Computer Science (for persons without a prior BE degree)
Computer Science (Informatics)
Why you should choose this field?
A four-semester master's degree program in computer science is an ideal option for those who do not have an engineering degree, but wish to obtain the necessary education and practical skills in a quick way. This is an excellent option for those who want to earn a master's degree in engineering, which opens up many new career prospects in the world of IT. As part of our degree program, students have a real say in exactly what they want to study by being able to choose the courses they want to attend.
Thanks to this program, you will gain professional skills in areas such as IT system design, cyber security, digital signal processing and software quality management. With a complementary module of the so-called engineering courses, you will also gain a full engineering qualification.
Computer science - What possibilities does this program open?
Being a graduate in computer science, your choice of profession will be limited only by your own imagination. You will be capable of working as a technical IT project manager, IT team manager, analyst, designer, programmer; designer, programmer and implementation specialist of software and complex information systems or computer networks; administrator of information systems (databases, operating systems, computer networks or application software); manager of software development teams; as well as consultant in the field of IT and cyber security.
This programme
is for you if:
Information technology is your passion
Program and semester schedule
Graduate studies
(Master's degree)
The teaching model focuses on IT and telecommunications courses. The program includes in-depth and theory-supported knowledge of programming tools, methods and techniques, practical application of programming frameworks, cyber security and database management, and so on. The four-semester degree program also offers an additional supplementary semester to teach basic engineering skills and competencies. Interdisciplinary topics are also present, including copyright law, marketing or organizational psychology.
Supplementary semester
(for those without a degree in engineering)
The supplementary semester – the so-called engineering semester – is intended only for students who obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree in their previous studies, but do not have an engineering degree. This semester’s classes are designed to equip the student with knowledge and basic skills in the sciences fundamental to IT, such as electronics, basic information systems, or physics. If you do not have an engineering degree, completing this semester will be mandatory for you to successfully complete your studies.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Lecture method | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Electronics for IT | 4 | LAB, D | 60/32 |
| Embedded systems | 4 | L, LAB | 60/32 |
| Design of advanced IT systems | 4 | L, LAB | 54/30 |
| Engineering project | 3 | T | 30/16 |
| Elements of contemporary physics | 5 | LAB, D | 60/32 |
| Electives | 10 | L, LAB | 138/80 |
L – wykłady; T – tutoriale; LEKT – lekcje języków obcych; WS – warsztaty ; D – dyskusje; LAB – laboratoria; PR – praktyka
As part of the “engineering” semester, the student has the opportunity to choose two of three courses: Web Application Programming / Programming in .NET and/or Server-side Application Programming.
The number of registered students determines whether a course will be launched.
First year of study
As part of the first year of study, students pursue subjects that are designed and grouped in a way that allows them to acquire advanced knowledge and practical skills in computer science as quickly as possible. The curriculum focuses almost exclusively on subjects that are essential from a computer scientist’s perspective, reducing other content to the required minimum. Beginning in the second semester, students begin their master’s theses and placements.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Lecture method | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Foreign language | 2 | LEKT | 30/16 |
| Copyright and other selected aspects of IT law | 3 | L | 30/16 |
| Chosen aspects of cybersecurity | 5 | L, LAB | 60/32 |
| Digital signal processing | 6 | L, LAB | 75/40 |
| Electives | 14 | L, LAB | 168/96 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Lecture method | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Foreign language | 2 | LEKT | 30/16 |
| IT team project | 4 | LAB | 60/32 |
| Software quality management | 3 | L, LAB | 54/28 |
| Seminar | 2 | D | 30/16 |
| Student apprenticeship | 7 | PR | 180/180 |
| Electives | 12 | L, LAB, WS | 168/88 |
L – wykłady; T – tutoriale; LEKT – lekcje języków obcych; WS – warsztaty ; D – dyskusje; LAB – laboratoria; PR – praktyka
As part of the first year of study, the student has the opportunity to choose:
A – one of each of the two courses offered in the following groups:
- Fundamentals of Marketing or Organizational Psychology
- Team Communication or Management Skills
B – two of each of the three subjects offered in the following groups:
- Web Application Development Using Functional Programming Languages / Real-time Processing of Data Streams and/or Usability and User Experience in Information Systems Design
- Design of Multi-layered Business Applications / Evolutionary Algorithms and/or Automation and Digitization of Business Processes
The number of registered students determines whether a course will be launched.
Second year of study
During the third semester, students continue their theses and placements. The curriculum is designed to focus on the preparation of a master’s thesis and own IT project.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Lecture method | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Thesis & Seminar | 14 | D | 30/16 |
| Student apprenticeship | 7 | PR | 180/180 |
| IT Project: Advanced algorithmics and programming issues | 2 | LAB | 45/24 |
| Electives | 5 | L, LAB | 69/40 |
L – wykłady; T – tutoriale; LEKT – lekcje języków obcych; WS – warsztaty ; D – dyskusje; LAB – laboratoria; PR – praktyka
In the third semester, the student has the opportunity to choose one of two courses:
Image recognition and Processing or Programming Microservices-based Web Applications
The number of registered students determines whether a course will be launched.
Tuition fees
Fixed tuition - flexible payments
By choosing to study at UEHS, you can be sure that the tuition fee will not change throughout the duration of your studies. You can pay the tuition fee once for the entire year of study or spread over a semester payment. This allows you to decide how you want to plan your expenses.
Fees (academic year 2024/2025)
| Year of study | Annually | Per semester* |
| I | 3000 € | 1650 € |
| II | 3000 € | 1650 € |
*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.
| Year of study | Annually | Per semester* |
| I | 4000 € | 2150 € |
| II | 4000 € | 2150 € |
*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.
EU and other countries group
This group includes citizens of the countries member states of the European Union and the following countries citizens: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latin America, Macedonia, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.
Other countries
The citizens of all the remaining countries.
Study in Polish!
Do you want to study at UEHS in Polish? It is possible! We have prepared a special program for international students to acquire the skills necessary for active study in Polish and for academic, social and everyday life in Poland.
The Comprehensive Polish Language Program for International Students is:
- part of The UEHS Foundation Program, which is a comprehensive preparation for starting regular Bachelor's or Master's studies in Polish at UEHS
- a course aimed at two groups of international students: students with knowledge of a Slavic language (Russian, Ukrainian, Czech etc.) and students without prior knowledge of any Slavic language
- a chance for immersion in Polish society and culture, authentic experience of life in Poland and broad career prospects on the Polish labour market
More details coming soon!
Scholarships - easier than you think
While studying at UEHS, you can take advantage of a wide range of financial support from the state budget and European funds, as well as benefit from special discounts with UEHS discount program
You can submit most scholarship applications quickly and easily through your online account.
In the academic year 2022/2023, the University of Economics and Humanities in Warsaw awarded 350 Rector’s Scholarships, ranging from PLN 525 /month to PLN 1025 /month, depending on the average or achievements. For outstanding sport, artistic or scientific achievements, the Scholarship Committee awarded scholarships of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the Rector’s Scholarship is available in the “MojeAEH” system.
A sports scholarship may be awarded to a student who excels in sport achievements at least national level. In addition we also encourage our students to take part in additional support programs- eg. the National Academic Representation.
Young sportsmen can count on financial support in the amount of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for sports scholarship is available in the “MojeAEH” system.
A scholarship for people with disabilities may be awarded to a student who has a disability certificate, a disability degree certificate, a ZUS certifying physician’s certificate, a disability group certificate or a certificate of permanent or long-term incapacity to work on a farm.
In the 2022/2023 academic year, depending on the degree of disability, 150 scholarships for people with disabilities were awarded, ranging from PLN 1275 /month to PLN 1575 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for a scholarship for people with disabilities is available in the “MojeAEH” system.
The allowance is a form of emergency financial assistance. Any student who found himself temporarily in a difficult life situation resulting from random events beyond the student’s control can apply for it.The allowance may be granted twice in one academic year, and the allowance is not granted twice for the same random event. Difficult life situations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are an exception.
In 2021, we granted 40 allowances for a total of PLN 197,200. The allowances, depending on the student’s situation, were paid in the amount of PLN 3,000 to PLN 5,000 at a time.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the allowance is available in the “MojeAEH” system.
2022/2023 academic year
355 Rector’s Scholarships
179 social scholarships
181 scholarships for people with disabilities
PLN 1,890,289.35 was spent in 2019/2020 on scholarships
PLN 2,911,662.50 was spent in 2020/2021 on scholarships
PLN 4,158,177.00 was spent in 2021/2022 on scholarships
PLN 7,829,950.00 was spent in 2022/2023 on scholarships
Rector’s Scholarship – highest average: 5,44
