Summer School 2026: Biometrics and Artificial Intelligence

Bialystok University of Technology (Poland), our partner university within the Across Alliance, is organising the Summer School 2026: Biometrics and Artificial Intelligence.

Dates: 6th – 19th July 2026

Location: Białystok University of Technology (the Faculty of Computer Science)

Programme highlights:

Participants will take part in an intensive 80-hour training programme, including:

• 40 hours of lectures and 40 hours of practical classes,
• teaching materials and access to specialist programming tools,
• classes delivered by an international team of lecturers,
• three thematic blocks:
  • Fundamentals of Biometric Systems,
  • Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence,
  • Artificial Intelligence in Biometrics.

Who can apply:

• Foreign students (30 places) and doctoral students (15 places),
• studying in technical fields related to: computer science, electronics, physics, or mathematics

You must have:

• basic Python programming skills,
• sufficient knowledge of English to:
  • understand lectures and instructions,
  • take part in discussions and workshops,
  • read teaching materials and use tools in English.

Your programming skills will be checked during a qualifying test in the recruitment process.

Accepted proof of English language skills includes:

• international certificates (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge), or
• an official university certificate confirming completion of a course taught in English.

Financial support:

• a lump sum for travel costs,
• a lump sum for accommodation and living expenses,
• a scholarship.

The application deadline: 13th March 2026!

Before applying, please carefully read the instructions for candidates and all regulations available at:

https://pb.edu.pl/iros/en/nawa-projects/spinaker/biometrics-and-artificial-intelligence/

Registration link: https://pb.edu.pl/iros/en/projekty-nawa/spinaker/biometrics-and-artificial-intelligence/registration/