International Master’s Degree Programmes at the Department of Computer Science and Statistics

1. International Master’s Degree Programmes at the Department of Computer Science and Statistics Roman Bednarik bednarik@cs.joensuu.fi IMPIT http://impit.org

2. IMPIT International Master’s Degree Programme in Information Technology CIMET Erasmus MundusColor in Informatics and MEdia Technology CBU – ICT Cross Border University Master's Programme in Information and Communications Technology IMPIT http://impit.org

3. IMPIT International Master’s Degree Programme in Information Technology Started in 2000 Originally intended for students from selected partner universities Approximately 15 - 25 graduates each year Today organized by a network of three Eastern Finnish universities Joensuu – coordinator, Kuopio, Lappeenranta IMPIT http://impit.org

4. IMPIT International Master’s Degree Programme in Information Technology Aims at providing an internationally recognized master’s degree in two years Open to all students with required background All teaching is in English and in common with Finnish students Annually approximately 30 open positions Application deadline annually in April No tuition fee IMPIT http://impit.org

5. IMPIT International Master’s Degree Programme in Information Technology Russia Uzbekistan Poland Kenya Bangladesh KazakhstanIran Namibia Azerbaijan Spain Czech Republic Morocco Ukraine Rwanda Uganda Tajikistan Nepal China Pakistan IMPIT http://impit.org

6. IMPIT International Master’s Degree Programme in Information Technology Excellent educational background BSc. degree or equivalent in CS, IT, or related discipline Active knowledge of English – TOEFL, IELTS Motivation to study Recommendation In 2008 – over 120 applicants, 30 admitted IMPIT http://impit.org

7. IMPIT International Master’s Degree Programme in Information Technology Studies composed of 120 ECTS 70 ECTS of course work Finnish language, English scientific writing Advanced algorithms and programming, Seminar Advanced level courses 20 ECTS special project in cooperation with industry or research groups 30 ECTS Master’s thesis IMPIT http://impit.org

8. IMPIT International Master’s Degree Programme in Information Technology Studying and modeling the influence of the remapping technology on hard disk drivesSemakin StanislavArea: hardware, disk technologies Person Identification from Video using Facial and Speaker FeaturesMihaila AndreiArea: signal processing, biometrics Gaze vs. Mouse: An Evaluation of User Experience and Planning in Problem Solving gamesGowases TersiaArea: HCI, educational technology IMPIT http://impit.org

9. IMPIT International Master’s Degree Programme in Information Technology Senior Integration Analyst at DHL Information Services Research Specialist at Nokia Software developer at CanterSoftware Engineer at Blancco Ltd. Software Engineer at Sun Microsystems Database specialist at CisionPhD student at University of Amsterdam IT consult at Logicaresearcher at University of Joensuu Consultant at AccentureProduct Manager at Nokia Telecommunication System Architect IMPIT http://impit.org

10. CIMET • MSc Programme: Colour in Informatics and Media Technology • Erasmus Mundus Master’s Programme supported by the EU • Four partner universities: • University of Saint-Etienne (France, coordinator), • University of Granada (Spain), • University of Joensuu (Finland), • Gjøvik University College (Norway) • Highly competitive selection: 30 students selected per year / 400 applicants • Tuition fee 10 060 € / academic year • Scholarships: • Non-European students, 42 000 € / two years • Non-European professor or scholar, 13 000 € / three months • European student: tuition fee reduced to 3350 € or 350 € / acad. year IMPIT http://impit.org

11. CIMET MSc Programme: Colour in Informatics and Media Technology Semester 1Semester 2Semester 3 Semester 4 Fundamental Specialisation 1 Specialisation 2 Master’s thesis courses Granada Granada Saint Etienne Granada Joensuu Saint Etienne Joensuu Saint Etienne Gjøvik Joensuu Gjøvik Gjøvik Example of two host universities Example of four host universities http://www.master-erasmusmundus-color.eu cimet@ligiv.org IMPIT http://impit.org

12. CIMET • MSc Programme: Colour in Informatics and Media Technology • Broadly interdisciplinary, encompassing • photonics, computer vision and imaging science, • computer science and multimedia technology • The objective is to educate students in advanced methodologies and models in computational colour science with two goals: • orientation and further studies at the doctoral level • practical applications • Three specialisations: Colour Imaging Science, Spectral Colour Science and Multimedia Technology Science. • Courses are structured according to the ECTS, 120 credits over 4 semesters • Students are awarded a double (or triple) degree (MSc), from the two (or three) degree-granting universities visited. IMPIT http://impit.org

13. CBU - ICT • Cross Border University Master's Programme in Information and Communications Technology • Joint Master’s ICT programme • St. Petersburg State University • St. Petersburg State Polytechnic University • Petrozavodsk State University • Lappeenranta University of Technology • University of Kuopio • University of Joensuu - coordinator • University of Helsinki • The total volume is 120 ECTS credits, structure similar to IMPIT • The curriculum contains 60 acts of studies are produced in cross-border collaboration. IMPIT http://impit.org

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