Students Guide - Politechnika Wrocławska
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Students Guide - Politechnika Wrocławska
Students Guide for MSc Programmes Control in Electrical Power Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems at Wroclaw University of Technology (WrUT) Wroclaw, Poland Faculty of Electrical Engineering (FEE) in cooperation with Ryerson University (RU) Toronto, Canada Brandenburg University of Technology (BTU) Cottbus, Germany Otto-von-Guericke Universität (UMD) Magdeburg, Germany National Research Irkutsk State Technical University (ISTU), Irkutsk, Russia Иркутский государственный технический университет Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland Wroclaw, January 2016 Contents: Preface ........................................................................................................................................ 3 1. MSc Programmes review .................................................................................................. 4 2. The institution .................................................................................................................. 5 2.1. 2.2. 2.3. 3. Wroclaw University of Technology......................................................................................................................................5 Faculty of Electrical Engineering .........................................................................................................................................6 City of Wroclaw .......................................................................................................................................................................7 MSc Programmes in details ........................................................................................... 10 3.1. 4. 5. 6. Control in Electrical Power Engineering (CPE) ............................................................................................................. 10 3.1.1. Standard CPE Programme at Wroclaw University of Technology (WrUT ) ............................................... 11 3.1.2. Double-Degree CPE Programme with Ryerson University (RU) ................................................................. 14 3.1.3. Double-Degree CPE Programme with the Brandenburg University of Technolgy (BTU) ...................... 18 3.1.4. Required admission documents for CPE Programme : WrUT, RU, BTU .................................................. 21 3.2. Renewable Energy Systems (RES) .................................................................................................................................... 24 3.2.1. Standard RES Programme at Wroclaw University of Technology (WrUT ) ............................................... 26 3.2.2. Double Degree RES Programme with the University of Magdeburg (UMD) ............................................ 28 3.2.3. Double Degree RES Programme with the Irkutsk State Technical University (ISTU) ............................. 30 3.2.4. Required admission documents for RES Programme : WrUT, UMD, ISTU ............................................. 32 3.3. Questions concerning the studies ...................................................................................................................................... 34 Organisation of studies at the WrUT ............................................................................. 34 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 4.4. 5.1. 5.2. 5.3. 5.4. Academic calendar ............................................................................................................................................................... 34 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) ...................................................................................................................... 35 Examinations, completion of courses ............................................................................................................................... 35 Diploma dissertation ............................................................................................... Błąd! Nie zdefiniowano zakładki. Facilities of the WrUT .................................................................................................... 36 Admission Office and International Office ..................................................................................................................... 36 Language courses.................................................................................................................................................................. 38 Library .................................................................................................................................................................................... 38 Cultural and sports life of the University ......................................................................................................................... 39 Official formalities in Poland ......................................................................................... 39 6.1. 6.2. 6.3. 7. Obtaining a residence permit ............................................................................................................................................. 39 Obtaining a visa .................................................................................................................................................................... 39 Health insurance ................................................................................................................................................................... 40 Additional information ................................................................................................... 40 7.1. 7.2. 7.3. 7.4. 7.5. 7.6. 7.7. 7.8. 7.9. 7.10. 7.11. 7.12. 7.13. 7.14. 7.15. 7.16. Accommodation ................................................................................................................................................................... 40 Computer facilities ............................................................................................................................................................... 41 Student card........................................................................................................................................................................... 41 Working .................................................................................................................................................................................. 41 Transportation ...................................................................................................................................................................... 42 Climate ................................................................................................................................................................................... 42 Money and Banks ................................................................................................................................................................. 43 Costs of living ....................................................................................................................................................................... 43 Food ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 43 Smoking and Drugs ......................................................................................................................................................... 44 Electricity .......................................................................................................................................................................... 44 Shopping............................................................................................................................................................................ 44 Postal service and telephones ........................................................................................................................................ 45 Polish public holidays...................................................................................................................................................... 45 Polish language ................................................................................................................................................................. 45 Medical and health care .................................................................................................................................................. 46 2 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland 8. 7.17. 7.18. 7.19. 7.20. Students and scholars with disabilities ......................................................................................................................... 46 How to get to WrUT ....................................................................................................................................................... 46 Map of Wroclaw .............................................................................................................................................................. 46 Map of the University ..................................................................................................................................................... 47 Contact information ....................................................................................................... 47 Preface Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Students! This information package describes Wroclaw University of Technology (WrUT), Faculty of Electrical Engineering (FEE) and its English-taught 2-year MSc Programmes: “Control in Electrical Power Engineering” (CPE) and “Renewable Energy Systems” (RES). The package serves the purpose of informing potential future students who are still considering which MSc programme they will choose, as well as those who have decided to join the studies at the WrUT. As a student’s guide this booklet will try to answer all your questions, but it will certainly fail to do so in some points. Do not hesitate to visit, call or write me! Furthermore I am grateful for any remarks, corrections and additional ideas. We will try to make necessary changes and updates in this document as time passes. You will find the updated information on Faculty web site: http://www.weny.pwr.edu.pl/informacje_ogolne,52.dhtml Selected formal information is posted and updated on web sites leaded by Admission Office and International Office of WrUT: http://rekrutacja.pwr.edu.pl/en2/ http://www.dwm.pwr.edu.pl/en/ In case you have been admitted to English-taught studies in Wroclaw, I can assure you we will all try to make your study semesters here the most interesting experience, both professional as well as personal. Welcome to Wroclaw! Tomasz Sikorski, Ph.D., D.Sc. Vice-Dean for Development and International Cooperation 3 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland 1. MSc Programmes review As it cannot be denied that the present-day economy is based on knowledge, it is obvious that universities play a crucial role in creating and distributing it. The Faculty of Electrical Engineering (FEE) is one of the 12 Faculties of the Wroclaw University of Technology (WrUT) and we proudly stress the fact that it is one of the best universities of technology in Poland and our Faculty is on top of the list as well. The FEE offers two four-semester MSc Programmes in Electrical Engineering: - Control in Electrical Power Engineering (CPE), - Renewable Energy Systems (RES). The four-semester duration is split up into three theory semesters and finally a Master’s Thesis semester. The 4-week industrial placement is a part of the studies as well. An important idea behind these English-taught studies is the awareness, that in a globalised world engineering problems cannot be separated from human intercultural interactions. Our programme is aimed at preparing the students to an international environment, as they will encounter it during their later engineering career. We also put a lot of efforts in making young graduates of our University apply innovatively the acquired knowledge and qualifications, so that they are high class professionals, able to formulate and solve the problems and to face the challenges of the labour market of this day and age. The international MSc Programmes offered are focused on new and challenging issues of power system automation and control as well as integration of renewable energy sources in power systems. The programmes are devoted to candidates interested in work related to electric power system control, reliability, transmission and distribution of electrical energy, protection and decision-making in power systems, energy market issues etc. The MSc Programmes offer splendid opportunities to study engineering and at the same time gather life-experience and meet people from around the world. All courses, examinations etc. within the programme are given in English. However, with regards to the intercultural competencies that are pursued, courses in local culture and local language are obligatory. Starting from the academic year 2008/2009 the CPE Programme is proposed also as a joint intiative of WrUT and our Canadian partner university, the Ryerson University (RU), Toronto. The limited amount of best qualified candidates can spend two semesters (first year of studies) in Toronto and the remaining two semesters in Wroclaw. The programme of studies at both Universities is coordinated, the courses supplement each other and thus, according to the agreement between both Universities, the students will obtain two degrees: Master of Science from WrUT and Master of Engineering from RU, following the successful completion of the degree requirements at both Universities. Alternatively, the CPE students can choose an international version of the programme and participate in exchange with the Brandenburg University of Technology (BTU), Cottbus, Germany. Students spend their first year of study in BTU Cotbus and second year in WrUT. After fulfilling all the requirements at both Universities the graduates will obtain two MSc degrees, both from WrUT and BTU. 4 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland The students of the RES Programme can spend full duration of their studies at WrUT, however, limited number of best applicants can also benefit from the international cooperation of the FEE and take part in exchange with the University of Magdeburg (UMD), Germany. After having spent the first year of study in Wroclaw and the second in Magdeburg the graduates will receive two MSc degree certificates, both from WrUT and UMD. RES Programme is performed also with National Research Irkutsk State Technical University (ISTU), Irkutsk, Russia. First year of study is organized in Russia and the second in Poland. As the common results is two diploma both from WrUT and ISTU. The structure of MSc studies with the list of courses within particular semesters is presented in Section 3 of this booklet. 2. The institution 2.1. Wroclaw University of Technology The Wroclaw University of Technology (Politechnika Wrocławska) was founded in 1945 when a group of Polish academic teachers, mostly from Lvov, arrived in Wroclaw. The city was still burning from the last siege of World War II. They established the University in the buildings, which had housed the Technische Hochschule Breslau since 1910. The first class began on the 15th of November 1945 and ever since this day has been celebrated as the University's anniversary. At present, total enrolment at WrUT amounts to over 35,000 part- and full-time students. The University staff amounts to ca. 4,200, with 150 professors and ca. 2000 other academic staff. The University campus is situated 1.5 km from the City centre and occupies a large area splendidly located on a bank of the Odra river. The University offers a wide variety of graduate programs organised and concucted by the following twelve Faculties: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Main Campus from the birdy view point. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 5 Main WrUT building (A-1) Faculty of Architecture Faculty of Civil Engineering Faculty of Chemistry Faculty of Electronics Faculty of Electrical Engineering Faculty of Geoengineering, Mining and Geology Faculty of Environmental Engineering Faculty of Computer Science and Management Faculty of Mechanical and Power Engineering Faculty of Mechanical Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland Engineering 11. Faculty of Fundamental Problems of Technology 12. Faculty of Microsystem Electronics and Photonics 13. Faculty of Pure and Applied Mathematics The University has also branches in other cities of Lower Silesia region: Jelenia Gora, Legnica, and Walbrzych.Wroclaw University of Technology is managed by a Rector and five Vice-Rectors: for research, for education, for students’ affairs, for general affairs and for development. Rectors and Vice-Rectors, as well as Deans and Directors of the Departments are elected by the staff for three-year terms and may be re-elected only once. The highest governing body within the university is the Senate, which consists of 75 people. Entrance to Main Building Students have their own self-government, which controls most of their affairs. The students’ organisations are the following: ASI – University Computer Science Association AZS – University Sport Association AIESEC – International Association of the Economy and Commerce Students’ IAESTE – The International Association for the Exchange of Students for the Technical Experience IACES – International Association of Civil Engineering Students NZS – Independent Students’ Association 2.2. Faculty of Electrical Engineering History and present The Faculty of Electrical Engineering was established as an independent unit of the University in 1946 as a result of the division of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Electrotechnology that had been created at the time of the founding of Wroclaw University of Technology in 1945. 6 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland Building D-1 New building of the FEE, D-20 Today the Faculty of Electrical Engineering is a modern educational – research unit, one of the twelve faculties of Wroclaw University of Technology. At present the total number of full - and parttime students at the FEE amounts to ca. 1,800. The Faculty has very well equipped laboratories and lecture halls and tends to create an atmosphere conductive to scholarly and scientific research according to the current technical development in the world. Students of the Faculty have the wide access to the modern computers and microcomputers as well as to the newest electrical and power electronic systems, that have dominated the educational process. The students of the Faculty have the possibility to obtain a very good education due to the current modernisation of the didactic process according to the actual trends in electrical engineering. The graduates are recognised as excellent specialists (experts) in various fields of electrical power engineering, in Poland as well as abroad, in many countries of Europe and the USA. Some of them held the professorship position not only at Wroclaw University of Technology, but also at other Polish and foreign universities. Organisation The teaching and research activities are carried on by three Faculty Departments: - Department of Electrical Engineering and Technology Fundamentals (I-7) - Department of Electrical Power Engineering (I-8) - Department of Electrical Machines, Drives and Measurements (I-29) The Faculty Institutes are further subdivided into the research chairs (research teams). 2.3. City of Wroclaw Wroclaw is the largest academic, cultural and industrial centre in the southwestern Poland. The city has ca. 650,000 inhabitants and is the capital of the Lower Silesian province. Wroclaw is located closely to the European Union countries. It has good air connections Wroclaw – city centre from the birdy viewpoint 7 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland with Frankfurt, Munich, Dortmund Duesseldorf, Glasgow, London, Bristol, Liverpool, Dublin, Milano, Rome, Barcelona, and Warsaw. Wroclaw has also railway connections with such European cities as Berlin (5 hours) and Dresden (4 hours). Wroclaw is very picturesque, having a great number of green areas and five rivers cutting across the city. The Odra river, which intersects Wroclaw, is the second longest river in Poland. The city lies in a valley, which is a part of the Silesia Lowland. The area enjoys the mildest climate in Poland. Frosty winters are rare and the ground is covered with snow only occasionally. Spring comes early and summer is warm. Winds blow mostly from the west and south-west. Grunwaldzki Bridge (over the Odra river) The city’s key industries include machine and electrical engineering, and food processing, as well as fuel and power industries. Wroclaw boasts a 1000-year history as a commercial centre. Many different trade fairs are organised in Wroclaw every year. Wroclaw Opera House Owing to its centuries-long scholarly and cultural tradition, Wroclaw is the third largest academic centre in Poland (after Warsaw and Krakow). There are 16 Universities and Academies in Wroclaw with approximately 140,000 students. Considering that Wroclaw has a population of obout 700,000, one can easily calculate that every one of 5 citizens is a student at one of Wroclaw’s institutions of higher education. City Hall 8 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland In 2012 Wroclaw was one of the EURO2012 UEFA European Championship city! In 2016 Wroclaw is European Capital of Culture (ECC)! Wroclaw Market Place Ostrow Tumski and Cathedral Stadion Euro2012 Main Train Station 9 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland 3. MSc Programmes in details 3.1. Control in Electrical Power Engineering (CPE) The CPE MSc Programme is offered in full-time mode and its standard structure is bassed on four semesters organized in Wroclaw University of Technology (WrUT). Reffering to bilaterial agreements between WrUT and partner universities for the limited number of best applicants it is possible to realize the study in cooperation with Ryerson University (RU), Toronto, Canada or Brandenburg University of Technology (BTU) , Cottbus, Germany. WrUT Standard Programme Structure: 4 sem. RU - WrUT Joint Programme Student’s Exchange Structure: 2 sem. / 2 sem. *option for a limited number of best applicants WrUT Students RU Students WrUT Students 22 semesters semesters at WrUT 22semesters semesters atatWrUT WUT 2 semesters at RU 3rd3rd andsemester MSc Thesis &semester Thesissem . at WUT at WrUT Degree from WrUT 3rd 3rd and semester MSc Thesis & Thesissem WT semester at. at WrUT 3rd and Thesis 3rd MSc semester & Thesissem semester at. atRU RU Degrees from both RU and WrUT 10 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland WrUT Standard Programme Structure: 4 sem. BTU - WrUT Joint Programme Student’s Exchange Structure: 2 sem. / 2 sem. *option for a limited number of best applicants WrUT Students WrUT & BTU Students semesters 2 semesters at WrUT 2 semesters at BTU 3rd and MSc Thesis semester a WUT &Thesis Semester at WrUT t 3rd and MSc Thesis Semester at WrUT Degree from WrUT Degree Degreess from both WUT BTU and WrUT 3.1.1. Standard CPE Programme at Wroclaw University of Technology (WrUT ) The following courses are offered at the WrUT for the students enroled for the standard two-year studies in Wroclaw: I Semester Numerical and Optimization Methods Power Quality Assessment Power System Faults Digital Control Techniques Fault Calculations Dynamics and Control of AC and DC Drives Advanced Technology in Electrical Power Generation Foreign language – A1 or A2 Foreign language – B2+ or C1+ Sport classes II Semester Circuits and Systems Simulation and Analysis of Power System Transients Digital Signal Processing for Protection and Control Power System Protection Fiber Optics Communications and Sensors Renewable Energy Sources Electric Power System Operation and Control Diploma placement 4 weeks Elective courses from Management block 11 Students during lectures Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland III Semester Advanced High Voltage Technology Artificial Intelligence Techniques Power System Automation and Security Electrical Power Systems Management Electromagnetic Compatibility Advanced Measurement in Electrical Power Engineering Diploma Project Elective courses from Law block IV Semester Diploma seminar Master’s Thesis Elective course from social and ethic block Elective courses from A block and B block 12 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland Compact information about standard MSc Programme CPE WrUT (4 sem.) Organisation of studies full four-semester duration of the MSc studies at WrUT including three theory semesters and Master’s Thesis semester, programme includes a 4-week internship (industrial placement) Candidates candidates with the B.Sc./B.Eng. diploma from EU/EFTA and non-EU countries (preferably B.Sc. in electrical/ electronic / thermal or related field) Linguistic demands students and alumni of WrUT – passed English at the B2 level (min. score 4.0) – only standard 4 semester programme in WrUT EU and non-EU candidates – http://rekrutacja.pwr.edu.pl/content/strona/EN/Cubes/englishskills.html Tuition fees non-EU candidates – 4000 EUR/year home and EU candidates – free of charge Important enrolment deadlines submission of all required documents – by July 15th, 2016 (for the full Master Programme at WrUT, Poland) acceptance decision (studies in Wroclaw) – by the end of August 2016 paying tuition fee for the 1st year of studies – by September 30th, 2016 Admission procedures – only WrUT admission procedures for full-time students are defined by Admission Office in cooperation with International Office of WrUT. Details can be found at: http://rekrutacja.pwr.edu.pl/en2/ https://dwm.pwr.edu.pl/full_time_students/ 13 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland 3.1.2. Double-Degree CPE Programme with Ryerson University (RU) Ryerson University, building of the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Science Limited number of best qualified candidates can benefit from the WrUTRU cooperation agreement and take part in the international version of the Programme (scheme on the right). The participating students should spend their first year at the host university and second year at the home university, where they registered for studies and are enroled (all students enroled for the Programme at WrUT are treated as WrUT students). The bilateral agreement assumes mutual recognition and portability of academic credits between RU and WrUT. Students studying abroad at their host university should be recognized as fulfilling a comparable period of study in the home university and be fully credited upon their return. Following the successful completion of their degree requirements at both universities, the participating graduate students will receive two Master’s degrees. One is the Master of Engineering Degree from Ryerson University and the other is the Master of Science Degree from WrUT. They will also receive their academic degree transcripts from both universities. For periods of study abroad, students will pay the usual tuition and fees at the home university (WrUT) and should incur no additional fees or payments from the host university (RU). This includes fees for tuition, registration, examinations, and the use of library. The students participating in the Program are responsible for the additional costs incurred by traveling and living abroad, and also additional costs relating to health insurance plans, if applicable. The minimum requirements of the Double-Degree option of the MSc Programme are defined in Table 1. In order to fulfill the degree requirements from both institutions, the students enroled in the program must satisfactorily complete a set of compulsory (core) courses specified in Table 2. Table 1. Double Degree Credit Requirements For RU Students Successful completion of 6 elective courses at RU Successful completion of required obligatory and elective courses at WrUT with reference to particular semesters of study at WrUT while on exchange Canadian Credit CP 6 credits 2 credits 14 European Credit ECTS 60 ECTS 60 ECTS if exchange in first year of study 29 ECTS if exchange in second year of study including MThesis RU will transfer credit 1CP per 10ECTS Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland Completion of the jointly supervised Master’s project/thesis Total Credits for the Double Degree Program at RU For WrUT Students Pass Pass , 31ECTS 8 Credits Canadian Credit CP 6 credits 1 CP per 10ECTS 120 European Credit ECST 60 ECTS 1 CP per 10 ECTS 60 ECTS if exchange in first year of study 29 ECTS if exchange in second year of study including MThesis Successful completion of 6 or 2 courses with reference to particular semesters of study at RU while on exchange 6 or 2 credits WrUT will transfer credit 1CP per 10ECTS 60 ECTS if exchange in first year of study 29 ECTS if exchange in second year of study including MThesis Completion of the jointly supervised Master’s project/thesis Pass Pass , 31ECTS Total Credits for the Double Degree Program at WrUT 8CP 120ECTS Successful completion of required obligatory and elective courses at WrUT with reference to particular semesters of study at WrUT Table 2. RU Current List of Courses Offered by Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Program Course at RU Applied Optimization Technique* Lecture hours per week 3 TSW - work load hours per week RU Credits WrUT ECTS 12 1 10 Power System Stability and Control* 3 12 1 10 Electric Motor Drives* 3 12 1 10 Selected Topics in Electrical Engineering* 3 12 1 10 Electronics and Instrumentation* 3 12 1 10 Directed Studies in Electrical Engineering* 3 12 1 10 Power Electronics 3 12 1 10 Linear System Theory 3 12 1 10 Fundamentals of Robot Dynamics and Control 3 12 1 10 Computer Methods in Power System Analysis 3 12 1 10 Advanced Topics in Power Systems 3 12 1 10 Power Converter Systems 3 12 1 10 Switch Mode Power Supplies 3 12 1 10 Electromagnetic Theory 3 12 1 10 Power Electronics 3 12 1 10 Advanced AC Drive Systems 3 12 1 10 15 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland Advanced Digital Control of Power Electronics 3 12 1 10 Directed Studies in Electrical Engineering 3 12 1 10 Renewable Energy Systems 3 12 1 10 Conversion and Control of Alternative Energy Systems 3 12 1 10 TSW - anticipated average total student workload –including both the student’s work during lectures organised by University and assignments and self study ECTS – credit points (European Credit Transfer System) ECTS – credit points (European Credit Transfer System) *core courses For each graduate course offered in Power Engineering at Ryerson University, students are required to take lecture classes and carry out a comprehensive project. The course instructors are required to provide close supervision and consultation to the students working on their projects. The total number of hours per course is 100, which is composed of 40 hours of structured lectures and assessment, and 60 hours of unstructured project learning and consultation. 16 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland Compact information about Double Degree MSc Programme CPE RU (2 sem.) and WrUT (2 sem.) Organisation of studies two first semesters of MSc studies at RU and third and Master’s Thesis semester at WrUT, programme includes a 4-week internship (industrial placement) Candidates recruitment students of MSc programme at WrUT (DD option), 1st semester of studies. students matriculated at MSc programme at RU (DD option), 1st or 2nd semester of studies B.Sc/B.Eng in electrical engineering or related fields with an overall grade min. good Linguistic demands EU and non-EU candidates - TOEFL with a minimum score of 93, IELTS (min. 7.0), the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) test with a minimum score of 85) Tuition fees non-EU candidates – 4000 EUR/year tuition fee at WrUT or respectively tuition fee at RU no tuition fee for students matriculated at MSc Programme at WrUT and students matriculated at MSc programme at RU (DD option) as partner Universities Important enrolment deadlines parallel admission and registration at the WrUT and RU is required, submission of all required documents – by April 15th, 2016 (for the DD Programme at RU and WrUT) acceptance decision (studies in RU and WrUT ) – by the end of August 2016 Admission procedures – parallel at WrUT and RU Wroclaw University of Technology Admission Office in cooperation with International Office of WrUT: http://rekrutacja.pwr.edu.pl/en2/ https://dwm.pwr.edu.pl/full_time_students/ Ryerson University, Admission Office: http://www.ryerson.ca/graduate/admissions.html 17 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland 3.1.3. Double-Degree CPE Programme with the Brandenburg University of Technolgy (BTU) Limited number of best qualified candidates can benefit from the WrUT-BTU cooperation agreement and take part in the international version of the Programme, figure below. Students joining the dual degree programme will study the 1st and 2nd semester of the MSc “Power Engineering” at BTU. During this period students have to collect 60 credit points acc. to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) for modules. A list of selectable modules is given below. Out of all modules 32 credit points should be achieved from the Basic Modules. The rest of the modules can be chosen freely by the students. Common and Basic Modules at the BTU: Common Modules: BTU Cottbus Faculty of Mechanical, Electrical and Industrial Engineeirng Control Engineering Advanced Signal Processing Methods Selected Problems of Circuit Theory Optimization Methods Power System Economics 1 Power System Economics 2 Essential Business Skills Decentralized Energy Management International Management Basic Modules: Introduction in Electrical Power Systems Electrical Distribution Systems 1 Electrical Distribution Systems 2 Grid Calculation with Decentralised Generation Renewable Generation and Storage of Electrical Energy Basics in Power Electronics Power Plant Technology 1 Power Plant Technology 2 Boiler and Heat Exchange Constructions Design, Commissioning, Maintenance of Plants for Energy Electrical Engineering in Power Plants 1 Electrical Engineering in Power Plants 2 Renewable Resources Management Soil Protection and Ecotoxicology Renewable Raw Materials 18 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland Modules for Specialization (selected) at BTU: High Voltage Engineering and Insulating Materials Power Electronic Applications in High Voltage Grids Power Automation Energy Information Systems HV Measuring and Testing Technique Electrical Engineering in Power Plants 1 Electrical Engineering in Power Plants 2 Power Electronic Applications in Drive Systems EMC in Power Systems Design and Optimization of Process Plants 1 Apparatus-Design Natural Gas Chemical Reaction Engineering Particle Technology Gas Cleaning Thermal Process Engineering Physical Basics and Principal Design Concepts of NPP Nuclear Power Plants-Safety Concepts Operation and Maintenance of NPP Modern NPP-Concepts Photovoltaic Sustainable Use of Underground Resources, Geothermal Energy and CO2 Storage Technology and Operation of Wind Turbines Wind Energy Economics / Wind Resources Estimation Processing of Raw Materials and Residues 19 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland Compact information about Double Degree MSc Programme CPE BTU (2 sem.) and WrUT (2 sem.) Organisation of studies two first semesters of MSc studies at BTU and third and Master’s Thesis semester at WrUT, programme includes a 4-week internship (industrial placement) Candidates recruitment students of MSc programme at WrUT (DD option), 1st semester of studies. students matriculated at MSc programme at BTU (DD option), 1st or 2nd semester of studies B.Sc/B.Eng in electrical engineering or related fields with an overall grade min. good Linguistic demands EU and non-EU candidates – TOEFL test with a minimum score of 213 points (computer-based) or 79 points internet-based; IELTS (min. 6.5); CAE Cambridge Advanced English (min. grade B); CPE Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency (min. grade B) Tuition fees non-EU candidates – 4000 EUR/year tuition fee at WrUT or respectively tuition fee at BTU no tuition fee for students matriculated at MSc Programme at WrUT and students matriculated at MSc programme at BTU (DD option) as partner Universities Important enrolment deadlines parallel admission at WrUT and BTU is required, submission of all required documents – by June 1st, 2016 acceptance decision (studies in BTU and WrUT ) – by the end of August 2016 Admission procedures – parallel at WrUT and BTU Wroclaw University of Technology Admission Office in cooperation with International Office of WrUT: http://rekrutacja.pwr.edu.pl/en2/ http://www.dwm.pwr.edu.pl/full_time_students/ Brandenburg University of Technology, Electrical Engineering Faculty: http://www.tu-cottbus.de/btu/en.html http://www.tu-cottbus.de/fakultaet3/de/studium/studiengaenge/masterstudium/powerengineering/dual-degree.html#c19494 20 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland 3.1.4. Required admission documents for CPE Programme : WrUT, RU, BTU Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Applying for Study in WrUT – Required Documents http://rekrutacja.pwr.edu.pl/ Admission for academic year 2016/2017 is already open Deadline 01.06.2016 – Double Degree Programme* Deadline 15.07.2016 – Full time programme in Wroclaw All information concerning admission procedures are provided by Wroclaw University of Technology Admission Office. Please visit the http://rekrutacja.pwr.edu.pl/ and select English version. WrUT at this moment requires direct contact of applicants with the Admission Office. There is no personal electronic registration in the admission system for international applicants. Documents required for admission for studying (Master Programme/second-level studies): 1. A filled in application form*1 2. Notarized copy of your degree certificate What you should do to submit the required degree certificate If your degree certificate is in English or in Polish: o Have the original of the degree certificate legalized by the Ministry of External Affairs in India (Apostille) o Have the legalized degree certificate copied by a notary public o Send the notarized copy to the admission officer If your degree certificate in other language: o Have the original of the degree certificate legalized by the Ministry of External Affairs in India (Apostille) o Have the legalized degree certificate copied by a notary public o Make a sworn translation into of the notarized document into English or Polish o Submit the notarised copy and the sworn translation to the admission officer 3. Notarized copy of your English Language Certificate*2 English language competence equivalent to 6 IELTS points is required. Please attach notarized copies of documents which confirm your command of English. Please note: Students who graduated from an English language speaking high school or higher education institution are not required to submit any additional documents to verify their English language proficiency. 4. Notarized copy of your passport 5. Notarized copy of the transcript of records 6. Photograph 7. Medical Certificate 8. Notarized copies of your secondary and higher secondary school certificates 9. Agreement signed by you in two copies 10. Copy of the insurance policy 11. Digital Photograph 12. Confirmation of payment of the tuition fee*3 13. after the confirmation by Admission Office of positive decision about enrolment to the programme applicants who needs visa to stay in Poland are obligated to organize visa for the period up to 30 of October of the last year of the programme*4. Tips: Orange text: documents are to be sent by e-mail only; Blue text: documents are to be sent by post or couriered; Important notice: to be enrolled you must bring with you to Poland and submit to the Admission Office of Wroclaw University of Technology original listed above documents. No copies will be accepted at this stage! The admission officer will create a copy with a conformity of the copy to the original. 21 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland Admission Office of Wroclaw University of Technology Phone: +48-71-320-3170, fax: +48-71-320-3570 e-mail: [email protected] * DD - double-degree is the optional programme to standard full 4 semesters Master Programme in Wroclaw. DD is based on bilateral agreement between Wroclaw University of Technology and Brandenburg University of Technology and assume one year of study at host university and one year in partner university. DD requires parallel admission process performed simultaneously in both partner Universities. Therefore the list of required documents, registration in admission systems depends on individual rules of the partner Universities. Final acceptance of enrolment to DD programme is achieved on the basis of particular acceptance of both partner Universities. DD programme is limited for selected number of the best applicants. *1 DD – for DD programme add additional comment in application form and inform admission officer about application to parallel admission process in partner University. *2 DD – for DD programme language preparation requirements are defined in the bilateral agreement and can differ from general requirements. *3 DD – for DD programme issue concerning tuition fees are defined in the bilateral agreement and can consider free of charge for the students of partner University. *4 DD – for DD programme the diploma of both partner Universities are handle at during official convocation ceremony which is organized at the beginning of October of the last year of the programme. Master of Engineering in Electrical Power Engineering Applying for Study – Required Documents Admission for academic year 2016/2017 is already open Deadline 15.04.2016 – double degree programme All information concerning admission procedures are provided by Ryerson University of Technology Admission Office. Please visit the http://www.ryerson.ca/graduate/admissions.html RU requires personal registration in university admission system. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. A complete application form*1 Proof of identity (passport) – copy CV in English School leaving certificate (certified copy, a translation into English) School diploma (certified copy, a translation into English) Diploma of I-degree or II- degree (a certified copy, a translation into English) - copy Studies supplement of first degree or second degree (a certified copy, a translation into English) - copy Certificates confirming knowledge of English*2. For study programs taught in English: TOEFL minimum score of 550 points (paper-based), 213 points (computer-based) or 79 points (internet) equivalents: IELTS (at least 6.5 points) or Cambridge Advanced (minimum B), Cambridge Certificate of ProficiencyTest (minimum B). Certified copy, a translation into English). Certificates confirming various training Proof of payment of recruitment *3 Certificates confirming employment (a certified copy, a translation into English) Medical certificate (certified copy, a translation into English) A certificate from the Coordinator of the selected student for inter-exchange and data validation in the registration form 2 letters of recommendation Please send only officially certified copies of your documents. We only accept certifications from: - Canadian embassy or other consular authorities, - former university or a Commissioner for Oaths In case your documents are not in English, you have to provide certified English translations from a sworn interpreter. Your application will not be processed if your documents are not certified or incomplete. Only transcripts from your home university and TOEFL results can be sent separately. If these documents will be sent separately you have to mention this in your application. Otherwise your documents will be sent back as incomplete. Blue text: documents are to be sent by post or couriered*3. 22 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland * DD - double-degree is the optional programme to standard full 4 semesters Master Programme in Wroclaw. DD is based on bilateral agreement between Wroclaw University of Technology and Ryerson University (RU) Toronto, Canada and assume one year of study at host university and one year in partner university. DD requires parallel admission process performed simultaneously in both partner Universities. Therefore the list of required documents, registration in admission systems depends on individual rules of the partner Universities. Final acceptance of enrolment to DD programme is achieved on the basis of particular acceptance of both partner Universities. DD programme is limited for selected number of the best applicants. *1 DD – for DD programme select proper application form dedicated to Dual Degree programme and inform admission officer about application to parallel admission process in partner University. Additionally only in case of applicants from WrUT to DD programme in RU: all required documents should be first delivered to Vice Dean Office for Development and International Cooperation, D-20, room 215, Janiszewskiego 8, 50-370 Wroclaw, to Mrs Jowita Rutowicz (71 320 44 01) in order to collect confirmed copy of original documents. This obligation is required by Wroclaw University Office for Study. *2 DD – for DD programme language preparation requirements are defined in the bilateral agreement and can differ from general requirements *3 DD – for DD programme issue concerning tuition fees are defined in the bilateral agreement and can consider free of charge for the students of partner University. International Master Course "Power Engineering” Applying for Study in BTU – Required Documents Admission for academic year 2016/2017 is already open Deadline 01.06.2016 – double degree programme http://www.tu-cottbus.de/fakultaet3/de/studium/studiengaenge/masterstudium/power-engineering/dualdegree.html#c19494 All information concerning admission procedures are provided by Brandenburg University of Technology Admission Office. Please visit the http://www.b-tu.de/ BTU requires personal registration in admission system. 1. 2. a complete application form (select proper application form in case of Double Degree Programme)*1 a concise curriculum vitae with details about your educational history, practical experiences (if applicable), research interests, etc. 3. higher education entrance qualification (e.g. Secondary School Leaving Certificate, High School Diploma, Alevels, Abitur, one or two years of studying, etc.) 4. Bachelor of Science in power engineering (electrical, electronics, thermal or related engineering fields with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) equivalent to 2,3 on a German scale, means “good”). 5. Equivalent qualifications (e.g. Fachhochschul Diploma) with a minimum grade of “good” will also be considered 6. transcripts of records (list of subjects taken) 7. professional experience or knowledge in power engineering if the Bachelor degree or equivalent is in another field of study. 8. a letter of motivation (your reasons for applying for PE and career perspectives) 9. two letters of recommendation from professors or employers 10. certificate of proficiency in English*2. Accepted are a TOEFL test with a minimum score of 213 points (computer-based) or 79 points internet-based; Cambridge Advanced English Test (min. grade B); Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency Test (min. grade B) or the IELTS (min. 6.5).Exempted from this regulation are only students whose mother tongue is English and students from countries in which English is the official language. If the language of teaching in your previous course of studies was English, you still have to provide certificate of proficiency in English. 11. no tuition fee is considered in BTU for international students, applicants are selected during recruitment process*3. Please send only officially certified copies of your documents. We only accept certifications from: - German embassy or other consular authorities, - former university or a Commissioner for Oaths 23 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland In case your documents are not in German or English, you have to provide certified English or German translations from a sworn interpreter. Your application will not be processed if your documents are not certified or incomplete. Only transcripts from your home university and TOEFL results can be sent separately. If these documents will be sent separately you have to mention this in your application. Otherwise your documents will be sent back as incomplete. Tips: Blue text: documents are to be sent by post or couriered*3. * DD - double-degree is the optional programme to standard full 4 semesters Master Programme in Wroclaw. DD is based on bilateral agreement between Wroclaw University of Technology and Brandenburg University of Technology and assume one year of study at host university and one year in partner university. DD requires parallel admission process performed simultaneously in both partner Universities. Therefore the list of required documents, registration in admission systems depends on individual rules of the partner Universities. Final acceptance of enrolment to DD programme is achieved on the basis of particular acceptance of both partner Universities. DD programme is limited for selected number of the best applicants. *1 DD – for DD programme select proper application form dedicated to Dual Degree programme and inform admission officer about application to parallel admission process in partner University. Additionally only in case of applicants from WrUT to DD programme in BTU: all required documents should be first delivered to Vice Dean Office for Development and International Cooperation, D-20, room 215, Janiszewskiego 8, 50-370 Wroclaw, to Mrs Jowita Rutowicz (71 320 44 01) in order to collect confirmed copy of original documents. This obligation is required by Wroclaw University Office for Study. International applicants applying on the basis of bilateral university agreements send their applications to the university directly without Uni-Assist service! *2 DD – for DD programme language preparation requirements are defined in the bilateral agreement and can differ from general requirements *3 DD – for DD programme issue concerning tuition fees are defined in the bilateral agreement and can consider free of charge for the students of partner University. 3.2. Renewable Energy Systems (RES) The RES MSc Programme is offered in full-time mode and its standard structure is bassed on four semesters organized in Wroclaw University of Technology (WrUT). Reffering to bilaterial agreements between WrUT and partner universities for the limited number of best applicants it is possible to realize the study in cooperation with Otto-von-Guericke University of Magdeburg (UMD), Magdeburg, Germany or National Research Irkutsk State Technical University (ISTU), Irkutsk, Russia. 24 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland WrUT Standard Programme Structure: 4 sem. UMD - WrUT Joint Programme Student’s Exchange Structure: 2 sem. / 2 sem. *option for a limited number of best applicants WrUT Students WrUT & UMD Students semesters 2 semesters at WrUT 2 semesters at WrUT 3rd and MSc Thesis semester a WUT &Thesis semester at WrUT t 3rd and MSc Thesis semester at UMD Degree from WrUT Degree Degreess from both UMD WUT and WrUT WrUT Standard Programme Structure: 4 sem. ISTU - WrUT Joint Programme Student’s Exchange Structure: 2 sem. / 2 sem. *option for a limited number of best applicants WrUT Students WrUT & ISTU Students semesters 2 semesters at WrUT 2 semesters at ISTU 3rd and MSc Thesis semester a WUT &Thesis Semester at WrUT t 3rd and MSc Thesis Semester at WrUT Degree from WrUT Degree Degreess from both ISTU WUT and WrUT Иркутский государственный технический университет 25 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland 3.2.1. Standard RES Programme at Wroclaw University of Technology (WrUT ) The following courses are offered at WrUT for the students enroled for the standard two-year studies in Wroclaw: I Semester Numerical and Optimization Methods Power Quality Assessment Power System Faults Fault Calculations Dynamics and Control of AC and DC Drives Power Electronics Advanced Technology in Electrical Power Generation Foreign language – A1 or A2 Foreign language – B2+ or C1 Sport classes Laboratory practice II Semester Circuits and Systems Protection and Control of Distributed Energy Sources Water Power Plants Renewable Energy Sources Integration of Distributed Resources in Power Systems Electromechanical Systems in Renewable Energy Analog and Digital Measurement Systems Simulation and Analysis of Power System Transients Diploma placement 4 weeks Elective course from Management block III Semester Photovoltaic Cells Industrial Ecology – Selected Issues Legal Regulations and Investments in Power Systems with Distributed Energy Sources Modelling of Electrical Machines Electromagnetic Compatibility Energy Storage Systems Artificial Intelligence Techniques Diploma Project Elective course from Law block IV Semester Diploma seminar Master’s Thesis Elective course from social and ethical block Elective courses from A block and B block 26 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland Compact information about standard MSc Programme RES WrUT (4 sem.) Organisation of studies full four-semester duration of the MSc studies at WrUT including three theory semesters and Master’s Thesis semester, programme includes a 4-week internship (industrial placement) Candidates candidates with the B.Sc./B.Eng. diploma from EU/EFTA and non-EU countries (preferably B.Sc. in electrical/ electronic / thermal or related field) Linguistic demands students and alumni of WrUT – passed English at the B2 level (min. score 4.0) – only standard 4 semester programme in WrUT EU and non-EU candidates – http://rekrutacja.pwr.edu.pl/content/strona/EN/Cubes/englishskills.html Tuition fees non-EU candidates – 4000 EUR/year home and EU candidates – free of charge Important enrolment deadlines submission of all required documents – by July 15th, 2016 (for the full Master Programme at WrUT, Poland) acceptance decision (studies in Wroclaw) – by the end of August 2016 paying tuition fee for the 1st year of studies – by September 30th, 2016 Admission procedures – only WrUT admission procedures for full-time students are defined by Admission Office in cooperation with International Office of WrUT. Details can be found at: http://rekrutacja.pwr.edu.pl/en2/ http://www.dwm.pwr.edu.pl/full_time_students/ 27 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland 3.2.2. Double Degree RES Programme with the University of Magdeburg (UMD) Joint project with the University of Otto-von-Guericke in Magdeburg, gives the opportunity to achieve two MSc diplomas in Electrical Engineering at the same time - from the Polish and German university. The students can benefit from the Double-Degree option being a proposal for a limited number of best applicants. After having spent one year in Wroclaw, the students are sent for the remaining year to the University of Magdeburg, Germany. Following the successful completion of the degree requirements at both Universities the students will obtain two Master of Science degrees from the WrUT and from the University of Magdeburg. In order to fulfill the degree requirements from both institutions, the students enrolled in the program must satisfactorily complete a set of compulsory (core) courses specified below. Additionally, elective courses should be taken, so that number of ECTS gained at each semester amounts at least 30. The total number of ECTS points needed for graduation is not less than 120. The courses completed at the partner University replace (with all the ECTS and grades received) the ones foreseen in the program at the home University. At the OvGU the students have to take courses listed below and realize the Master Thesis with defense (30 ECTS credit points) during semester 4. Compulsory courses at UMD III Semester Power Electronics Power Network Planning and Operation Power System Economics and Special Topics Electromagnetic Field Theory Digital Information Processing Research Project Soft skills IV Semester Diploma Seminar Master’s Thesis 28 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland Compact information about Double Degree MSc Programme RES WrUT (2 sem.) and UMD (2 sem.) Organisation of studies two first semesters of MSc studies at WrUT and third and Master’s Thesis semester at UMD, programme includes a 4-week internship (industrial placement) Candidates recruitment students of MSc programme at UMD (DD option), 1st semester of studies. students matriculated at MSc programme at WrUT (DD option), 1st or 2nd semester of studies B.Sc/B.Eng in electrical engineering or related fields with an overall grade min. good Linguistic demands EU and non-EU candidates – TOEFL test with a minimum score of 213 points (computer-based) or 79 points internet-based; IELTS (min. 6.5); CAE Cambridge Advanced English (min. grade B); CPE Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency (min. grade B); UNICERT III certificate Tuition fees non-EU candidates – 4000 EUR/year tuition fee at WrUT or respectively tuition fee at UMD no tuition fee for students matriculated at MSc Programme at WrUT and students matriculated at MSc programme at UMD (DD option) as partner Universities Important enrolment deadlines parallel admission at the WrUT and UMD is required, submission of all required documents – by June 1st, 2016 (for the DD Programme at UMD and WrUT) acceptance decision (studies in UMD and WrUT ) – by the end of August 2016 Admission procedures – parallel at WrUT and UMD Wroclaw University of Technology Admission Office in cooperation with International Office of WrUT: http://rekrutacja.pwr.edu.pl/en2/ http://www.dwm.pwr.edu.pl/full_time_students/ Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, International Office: http://www.uni-magdeburg.de/unimagdeburg/en/International.html 29 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland 3.2.3. Double Degree RES Programme with the Irkutsk State Technical University (ISTU) The Programme seeks to foster student exchange within the context of bilateral curricular development. Students will benefit from having an added Polish and Russian curriculum and cultural dimension to their studies through a combination of bilateral curricular innovation and study abroad. The joint Collaborative Power and Electrical Engineering Graduate Programme is based on the Programmes already existing at the WrUT and ISTU: Master of Science in Electrical Engineering “Renewable Energy Systems” (FEE, WrUT) and Master of Science in Power and Electrical Engineering (FPE, ISTU), which can be run independently at the respective Universities. In order to fulfill the degree requirements from both institutions, the students enrolled in the Programme must satisfactorily complete a set of compulsory (core) courses full listings of the graduate courses at both WrUT and ISTU are given in. Additionally, elective courses should be taken, so that number of ECTS gained at each semester amounts at least 30. The total number of ECTS points needed for graduation is not less than 120. The courses completed at the partner University replace (with all the ECTS and notes received) the ones foreseen in the Programme at the home University. The competences acquired during the studies at the partner university are this way recognized as equivalent to the competences to be acquired in the local Programme Compulsory courses at ISTU I Semester Numerical and Optimization Methods Power Quality Assessment Power System Faults Dynamics and Control of AC and DC Drives Power Electronics Advanced Technology in Electrical Power Generation Foreign language – A1 or A2 Foreign language – B2+ II Semester Selected Problems of Circuit Theory Protection and Control of Distributed Energy Sources Water Power Plants Renewable Energy Sources Integration of Distributed Resources in Power Systems Electromechanical Systems in Renewable Energy Analog and Digital Measurement Systems Simulation and Analysis of Power System Transients Diploma placement 4 weeks 30 New Year at ISTU Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland Compact information about Double Degree MSc Programme RES ISTU (2 sem.) and WrUT (2 sem.) Organisation of studies two first semesters of MSc studies at ISTU and third and Master’s Thesis semester at WrUT, programme includes a 4-week internship (industrial placement) Candidates recruitment students of MSc programme at WrUT (DD option), 1st semester of studies. students matriculated at MSc programme at ISTU (DD option), 1st or 2nd semester of studies B.Sc/B.Eng in electrical engineering or related fields with an overall grade min. good Linguistic demands EU and non-EU candidates – TOEFL test with a minimum score of 230 points (computer-based) or 87 points internet-based; IELTS (min. 6.0); CAE Cambridge Advanced English (min. grade C); CPE Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency (min. grade B) Tuition fees non-EU candidates – 4000 EUR/year tuition fee at WrUT or respectively tuition fee at ISTU no tuition fee for students matriculated at MSc Programme at WrUT and students matriculated at MSc programme at ISTU (DD option) as partner Universities Important enrolment deadlines parallel admission at the WrUT and ISTU is required, submission of all required documents – by April 15th, 2016 (for the DD Programme at ISTU and WrUT) acceptance decision (studies in ISTU and WrUT ) – by the end of August 2016 Admission procedures – parallel at WrUT and ISTU Wroclaw University of Technology Admission Office in cooperation with International Office of WrUT: http://rekrutacja.pwr.edu.pl/en2/ http://www.dwm.pwr.edu.pl/full_time_students/ National Research Irkutsk State Technical University (ISTU), Irkutsk, Russia http://www.istu.edu/eng/ Иркутский государственный технический университет 31 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland 3.2.4. Required admission documents for RES Programme : WrUT, UMD, ISTU Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Applying for Study in WrUT – Required Documents http://rekrutacja.pwr.edu.pl/ Admission for academic year 2016/2017 is already open Deadline 01.06.2016 – Double Degree Programme* Deadline 15.07.2016 – Full time programme in Wroclaw All information concerning admission procedures are provided by Wroclaw University of Technology Admission Office. Please visit the http://rekrutacja.pwr.edu.pl/ and select English version. WrUT at this moment requires direct contact of applicants with the Admission Office. There is no personal electronic registration in the admission system for international applicants. Documents required for admission for studying (Master Programme/second-level studies): 1. A filled in application form*1 2. Notarized copy of your degree certificate What you should do to submit the required degree certificate If your degree certificate is in English or in Polish: o Have the original of the degree certificate legalized by the Ministry of External Affairs in India (Apostille) o Have the legalized degree certificate copied by a notary public o Send the notarized copy to the admission officer If your degree certificate in other language: o Have the original of the degree certificate legalized by the Ministry of External Affairs in India (Apostille) o Have the legalized degree certificate copied by a notary public o Make a sworn translation into of the notarized document into English or Polish o Submit the notarised copy and the sworn translation to the admission officer 3. Notarized copy of your English Language Certificate*2 English language competence equivalent to 6 IELTS points is required. Please attach notarized copies of documents which confirm your command of English. Please note: Students who graduated from an English language speaking high school or higher education institution are not required to submit any additional documents to verify their English language proficiency. 4. Notarized copy of your passport 5. Notarized copy of the transcript of records 6. Photograph 7. Medical Certificate 8. Notarized copies of your secondary and higher secondary school certificates 9. Agreement signed by you in two copies 10. Copy of the insurance policy 11. Digital Photograph 12. Confirmation of payment of the tuition fee*3 13. after the confirmation by Admission Office of positive decision about enrolment to the programme applicants who needs visa to stay in Poland are obligated to organize visa for the period up to 30 of October of the last year of the programme*4. Tips: Orange text: documents are to be sent by e-mail only; Blue text: documents are to be sent by post or couriered; Important notice: to be enrolled you must bring with you to Poland and submit to the Admission Office of Wroclaw University of Technology original listed above documents. No copies will be accepted at this stage! The admission officer will create a copy with a conformity of the copy to the original. 32 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland Admission Office of Wroclaw University of Technology Phone: +48-71-320-3170, fax: +48-71-320-3570 e-mail: [email protected] * DD - double-degree is the optional programme to standard full 4 semesters Master Programme in Wroclaw. DD is based on bilateral agreement between Wroclaw University of Technology and Brandenburg University of Technology and assume one year of study at host university and one year in partner university. DD requires parallel admission process performed simultaneously in both partner Universities. Therefore the list of required documents, registration in admission systems depends on individual rules of the partner Universities. Final acceptance of enrolment to DD programme is achieved on the basis of particular acceptance of both partner Universities. DD programme is limited for selected number of the best applicants. *1 DD – for DD programme add additional comment in application form and inform admission officer about application to parallel admission process in partner University. *2 DD – for DD programme language preparation requirements are defined in the bilateral agreement and can differ from general requirements. *3 DD – for DD programme issue concerning tuition fees are defined in the bilateral agreement and can consider free of charge for the students of partner University. *4 DD – for DD programme the diploma of both partner Universities are handle at during official convocation ceremony which is organized at the beginning of October of the last year of the programme. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Applying for Study in UMD – Required Documents Admission for academic year 2016/2017 is already open Deadline 01.06.2016 – double degree programme http://www.ovgu.de/unimagdeburg/en/International/Incomings/Applicants/Full_Time+Studies.html All information concerning Master Programme in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology is available at: http://www.unimagdeburg.de/unimagdeburg/en/Education/Prospective+International+Students/Study+Guide/Master/El ectrical+Engineering+and+Information+Technology-p-17627.html General information about admission procedures are provided by OvGU Magdeburg International Office: http://www.ovgu.de/unimagdeburg/en/International/Incomings/Applicants/Full_Time+Studies.html UMD requires personal registration in admission system, however international applicants applying on the basis of bilateral university agreements (Double Degree Programme) send their applications to the university directly without Uni-Assist service. List of the required documents: 1. a complete application form *1 2. a concise curriculum vitae with details about your educational history, practical experiences (if applicable), research interests, etc. 3. higher education entrance qualification (e.g. Secondary School Leaving Certificate, High School Diploma, Alevels, Abitur, one or two years of studying, etc.) 4. Bachelor of Science in power engineering (electrical, electronics, thermal or related engineering fields with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) equivalent to 2,3 on a German scale, means “good”). 5. Equivalent qualifications (e.g. Fachhochschul Diploma) with a minimum grade of “good” will also be considered 6. transcripts of records (list of subjects taken) 7. professional experience or knowledge in power engineering if the Bachelor degree or equivalent is in another field of study. 8. a letter of motivation (your reasons for applying for PE and career perspectives) 9. two letters of recommendation from professors or employers 10. certificate of proficiency in English*2. TOEFL test with a minimum score of 213 points (computer-based) or 79 points internet-based; IELTS (min. 6.5); CAE Cambridge Advanced English (min. grade B); CPE Cambridge 33 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland Certificate of Proficiency (min. grade B); UNICERT III certificate. Exempted from this regulation are only students whose mother tongue is English and students from countries in which English is the official language. If the language of teaching in your previous course of studies was English, you still have to provide certificate of proficiency in English. 11. no tuition fee is considered in UMD for international students, applicants are selected during recruitment process*3. In case your documents are not in German or English, you have to provide certified English or German translations from a sworn interpreter. Your application will not be processed if your documents are not certified or incomplete. Blue text: documents are to be sent by post or couriered*3. * DD - double-degree is the optional programme to standard full 4 semesters Master Programme in Wroclaw. DD is based on bilateral agreement between Wroclaw University of Technology and Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (UMD), Germany and assume one year of study at host university and one year in partner university. DD requires parallel admission process performed simultaneously in both partner Universities. Therefore the list of required documents, registration in admission systems depends on individual rules of the partner Universities. Final acceptance of enrolment to DD programme is achieved on the basis of particular acceptance of both partner Universities. DD programme is limited for selected number of the best applicants. *1 DD – for DD programme add additional comment in application form and inform admission officer about application to parallel admission process in partner University. Additionally only in case of applicants from WrUT to DD programme in UMD all required documents should be first delivered to Vice Dean Office for Development and International Cooperation, D-20, room 215, Janiszewskiego 8, 50-370 Wroclaw, to Mrs Jowita Rutowicz (71 320 44 01) in order to collect confirmed copy of original documents. This obligation is required by Wroclaw University Office for Study. International applicants applying on the basis of bilateral university agreements send their applications to the university directly without Uni-Assist service! *2 DD – for DD programme language preparation requirements are defined in the bilateral agreement and can differ from general requirements *3 DD – for DD programme issue concerning tuition fees are defined in the bilateral agreement and can consider free of charge for the students of partner University. Questions concerning the studies Any questions concerning the studies may be addressed to: Jowita Rutowicz International Exchange Programmes Faculty of Electrical Engineering Wroclaw University of Technology Wybrzeze Wyspianskiego 27, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland Phone: +48-71-320-4401 Fax: +48-71-320-2619 e-mail:[email protected] 4. Organisation of studies at the WrUT 4.1. Academic calendar The academic year starts on the 1st of October and ends on the 30th of September and is divided into the winter and the summer semester, from October to January, and from February to the end of May, respectively. Examinations are held in February and June and are followed by a break. The official calendar for the academic year 2016/2017 will be soon published on the web (please visit http://www.pwr.edu.pl ). 34 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland 4.2. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) ECTS, the European Community Course Credit Transfer System, was developed by the Commission of the European Communities in order to facilitate recognition of students’ achivements during studies abroad. It provides a way of measuring and comparing academic achievement and transferring credits from one institution to another. Thus it enables students to study for a certain period abroad without delaying their studies at home. ECTS is a tool to create more transparency and to facilitate academic recognition. The three basic principles of ECTS concern information on the participating university and its courses, agreement between the home and the host institution, and the use of ECTS credits to indicate student workload and performance. ECTS credits are values allocated to course units to describe the student workload required to complete them. They reflect the quantity of work each course requires in relation to the total quantity of work required for completing a full year of academic study at the institution concerned. What they do not reflect is the quality of work. Test results are reflected in grades, but as grading scales in Europe differ a lot, the ECTS grading scale has been developed in order to help institutions to transpose grades into their own system of evaluation. In ECTS, 60 credits represent the workload of one year of study; normally 30 credits are given for one semester and 20 credits for a term (trimester system). They represent the workload required for a course in relation to the full workload of the academic year; that is lectures, practical work, seminars, private work – in the library, in the laboratory or at home – and examinations or other assessment activities. Practical placements and optional courses, which form an integral part of the course of study, do not receive academic credit. Non-credit courses may, however, be mentioned in the transcript of records. ECTS credits are also given for practical work and the preparation of dissertations for diplomas and final examinations if these activities are part of the official study programme and are assessed on completion. Credits are awarded only when the course has been completed and all required examinations have been successfully passed. Each course of this MSc. programme is assigned with the number of ECTS points. 4.3. Examinations, completion of courses The following grades are used for crediting a course or a group of courses: excellent 5.5 very good 5.0 good plus 4.5 good 4.0 satisfactory plus 3.5 satisfactory 3.0 unsatisfactory 2.0 (means that the student has failed to get credit for the course). The student gets credit on the basis of: various tests, projects and other scholarly achievements during the semester and also on the basis of her/his attendance of the scheduled exercises, projects or seminars. Putting things into practice is most essential to the progress of your studies. Attendance of the scheduled laboratory exercises is therefore obligatory. Failure of presence without reasons more than 2 times leads to failure of exercise. By the end of the given semester’s fourth week of classes the examiner determines the form of the examination and proposes dates for the examination. 35 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland Written examinations usually take 1.5 hours. Examinations are held during the end-of-semester examination period. The student, in consultation with the examiner and with the Dean’s consent, may take an examination before the set date. The grade awarded in an examination, held no later than within the end-of-semester examination period is entered with a date not later than the final date of the examination period. The student has a right to take the examination at least twice during the end-of-semester examination period. A failed written examination can be repeated by an oral examination. The new mark will replace the old one. A failed oral examination can be repeated by a written examination during the next international semester, one year later. The new mark will replace the old one. Apart from their regular classes, students have individual access to language and computer laboratories and receive assistance from teachers in the form of individual consultations. 4.4. Master Thesis The Master Thesis subject is an obligatory course whose scope corresponds to the main field of study, specialization and level of study. Within the degree course the student prepares Master Thesis understood as work. The Master Thesis work constitutes a monographic study in writing consistent with the specified subject, which may be supplemented with models, graphic designs, prototypes, construction, technological specimens, computer programs, etc. being an integral part of Master Thesis. Prior to the commencement of the Master Thesis course, the Faculty Council, which runs the main field of study, approves the subjects for Master Theses and the language in which they are to be conducted. The student chooses the subject for Master Thesis and thereby the supervisor who conducts the Master Thesis course. Having completed the curriculum, the student submits the Master Thesis graded by the supervisor to the dean’s office. Upon completion of the curriculum by the student, the Dean organizes the degree dissertation taken in front of the degree dissertation board. The degree dissertation consists of Master Thesis presentation and examination of the student’s knowledge within the scope specified in the curriculum. 5. Facilities of the WrUT 5.1. Admission Office and International Office WrUT recognizes the unique cultural adjustment problems which face students from abroad. The University further recognizes that a full and meaningful education and the solution to adjustments problems for international students will deepen in part on their understanding of Polish culture through contacts with Polish students. Several initiative are lead by Admission Office and International Office Admission Office http://rekrutacja.pwr.edu.pl/en2/ Admission Office Wybrzeże Wyspianskiego 27 50-370 Wrocław, Poland International Students Recruitment 36 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland building H-14, rooms: 110 and 111 e-mail: [email protected] tel. +48 71 320 37 11, 320 31 70, 320 44 39 fax +48 71 320 35 70 Admission Office distributes information about the application procedures including: study options and published prospectus, how to apply with application form and framework for the admission process, fees application deadlines, accommodation, insurance, residency in Poland, cost of living, published portable guide. International Office http://www.dwm.pwr.edu.pl/en/ International Office Wrocław University of Technology Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27 50-370 Wrocław Poland Room 144, building A-1 Fax: +48 71 320 20 98 Tel: +48 71 320 46 72 The International Office provides information, counseling and advisement to international students on all noncurricular issues including immigration regulations, financial issues, personal concerns and general Polish academic questions. The office also coordinates cross-cultural programming and other extracurricular activities with campus- and community-based organizations to facilitate development of cross-cultural understanding. The International Office is a part of the University administration and is concerned with the international relations of the institution including exchange programmes, as well as the general affairs of foreign students. International Office deals with service of Full- time international students studying at Wrocław University of Technology. The scope of duties of the employee of the International Office includes: acquiring application documents of foreign students from Admission Office, creating database of students and sending documents to individual Faculties, preparation of certificates required for Temporary Residence Permit Card and insurance, students financial service, contact with Bureau for Academic Recognition and International Exchange regarding to Polish Government scholarships, preparation of lists of scholarships and scholarship refund for Bureau for Academic Recognition and International Exchange, contact with Faculties, Regional Office, Border Guard and dormitories, sending internship and work offers received by International Office to the students, preparation of reports about foreign students for Bureau for Academic Recognition and International Exchange, the Central Statistical Office, Border Guard and the Senat of WrUT. 37 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland Practical information from WrUT are also allocated at the International Office website: Academic Calendar Holidays and days off ECTS Points Foreign Languages Sports Humanities Residency in Poland Public Transport Money and banks 5.2. Language courses The University offers courses of Polish Language for foreign students. Interested persons should contact: Foreign Language Department 8 Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego St 50-370 Wrocław tel. +48 71 320 31 87, 320 31 17, 320 40 22 fax +48 71 328 25 21 e-mail: [email protected] Department of Polish Language for Foreigners 8 Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego St 50-370 Wrocław tel. +48 71 320 31 17 tel./fax +48 71 320 22 23 e-mail: [email protected] 5.3. Library The Main Library and Scientific Information Centre http://www.biblioteka.pwr.wroc.pl/index,162.dhtml is placed in the main building of the University (Wyb. Wyspianskiego 27, building A-1, third floor). This is the second central technical library for Poland. There are also branch libraries in the institutes, faculties and other organisational units, which together with the Main Library form an integrated information and library system of the University. The latest technology is integrated into library search and retrival systems in order to strenghten both undergraduate and graduate programmes. There is also access to a number of library catalogues at other 38 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland major universities. Extensive coverage for periodical indexes, abstracts, and other bibliographic and full text databases is provided by database suppliers. Main Library invites to use digital collection of books, text-books, monographs and special collection dated before 1949. Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The library of FEE is a part of the main library of WrUT. The library offers text-books, dictionaries, periodicals and magazines available both for the students of FEE and WRUT as well as academic teachers and non-WRUT students. Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. 5.4. Cultural and sports life of the University Special attention is paid to students’ time spent out of classes. Support (also financial) is given to students’ cultural intersets and activities, amateur artistic creativity, competitive or recreational sports, and trips. Artistically gifted students can develop their talents and creative passions in such areas as music (Academic Choir), film and film art, photography (Film Discussion Club “Politechnika”, Academic Film Makers’ Club “Fosa”, Photographic Agency “SpAF”) or the student broadcasting centre. Performing arts range from classical to innovative music, theatre and dance programmes students have the opportunity to be involved with all the events through attendance or residency activities. Regarding sports and travel, a number of activities are offered by the Academic Sports Association of WrUT (AZS). The AZS Club offers a unique diversion from academic life through instruction and extramural competition on a club basis. Special care is given to the needs of handicapped students, for whom a special rehabilitation club “Remedium” and a semi-sanatorium have been established. Open recreation provides an opportunity for informal non-scheduled activities at the various recreational facilities on campus for students, faculty and staff. The University has several recreational centres located at attractive travel resorts in the mountains and at the seaside. 6. Official formalities in Poland 6.1. Obtaining a residence permit After arriving at WrUT all foreign students must apply for a residence permit at the local government office: Voivodship Office, Department of Citizen Affairs (Wydział Spraw Obywatelskich) Plac Powstańców Warszawy 1, room 348 50-951 Wroclaw Phone: +48-71-340-6531 Application forms for a residence permit are also available at the International Office at WrUT. 6.2. Obtaining a visa EU students wishing to study in Poland for longer than three months should legalize their stay by obtaining (after their arrival) the temporary residence permit. 39 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland Non-EU students wishing to study in Poland for longer than three months should obtain (before their arrival!) a student visa available at the Polish Embassy in their home country. The students admitted for the Double-Degree option of the MSc. Programme should additionally apply for the Canadian visa for the period of their stay in Canada. The WrUT will issue a certificate of enrolment that is to be submitted to the Canadian Embassy at the applicant home country. 6.3. Health insurance Medical care in Poland is not free of charge. Thus foreign students are recommended to buy medical insurance in their home country. Free medical service is available for citizens of EU countries. The National Health Service is available to all international students who register with the students’ or public medical center on arrival. Basic medical care (including hospitalization) is free of charge for EU students. Non-EU students should buy basic medical insurance. 7. Additional information 7.1. Accommodation The WrUT guarantees that it will provide every foreign student with accommodation in a students’ or assistants’ hostel. All residences are situated two or three bus stops away from the University buildings. The range of facilities offered varies but most of them have areas for study and recreation, cafeterias, laundry facilities and car parks. The cost of a room in a hostel can be estimated at 230-290 PLN/60-70 EUR per month. It is also necessary to pay a deposit of 100 PLN/25 EUR. There are double- or triple-room suits with a common kitchen, toilet and bathroom. One of the student dormitories Residences internet pages Student residence T-2 "Telemik" Student residence T-3 "Straszny Dwór" Student residence T-4 "Czworak" Student residence T-15 "Hades" 40 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland Student residence T-16 "Tower" Student residence T-17 "Ikar" Student residence T-18 "Hotel Asystenta" Student residence T-19 "Piast" Private accommodation Many students rent rooms or apartments in the city. The cost of private housing in Wroclaw is 350700 PLN/75-150 EUR per month. Information about private accommodation in the city available for the students can be gathered from local newspapers, the Internet or the Manus Foundation at WrUT. 7.2. Computer facilities Students have easy access to computer facilities (including the Internet) which are placed both at the students' hostels and at each faculty. 7.3. Student card All students receive a student identity card (one passport-sized identity photograph is needed to obtain the document) entitling them to 50% discount on public transport in the city (regardless of age) and 37% discount on national railways (only when they are under age 26). The card also entitles the student to the use of the university library, sports and other facilities, but also to discounts on tickets to Wrocław cinemas, theatres and museums. 7.4. Working There are no work limits both for the EU and non-EU students. If you find a job the employer should apply for the work permission for you. Information about the permission regulations is available here. (only in Polish language). Newspapers: Gazeta Wyborcza – magazine „Praca” – every Monday Gazeta Wrocławska – magazine „Giełda pracy i nauki" – every Tuesday Internet: http://praca.manus.pl http://www.workservice.pl http://www1.gazeta.pl/wroclaw Employment Services: ADECCO ul. Kuźnicza 57/58m.1 Tel. +48-71-341-8054 [email protected] 41 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland WorkService ul. Ruska 51 tel. +48-71-371-0979 tel. +48-71-371-0945, -946 Employment Office „Praca dla Żaka”, MANUS Foundation Plac Grunwaldzki 7/5 Building D-5 tel. +48-71320-2374, e-mail: [email protected] 7.5. Transportation Trams and buses Wrocław has an extensive tram and bus network. City transport begins operating around 5.00 a.m. and continues until 11.00 p.m. There are also night buses lines marked with the numbers 200 and above. Tickets are available at ticket automates whitch are in bus and tram or stations. The ticket must be validated on a tram or bus by using a automates. Students can also use the URBANCARD. With the card they can buy a bus or tram ticket for a longer period of time. Information is available at http://www.urbancard.pl/en/index.html It is very convenient to buy a monthly ticket enabling one to travel by all the buses and trams throughout the city. There are also suburban buses (marked with the numbers 600) running to neighboring villages, the cost of a ticket is as follows: 2.60 PLN/0.80 EUR (normal fare) and 1.30 PLN/0.4 EUR (reduced fare). It is also necessary to pay for any carry-on luggage whose sum of three measurements is larger than 120 cm. Taxi When taking a taxi one should choose a cab with a chequered marked, "TAXI" sign on the roof and a meter inside on the dashboard. It is advisable to order a taxi by telephone as it is much cheaper and more secure. Examples of taxi telephone numbers: 19622, 19661, 19625, 19191. Cars In Poland drivers keep to the right side of the road. It is prohibited to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs (remember in Poland beer is also an alcohol). If a car is brought to Poland it should be insured at the border. The cost of insurance depends on the size of the car and can be estimated at 430-650 EUR per year. 7.6. Climate Clothes As the Polish climate is very changeable it is necessary to bring different kinds of clothes. A warm coat and sweaters are essential for the winter months. Also a waterproof coat and sturdy shoes can be useful for the rainy days that occur very often, especially in spring and autumn (some winters and summers are rainy as well). Winter clothes are needed from October/November until March. Average temperatures spring (March-May): 5°C - 20°C. summer (June-August): 20°C - 35°C 42 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland autumn (September-November): 5°C - 18°C winter (December-February): -10°C - 8°C 7.7. Money and Banks Polish money (PLN) is counted in złoty (zł) and grosz (gr); 100 groszy is 1 złoty. Coins are issued as 1 gr, 2 gr, 5 gr, 10 gr, 20 gr, 50 gr, 1 zł, 2 zł, and 5 zł. Bank notes are issued as 10 zł, 20 zł, 50 zł, 100 zł, and 200 zł. 1 EUR = 4.00 PLN 1 USD = 3.00 PLN Banks are open from Monday through Friday (8.00 a.m. till 5.00 or 6.00 p.m.), some are also open on Saturdays (till 3.00 p.m.). Credit cards (VISA, VISA EXPRESS, American Express, Mastercard etc.) are usually accepted at shops, hotels and restaurants. In the town centre banks and private offices (Kantor) provide money exchange, but some take a commission. It is also possible for foreign students to set up a bank account at some of the Polish banks. There are three choices of bank accounts in Poland: current account which provides a person with a banking card for obtaining cash or making payments at the bank and at every post office; at regular intervals one receives a statement showing transactions on the account, deposit account which can be useful if one has other funds which may not need to use immediately and which can therefore earn interest in the meantime, foreign currency account. To set up a bank account students need their passport, custom declaration describing how much money is being brought to Poland (it should be asked for at the border crossing) and a letter from the university confirming their student status. 7.8. Costs of living Typical costs of living in Wrocław: accommodation in the students’ hall of residence - 310-550 PLN/75-130 EUR private accommodation - 450-1000 PLN/100-250 EUR lunch in the university canteen - 15 PLN/3.50 EUR food per month - 300-400 PLN/80-100 EUR public transportation per month - 60-170 PLN/17-43 EUR cinema - 15-26 PLN/4.00-6.50 EUR (1 ticket) other (i.e. books, clothes, laundry, hairdresser) - 400 PLN/120 EUR Total cost of living per month – 1500PLN- 2000PLN/360EUR-480EUR 7.9. Food Meals at the University The university offers lunch in the university canteen which costs about 12 PLN/3 EUR. In addition, many buildings on the university campus have their own buffets and clubs serving light snacks. 43 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland There is also a wide range of fast food restaurants on the university campus. In the city there are plenty of cafes and bars where vegetarian food is served. The most popular one is situated in the main city square. Food prices Food prices may differ from one store to another and according to the season. Food is still relatively inexpensive by western standards. Approximate food prices: milk - 2.00 PLN/0.60 EUR/litre bread - 3 PLN/0.80 EUR/kg butter - 3.60 PLN/1.00 EUR/200g cheese - 11-39 PLN/3.00-11.00 EUR/kg meat - 10-30 PLN/3.00-8.00 EUR/kg eggs - 0.40 PLN/0.11 EUR/each fruit - 1.50-15 PLN/0.40 - 4 EUR/kg potatoes – 6.00 PLN/1.50EUR/kg beer - 2-5 PLN/0.60-1.35 EUR/bottle Eating habits Poles usually eat three meals a day, two being cold meals and one hot. The day starts with breakfast (7.00 a.m. – 9.00 a.m.) consisting of bread and butter with cheese, jam or meat. The second meal, dinner, is between 1.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m. and usually consists of soup, potatoes with meat and salad. It can be followed by dessert – cake or ice cream. The last meal, supper, (or dinner) at 6.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. may be similar to breakfast but sometimes also comprises warm dishes. 7.10. Smoking and Drugs Smoking is prohibited in most public places in Poland. This applies also to Wroclaw University of Technology. Narcotics and heavy drugs are strictly prohibited. 7.11. Electricity The electric current in Poland is 230 volts with a frequency of 50 Hertz. The European standard of double-pronged outlet plugs is used. 7.12. Shopping There is also a wide range of supermarkets outside the centre that are open sometimes even 24 hours a day. It is also possible to buy some products at night shops and filling stations which are situated all over the city. Shops are mostly closed on Sundays, nevertheless in the city centre some shops are open even on public holidays. 44 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland 7.13. Postal service and telephones Public telephones require special tokens or magnetic cards that can be bought at any post office (poczta) or newspaper stand (kiosk). It is also possible to use Cheap Calling Cards. It is cheaper to use the telephone during off-peak hours – typically after 6.00 p.m. weekdays and on Saturdays and Sundays. Local calls – dial the nine-digit local number (starting from Wroclaw area 0-71 code). Long distance calls within Poland – dial 0, wait for the dial tone, and then dial the area code and a number (Wrocław’s area code is 71). International calls – dial 0, wait for the dial tone, dial 0 again, then dial the country code, area code and local number. Emergency services (these calls are free of charge): 998 - fire brigade 997 - police 999 - ambulance service Service numbers: 118 913 - information on local numbers 118 811- information on local numbers in English 118 912 - information on international numbers Post offices are open from Monday to Friday, usually 8.00 a.m. till 8.00 p.m., and selected ones on Saturdays. The post office at Rynek in the town centre is open 24 hours daily. Most post offices offer a wide range of services, e.g. sending telegrams, faxes, making telephone calls and selling postage stamps and postcards. Cost of standard postal services: domestic post card - 1.30 PLN/0.40 EUR domestic letter (100g) - 1.30 PLN/0.40 EUR international post card - 2.20 PLN/0.60 EUR international letter (100g) - 2.20 PLN/0.60 EUR international priority letter (100g) - 2.80 PLN/0.80 EUR domestic parcel (1kg) - 5 PLN/1.30 EUR domestic telegram - 7.00 PLN/2.00 EUR international telegram - price depends on the country 7.14. Polish public holidays 1st November - All Saints’ Day 11th November - Independence Day 24th December - 26th December - Christmas 1st January - New Year’s Day March or April -Easter 1st May - Labour Day 3rd May - Constitution Day Thursday in May or June - Feast of Corpus Christi 7.15. Polish language Useful Polish expressions: 45 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland Yes - tak [tuck] No - nie [nyie] Please - proszę [pro she] e as in step Thank you - dziękuję [jen koo ye] Excuse me - przepraszam [pshe pra sham] Hi, hello - cześć [chesh ch] ch as in church Good morning - dzień dobry [jen doe bree] Good bye - do widzenia [doe vee dzen yuh] Good night - dobry wieczór [doe bree vee ye choor] Enjoy your meal - smacznego [smuch ne go] I don't understand - nie rozumiem [nyie roe zoo miem] How much is it? - ile to kosztuje [ee le toe kosh too ye] How are you? - jak się masz [yuck sh’ mush] How can I get to... ? - jak dojść do ..... [yak doyshch doe…] 7.16. Medical and health care Medical care in Poland is not free of charge. Thus foreign students are recommended to buy medical insurance in their home country. Free medical service is available for citizens of EU counties. 7.17. Students and scholars with disabilities The Student Office provides assessment and advice and can make special arrangements for examination and other assessment. Most academic buildings are accessible by wheelchair but some access routes can be long. Dedicated car parking spaces are allocated on campus. There are two dormitories suitable for students with certain disabilities not far from the campus. 7.18. How to get to WrUT From the airport, Wroclaw You can take bus 406 from the airport to the city centre, get off at Dworzec Swiebodzki (former Swiebodzki Railway Station) and take bus 139 or 149, or tram 0 or 4 if you want to get to Plac Grunwaldzki (and later to the main University building A-1, Wyb. Wyspianskiego 27) or to the student dormitories at Wittiga street. Students should be careful when traveling on public transport as trams and buses very often use detours as a result of the frequent road renowations and building operations throughout the city. From the Main Railway Station: Take bus 145 or 146 at the front of the station or trams 0, 2, 8, 9 or 16 if you want to get to Plac Grunwaldzki (and later to the main University building A-1, Wyb. Wyspianskiego 27). Go further to the student dormitories at Wittiga street by trams 2 and 10. From the Central Bus Station: The Central Bus Station is situated vis a vis the Main Railway Station, so you can take trams 8, 16 or get to the MRS and further follow the directions as above. 7.19. Map of Wroclaw The interactive city map is available on-line at: http://www.wroclaw.pl 46 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland 7.20. Map of the University Using the following link you can find the map of the University: http://www.portal.pwr.wroc.pl/files/prv/id24/att_mapa_kampus_pwr_2015_pl.jpg The map illustrates the location of particular buildings within the campus.The map is also attached at last page of this booklet. 8. Contact information Wroclaw University of Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering http://www.portal.pwr.edu.pl/index,242.dhtml Wybrzeze Wyspianskiego 27, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland Admission Office http://rekrutacja.pwr.edu.pl/en2/ Admission Office Wybrzeże Wyspianskiego 27 50-370 Wrocław, Poland International Students Recruitment building H-14, rooms: 110 and 111 e-mail: [email protected] Tel. +48 71 320 37 11, 320 31 70, 320 44 39 Fax +48 71 320 35 70 International Office http://www.dwm.pwr.edu.pl/en/ International Office Wrocław University of Technology Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27 50-370 Wrocław Poland Room 144, building A-1 Fax: +48 71 320 20 98 Tel: +48 71 320 46 72 Dean’s Office for English Language Studies and International Exchange Programmes Jowita Rutowicz Wrocław University of Technology Faculty of Electrical Engineering Janiszewskiego Street 8 50-372 Wrocław Room 215, building D-20 Tel: +48 71 320 44 01 Fax: +48 71 320 26 19 47 Students Guide for MSc Studies CPE & RES at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland 48