an undergraduate degree and are intersted in furthering their education with a Masters in Physics with specific attention towards nanotechnology.

Physics with specialisation in Nanophysics and Mesoscopic Materials programme of study:

1st and 2nd term – classes in home Universities: University of Silesia (leading language Polish) or Le Mans University (leading language French),
end of the 2nd term – students’ exchange for foreign training period,
3rd and 4th term – classes in English, also e-learning,
4th term – one more students’ exchange and preparation of diploma works

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Suitability and application

Students wishing to study this Physics master’s degree program must have an undergraduate degree in a comparable field. All physics undergraduates who have completed their 3rd year of studies can enroll on this 4-term course after which they will receive Master degrees at both Polish and French Universities.

Expenses

The tuition fees differ between students from EU/EFTA and Non-EU/EFTA countries:

• Admitted students for the Computer Science studies from the EU/EFTA do not have to pay
tuition fees.
• Non-EU/EFTA studentspay a tuition fee of 3500 euro per year with an application fee of 200 euro

University of Silesia in Katowice

University of Silesia Research silesia The University of Silesia in Katowice, founded in 1968, is one of the biggest public universities in Poland and among the most honored universities in Upper Silesia. More than 37,000 students are studying at Bachelor, Master and Doctoral levels. The close link with the industrial region and local industries is an important factor for meeting the needs of students and ensuring the relevance of the courses.

The University of Silesia in Katowice provides excellent research and educational conditions and aims to meet the demands of a changing labour market. It is dynamic, open, and friendly. The University participates in European Commission initiatives and is a member of various international associations. It cooperates with more than 300 universities worldwide through exchanging programmes, academic staff, moderating joint research and educational projects.

School of Polish Language and Culture

The university's School of Polish Language and Culture is a specialized unit of the University of Silesia which offers an assortment of courses designed to improve Polish language skills and provide knowledge about Polish culture. The educations offered at the School include monthly, semester-long and year-long courses which can be easily matched up to the level of personal linguistic ability.

International students interested in taking up studies in Polish can join a Polish Language Course for Foreigners Planning to Study in Poland.

The University of Silesia in Katowice has particularly strong links with European partner colleges, as well as cooperation with partners from other continents. This resulted in over 400 partnership agreements with almost 300 institutions from 36 countries around the world, which enable exchange students and academic staff to conduct joint educational and research activities.

Research

In the past years, one of the priorities of the university policy has been about the internationalization of educational, research, and artistic activities. It takes part in all major EU education and research programmes.

Most projects are accomplished with partners in Germany, Czech Republic, France and the UK. The research projects increase the number of exchange students and staff. At the moment, almost 50 foreign academics and scientists are employed at the University of Silesia in Katowice.

The University's biologists and physicists are engaged in honoured international research programmes organised by CERN in Geneva and International Atomic Agency.

Some research teams have successfully applied for funding for research projects within the fifth, sixth and seventh Framework Programmes of co-operation in research and technological development. Participation in European research and educational programmes is for the University of Silesia in Katowice one of the most important sources of financing in the near future.

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Description of Katowice and accommodation

Katowice

Katowice, Poland

Katowice is located in the heart of Upper Silesia, in Poland’s old industrial region with distinct history and cultural identity. Various museums have collections for those interested in the history and culture of this region. The Silesia Province offers the unique chance of visiting numerous monuments of technology and industry. There are 44 museums displaying exhibits from historic monuments of industry and technology to medieval and modern religious art.

Katowice is the country’s home base for music festivals, some are known outside Poland such as the Rawa-Blues Festival, the International Conductors Competition, the Academic Folkloristic Festival, and many others.

The region south of Katowice provides ideal places for recreation and tourism, for instance the Beskidy Mountains or the Cracow-Czestochowa Plateau are great places for sightseeing.

Accommodation

A very important factor at the University of Silesia in Katowice is their four-campuses, which offers friendly living conditions. Students are allowed to rent a room in the University Student Hostels. Student residence is located in 3 regional cities; therefore, the University suggests accommodation according to the faculty. Students living on one of the campuses will get the chance to get familiar with Polish language and culture.

The campus in Katowice is placed in a district called Ligota. It consists of 3 Student Hostels, 2 student clubs, a pub and a few shops. It takes about 20 minutes by bus to get to the centre of Katowice. The campus is close to the recreation areas of a park and is situated on the edge of a lovely forest.

The Student Hostels are named Dom Studenta (DS). The costs to rent a room are about 300 zł (70 euro) to 500 zł (130 euro) per month.

The campus in Sosnowiec is situated in the district called Pogoń. The campus in Sosnowiec consists of 4 Student Hostels, a canteen that serves very good dinners and a student club. The campus in Sosnowiec is situated about 10-15 minutes on foot from the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Faculty of Computer Science and Materials Sciences, Faculty of Philology and 15-20 minutes by bus from the centre of Katowice.

The campus in Cieszyn is located next to the border with the Czech Republic. The campus consists of 3 Student Hostels, a canteen and a student club. It is about an hour by bus from Katowice.

As there are only a limited number of single rooms, they will be allocated on a ‘first-come, first-served‘ basis. The amount of students requiring accommodation at the campus in Katowice is every year large. This might make it difficult to arrange a single room in the second semester. For students that do not want to share a room can acquire a double room for one person for an extra fee of 150 zł (40 euro) per month.

Almost every single room has access to the Internet. In general, rooms contain bedclothes and bedcovering, however no cutlery or dishes. Laundry, kitchen, television and computer rooms are available for general use.

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