Study In Poland

Study In Poland

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Academic schools in Poland

Uniwersity of Białystok (Uniwersytet w Białymstoku)
Kazimierz Wielki University (Uniwersytet Kaziemierza Wielkiego w Bydgoszczy)
University of Gdańsk (Uniwersytet Gdański)
University of Silesia in Katowice (Uniwersytet Śląski)
Jagiellonian University (Uniwersytet Jagielloński)
Maria Curie-Skłodowskiej University in Lublinie (Uniwersytet Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej)
University of Łódź (Uniwersytet Łódzki)
University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn (Uniwersytet Warmińsko-Mazurski w Olsztynie)
Opole University (Uniwersytet Opolski)
Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan (Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza)
University of Rzeszów (Uniwersytet Rzeszowski)
University of Szczecin (Uniwersytet Szczeciński)
Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun (Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika)
University of Wroclaw (Uniwersytet Wrocławski)
University of Warsaw (Uniwersytet Warszawski)
Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw (Uniwersytet Kardynała Stefana Wyszyńskiego)
University of Zielona Gora (Uniwersytet Zielonogórski)
Catholic University of Lublin (Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II)
University of Bielsko-Biała (Akademia Techniczno-Humanistyczna)
Univeristy of Technology and Life Sciences in Bydgoszcz (Uniwersytet Technologiczno-Przyrodniczy im. J. J. Śniadeckich w Bydgoszczy)
Czestochowa University of Technology (Politechnika Częstochowska)
Gdansk University of Technology (Politechnika Gdańska)
The Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice (Politechnika Śląska im. Wincentego Pstrowskiego w Gliwicach)
Kielce University of Technology (Politechnika Świętokrzyska)
Koszalin University of Technology (Politechnika Koszalińska)
Cracow University of Technology (Politechnika Krakowska im. Tadeusza Kościuszki)
AGH University of Science and Technology (Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza w Krakowie)
Lublin University of Technology (Politechnika Lubelska)
Technical University of Lodz (Politechnika Łódzka)
Opole University of Technology (Politechnika Opolska)
Poznan University of Technology (Politechnika Poznańska)
Kasimir Pulaski Technical University of Radom (Politechnika Radomska im. K. Pułaskiego)
Rzeszów University of Technology (Politechnika Rzeszowska im. I. Łukasiewicza)
Szczecin University of Technology (Politechnika Szczecińska)
Warsaw University of Technology (Politechnika Warszawska)
Wroclaw University of Technology (Politechnika Wrocławska)
The Military University of Technology in Warsaw (Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna im. J. Dąbrowskiego)
Jan Długosz University in Czestochowa (Akademia im. Jana Długosza)
Kielce Świętokrzyska Academy (Uniwersytet Humanistyczno-Przyrodniczy Jana Kochanowskiego w Kielcach)
Pedagogical University in Cracow (Akademia Pedagogiczna im. KEN)
University of Podlasie (Akademia Podlaska w Siedlcach)
Pedagogical University in Słupsk (Akademia Pomorska w Słupsku)
The Maria Grzegorzewska Academy of Special Education in Warsaw (Akademia Pedagogiki Specjalnej im. Marii Grzegorzewskiej)
The Christian Theological Academy in Warsaw (Chrześcijańska Akademia Teologiczna)
The Pontifical Academy of Theology in Cracow (Papieska Akademia Teologiczna)
Pontificial Faculty of Theology in Warsaw (Papieski Wydział Teologiczny, Sekcja św. Andrzeja Boboli “Bobolanum”)
Pontificial Faculty of Theology in Wroclaw (Papieski Wydział Teologiczny)
University School of Philosophy and Education “Ignatianum” in Cracow (Wyższa Szkoła Filozoficzno-Pedagogiczna “Ignatianum”)
The Karol Adamiecki University of Economics in Katowice (Akademia Ekonomiczna im. Karola Adamieckiego w Katowicach)
Cracow University of Economics (Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie)
The Poznań University of Economics (Akademia Ekonomiczna w Poznaniu)
Warsaw School of Economics (Szkoła Główna Handlowa)
Wroclaw University of Economics (Akademia Ekonomiczna im. Oskara Langego we Wrocławiu)
Agricultural University of Cracow (Uniwersytet Rolniczy im. Hugona Kołłątaja w Krakowie)
University of Life Sciences in Lublin (Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy w Lublinie)
University of Life Sciences in Poznan (Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy w Poznaniu)
University of Agriculture in Szczecin (Akademia Rolnicza w Szczecinie)
Warsaw University of Life Sciences (Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego)
Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences (Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy we Wrocławiu)
Jedrzej Sniadecki Academy of Physical Education and Sport in Gdańsk (Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego i Sportu im. Jędrzeja Śniadeckiego w Gdańsku)
Academy of Physical Education in Katowice (Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego im. Jerzego Kukuczki w Katowicach)
Bronisław Czech Academy of Physical Education in Cracow (Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego im. Bronisława Czecha w Krakowie)
Eugeniusz Piasecki University of Physical Education in Poznan (Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego im. Eugeniusza Piaseckiego w Poznaniu)
The Jozef Pilsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw (Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego Józefa Piłsudskiego w Warszawie)
University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw (Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego we Wrocławiu)
Medical University of Bialystok (Uniwersytet Medyczny w Białymstoku)
Medical University of Gdańsk (Akademia Medyczna w Gdańsku)
Medical University of Silesia in Katowice (Śląski Uniwersytet Medyczny w Katowicach)
Medical University of Lublin (Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie)
Medical University of Lodz (Uniwersytet Medyczny w Łodzi)
Poznan University of Medical Sciences (Uniwersytet Medyczny im. K. Marcinkowskiego w Poznaniu)
Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin (Pomorska Akademia Medyczna)
Medical University of Warsaw (Warszawski Uniwersytet Medyczny)
Wrocław Medical University (Akademia Medyczna im. Piastów Śląskich we Wrocławiu)
Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz (Akademia Muzyczna im. Feliksa Nowowiejskiego)
Stanislaw Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk (Akademia Muzyczna im. Stanisława Moniuszki)
The Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice (Akademia Muzyczna im. K. Szymanowskiego)
Academy of Music in w Cracow (Akademia Muzyczna w Krakowie)
The Grazyna and Kiejstut Bacewicz Academy of Music in Lodz (Akademia Muzyczna im. Grażyny i Kiejstuta Bacewiczów)
The Ignacy Jan Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznań (Akademia Muzyczna im. I. J. Paderewskiego)
Fryderyk Chopin University of Music (Uniwersytet Muzyczny Fryderyka Chopina)
The Karol Lipiński University of Music in Wroclaw (Akademia Muzyczna im. Karola Lipińskiego)
Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk (Akademia Sztuk Pięknych w Gdańsku)
Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice (Akademia Sztuk Pięknych w Katowicach)
The Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow (Akademia Sztuk Pięknych im. Jana Matejki)
Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Lodz (Akademia Sztuk Pięknych im. Władysława Strzemińskiego)
Academy of Fine Arts in Poznań (Akademia Sztuk Pięknych w Poznaniu)
Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw (Akademia Sztuk Pięknych w Warszawie)
Academy of Fine Arts in Wrocław (Akademia Sztuk Pięknych we Wrocławiu)
The Ludwik Solski State Drama School in Cracow (PWST im. Ludwika Solskiego)
The Polish National Film, Television and Theatre School in Lodz (PWSFTiT im. Leona Schillera)
Aleksander Zelwerowicz State Theatre Academy in Warsaw (Akademia Teatralna im. Aleksandra Zelwerowicza)
Gdynia Maritime University (Akademia Morska w Gdyni)
Maritime University in Szczecin (Akademia Morska w Szczecinie)
The Main School of Fire Service in Warsaw (Szkoła Główna Służby Pożarniczej)
National Defence University in Warsaw (Akademia Obrony Narodowej)
Polish Naval Academy (Akademia Marynarki Wojennej im. Bohaterów Westerplatte)
Ateneum — The Higher School (Ateneum -Szkoła Wyższa)
Lazarski School of Commerce and Law (Wyższa Szkoła Handlu i Prawa im. Ryszarda Łazarskiego)
Academy of Finance in Warsaw (Akademia Finansów)
Polish-Japanese Institute of Information Technology (Polsko-Japońska Wyższa Szkoła Technik Komputerowych)
University of Lower Silesia in Wroclaw (Dolnośląska Szkoła Wyższa)
School of Economics and Law in Kielce (Wyższa Szkoła Ekonomii i Prawa im. prof. Edwarda Lipińskiego)
Katowice School of Economics (Górnośląska Wyższa Szkoła Handlowa im. W. Korfantego)
Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University College (Krakowska Szkoła Wyższa im. Andrzeja Frycza Modrzewskiego)
Collegium Civitas (Collegium Civitas)
Pawel Wlodkowic University College in Plock (Szkoła Wyższa im. Pawła Włodkowica w Płocku)
Pultusk Akademy of Humanities (Akademia Humanistyczna im. Aleksandra Gieysztora)
The University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszow (Wyższa Szkoła Informatyki i Zarządzania w Rzeszowie)
Warsaw School of Social Psychology (Szkoła Wyższa Psychologii Społecznej)
Kozminski University (Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego)
Warsaw School of Information Technology (Wyższa Szkoła Informatyki Stosowanej i Zarządzania (WIT)

Why Poland

Poland is a fascinating country that serves as the geographical and cultural crossroads of Eastern and Western Europe. Located at the center of the Northern European plain, Poland has been a nation of survivors since the foundation of the first Polish state more than 1000 years ago. Through its turbulent history its people have managed to maintain their identity, and today, the country enjoys a crucial position as the largest of the former Eastern European states and one of the most populous members of the European Union.

Why Poland

Poland is a member of the European Union. It joined the Schengen Area in 2007. As a result passport checks are abolished on Poland’s borders to Germany, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Lithuania. It practically means that persons admitted to the Schengen Area can travel hassle-free between the countries of the Schengen Area without internal land and sea border controls, from Portugal to Poland and from Greece to Finland.

Thanks to its location, Poland occupies a special place in the European Union. Poland’s border on the river Bug became the EU’s eastern border. In the wider geographical and geopolitical sense Poland occupies a central position. More and more foreign investment from Western Europe is to be shifted to Poland, as well as from the US and Asia. Poland’s geographic location facilitates the logistics activities and forecasts indicate an increase in the number of immigrants to the country.

Polish institutions of higher education participate in international student exchange programmes and engage in bilateral agreements and individual exchange programmes pursued by particular schools. All these initiatives enhance the development of relations between Polish and foreign institutions of higher education. The number of Polish institutions of higher education awarded an Erasmus University Charter approach 200 and the mobility of Polish students grows rapidly.

Poland’s education market has been the most dynamically developing one in Europe during the last twelve years. The number of higher education institutions has increased five fold while the number of students quadrupled. Each year almost half a million young people begin their education at universities and colleges.

Polish academic traditions reach back to 14th century, some of the Europe’s oldest universities can be found here. The Jagiellonian University of Cracow was established in 1364. Nicholas Copernicus and Marie Skłodowska-Curie are among great names of Polish scientists known and admired worldwide.

Polish universities offer high quality studies and are an integral part of the European education space. All leading universities offer programmes thought in English, these include medicine, engineering, humanities, business and finance. Poland takes active part in the Bolonia Process. Thanks to the ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) students can be fully mobile, and continue education in other countries.

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Poland in short

• Official name: Republic of Poland /Rzeczpospolita Polska (short form: Poland/ Polska)
• Government type: republic
• Location: Central Europe
• Border countries: Belarus 416 km, Czech Republic 790 km, Germany 467 km, Lithuania 103 km, Russia (Kaliningrad Oblast) 210 km, Slovakia 541 km, Ukraine 529 km
• Language: Polish
• Capital city: Warsaw
• Major cities: Gdańsk, Kraków, Łódź, Poznań, Wrocław
• Population: around 38 mln inhabitants
• Total area: 312 685 sq km (304 465 sq m — land, 8220 sq m — water)
• Climate: temperate with cold, cloudy, moderately severe winters with frequent precipitation; mild summers with frequent showers and thundershowers
• Local time: GMT + 1 hr
• Member of the European Union: Since 2004
• Religions: Roman Catholic 89,8%, Eastern Orthodox 1,3%, Protestant 0,3%, other 0,3%, unspecified 8,3%
• Monetary unit: zloty (PLN)
• Actual exchange rates: www.nbp.pl

Why study in Poland?

For high quality of Polish educational system
Polish university education system has a history of 650 years of educating high profile professionals. It resulted with a profit not only for Poland, but also for many countries all over the world, where the Poles brought their profesionalism and the spirit of innovation. Want some examples? Ignacy Domeyko established the geology research in 19th century Chile. Between 1872 and 1876 Ernest Malinowski built the world’s highest located railroad in Peru. Bronisław Malinowski was a creator of modern anthropology. Ten Nobel Prizes were awarded to Polish artists, scientists and other public figures. Maria Skłodowska-Curie is one of only four laureates to receive a prize twice.

Polish academic traditions reach back to 14th century. The Jagiellonian University in Kraków was established in 1364, as the second university in Central Europe. Today’s Polish universities continue the glorious traditions of their predecessors. Warsaw University ifor example is ranked first in the Top Coder international IT ranking.

Polish specialists of all professions are highly appreciated by the recruiters worldwide. Especially Polish doctors, engineers, architects and IT specialists are acclaimed, but other Polish graduates are also considered to be fully prepared to compete on a global job market.

The quality of the system is guaranteed by State Accreditation Committee, which monitors all Polish higher education institutions. According to its control results, over 80% of the Polish universities have outstanding and good rankings.

For low costs of studying and living
Although Poland undergoes through a process of rapid economic development, the cost of living is still significantly lower than in most of the EU countries. A total amount of 200–500 Euros is enough to cover the basic cost of accommodation, food and transport. The cost of entertainment and participation in cultural events are also much lower than EU average. The basic cost of studies is also very competitive. The average minimum rate is around 2000–5000 Euro a year (depending on the field of studies), what’s a few times lower than the EU average.

For high level of personal security
Poland is much safer than most of the European countries. Even the Nordic countries, considered as very safe, have much higher crime rate than Poland. It’s perfectly safe in here for international students of all races, beliefs and origins.

For outstanding culture and entertainment offer
Polish culture is well known in the world, for both historical heritage and present achievements. Five Polish writers were rewarded with Nobel Prize. Historical composers like Karol Szymanowski, Fryderyk Chopin and Ignacy Paderewski, and present ones like Henryk Górecki, Witold Lutosławski or Krzysztof Penderecki wrote new chapters in the history of music. Academy Award winners Andrzej Wajda, Janusz Kamiński, Roman Polański, Golden Palm winner Krzysztof Kieślowski and many other film industry artists are recognized all over the world. Polish cultural institutions provide high quality entertainment for all tastes. The number of festivals, book fairs, concerts, gigs, and other kinds of entertainment is massive. There’s also something for sport fans. In 2012 Poland hosted the UEFA European Football Championships. On of the most important sport events in the world will attract thousands of fans from all Europe.

Visa and Application

EU CITIZENS
To enter Poland EU citizen need to have a valid travel document or a document confirming identity and citizenship. If you decide to travel abroad to non EU countries during your stay in Poland you should have a passport with you.

NON-EU CITZENS

If you are a non-EU citizen you must have a valid passport and visa (if required).

How to get a visa
Find a Polish consulate that can process you application. You can use the MFA’s search engine http://mfa.gov.pl and fill the form.

Set a visa appointment with the consulate. In most cases you will have to register through the website: http://www.e-konsulat.gov.pl

Prepare the necessary documents:

• application form,
• travel document (passport),
• biometric photo, health insurance,
• sufficient means to support yourself,
• documents confirming the purpose of your stay. Please note that some consulates can require specific dociumentation, so get the needed information.

Submit all the documents including a printed and signed application form and the visa fee. The process usually takes up to 15 days for it to be reviewed.

More information is available on the website http://www.msz.gov.pl

How to apply

In order to apply for selected study program commencing in October for fall semester and February for spring semester, a candidate should contact the admission office of the selected University directly by e-mail (phone/fax) or through one of its foreign recruitment offices.

In case a candidate requires a visa to stay and study on the territory of European Union, he or she should apply for selected program adequately earlier, so that decision concerning visa issuance is made before the fall/ spring semester begins.

General Admission Requirements

In general, the requirements for international students applying for universities in Poland are as follows:

Admission Information for BA or BSC (Bachelors) Candidates:

• Notarized secondary school certificate or an official duplicate issued by the candidate’s high school,
• filled out application form,
• 4 passport-size photographs,
• copy of candidate’s ID (passport),
• certificate of the English language proficiency optionally (unless the high school courses were taught in English);
• medical certificate with no contraindication for studying,
• admission fee payment receipt.

Admission Information for MA (Master) candidates:

• Undergraduate program diploma or an official duplicate issued by the university,
• candidate’s CV with the details about the school and professional career optionally,
• one academic reference and one personal reference optionally,
• filled out application form,
• 4 passport-size photographs,
• copy of the candidate’s ID (passport),
• proof of English language proficiency (unless the first degree was taught in English),
• medical certificate with no contraindication for studying,
• admission fee payment receipt.

However a candidate might be additionally asked to submit:

• Notarized secondary school certificate or an official duplicate issued by the candidate’s high school (when applying for master program),
• A supplement to the undergraduate program diploma or a copy of the bachelor thesis,
• and other documentation*

*since some universities have additional various admission requirements, it is advisable to contact selected University prior to submission of your application!

Important Note

In case a candidate requires a visa to stay and study on the territory of European Union, he or she should apply for selected program adequately earlier, so that decision concerning visa issuance is made before the fall/spring semester begins.

Frequently asked questions

Q: How long does it take to complete bachelor and master studies in Poland?
A: In general, it takes 3 academic years to complete bachelor studies (6 semesters), whereas master studies, depending on the field of studies, last from 1,5 to 2 academic years (3 or 4 semesters accordingly).

Q: Do I have to speak Polish?
A: There are English courses available for international students, so you don’t have to speak Polish. If you prefer to study in Polish you will have to complete a Polish language course before you start studying.

Q: Are any scholarships available?
A: Students with proved Polish origin (having “karta polaka”) may apply for budget-funded studies on the same basis as Polish citizens. A list of scholarships provided by the Polish government and other organizations is available at: www.buwiwm.edu.pl. Other scholarship offers may be available in certain Universities. You should check it out in a course search engine and in the International Students office of the University of your choice.

Q: What do I need to enroll?
A: To qualify all international applicants must first meet the minimum requirements for entry into higher education in their own country, have a matriculation certificate or equivalent document; command of English (at least on an intermediate level) is also required.
Some departments of the arts, physical education, departments preparing students for the teaching profession, medical and technical universities may organize additional aptitude tests.
All graduating from Polish institutions of higher education receive a Diploma Supplement. The Supplement is available free of charge and is issued in Polish, and on request in other languages (English, German, French, Spanish or Russian). Since Poland ratified the Lisbon Convention on Recognition of Degrees in 2004 recognition of Polish diplomas has become easier inter-nationally.
For information on diploma recognition please visit www.buwiwm.edu.pl.

Q: When academic year starts and ends?
A: In most cases the academic year at Polish universities consists of 2 semesters of 15 weeks duration each.
Fall semester starts in the beginning of October and lasts till mid-February, with two-week break for Christmas holidays and with a one-week vacation period in February. Spring semester starts in mid February and lasts till the end of June, with one-week break for Easter holidays. Summer vacation lasts from the beginning of July to the end of September.

Q: Do I need to speak fluent Polish?
A: You do not need to because universities offer a large variety of study programmes in English. Nevertheless, you may learn Polish either for private everyday use for the time you stay in Poland, or for joining a university course in Polish. Courses of Polish language and culture or survival Polish with orientation programmes are organized by most universities hosting foreign students. This type of course can last for a few weeks just before the academic year or can run throughout the whole semester.
In case you choose Polish as the language of your studies, however, you will be required to prove your proficiency in Polish before you start your studies. Foreign students wishing to pursue studies in Polish are required to have a command of Polish, allowing them to understand lectures and other forms of tuition at universities see www.polonicum.uw.edu.pl.
Information on Polish language certificates is provided by the State Commission for Certification of Command of Polish as a Foreign Language (www.buwiwm.edu.pl).

Q: Do I need a visa? If so, how do I apply for one?
A: EU/EEA students do not need any Polish visa, however upon arrival to Poland they should apply for a temporary residence permit if they stay in the country longer then 90 days. Non EU/EEA students need to arrive in Poland with a student’s visa obtained at a Polish Embassy or Consulate in their country of residence. It is important to remember that visas are granted for a maximum of three months. In order to extend the stay in Poland, it is necessary to apply for a residence permit for specified period of time in Voivodeship office. For further assistance students are strongly urged to contact the International Relations Office of their university. More practical information about: coming to Poland, legalizing your stay, medical care and insurance, driving license, addresses of diplomatic missions of in Poland is available at www.msz.gov.pl (Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

Q: Is health insurance required?
A: Medical care in Poland is not free of charge. Health insurance is mandatory for all students for the entire duration of their stay in Poland. The students from non-EU/EEA countries are recommended to buy medical insurance in their home country or immediately after their arrival in Poland. Otherwise students are required to pay for any health service they get. Foreign students are also advised to purchase third party liability insurance and accident insurance.
EU citizens staying in Poland are legible for free health service, providing they present their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
EU citizens not having insurance in their country of residence and non-EU citizens may sign insurance agreement with the Polish Health National Fund (NFZ — Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia) and purchase insurance for the monthly fee of 40 PLN.
Under bilateral agreements the citizens of the U.K., Sweden and Slovakia are entitled to free medical care. Under an agreement with the Czech Republic Czech students are entitled to necessary medical care in cases of sudden illness or accident.
More information can be found on The National Health Fund website: www.nfz.gov.pl.

Q: Can I apply for scholarship?
A: All international students may apply for scholarships within bilateral agreements on direct cooperation offered through Bureau for Academic Recognition and International Exchange (www.buwiwm.edu.pl) to one of the following countries: Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Belarus, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Korea, Latvia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Syria, Switzerland, Sweden, Tajikistan, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey, the Ukraine, USA, Uzbekistan, the United Kingdom, Venezuela, Vietnam.
Scholarships for students from European Union are offered within the framework of the Socrates/Erasmus program (www.socrates.org.pl). In addition university scholarships are available for academic excellence.