About

Samsung Electronics operates various technology-based education programmes to nurture young talent that is capable of leading society in the future. One of these programmes is Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC), which helps young people from all over the world learn about key technologies as well as preparing them and providing opportunities for them in their careers. This free programme offers practical skills that can help young people improve their capabilities and subsequently find a job suited to these capabilities. SIC currently operates in 40 countries around the world. In October 2021 Samsung and UWC Dilijan signed a memorandum of understanding about the establishment of Samsung Innovation Campus in Armenia at UWC Dilijan. The programme will be delivered under the auspices of Samsung Electronics CIS. Samsung Innovation Campus is a long-term educational initiative of Samsung Electronics, which in Armenia is delivered, free of charge, by UWC Dilijan. The programme has been developed by Samsung R&D Institute Russia with the participation of the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. Samsung Innovation Campus Armenia offers two courses, Mobile Applications Development Course and Artificial Intelligence.

Programme

To apply for Mobile Applications Development, you should:

  • Be 14–16 years old
  • Have an interest in IT and programming
  • Have capacity for algorithmic thinking;
  • Know at least one programming language at the level of knowledge of conditional and cyclic structures;
  • Have a good knowledge of mathematics;
  • Have a good level of Russian and English
  • Have access to a computer and internet connection
  • Be prepared to complete an online test and interview 

The programme is free of charge.

Programme duration​

122 hours/year

classes 4 hours/week

8 hours

individual project review

2 hours

individual project presentation

The classes are held during the weekend

Training programme  modules

Basics of Java programming
20 hours

Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
24 hours

Fundamentals of Android Application Programming
24 hours

Algorithms and data structures in the Java language
32 hours

Basics of developing the server side of mobile applications
22 hours

Learning activities

● Mastering theoretical and practical material in the classroom
● Independent work that consists of assignments and supervised mini-projects
● Individual project development
● Participation in webinars
● Intermediate module-based certification in the form of electronic testing

How to Apply

Step 1. Complete the Online Application

Click Register. You will be redirected to the Samsung Innovation Campus application portal. Fill in all required fields and submit your application.
Important: Be prepared to complete an online test and interview.
The application form is available in Russian.

Step 2. Take the Online Test

Mobile Applications Development

  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Number of questions:
  • Language: Russian
  • Passing score: 6 out of max 9

Only applicants who pass the test proceed to the next stage.

Step 3. Attend an Online Interview

Successful candidates will be invited to an interview. You receive an automatic email to schedule your interview. During the online interview:

  • You will meet programme representatives.
  • Your motivation and readiness for the programme will be discussed.
  • You will be informed about the timeline for final decisions.

Step 4. Receive the Admission Decision

After the interview process is completed, applicants will receive an email informing about their outcome. Successful applicants will receive further instructions for joining the programme.

To apply for Artificial Intelligence, you should:

  • Be 18–25 years old
  • Be enrolled in university programmes in IT
  • Have a basic knowledge of Python
  • Have a good knowledge of advanced mathematics;
  • Have a good level of English and Russian.
  • Be prepared to complete an online test and interview
     

    The programme is free of charge.

Programme duration

128 hours/year

classes 4 hours/week

92 hours

individual project review

110 hours

individual project 

The classes are held during the weekend.

Training programme  modules

Basics of Machine Learning
32 hours

Neural Networks Architectures for Computer Vision
48 hours

Natural Language Processing
48 hours

Learning activities

● Mastering theoretical and practical material in the classroom
● Independent work that consists of assignments and supervised mini-projects
● Individual project development
● Participation in webinars

How to Apply

Step 1. Complete the Online Application

Click Register. You will be redirected to the Samsung Innovation Campus application portal. Fill in all required fields and submit your application.
Important: Be prepared to complete an online test and interview.
The application form is available in Russian.

Step 2. Take the Online Test

Artificial Intelligence

  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Number of questions: 10
  • Language: Russian
  • Passing score: 5 out of max 10

Only applicants who pass the test proceed to the next stage.

Step 3. Attend an Online Interview

Successful candidates will be invited to an interview. You receive an automatic email to schedule your interview. During the online interview:

  • You will meet programme representatives.
  • Your motivation and readiness for the programme will be discussed.
  • You will be informed about the timeline for final decisions.

Step 4. Receive the Admission Decision

After the interview process is completed, applicants will receive an email informing about their outcome. Successful applicants will receive further instructions for joining the programme.

Team

Contact us

If you have any questions, please contact Samsung Innovation Campus at Samsungcampus@uwcdilijan.am or call us at +37477611393