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Innopolis University is a new Russian university specializing in the training of IT specialists in accordance with international educational standards and proven successful Russian practices. The key goal of Innopolis University is to train highly qualified specialists of international level who can become the center of positive changes within the company or organize their own project or profitable company.

Compliance with international academic standards is ensured by the cooperation of Innopolis University with leading universities in the world. In 2013, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA (Carnegie Mellon University - CMU) was chosen as the project launch partner.
Carnegie Mellon University is a world leader in education and science in the field of information technology and software development:

• first place in the ranking of educational programs in Software Engineering, compiled by the Education Portal;
• third place in the ranking of World's Best Universities'2012 in Computer Science;
• Carnegie Mellon University prepares highly competitive and sought-after IT professionals:

1. They have an absolute competitive advantage in the labor market (first place in the ranking of the Wall Street Journal Poll from 2010);
2. They receive the highest starting salaries in the IT industry compared to graduates from other American universities (NerdWallet ranking: first place).

According to the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2012, CMU provides expert support in the development and implementation of educational and research programs, as well as in the preparation of the faculty of Innopolis University.

In 2015-2016, at Innopolis University, master's programs are
taught in four programs: Sofware Engineering
Practical training in software development, including all stages of development, according to the methods of Carnegie Mellon University,
12 months in
Innopolis, potentially in Pittsburgh (at the request of a student)

Sofware Engineering (introductory part)
Bridge between the curricula of Russian technical universities and the SE student program
1 year
Amsterdam

Robotics
Industrial and scientific robotics
2 years
1st - Innopolis, 2nd - partner university

Information Security
Information systems security
2 years
1st year - Singapore 2nd year - Innopolis

Network Security
Network Security
2 years
1st year - Amsterdam 2nd year - Innopolis

The program was developed taking into account the best world and Russian experience in training software developers and is aimed at meeting the needs of the Russian labor market in highly qualified specialists.

The basic principle of the program is expressed by the formula “Learn by doing”. More than 40% of the training time is devoted to practice, which, in addition to projects included in each academic discipline, includes the implementation of the project for an external industrial customer by a team of students under the supervision of experienced mentors. Thus, during the training, students gain a versatile practical design experience, equivalent to 3-5 years of work in the company.

Applicants can apply for the program with a high level of English and project experience. Training is conducted exclusively in English.

Duration of study is 12 months (3 semesters). Graduates of the program are specialists in the field of software development management, gain competencies in the field of requirements management, architectural design, modeling, development methodology selection, analysis and quality management, development planning and control.

Core courses

• Introduction to Personal Software Process
• Models of Software Systems
• Methods: Deciding What to Design
• Managing software development
• Analysis of Software Artifacts
• Architectures for Software Systems
• Communication for Software Engineers
• Development studio

Optional courses:

• Dynamical Software Testing
• Introduction to Robotics
• Advanced Topics of Software Engineering
• Enterprise systems
• Affective computations
• Advanced data bases
• Total virtualization
• Operating systems
• Basics of information security
• Computer vision
• Cloud systems

High quality education determines high requirements for candidates:

• The ability to program, use an imperative block-structured, or object-oriented language, for example: Java, C ++, Ada, C, C #, etc .;
• Knowledge of English at Intermediate level and above (for training at the sites of foreign partner universities, a TOEFL or IELTS certificate is required; for training at Innopolis' own site, a certificate is not required - there will be serious testing);
• Knowledge of the basic subjects of Computer Sciences / such as discrete mathematics, algorithms and data structures, etc .;
• Deep knowledge of at least two of 4 disciplines: compilation techniques, comparative analysis of programming languages, operating systems, database systems;
• Experience in team software development 1-2 years.

Important selection criteria are also: the presence of desire and ability to work in a team, the willingness to perceive constructive criticism, and the skills of effective intercultural communication.

During their studies, program participants will live on the residential campuses of Innopolis University.

In accordance with the terms of the program, participants who have received a training grant take on a number of obligations:

• Successful completion of the program with a master's degree;
• Employment in the city of Innopolis, or in a partner company of Innopolis University;

Important selection criteria are also: the presence of desire and ability to work in a team, the willingness to perceive constructive criticism, and the skills of effective intercultural communication.

Competitive selection takes place in several stages:

• consideration of application documents by representatives of Innopolis University;
• Interviews of successful candidates with representatives of the Admissions Committee of Innopolis University in Innopolis, including with industry representatives;
• Making decisions on admission to studies;
• Invitation to study for the program;
• Student confirmation of acceptance of the proposal.

Successful candidates will be notified of the decision of the Admissions Committee individually.

The documents specified in the file “Requirements for candidates” are necessary to continue participation in the competition. Representatives of Innopolis University study applications filled out on the website and keep in touch with applicants. Candidates send a full package of documents after the corresponding proposal received from representatives of Innopolis University.

All documents must be in English or with translation. It is not necessary to notarize the translation of a diploma, its annex, academic certificate (or an extract from the grade book).

TOEFL is a standardized test that identifies English proficiency as a foreign language. The test consists of four sections: reading, listening, speaking and writing. TOEFL can be handed over in one of the certified centers located in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Naberezhnye Chelny and many other cities of Russia. Record on TOEFL is carried out at least three days before the planned date of testing. The results are published on the personal page of the test 10-14 days after passing the test.

The recommended test result for participation in the master's program is 100 points (TOEFL iBT), while in each section you must score at least 22 points.

Candidates can also provide IELTS test results, in which case the minimum recommended result is 6.5 points.

Testing must be completed no earlier than two years before the date of delivery.

Yes, you can provide an IELTS certificate if the results you receive meet the requirements for applicants. The recommended total score is 6.5 points, while the test results in each section should not be lower than 6.0 points, in the spoken section - 7.5-8.0 points.

Testing must be completed no earlier than two years before the date of delivery.

Yes, we recommend that you provide the results of the Unified State Exam (if any); as well as diplomas and certificates confirming your achievements related to your specialty (participation in olympiads, contests, conferences, etc., starting from high school), as well as any other achievements.

Yes, you can participate. Instead of a diploma, provide a scan of the academic certificate (this is a document of the established sample), which is issued upon request in the dean's office of the faculty of your university.

After graduation from the university, you need to make a copy of the diploma supplement, make a translation of it, and provide it to the selection committee.

Yes, you can participate in the competitive selection if you have not studied in the IT profession, but have qualifications in the field of natural sciences and experience in the industry (software development).

A motivation letter (Statement of Purpose - SOP) should show why you are a worthy candidate and why you are interested in the proposed program. Describe your dream job and explain how studying at a partner university will help you get it. A motivation letter should be in English.

We ask you not to describe the general merits of the master's program.

According to the requirements, candidates must send three letters of recommendation - one from the employer and the school, the third - alternatively: from the employer or school.

A letter of recommendation usually has the following structure.

• How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant (student, employee, etc.)?
• What is the difference between the applicant in professional and personal terms and how do you assess its potential?
• Please rate the applicant by the following parameters, comparing him with other students / staff (0 - low level, 5 - excellent level)

1. intellectual abilities;
2. hard work;
3. motivation to continue studies in a magistracy;
4. emotional maturity.

Additional information about the applicant, his strengths and achievements.

The recommending person must provide their contact details.

If possible, the letter is signed by the recommending person and certified with the seal of the organization.

Master's program Master Software Engineering continues for three semesters in one year (from late August to early August of the following year).

For all questions related to the application process, you can contact Amal Akhmadullina (a.akhmadullina@innopolis.ru) and Svetlana Belogurova (s.belogurova@innopolis.ru)