EUROPEAN MASTER IN INFORMATICS
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The amount of the scholarship is 21.000 EUR per year!
February 15th, 2005 - Deadline for surface mail application

EUROPEAN MASTER IN INFORMATICS
University of Trento (Italy)
RWTH Aachen University (Germany)
University of Edinburgh (Scotland)

Call for Student Applications
Academic Year 2005/06

Sponsored by the European Commission Programme
ERASMUS MUNDUS

1. EUROPEAN MASTER IN INFORMATICS

The University of Trento (Italy), RWTH Aachen University (Germany),
and the University of Edinburgh (Scotland) offer a two year (120
ECTS credits) Joint Master's Programme, named European Master in
Informatics (EuMI). The objective of the Master's Programme is to
educate professionals who will understand advanced techniques,
tools, and methodologies in the field of Computer Science, and who
will be able to put this knowledge to practice in the key
application domains of Net-Centric Informatics, Life Science
Informatics, and Embedded Systems Informatics. The Programme will
admit a maximum number of 40 students for the academic year 2005/06.

2. MASTER'S PROGRAMME

Description of the Programme
The objective is to educate professionals who will understand
advanced techniques, tools, and methodologies in the field of
Computer Science, and who will be able to put this knowledge to
practice in key application domains. In particular, EuMI offers
three areas of specialization in
- Net-Centric Informatics: This specialization covers all
those aspects of informatics related to the design, implementation
and analysis of distributed, ubiquitous information and computing
systems. This area covers a wide range of topics, ranging from
network architectures and communication infrastructures to
techniques for the design and analysis of distributed knowledge,
media applications and large-scale information systems, to the
design and implementation of distributed web-service applications.
- Life-Science Informatics: This area of specialization will
prepare professionals for research or employment at the intersection
of the study of Life Science (biology, neuroscience, cognitive
science) and the study of computation and engineering. Students will
take basic courses on the fundamentals of biology and/or cognitive
science and advanced courses studying the application of computer
science techniques to the analysis of structural and behavioural
aspects of biological and cognitive systems.
- Embedded Systems Informatics: This specialization introduces
the fundamental principles underlying the theory and the practical
design and implementation of embedded systems. Moreover, it allows
students to put these principles into practice in applications in
the area of control systems (e.g., controllers for automotive
systems or industrial plants) and to ambient intelligence
applications (e.g., domotics or sensors networks).
These are application domains that, being emergent, rapidly
evolving, and of growing impact on society, require specialized
competencies not covered by more traditional degree programmes.

Structure of the Programme
For each area of specialization, a joint curriculum is defined which
involves two universities of the consortium. Students admitted to a
selected curriculum will study in two universities, taking courses
on advanced topics in theoretical and practical Computer Science,
and with a focus on the selected area of specialization. They will
spend the initial part of their Master's course in one of the two
universities (the "main university"), the central part in the second
university (the "partner university"), and will return to the main
university for thesis preparation.

Duration of Studies
The Master's Course lasts two years, one in each of the two
universities, starting in September 2005.

Learning outcomes
EuMI aims to train students in emerging research domains with a high
potential impact to shape the future of applied computer science
disciplines. It prepares students for employment in such
multidisciplinary domains and/or for continuing their studies within
PhD programmes.
After completing the EuMI programme the student will possess the
competencies necessary for the design and implementation of complex
software systems, including their embedding in technical and socio-
technical systems. The student will achieve knowledge in both
theoretical and applied Computer Science, which will allow him/her
to adapt quickly to the changes in this constantly evolving field,
and specific competencies necessary to operate in the chosen area of
specialization. The student will also attain expertise in putting
his/her knowledge into practice by participating in laboratory
projects and/or in industrial student placement schemes. Moreover,
the student will attain practical project management skills which
are necessary for an effective application of the knowledge
acquired.
During his/her studies, the student will work within research groups
of three leading European universities, and will interact with
professors, researchers and scholars working in advanced research in
computer science and associated enabling technologies.
The international dimension of the Master's Course guarantees that
students familiarise themselves with different educational methods
and a multicultural education through the immersion in two different
European universities.

Language
All courses are taught in English. Students will also undertake
courses on the culture and language of the European countries of the
main and partner universities.

Graduation thesis
The thesis will be developed at the main university. Students will
be jointly supervised by instructors from both universities.

3. MASTER'S DEGREES

Upon the successful completion of the curriculum and fulfillment of
the Master's course requirements, students will be awarded a double
degree, consisting of a degree from each of the two visited
universities. The awarded degrees correspond to:

- a Master of Science in Computer Science or Media Informatics
from the RWTH Aachen University
- a Master of Science in Informatics from the University of
Edinburgh
- a Master of Science in Informatics from the University of
Trento

4. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applications for students' positions are accepted from candidates,
regardless of sex, age, and nationality, who comply with the
following requirements:
– A first level (at least three years) degree in Computer
Science or closely related disciplines, awarded by an
internationally recognised university-level institution.
– Fluent written and spoken English (certified by either an
IELTS score of at least 6.0 or a TOEFL score of at least 550/213).
– A strong background in computer science and mathematics and
a keen interest in the research topics covered by the Master's
Programme.

A maximum number of 40 students will be accepted for the academic
year 2005-06.

Some of these positions are reserved to students from countries
outside the European Union, according to the guidelines of the
Erasmus Mundus Programme
(http://europa.eu.int/comm/education/programmes/mundus/).

5. TUITION FEES

The tuition fees for the Master's Programme are 4000 EUR per year.
The tuition fee may be waived in part or totally depending on the
financial sources available at the moment of the student's
selection. Students will be provided with the facilities of the
participating universities (library, computers, laboratories,
Internet).

6. SCHOLARSHIPS

For the academic year 2005/06, 27 scholarships are offered for
students from countries outside the European Union. The amount of
the scholarship is 21.000 EUR per year. These scholarships are
funded by the European Commission within the Erasmus Mundus
programme (http://europa.eu.int/comm/education/programmes/mundus/).
Some of these scholarships are reserved to students from specific
Asian countries as specified in the Erasmus Mundus calls.
In addition to these scholarships, a limited number of scholarships
will be made available depending on the financial sources available
at the time of student selection.

7. HOW TO APPLY

The application requires two steps: An on-line application (due by
January 31st, 2005) and the hard-copy submission of documents (due
by February 15th, 2005).

Applicants will be notified about admission and whether they will be
offered a scholarship by May 31st, 2005.

The on-line applications should be made at the website
http://www.eumi.unitn.it/eumi/application.html on or before January
31st, 2005. Applicants are required to fill the on-line form and to
provide the following documents electronically or by fax:
– Photocopy of the applicant's identity card or passport
(indicated as "Attachment 1")
– A copy of the IELTS-certificate (with a minimum score of
6.0) or the TOEFL certificate (with a minimum score of 550 (paper-
based) or 213 (computer-based)) (indicated as "Attachment 2"). The
TOEFL score report must not be older than January 2003. Applicants
who are Nationals and/or first-degree-holders of Antigua&Barbuda,
Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, English-speaking Canada,
The Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Republic of Ireland, Jamaica,
Kiribati, Liberia, Mauritius, Micronesia, New Zealand, Nigeria,
Papua New Guinea, St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Sierra
Leone, Solomon Islands, Trinidad&Tobogo, United Kingdom, United
States of America, Zambia or Zimbabwe do not have to submit language
certificates.
– A copy of all first degree academic certificates (indicated
as "Attachment 3").
– A translation of the degree certificates, made by an
officially recognised translator in English, in case the original
documents are not written in English, German, or Italian (indicated
as "Attachment 4").
– Copies of all transcripts or other academic records that
give proof of the undergraduate studies including credits and grades
achieved in each single subject (indicated as "Attachment 5").
– A translation of the transcripts and records made by an
officially recognized translator in English, in case the original
documents are not written in English, German, or Italian (indicated
as "Attachment 6").

The attachments can be submitted either electronically, following
the instructions provided at the website
http://www.eumi.unitn.it/eumi/application.html, or by fax to the
following number: +39 0461 88 2061. Documents submitted by fax
should contain a clear indication of the student's application ID
provided during the electronic submission of the application form
and of the attachment number.

Additionally, copies of the following documents must be sent by
surface mail by February 15, 2005 to address:

Judith Gordon
Informatics Graduate School (EuMI)
University of Edinburgh
5 Forrest Hill
Edinburgh EH1 2QL
Scotland, UK

– A signed copy of the application form previously made on-line
– A photocopy of the applicant's identity card or passport
(indicated as "Attachment 1")
– A copy of IELTS or TOEFL certificate (indicated
as "Attachment 2"). The TOEFL score report must not be older than
January 2003. This document is not required for students who are
not required to submit its electronic version.
– A copy of all first degree academic certificates (indicated
as "Attachment 3").
– A translation of the degree certificates, made by an
officially recognised translator in English, in case the original
documents are not written in English, German, or Italian (indicated
as "Attachment 4").
– Two letters of recommendation from academic referees
(indicated as "Attachment 7" and "Attachment 8"). Each
recommendation letter must be sent in an envelope sealed and signed
by the referee. It should be written preferably on the headed paper
of the referees' institution, or with the official stamp of the
referees' institution.
All submitted documents should contain a clear indication of the
student's application ID provided during the electronic submission
of the application form and of the attachment number.

Unreadable documents and attachments that do not contain the
application ID number will not be considered. On-line applications
which have not been completed by January 31st, 2005 will not be
considered. Applications for which copies of the documents are not
received by February 15th, 2005 will not be considered, even if sent
on time. The "European Master in Informatics" does not accept
responsibility for loss of applications through errors in the
address as well as possible postal problems.

8. ACADEMIC COMMITEE

Marco Pistore, Director of the School, University of Trento
Gerhard Lakemeyer, Local coordinator, RWTH Aachen University
Michael Rovatsos, Local coordinator, University of Edinburgh
Maurizio Marchese, Local coordinator, University of Trento
Matthias Jarke, RWTH Aachen University
Lynda Henderson, University of Edinburgh
Fausto Giunchiglia, University of Trento

9. IMPORTANT DATES

- January 31st, 2005 Deadline for on-line application
- February 15th, 2005 Deadline for surface mail
application
- May 31st, 2005 Notification of admission and of
scholarship

10. CONTACTS

EuMi Consortium
c/o DIT – Department of Informatics and Telecommunications
Universitΰ degli Studi di Trento, 38100 Trento
E-mail: info@eumi-school.org
Fax: +39 0461 88 2061

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