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Civil Engineering
– Engineering Infrastructure

Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Mission of the Study

The primary mission of the study is to ensure the highest quality in transferring the advanced knowledge to graduates, and provide best understanding of Engineering Infrastructure challenges. Those issues certainly require the application of analytical, decision making and critical thinking skills, that the students will develop during their studies. This will be achieved by delivering best quality taught modules in topics such as structural design and geotechnical engineering.

Mission of the specialization

The Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering employs many researchers tackling the challenge of ensuring sustainability and resilience of the engineering infrastructure that underpins our society and economy. This sustainable infrastructure will form the topic of many of the substantial projects that student will undertake during their studies. The curse will involve the modules employing design elements using appropriate design standards and numerical analysis tools so the graduates are equipped with the ability to design complex civil engineering structures.

The detailed list of subjects is as follows and could be found at :

Obligatory subjects, offered during three semesters of the studies : Mathematics, Theory of elasticity and plasticity, Structural mechanics, Geotechnical engineering in urban and transportation infrastructure, Hydraulic structures, Environmental Risk Assessment, Computational methods, Complex steel structures, Complex concrete structures, Timber structures, Advanced foundation engineering, Construction process management, BIM in civil engineering, Construction law and investment processes regulations, Diploma seminar, Intellectual property management.

Facultative subjects , to be chosen by students during the studies (2 subjects must be chosen by students in each semester) : Air, water and soil pollution control; Monitoring of civil engineering structures; Irrigation systems and land management; Natural and manmade hazards; Waste disposal and land reclamation; Safety and reliability assessment of structures in civil engineering; Small bridges and culverts- hydroelectric small power plants; Pumping, dewatering and sewage systems in urban areas; Ground improvement methods; Thin wall structures.

Educational outcomes

The course will equip students with a range of transferable skills, and an ideal combination for a leading career in civil engineering. It will allow demonstrating the ability to work independently on a complex topic and demonstrate initiative in the solution of engineering challenges.

Recruitment requirements

– diploma of the first-cycle studies (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the field of civil engineering
– diploma of related field of the first cycle studies, for which the effects of education are convergent with the learning outcomes expected of the candidates; (Candidates permanently living outside Poland will be qualified on the basis of the documentation attached to the Candidate Service System);
– in the case of the number of candidates exceeding the admission limit – the average grade from first-cycle studies is taken in to account;
– confirmed knowledge of English language – read more .

Duration: 3 semesters
Date of commencement of studies: 1st October

Number of the places available: twenty

Tuition fee 2021/2022:
for foreigners: PLN 4,100.00 per semester
for Polish nationals: free of charge

Charges for documents, accommodation in a student dormitory, repetition of classes – in accordance with internal regulations.

Contact
Information on the study program: Dr. Ind. Małgorzata Wdowska, MSc. Piotr Osiński,
e-mail: malgorzata_wdowska@sggw.edu.pl , piotr_osinski@sggw.edu.pl ,
Recruitment: masterstudies@sggw.edu.pl

Informatics and Econometrics
– Big Data Analytics

Faculty of Applied Informatics and Mathematics

Mission of the Faculty

Modern economy is fully supported by the computer science. The financial sector and rural economy are among many social and economical domains currently undergoing deep changes. The mission of the Faculty is to form engineers who understand the rapidly changing contemporary world and analyze it using computer methods and algorithms. The Big Data Analytics specialization plays an important role in this task.

Mission of the specialization

The specialization, realized fully in English, is focused mainly on methods of analysis of the massive datasets. Massive datasets analysis technologies – Big Data – acquaint students with technologies used for storing, processing and analyzing large data sets and with other quantitative methods of economic analysis, as well as related computer science tools and their practical application. The student will acquire practical skills in building analytical solutions on Big Data platforms. He will become familiar with distributed and parallel processing systems, and will be able to use basic tools to visualize large data sets. The specialization is focused on the use of high level programming languages, as well as database design and query programming. The graduate will be able to combine the available methods and tools into the computer analysis systems. Big Data specialization prepares future analysts of massive datasets that are stored in companies and economical institutions, such as banks, stock markets, telecommunications companies etc.

The detailed list of subjects is as follows

First year : Mathematical Economics, Microeconometrics, Multidimensional Data Analysis, Software Engineering, Computer Networks, Modeling and optimization of business processes, VBA Advanced Programming / Advanced Programming in Java [optional], Dynamic Econometrics, Operational Research – Applications, Survey Sampling, Oracle Databases / Actuarial Methods [optional], Advanced data exploration techniques for big data, Facultative Courses 1, 2, 3, Second Foreign Language, Master Seminar.

Second Year: Theory of Forecasting and Simulations, Basics of financial engineering, Management Information Systems, Processing massive datasets, Project management, Intellectual property management, Statistical Analysis in the Market Research, Event history analysis, Selected issues in sociology and psychology, Business ethics, Facultative Courses 4 , 5, 6, Master Seminar, Master Thesis.

Educational outcomes

The graduates of Big data analytics are expected to find job in centers of information processing, in IT companies, in analysis departments of banks, brokerage companies, investment funds, telecommunications companies, in central or local administration, in scientific and research institutions.

Recruitment requirements
– diploma of the first-cycle studies (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the field of informatics and econometrics, informatics, mathematics, economics, finance and accounting, logistics;
– diploma of related field of the first cycle studies, for which the effects of education are convergent with the learning outcomes expected of the candidates;  (Candidates permanently living outside Poland will be qualified on the basis of the documentation attached to the Candidate Service System);
– in the case of the number of candidates exceeding the admission limit – the average grade from first-cycle studies is taken in to account;
– confirmed knowledge of English language – read more .

Duration: 4 semesters
Date of commencement of studies: 1 ^st October.

Number of places available: 15

Tuition fee 2021/2022:
for foreigners: PLN 4,100.00 per semester
for Polish nationals: free of charge

Charges for documents, accommodation in a student dormitory, repetition of classes – in accordance with internal regulations.

Contact:
Information on the study program: dr hab. Joanne Landmesser
e-mail: wzim@sggw.edu.pl
Recruitment: rmasterstudies@sggw.edu.pl

Faculty of Economics Sciences

Finance and Accounting

Msc studies

The mission of the Faculty

The mission of the Faculty of Economics of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences is to provide the highest level of education in the field of social sciences, especially in the field of agriculture, rural areas and agribusiness in order to support the socio-economic and intellectual development of Polish society. The main task is to prepare graduates ready to face the challenges of the modern economy. The basis of the Faculty’s success is professionalism, attention to quality, diligence and innovation of the academic staff and students.

The mission of the specialization

The specialization in Finance and Accounting has been established to provide students with the theoretical and practical foundations of finance and accounting and acquire the necessary knowledge in the field of economics, marketing and management. Students will also understand and learn the principles of operation of economic entities and the relations between these entities and other institutions that create an economic environment, both on a national and international scale. In addition, students will learn about the regularities and effects of human economic activity.

The study program also includes the subjects that allow learning about developing individual entrepreneurship using various methods and techniques used in research in economic sciences. The main aim of the Finance and Accounting study program in English is equipping students with the most up-to-date knowledge that will cover the current social needs and challenges of the labor market.

The detailed list of subjects is as follows

a) Obligatory subjects, offered during four semesters of the studies:

International Finance, Financial engineering, Investment portfolio, Monetary policy, Risk theory, Financial law, Contemporary theories in finance, Management of financial institutions, IT systems in financial institutions, Dynamic and financial econometrics, Forecasting and simulations, Advanced financial accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial consulting, Cost accounting, Managerial Accounting, Controlling in the bank, Tax accounting, International Accounting, Intellectual property management and Diploma seminar.

b) Facultative subjects, to be chosen by students during the studies:

Optional subjects seven to select during the third semester (list is updated every semester). In four-semester, students are preparing the Master thesis and choose two subjects. During the second last year, students are also choosing classes in a foreign language.

Educational outcomes

Students of Finance and Accounting gain advanced knowledge in the field of finance and accounting, the functioning of financial institutions and banks, and the ability to analyze basic economic phenomena and the economic and financial situation of economic units. The graduates are able to use the acquired skills in adapting to the needs of the labor market. Graduates of the studies are prepared to work in enterprises, organizations and public and non-governmental institutions, including financial institutions. They also have the necessary knowledge and skills to run a business independently. Students will obtain after studies the diploma: Master of Finance and Accounting.

Recruitment requirements

– diploma of the first-cycle studies (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the field of economy, management, finance, accounting, Logistics;
– diploma of the related field of the first cycle studies (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent), for which the effects of education are convergent with the learning outcomes expected from candidates; (Candidates permanently living outside Poland will be qualified on the basis of the documentation attached to the Candidate Service System)
– in the case of the number of candidates exceeding the admission limit – the average grade from first-cycle studies is taken in to account;
– confirmed knowledge of English language – read more.

Duration: 4 semesters

Date of commencement of studies: 1st October, 2021 

Number of places available: 30

 Tuition fee 2021/2022:
for foreigners: 4 100,00 PLN per semester
for Polish nationals: free of charge

Charges for documents, accommodation in a student dormitory, repetition of classes – in accordance with internal regulations.

Information on the study programme: dr Magdalena Mądra-Sawicka
e-mail:  magdalena_madra@sggw.edu.pl

Horticulture
– General Horticulture

Faculty of Horticulture and Biotechnology

Mission of the Faculty

Horticultural plants are a very important part of human environment, human diet and are used in a natural medicine as a remedy against many civilization diseases. The Faculty of Horticulture and Biotechnology aims at providing students with a comprehensive knowledge of modern horticulture, including growing and postharvest technologies of horticultural crops grown in temperate climate – vegetable crops, medicinal plants, fruits, ornamental plants, knowledge of integrated pest management, pro ecological production, biotechnological methods, landscape protection, etc.

Mission of the specialization

The specialization in General Horticulture has been established to provide students with understanding of biological background in growing horticultural crops and postharvest “life” of vegetables, fruits and ornamental plants. The program aims also to introduce students to the up-to-date knowledge of environmental-friendly and ecological methods of production of vegetables, fruits and medicinal plants, their storage and postharvest technologies, of using ornamental plants in human environment as well as knowledge of integrated pest management (IPM).

The detailed list of subjects is as follows

a) Obligatory subjects, offered during three semesters of the studies:

Suistanable horticulture; Molecular biology; Natural and legal basis of landscape and ecological infrastructure protection; Advanced information technologies; Ecotoxicology; Modern technologies in plant production; The microworld of fungi; Insect behavior – from mechanisms to practical issues; A man in a business; Diploma seminar.

b) Facultative subjects, to be chosen by students during the studies:

Ornamental plants in human environment; Fruits of the world; Breeding methods of fruit plants; Plants in human diet and prevention of civilazation disease; Propagation of ornamental plants; Applied of plant pathology; Integrated pests management; Biological control; Business law; Quality evaluation of plant products; Ecology of microorganisms; Physiological basis of vegetable and medicinal plants production; Plants’ mysteries under microscope; Herbal raw materials; Plant functioning under environmental stresses; Medicinal and aromatic plants; Propagation of fruits plants; Seeds production; Breeding methods of ornamental plants; Indoor flowers arrangements.

Educational outcomes

Students are acquainted with the principles of sustainable horticulture, processes influencing biological value of plant produce. In addition, they gain the skills how to plan and organize production and storage of horticultural crops, as well as how to arrange human environment with ornamental plants. They obtain the diploma: Master of Sciences in Horticulture.

Recruitment requirements

– diploma of the first-cycle studies (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the field of horticulture;
– diploma of related field of the first cycle studies (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent), for which the effects of education are convergent with the learning outcomes expected from candidates; (Candidates permanently living outside Poland will be qualified on the basis of the documentation attached to the Candidate Service System);
– in the case of the number of candidates exceeding the admission limit – the average grade from first-cycle studies is taken in to account;;
– confirmed knowledge of English language – read more.

Duration: 3 semesters
Date of commencement of studies: 1st October, 2021 (for winter semester) February / March (for summer semester)

Number of places available: 15

Tuition fee 2021/2022:
for foreigners: PLN 4,100.00 per semester
for Polish nationals: free of charge

Charges for documents, accommodation in a student dormitory, repetition of classes – in accordance with internal regulations.

Information on the study program: dr inż. Ewa Zaraś
e-mail: ewa_zaras_januszkiewicz@sggw.edu.pl ,

Environmental Protection
– Restoration and Management of Environment

Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Mission of the Study

The Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering at aims students with a comprehensive and interdisciplinary environmental knowledge presented by the best specialists from a range of scientific areas from different faculties of Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW.

Mission of the specialization

This specialization has been established to provide its students with understanding of biological processes, legal aspects and management rules of environmental protection, and a range of tools for future specialists who will be capable of securing the good quality of the environment and who will possess skills to solve problems regarding the natural environment on different levels.

The detailed list of subjects is as follows

The program consists of both lectures and seminar classes / labwork.

First year: Ecotoxicology, Mathematics and statistics, Environmental policy, Plant adaptation to environmental stresses, Ecological bases of nature conservation, Integrated water resources management and restoration, Hydrogenic soils, Environmental aspect in landscape planning and design, Soil biology, Ecological infrastructure in agricultural landscape, Restoration to ecosystem of wild medicinal plants, Case study of environment restoration – part I, Land and water conservation, Ecological engineering for environmental protection, Soil hazard pollution and protection.

Second Year: Environmental processes modeling, Hydrological modeling with GIS, Faunal reserches / River ecological surveys, Reforestration, Ecotourism, Risk analysis, Project management, Case study of environment restoration – part II, Diploma seminar.

Recruitment requirements

– diploma of the first-cycle studies (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the field of environmental protection;
– diploma of related field of the first cycle studies, for which the effects of education are convergent with the learning outcomes expected of the candidates;  (Candidates permanently living outside Poland will be qualified on the basis of the documentation attached to the Candidate Service System);
– in the case of the number of candidates exceeding the admission limit – the average grade from first-cycle studies is taken in to account;
– confirmed knowledge of English language – read more .

Duration: 3 semesters
Date of commencement of studies: February 2022

Number of the places available: 15

Tuition fee 2021/2022:
for foreigners: PLN 4,100.00 per semester
for Polish nationals: free of charge

Charges for documents, accommodation in a student dormitory, repetition of classes – in accordance with internal regulations.

Contact
Information on the study program: Dr. Arkadiusz Przybysz
e-mail: arkadiusz_przybysz@sggw.edu.pl
Recruitment: masterstudies@sggw.edu.pl

Main subjects

• Case study of environmental protection
• Diploma seminar
• Ecological base of nature conservation
• Ecological engineering for environmental protection
• Ecological infrastructure in agriculture landscapes
• Ecotoxicology
• Environmental policy
• Environmental processes modeling
• Hydrogenic soils
• Hydrological modeling with GIS
• Integrated water resources management and restoration
• Land and water conservation
• Landscape planning by ecological methods
• Mathematics and statistics
• Plant adaptation to environmental stress
• Process of decision support
• Restoration to ecosystem of wild medicinal plantsd_medicinal_plants
• Risk analysis
• River ecological surveys
• Soil biology
• Soil hazard pollution and protection
• Spacial planning

Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW) and Kazakh National Agrarian Research University (KazNARU) offers studies POlish-KAZakh International Joint Master in Environmental Engineering: “Modern engineering in water management”.

This program is a joint initiative of two Universities, which gain a founding from the Polish National Agency of Academic Exchange (NAWA). Giving the possibility of creating an extraordinary, world special program consisting of practical lectures organized in Poland and Kazachstan.

During this program you will be able to apply for:

• Scholarship for the mobility period
• Intercultural worships
• Professional English language course

Aim of the study:

The Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering at SGGW, will launch the new international studies “Modern engineering in water management”. The study starts 1^st of March 2021. The Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering has the aim to offer the students holistic and interdisciplinary knowledge in the area of water management. Specialists from different faculties of Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW) and from abroad will present the contents.
Studies are focused on both technical and ecological aspects of the environment, emphasizing the role of the human in shaping sustainable landscapes and ecosystems. Specifically, students will obtain a complex knowledge of the integral approach in water management in the age of environmental droughts and climate change. The program is divided into three semesters. It consists of lectures, seminars, workshops, labworks, and field research conducted in both partner countries: Poland and Kazakhstan.

SGGW is a life sciences university. Our research and teaching activities focus primarily on issues related to agriculture, biology, horticulture, food and nutrition, forestry, veterinary medicine as well as disciplines that strongly support life sciences, such as economics, social sciences, computer science, technology, and engineering. We offer 38 study programs in Polish and several degree programs taught exclusively in the English language.

SGGW provide excellent living conditions as well as modern scientific and didactic facilities comparable to those of the best life sciences universities in Europe. More than 4000 dormitory places are available. Comfortable suites surrounded by various social facilities are perfect to meet the needs of international and domestic students. SGGW campus is one of the best organized facilities of this type in Poland from which in 15 minutes you will reach downtown Warsaw – capital city and the largest academic center in Poland comprising a unique combination of science and business, well connected to many European cities. Thanks to its location in a green part of the city – Ursynów, you can live, learn and spend time in one place. Swimming pool, sports halls, lawns are where in the afternoon and evenings students do sport and integrate outdoor. Our biggest pride is being awarded by international students with the title of a student-friendly university. Find friends for life in your seminar groups, academic circles and student organizations – after all, shared passion connects the most to one another.

Detailed programme of studies

During the M.Sc. programme all students will be studying at two different universities. Courses offered in the first semester will be organised in three modules 1) 1 month join online module 2) 3 months stationary module in Kazakhstan (scholarships paid by NAWA) 3) Field research module part 1 (Drought and deserts in Kazakhstan). The second and third  semesters are organised in Poland and includes obligatory and elective courses; Intercultural workshop in Tatra mountains; Field research module part 2 (Drought and wetlands in Poland); master thesis.

Recruitment requirements

– diploma of engineer of the first-cycle studies (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the field of environmental engineering
– diploma of engineer of related field of the first cycle studies, for which the effects of education are convergent with the learning outcomes expected of the candidates; (Candidates permanently living outside Poland, will be qualified on the basis of the documentation attached to the Candidate Service System); 
– in case of number of candidates exceeding the admission limit – in the first place the graduates form first cycle studies in environmental engineering will be addmitted base on the average grade from first-cycle studies; in the second place the graduates form first cycle studies in related fields of study will be addmitted base on the average grade from first-cycle studies;
– confirmed knowledge of English language – read more.

Online registration system: http://sok.sggw.pl/?lang=EN

Duration: 3 semesters
Date of commencement of studies: 1st March, 2022

Number of the places available:

Tuition fee 2021/2022:
for foreigners: 4 100,00 PLN per semester
for Polish nationals: free of charge                                                                                                                       

Charges for documents, accommodation in a student dormitory, repetition of classes – in accordance with internal regulations.

Contact:

SGGW admission office: masterstudies@sggw.edu.pl phone: +48 22 593 10 25

Faculty study advisor: wieslaw_ptach@sggw.edu.pl