The program provides students with the opportunity to obtain two higher education diplomas with supplements in the standard form established by the respective higher education institutions: the qualification “Master of Information Systems and Technologies” at NURE and the qualification “Master of Computer Systems. Qualification – System Analyst” at RNU.
Training is carried out within the framework of the second (“Master’s”) level of higher education under the educational and scientific program “Information Systems and Technologies” at NURE and the “Computer Systems” program at RNU according to agreed curricula.
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The NURE coordinator provides consultations to students, monitors the implementation of individual study plans, and submits information on the results of semester assessment at NURE to RNU.
Students interested in participating in the program should contact the NURE coordinator, Olesia Barkovska, Associate Professor of the Department of Electronic Computers, to submit an application in accordance with the program participation procedure.
Requirements for participation in the program include English language proficiency at a level not lower than B2, good academic performance, and motivation to study abroad.
Documents required for participation in the program:
– Letter of recommendation from the Dean of the Faculty
– Letter of motivation
– Curriculum vitae (CV)
– Copy of the passport
– Document confirming the Bachelor’s degree
– International certificate confirming English language proficiency at a level not lower than B2, or a certificate confirming that previous education was completed in English.
In addition, applicants are required to pay a registration fee of EUR 150.
The total duration of the Master’s program is 2 academic years (120 ECTS credits). The study process is organized according to the agreed curricula of NURE and RNU, with mutual recognition of learning outcomes. The language of study at RNU is English.
Students have the right to study courses and undergo assessment at RNU using distance learning technologies based on educational materials prepared and provided by RNU lecturers.
Students complete their studies by preparing and defending a Master’s qualification work (MQW) in accordance with the requirements of both higher education institutions. The MQW at RNU is prepared under the supervision of an RNU academic supervisor and in compliance with RNU requirements regarding its content and format.
The defense of the MQW at RNU takes place either in person or using distance learning technologies before an RNU examination commission and/or with the participation of the NURE coordinator.
Students who successfully complete the respective educational programs are awarded a Master’s degree and receive separate higher education diplomas from the two higher education institutions.
The correspondence between the educational programs and other details of the Double Degree Program are available at:
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