Seven Easy Steps to Become a Computer Science Center Student

1. Choose a training program

CS Center offers full-time evening courses for students and young professionals in St. Petersburg or Novosibirsk. Study lasts two or three years - at the choice of the student. Directions: Computer Science, Data Science and Software Engineering. For residents of other cities, we have opened a paid correspondence department. Classes online, the program is designed for one year.

2. Check that you have enough time to study

CS center students spend on classes, homework and projects from 15 hours a week. Classes are held in the evenings on weekdays in the BC "Times" in St. Petersburg and in the NSU in Novosibirsk.

3. Prepare for entrance tests

The courses of the center will not suit absolutely beginners: we need basic knowledge of mathematics and programming even for the very first courses. Look at the program for admission to the center and try to solve the variants of tests and exams of past years in order to prepare and feel more confident.

4. Fill out the application form before April 13 and solve the tasks of the online test

Details about the test in the letter after filling out the form on the site.

5. Participate in the exam

Applicants for full-time students will write an exam in late April-early May. There will be several dates to choose from - those who passed at this stage will choose the most convenient one. Online exam for applicants in absentia will be held on the last weekend of April.

6. Pass an interview

At the interview, the curators and teachers of the CS Center discuss motivation, training plans, information from the questionnaire and math and programming problems with the applicants.

7. Confirm your consent to study at CS Center

The results of the interviews will be announced in early August. Anyone who successfully cope with the stages of selection, an e-mail will be asked to confirm their desire - do not miss the letter.

Any questions? We have collected the most popular from open days in St. Petersburg and Novosibirsk - read on.

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Selection of department and training program

Where can I find out more about the training program? How to choose a direction or specialization?

On our site: full-time study , correspondence course . Students choose a direction or specialization in the learning process, but now it is worth having an idea about what you want to do and what to learn.

Does the training program include practice? How does this happen?

Practicing for CS center students is working on a real task under the guidance of an experienced and enthusiastic employee of Yandex, JetBrains or another IT company.

I want to do science - where should I go?

Apply for full-time study in St. Petersburg and choose the direction of Computer Science. Students in this field are working on a research project - this is a great opportunity to start a scientific career.

I live in St. Petersburg or Novosibirsk, can I come in absentia?

Yes it is possible. If you think that correspondence education is the most suitable for you now, go there.

How to understand which form of training suits me best? How are the requirements for admission?

We recommend to apply for full-time study if it is in your city - you will get access to a greater number of courses, to face-to-face activities and personal interaction with teachers, curators and other students. The stages of recruitment, entrance tests and training requirements are the same for full-time and part-time.

Receipt

Are there any restrictions on education or age?

Not. The main thing is interest in studying, motivation, the opportunity to study at least 15 hours a week and knowledge that will help start.

All applicants go through all three stages: online test, exam, interview?

Not. At the end of each stage, we are forced to refuse any number of those who want to do.

Is it possible to apply for full-time and part-time studies simultaneously?

No, you only need to select one branch in the questionnaire.

How to prepare for the exam?

Look at past options and admission program . If the exam is written, then bring a pen, and if online - make yourself comfortable in a place where there is stable access to the Internet.

How to prepare for an interview?

See the program for admission, relax before the interview, think in advance why you should study at the CS Center and why you need enough motivation to graduate. Read the information on our site, make a list of questions to the interviewees, if something remains unclear.

What to do if you could not do?

Try again a year later, come to open lectures and CS club courses in St. Petersburg, take online courses.

Do you take into account certificates for Stepik?

Not. The completed courses gave you knowledge that may be useful during the entrance examinations.

The direction of data analysis at the CS Center is considered as a branch of the Yandex Data Analysis School in St. Petersburg and Novosibirsk. Is it possible to enter the direction of Data Science and through the CS center, and through the SAD?

No, it is necessary to enter the Data Science direction in the CS Center through the questionnaire on the center's website

Training

Is it possible under certain circumstances to take academic leave at the CS Center?

Yes, it is possible for a good reason to take a break during training. At the same time there are certain rules that we ask you to follow. We tell about them to first-year students at the first meeting.

How long are the classes? How many classes to attend per week?

Classes are held in the evening, usually two in a row. The duration of one and a half hours. Students choose their own courses for the semester, so you can choose the optimal schedule. Usually you need to come in person 2-3 times a week. The rest of the time is spent on homework.

Is it possible to combine training in the CS center with work?

Cases when it succeeds, there is. But we recommend that you focus on your studies and get the most out of it before you go head to head into work.

Will there be classes during student sessions?

We try to plan semesters so that at the end of December, January, the end of May and in June there will be no classes. It is possible that at this time there will be presentations of the practice or retake, but the main burden falls on the period before the session at the university.

What you need to bring to class?

Notebooks and pens are almost always needed. In some classes, a laptop is useful - teachers warn about this in advance.

How much does it cost to study at CS center?

Full-time tuition is free. In absentia - 40 000 rubles. per semester.

Can I recount the university courses of the same name?

Not. If the course seems too simple and familiar, go to the teacher - perhaps he will find more difficult tasks for you.