The Foundation for Advanced Computer Studies (FACS) is a non-for-profit research and application institution, which deals with education, software and consultancy in the field of computer science, in particular in the domain of knowledge mining, multimedia information systems, database management systems and the Internet.
FACS was founded on the 9th of March 1994 by the Institute for Computer and Information Engineering, prof. M. Muraszkiewicz and prof. H. Rybinski.
FACS supports young researchers, in particular it sponsors preparations of "promising" Ph.D. theses and organizes professional competitions. FACS can also design and implement information systems of various types, knowledge systems, library management systems, and educational systems. The Foundation can handle full-scale computer and computer related projects based on the client-server architecture, and the projects related to the Internet and intranets. FACS can provide turn-key systems, as well as, top-notch consulting and training.