Courses Taught in Polish Within Degree Programs

Jagiellonian University in Krakow *

POLAND

THE UNIVERSITY /
The Jagiellonian University was established in 1364 by Casimir III the Great in Kazimierz (district of Kraków). It is the oldest university in Poland, the second oldest university in Central Europe and one of the oldest universities in the world. QS World University Rankings as the best Polish university among the world’s top 500 and the ARWU as second-best Polish higher-level institution positioned it.
THE CITY /
During the last decade Krakow became one of the most appreciated tourist destinations in Europe. Many people settle down here for good, falling in love with the city and adding different ideas to the centuries-lasting tradition of Krakow. So, it is truly an international city. The meaning of colors also refers to overseas students who are interested not only in staying for a short period of time but in acquiring professional skills and diplomas recognized all over the world, as well. And this is another dimension of the metaphor of Krakow as the city of colors and, surely, not the last one.
LOCATION / Krakow, Poland
GENERAL
WEBSITE / http://www.bosz.uj.edu.pl/
EXCHANGE
STUDIES / International students studying at Jagiellonian University within exchange program shave a wide choice of non-degree courses in Polish and foreign languages offered by 15 faculties of the Jagiellonian University.

Courses taught in Polish within degree programs

International students have a wide range of courses taught in Polish to choose from. Courses are offered within the following degrees taught in Polish language:
·  Bachelor's studies, lasting 3 years (regular or extramural)
·  Master's studies, lasting 5 years (6 for medicine) (regular or extramural)
·  Master's studies for holders of a Bachelor's degree, usually lasting 2/3 years (regular or extramural)
·  Doctoral studies, lasting 4 years
·  Postgraduate non-degree studies
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For detailed information about each study program please visit a website of the Admission Office or choose the relevant faculty from the list of JU faculties You can also search for individual courses in Polish through USOSweb, internet system for students of the Jagiellonian University.

Non-degree courses in foreign languages

Non-degree courses in foreign languages (for Erasmus and other exchange students): If you are looking for the course description and contacts you may find all information about the courses in the USOSweb system. You do not need to login to look for information about the courses. Courses
APPLICATION /
Students should contact the exchange coordinator at their home university, regarding the application process and any other additional information. Their home institution chooses the candidates; afterwards their nominations should be sent to our office. The final decision about acceptance belongs to the director of the department/faculty the student is applying to and is made based on the application documents that were sent.
Applicants should prepare the following documents:
1.Bilateral Agreement Application Form
2. Research plan/ Exchange studies plan
3. Curriculum vitae
4. Copy of the passport page with photo
5. Letter of support from home university
These documents should be submitted to International Students Office before the following deadlines:
·  June 2012 for autumn semester 2012/2013 (starts on October 1st)
·  November 2012 for spring semester 2012/2013(starts in the second half of February)
You can find the academic calendarhere.
Please notice that the official language of instruction at the JU is Polish. We offer only some courses in foreign languages. More information here
APPLICATION
DEADLINES / Fall Semester: February 15th Spring Semester: September 15th
ACADEMIC
CALENDAR / Autumn: October 1 – January 28 Spring: February 25 – June 15
ACCOMODATION / International students can either find private accommodation or apply for housing with the International Students Office of the Jagiellonian University, who offers places in the student dormitories.
University halls of residence/dormitories
We offer shared (double) rooms available in two dorms: Żaczek (al. 3-go Maja 5) and Piast (ul. Piastowska 47). The cost per person is currently 340 PLN per month, including internet access.
Please note that we are not able to offer housing to all international students and the registration is based on a first-come first-serve system. Therefore you should apply for student accommodation as soon as you are accepted to the programme.
Private housing
The cost of rent for private housing ranges between 300 and 2 000 PLN, depending on whether you are sharing a room/flat and with how many people, how far from the centre the flat is, and other room/flat conditions.
Erasmus Student Network, a student organisation at the Jagiellonian University, helps international students with finding a flat or room. For more detailes please visitESN website or on the ESN Kraków Facebook profile.

INSURANCE / Jagiellonian University does not provide any health insurance for students. International students at Jagiellonian University must have a comprehensive health and accident insurance that is valid in Poland throughout the students’ stay in Poland. Jagiellonian University does not provide any health insurance for students! EU students should have their own insurance valid for the territory of European Union (for exampleEuropean Health Insurance Cardor other).
Students from other countries than from European Unionshould obtain medical care/health insurance from theircountry; or hold a European Health Insurance Card; or sign an individual medical careagreement directly with an insurer (e.g. National Health Fund, ul. Batorego 24, callcentre: (+48) (12) 19488; Falck, call centre: 19675; PZU Życie S.A., call centre: 0801 111811, etc.). The monthly cost of individual insurance is about 60 PLN.
ADDITIONAL
INFO / To get more information and apply please contact:
Krzysztof Byrski
International Students Office
Straszewskiego 25
31-007 Krakow
tel: (+48 12) 663 15 46
fax: (+48 12) 663 15 45
e-mail:
Full International Students Guide available at:
http://www.bosz.uj.edu.pl/przyjezdzajacy-studenci

* Information Subject to Change