Warsaw University of Life Sciences - Szkoła Główna

Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego (WULS-SGGW),

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Warsaw, Poland&International Medicine Studies, s.r.o.

International Student Information Pack Academic Year of 2010/2011

______1 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] Table of Contents

Table of content …………………………………………………………………… 2 About International Medicine Studies, s.r.o (IMS) …………………………….. 4 About the Warsaw University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Warsaw ...... 4 SGGW degree Programme ………………………………………………………. 6 Five & a half year D.V.M degree Programme ………………………………….. 6 SGGW Admission requirements …………………………………………………. 9 Application Procedure …………………………………………………………….. 9 Application Requirements ………………………………………………………… 9 Application Deadlines ……………………………………………………………… 10 Application Processing Fee Entrance Exam Fee ………………………………… 10 How to Apply ………………………………………………………………………. 10 Where to Send applications ………………………………………………………. 10 Agents around Europe ……………………………………………………………. 11 Entrance Exams …………………………………………………………………… 13 Premedical Preparation Course …………………………………………………. 14 Premedical Preparation Course Dates & Registration deadlines ……………... 14 Premedical Preparation Course Fee …………………………………………….. 14 How to Register for the Premedical Preparation Course ……………………… 15 Documents Required for Final Registration ……………………………………. 15 Registration Fee …………………………………………………………………… 15 Visa Requirement …………………………………………………………………. 16 Tuition & Fees …………………………………………………………………….. 18

______2 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] Cost of Living …………………………………………………………………… 19 Payments Instruction #1 ……………………………………………………….. 23 Payments Instruction #2 ……………………………………………………….. 24 Application Form for the Academic Year ……………………………………. 25 Registration Form for Entrance Exam ……………………………………….. 28 Registration Form for Prep-Course …………………………………………… 29 Fee Transfer Form ……………………………………………………………… 30 Requirements for Entrance Examination -Biology …………………………… 31 Requirements for Entrance Examination - Chemistry ……………………….. 32 Housing Application & and First Contact Form ……………………………… 36

______3 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected]

About International Medicine Studies, s.r.o. (IMS)

International Medicine Studies, s.r.o. (IMS) is the international student recruitment and support services arm of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Warsaw (SGGW). We specialize in helping international students apply and enrol in SGGW’s veterinary degree programmes. As part of our mission, we also provide comprehensive support to international students throughout the academic year. Our ongoing support ensures that students’ investment in education abroad is as successful and comfortable as possible. About the Warsaw University of Life Sciences - Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego (WULS-SGGW) Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Warsaw

Located in the capital city of Poland, the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS-SGGW, formerly Warsaw Agricultural University) is the oldest agricultural academic school in Poland, its history dates back to 1816. At present, the university consists of 12 faculties, 6 interfaculty units and 2 MBA programs; there are about 25,000 students enrolled. Students can choose between 27 major disciplines and 60 areas of specialization. From September 2007, WULS-SGGW belongs to the network of the EUROLEAGUE of the leading Universities of Life Sciences (Swedish Agricultural University- SLU; Copenhagen University; BOKU-University of Life Sciences in Vienna; Wageningen University; Hohenheim University; Prague Agricultural University).

The new campus of Warsaw University of Life Sciences is located in Ursynów. The Palace of Julian Ursyn Niemcewicz is the main building of the offices of the University authorities. The campus is made up of 47 buildings (total usable space of 200,000 m2), student dormitories (3800 beds), facilities such as Sport Centre (sport halls, swimming pool), SGGW Hotel, the Main Library as well as the building with the conference hall, better known as the Crystal Auditorium, where most celebrated academic events take place. More info on the webpage, http://www.sggw.pl/en/node/613.

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine was established in 1927 and has since then provided education, research and development, veterinary services and many other activities. The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is the leading veterinary faculty in Poland with the novel large and small animal clinics and modern well-equipped laboratories in basic and clinical veterinary sciences. There are approx. 120 members of academic/teaching staff. Each year a total of 200 students are accepted at the Faculty, (while 1100 enrol). Research and teaching are perfectly balanced. All academic staff members spent their post- docs in high-rank veterinary, animal science or biotechnology universities/research institutions in North America, Asia and Europe. The research novelties are promptly transferred to education.

______4 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] The veterinary teaching program is accredited by the National Accreditation Committee (PAKA). The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine SGGW was the first in Poland to be accredited in 2002 by the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE). The Faculty offers several advanced degree programs in veterinary medicine. From the academic year 2007/8 one course in veterinary medicine is offered specifically to international students. The study course takes five and half years (11 semesters). The graduates are awarded the EU scheduled qualification [Dyplom lekarza weterynarii / Diploma of Veterinary Surgeon]. According to EU regulations it enables to practice legally in the European Community member countries. For postgraduate students the Faculty offers 3-4 year PhD courses in basic and clinical sciences. The PhD courses function successfully since 1992. Every year over 10 postgraduates are enrolled. Contact: [email protected], [email protected] fax: +48-22-593 60 10; homepage http: wmw.sggw.pl, http.fvm.sggw.pl

______5 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] SGGW Degree Programme SGGW offers a five & half-year (11 semesters) programme for secondary school graduates of studies leading to a Veterinary Surgeon degree (pol: Lekarz Weterynarii, lek. wet., am.: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, D.V.M.).

This program is taught exclusively in English, and leads to a Veterinary Surgeon (VS) degree. From start to finish, SGGW gives graduates the necessary experience to enter the veterinary profession with confidence.

Five & half-Year (VS) Degree Programme The five & half-year VS degree program at SGGW consists of 75 total obligatory courses and electives held in Warsaw, Poland, over five & half academic years. The VS diploma is received after successfully passing all exams. Each academic year is divided into two semesters with a substantial winter and summer break. The program is rigorous, with students taking roughly 860h classes (60 ECTS) per year. A brief overview is as follows:

Year I Students develop a basic understanding of the Life Sciences underpinning The five & veterinary medicine and become familiar with veterinary and medical terms. half-year The animal anatomy, histology and embryology courses give the chance to get the profound knowledge on the composition of the animal’s body. degree Semester 1 (405 h, ECTS 30): program at Obligatory subjects: animal anatomy, histology and embryology, cell biology, biology, informative technology, biophysics, Latin, chemistry, sport activities. SGGW is Facultative (optional) subjects: Subjects for choice from several options in taught in Polish language, social sciences, and cell physiology. Semester 2 (405 h, ECTS 30): English. Obligatory subjects: animal anatomy, histology and embryology, It leads to biochemistry, general and veterinary genetics, environment protection, biostatistics and documentation methods, history of veterinary and an deontology, agronomy, sport activities. internationa Facultative (optional) subjects.

Year II Students delve more deeply into the Life Sciences, particularly anatomy, physiology and veterinary immunology. Students start studying microbiology and learn about animal breeding and nutrition. The introduction to animal well-being and etiology helps to understand future clinical courses. Semester 3 (450 h, ECTS 30):

______6 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] Obligatory subjects: biochemistry, animal physiology, breeding and animals farming, technology in animal production, etiology, well-being and protection of animals, veterinary economy, Polish language, microbiology. Facultative (optional) subjects in comparative anatomy. Semester 4 (420 h, ECTS 30): Obligatory subjects: animal physiology, microbiology, animal nutrition and food science, veterinary epidemiology, Polish language, immunology, topography anatomy. Facultative (optional) subjects in animal physiology (e.g., physiology of the neonate, digestive physiology).

Year III Students leave the basic courses and enter the preclinical courses. Students are exposed to imaging diagnostics, and focus on clinical diagnostics and public health protection. Semester 5 (420 h): Obligatory subjects: pathophysiology, pharmacology, pharmacy, parasitology, pathomorphology, Polish language, clinical and laboratory diagnostics. Facultative (optional) subjects in veterinary bacteriology, mycology and virology. Semester 6 (435 h): Obligatory subjects: pharmacology, pathomorphology, general surgery and anaesthesiology, pictorial diagnostics, public health protection in the conditions of threats, Polish language, parasitology. Facultative (optional) subjects in veterinary immunology, parasitology, pathophysiology, dietetics, and veterinary administration.

Year IV Students continue working in the field, honing their skills and learning new ones as they work on a variety of animals, from fish to ruminants and swine. Semester 7 (420 h): Obligatory subjects: farm animal diseases, hygiene of slaughter animals, hygiene of animal feeds, judicial veterinary medicine, fish diseases. Facultative (optional) subjects in veterinary pharmacology and hygiene of hunted animals. Semester 8 (420 h): Obligatory subjects: horse diseases, hygiene of animal products, hygiene of milk, zoonoses, toxicology, andrology and insemination. Facultative (optional) subjects in laboratory analyses of meat.

Year V Contagious and internal diseases, and surgery techniques become a main focus in the fifth year of studies, as students investigate various animal diseases as well as learn animal obstetrics and gynaecology. Important parts of education are stages in the faculty clinics and cooperating farms. Semester 9 (405 h): Obligatory subjects: dog and cat diseases, dietetics, bird diseases, administration and veterinary legislation, fur animal diseases. Facultative (optional) subjects in toxicology and laboratory diagnostics.

______7 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] Semester 10 (455 h): Obligatory subjects: bee diseases, veterinary prevention, placement – bird diseases, placement – farm animal diseases, placement – dog and cat diseases, placement – horse diseases. Facultative (optional) subjects in food, pharmaceutical and veterinary EU legislation, dietetics, veterinary obstetrics, pathomorphology, clinical endocrinology, veterinary dermatology, veterinary oncology, veterinary ophthalmology, veterinary cardiology.

Year VI The final semester brings several stages in the faculty clinics and farms and more specialist topics on the subjects of choice. Semester 11 (450 h): Obligatory subjects: placement - dog and cat diseases, placement - horse diseases, placement - farm animal diseases. Facultative (optional) subjects in food policy, exotic and laboratory animal diseases, veterinary clinic management, sheep and goat diseases, biotechnology of reproduction, farm animal health management, poultry and pigeon diseases, veterinary stomatology, dog and cat surgery, dog and cat anaesthesiology and intensive therapy, dog and cat orthopaedics, horse anaesthesiology and intensive therapy.

______8 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] Entry Requirements for the five and a half year program at SGGW:

 Complete high-school diploma.  Entrance exam (see details below).

In most cases applicants with a BSc in the Life Sciences will be exempt from the entrance exam.

Application procedure

Application Fee and supporting documents

Preparation Course (optional)

Entrance Exam

Registration Fee and supporting documents

Application Requirements

 Completed Application Form.  High-School certificate (a copy signed by a notary) / or BSc degree transcripts and detailed syllabus ( copy signed by a notary.)  Entrance Exam registration form.  Prep-Course registration form.  Proof of application fee payment.  Fee Transfer form.

NOTE: Documents must be translated into English

Upon paying the application fee and submitting the above application documents, you are signed up for the Entrance Exam. ______9 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] All international applications to SGGW are handled through IMS.

Application Deadlines

Early Admissions: 01.01.2010 - 30.05.10 Late Admissions 01.06.2010 - 31.07.10

* Completed applications must be postmarked on the deadline to be considered for admission.

Application Processing Fee and Entrance Exam Fee

Early Admissions: €165 For two Universities: €200 Late Admissions: €195 For two Universities: €230

How to Apply

Complete the SGGW Short Application Form and submit it, along with all Supporting Documentation, to the appropriate IMS address listed below. Applications received without proof of Application Processing Fee Payment on or before the deadline will not be processed for admissions. See Appendix for payment instructions.

Where to Send Applications

International Medicine Studies, s.r.o. Vlcie Hrdlo 55 82412 Bratislava Slovak Republic Katarina Szikhartová [email protected]

______10 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] Application Receipt and Review

Once applicants send in their completed application materials, a formal procedure ensues.

Confirmation of Receipt

First, IMS will contact applicants by email to confirm receipt of completed applications (Expect confirmation within one week of receipt of completed material). Applicants who do not hear from IMS within the specified period can assume that their applications are incomplete. If you have any questions regarding the receipt of your application, contact Katarína Szikhartová [email protected] at Slovakia headquarters.

Application Review

Next, IMS forwards all completed applications to SGGW (Warsaw University of Life Sciences) for further review.

Notification of application Status

Applicants who receive acceptance letters may notice that their acceptance into SGGW is provisional. This means that admission into SGGW is dependent upon one or several factors, such as graduating from secondary school or passing the entrance exam in Biology and Chemistry. Some applicants who receive a provisional acceptance letter will be asked to register for the Premedical Preparation Course (see details below).

If you have questions about your application status letter, please contact Katarína Szikhartová [email protected] at Slovakia headquarters, or Aliza Lapid [email protected] .

______11 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] Agents around Europe may be contacted directly regarding specific enquiries:

U.K and Ireland Guy Flouch Tel: +353 57 932 8880 [email protected]

Sweden & Norway Arne Lundemo [email protected] Tel: +477 388 4026 Fax: +477 388 4021

Israel Kobi Monovich [email protected] Tel: +972 3 921 3897 Fax: +972 3 5470408

Cyprus Georgia Marta - Senior Education Counsellor Study Abroad Education Counsellors Ltd. 4C Navarinou Street 1100 Nicosia - Cyprus P O Box 24341 Tel: +357 22 491 683 Fax: +357 22 778 700 E-Mail: [email protected]

Greece Chrysathi-Educational Consultant Study Travel Address: 60, Amarousiou - Halandriou Avenue 151 25 - Marousi, Athens / Greece Telephone: +30 210 6777779 Ext.204 Fax: +302106729200 E-Mail: [email protected]

______12 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] Entrance Exams

SGGW Entrance Exams are designed to demonstrate a student’s mastery of basic skills in Biology and Chemistry. Such mastery is a prerequisite for success in either SGGW degree programme.

Students with a BSc degree or university-level course credit in the Life Sciences (including IB or AP Biology and IB or AP Chemistry) may be exempt from the Entrance Exam requirement, depending on each individual case.

The exam is in English and questions are in “multiple choice” and/or “fill-in- the-blank” formats. Answers must be given in English. Condition for taking Download entrance exam is presenting a high-school certificate. a list of Exams are monitored and timed by SGGW representatives; students have Exam approximately 2 hours to complete the exam. Download a list of exam topics Topics and covered on the entrance examinations, along with sample questions, by visiting the IMS website: www.medstudy.org. (List of topics required appears at the bottom Sample of this info-pack) Questions in Biology Entrance Exams are held twice a year, throughout Europe and at the university and itself. Visit www.medstudy.org or contact [email protected] for an update on venues and times. Chemistry Completed exams will be sent directly to SGGW for evaluation. from the Applicants will be notified by email six weeks after the date of the exam. Applicants who fail the May exam can re-register for the August exam, or better yet, register for the Premedical Preparation Course.

______13 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] Premedical Preparation Course Students who take the The Premedical Preparatory Course is designed to help students master the Premedical basic concepts in the Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry) so that they are prepared for the rigors of the SGGW degree programme. Preparation The Prep Course, held in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Warsaw and Israel Course do better is taught by experts in their fields and thoroughly readies students for the challenging time ahead. In fact, students who take the Prep Course, socially and typically do better socially and academically than those who do not. Even academically students who have passed the Entrance Exams-or those who are exempt from the Entrance Exam requirement- benefit from the Prep Course. than those who don’t. There are two, six-week Premedical Preparation Courses offered. Each consists of two separate units of study: Biology and Chemistry. All classes That’s why it’s are taught in English. Students can expect five to six hours of classroom highly study per day, Monday through Friday. recommended Each subject, Chemistry and Biology is followed by a written exam, given for all incoming in English. The Biology and Chemistry Prep Course Exams fulfil the SGGW Entrance Exam requirement; students who pass are guaranteed admission, space allowing, into the SGGW degree program.

Premedical Preparation Course Dates & Registration Deadlines

The preparation course is held on two occasions, depending on the country, usually around April and July. Registration deadline is approx. a month before. Please contact your country’s agent for exact details. If you country does not have an appointed agent please contact [email protected]

Premedical Preparation Course Fee

Course Fee* Prep Course €2,700

*Fees cover prep course education only. Travel, accommodation and living expenses are not included in the prep course fee.

______14 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] How to Register for the Premedical Preparation Course Complete the Premedical Preparation Course Registration Form and submit it, along with a copy of your provisional acceptance letter and proof of registration payment, to the IMS address in Slovakia. Material received without proof of Prep Course Registration Fee payment on or before the deadline will not be processed. See Appendix for payment instructions #1.

Where to Send Prep Course Registration Material International Medicine Studies, s.r.o. Vlcie Hrdlo 55 82412 Bratislava Slovak Republic

Katarina Szikhartová [email protected]

Final Registration to University After Being Accepted

After passing the Entrance Exam and being accepted to the university, the final registration has to be made in order to complete the application process. This procedure involves sending required documents, and payment of Registration Fee.

Documents required for Final Registration Several official documents are required before international applicants are considered eligible for admission into the degree programme at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine WULS-SGGW. NOTE: All documents must be translated into English. Documents are to be sent to Warsaw University (address indicated below):

 Completed SGGW Application Form.  Housing Form (can be downloaded from IMS website).  4 Photos (and electronic version) size: 2cm width x 2.5cm height.  Secondary school (high-school) matriculation certificate (certified translation into Polish or certified copy in English).  Academic degree, BA, BSc or other academic records - If applicable. (certified Translation into Polish or certified copy in English).  Proof of passing Entrance Exam, signed by IMS (or proof of exemption due to university- level course credit).

______15 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected]  Completed Medical Report Form (certified translation into Polish language or certified copy in English).

 Certificate of tetanus vaccination (certified translation into Polish language or certified copy in English).  Insurance coverage for studying in Poland – (as per rules of EU/ non-EU residents).  Copy of passport.  Visa or residence permit (for non-EU residents) Applicants outside the EU must please contact the Polish Embassy in their country prior to arriving in Poland.

Warsaw University address: Prof. Romuald Zabielski Faculty of Veterinary Medicine SGGW - University of Life Sciences ul. Nowoursynowska 159 02-776 Warszawa Poland

Registration Fee

€625 (to be paid once accepted to SGWW, in order to secure your place at the university)

*Once you have passed the Entrance Exam and are accepted, the university accepts students on a first- come first-serve basis. Number of places is limited and therefore it is best to secure your place sooner than later.

Visa Requirements (NON-EU residents only) International students (outside the EU) who wish to study in Poland need a temporary stay visa. In many cases, the application must be submitted to the Embassy or Consulate of Poland in the student's home country; check with your local Polish Embassy or Consulate before you leave home! It is also necessary for all students to register at the foreign police department in Warsaw after arrival in Poland to obtain a temporary residence permit.

 EU-Residents do not need a visa or temporary residence permit.

The current addresses of the Polish Embassy or Consulates (Polish Missions Abroad) can be found at: http://www.msz.gov.pl/Polish,Missions,Abroad,2143.html Click to locate the Polish Missions nearest you.

______16 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] Health Insurance International students must prove health insurance coverage within the Polish Republic in order to obtain a temporary residency permit and be admitted to SGGW. Medical insurance is mandatory; without this, entry may be refused.

 EU-Residents should obtain a general health insurance policy for students studying abroad.

Applicants from the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland: Free or reduced-cost necessary treatment is available on production of a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). The EHIC gives access to state-provided medical treatment only and the scheme gives no entitlement to medical repatriation costs, nor does it cover ongoing illnesses of a non-urgent nature. Note that the EHIC replaces the Form E111, which is no longer valid.

Other Nationalities: Medical insurance is mandatory; without this, entry may be refused. IMS will help students find basic health insurance, either in their home country or in Poland. More information can be obtained from the Polish Mission in your country.

Medical care.

Please always check the current information about regulations of medical care in Poland in the Polish Embassy/Consulate in your country or on web page of Polish Ministry for Foreign Affairs: http://www.msz.gov.pl and on web page of the National Health Found (Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia): http://www.nfz.gov.pl/new.

We recommend the medical support through well-developed private clinics. You should ensure that your insurance covers invoices from private clinics abroad.

Insurance

Health insurance, personal accident coverage and liability insurance are required for the whole period of study in Poland. Proof of the insurance is necessary for registration at SGGW.

______17 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] Tuition & Fees

Tuition is calculated per academic year and covers the cost of education only. Students are required to pay a one-time registration fee to secure their place at SGGW. IMS accepts registration fees until September 1, 2010. Since the university operates on a first-come, first-served basis, however, preference is given to students who register early. See Appendix for tuition and registration payment instructions #2.

Tuition Fee

€6,500

One-time Registration Fee

€625 (To be paid only once accepted to university, in order to secure your place).

Tuition & Registration Fee Deadlines

Registration Fee €625 By September 1, 2010*

€4,500 September 1, 2010 €2,000 February 1, 2011

*Payment of the registration fee secures an eligible student’s place in the programme. Since a limited number of slots are Available each academic year, preference is given in the order that registration fees are received.

______18 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] Cost of Living

Since its introduction into the European Union in 2004, Poland has been undergoing significant economic reform. The result is that the quality of life is rising while prices remain rather stable. The cost of living in Warsaw is not so expensive by European standards. Students can enjoy a comfortable life at a very modest price.

Costs per month € Accommodation in student dorm € 120 Course material, books € 20 Food and drinks (student canteen) € 160 Total costs per month* € 300

Housing

The University provides students with accommodation in the university’s dormitories in double rooms for circa €120 per month (price includes water, heating and electricity). Rooms include a cooker, table, refrigerator and optionally Internet connection. The dormitories are located in the SGGW campus at a distance of 200 to 300 meters from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and sport facilities. In the dormitories, there is a central kitchen and dining room where it is possible to prepare a dinner. It is also possible to rent an apartment in the city for about €400-€600 per month (excluding electricity, gas, phone, cable TV, Internet) however, it is strongly advised to live in SGGW campus for the first semester.

Leisure

There is a lot of fun in Warsaw! Movies, Theatre/Opera, Museums, Swimming pool, Tennis, Fitness Centre, Horse riding etc.

Note: The university campus has its own novel sport facilities including swimming pool, tennis, volleyball, football, basketball, aerobics, fitness centre, sauna. It is only 100m from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine buildings! Academic horse riding place is 50m from the Faculty Horse Clinic in Wolica (ca. 2km from SGGW campus). During the first year there are 2 hours per week of sport exercises in the education program meaning during this time the facilities are for free. There are also foreign student sport groups. Any further activities are charged with a reduced price for all SGGW students. There are plenty of roads for bicycles and roller skaters around the SGGW campus.

______19 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] Travel expenses

Travel expenses will vary depending on where a student is from and how often they intend to travel home. The method of transport-plane, rail or bus-will also have an impact on overall costs. We recommend the following websites to help you price out your travel costs:

Cheap flights SkyEurope: www.skyeurope.com or LOT: http://www.lot.com/ Eurolines long distance bus: www.eurolines.com National Polish railway PKP: http://rozklad.pkp.pl/bin/query.exe/en

The travel agency cooperating with SGGW: www.firstclass.com.pl Biuro Podrózy First Class Ul Nowowiejska 5 00-643 Warsaw Poland Phone: 004822 578-71-25 Fax: 004822 825-45-37 e-mail: [email protected]

Star Travel, s.r.o. www.startravel.sk Dunajská 4 811 08 Bratislava Slovak Republic Tel: +421 2 52 63 28 54 Fax: +421 2 52 63 28 55 E-mail: [email protected]

STA Travel Worldwide: www.statravelgroup.com

Arrival at Warsaw

For all students who wish to have a help upon arrival we will be happy to help through the BUDDY-ESN volunteers students who can meet you at the point of arrival. Please indicate it in your “Housing Application & First Contact Form”.

By airplane

The Okęcie International Airport (Terminal CHOPIN I and II) is served by its national airlines, LOT Polish Airlines (www.lot.com). Low cost airlines Sky Europe (www.skyeurope.com) and Ryanair (www.ryanair.com) also fly to Warsaw Okęcie (Terminal ETIUDA). Okęcie airport is situated in the city about 8 km far from the SGGW campus. There is limited bus service to the downtown (ca. 15 km), so it is best to take a taxi (corpo) upon arrival.

______20 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] By train and bus

Both trains and busses arrive at Warsaw Centralna (Main Station). For long-haul information, see Eurolines for bus (www.eurolines.com) and the Polish National Railway (PKP) for train information (http://rozklad.pkp.pl/bin/query.exe/en ) Once at the station there is a good network of public transport. A one-journey ticket costs 2.40 PLN (€0.66), which you can buy at any small tobacco shop. This ticket is valid for one journey; to change busses, you use another ticket. For combined trips it is advised to buy a daily card or week/month/3months card. The best way to reach the campus is the subway, chose KABATY direction and get off on STOKŁOSY station (ca 20 min). Students with SGGW student card have reduction of charge of the tickets. Upon arrival and registration students will be given the SGGW students card.

What to bring:

Bedding (sheets and blankets) will be provided to every student living in the dorms. There is one kitchen on every floor equipped with several electric cookers and a few kettles. We suggest bringing from home some basic table-ware, cutlery, your favourite mug, and towels

BUDDY - Erasmus Student Network SGGW

All the formal issues can be solved with support of the Polish students from BUDDY group. They also welcome incoming students and help them in case of any difficulties connected with daily life in foreign country. After the arrival in Poland they will help you to get to our campus. Please let us know in advance if you want somebody to pick you up so that we can contact you with one of them.

The group has been active since 2002. Currently, BUDDY group is developing into ESN SGGW - branch of Erasmus Student Network.

During the academic year they arrange excursions, visits in clubs, pubs, etc. European Programmes’ Centre and ESN SGGW organize the Orientation Day at the beginning of semester, during which foreign students can meet the students of ESN SGGW and other foreign students. e-mail: [email protected]

______21 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] Academic Services

Library

Address: The Władysław Grabski Library phone: 166 Nowoursynowska St., 02-787 e-mail: Warsaw (+48 22) 593 55 20

The University has agricultural library on the campus. There is a computer catalogue, 30 PC’s and 6 photocopiers. Socrates students have free access to all computer services including the Internet. The library contains over 300.000 volumes, 700 titles of current periodicals and microfilms in Polish and foreign languages. The Library is closed in August.

Computer Centre

Address: 166 Nowoursynowska St., 02-787 Warsaw phone: (+48 22) 593 55 50 e-mail: [email protected]

There are Computer Centre open access laboratories with 60 powerful workstations and PCs. Incoming students possessing Student Identity Card have open access to all computer services, including Internet. There are also the computer services free of charge provided in some buildings of the SGGW’s Faculties.

______22 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] APPENDIX

Payment Instructions #1

 Application Fee (includes Application Processing Fee and Entrance exam Fee)

Early Admissions (for May exam): €165 January 1, 2010 - May 31, 2010

Late Admissions (for August exam): €195 June 1, 2010 - July 31, 2010

Applicants who wish to apply to two universities can pay a reduced combined fee of €195 for the early admission or €230 for the late admission.

 Registration Fee €625 (To be paid only once accepted to university, in order to secure your place)

 Premedical Preparation Course Fee: €2,700 The course usually takes place on 2 occasions, April and July. Please turn to an appointed agent for specific dates and registration deadlines.

The payments listed above should be made by bank transfer before the deadline indicated in one instalment in Euro (€). Applicant’s full name must appear on the transfer form. Transfer fees must be carried by the sender, not the beneficiary.

Important: Fee Transfer Form is to be submitted along with every payment to IMS. By e-mail to [email protected] or by post.

Account owner: International Medicine Studies, sro Address: Vlcie Hrdlo 55, Bratislava 82412, Slovakia Euro Account No.: 2922815272 Bank Code: 1100 IBAN Code: SK70 1100 0000 0029 2281 5272 SWIFT: TATRSKBX Bank details: Tatra banka, a.s. Hodzovo nam. 3, 81106 Bratislava, Slovakia

______23 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] Payment Instructions #2

Tuition Fee € 4,500 Due September 01, 2010 € 2,000 Due February 15, 2011

The payments listed above should be made by bank transfer in Euro (€). Tuition can be paid all at once or in two installations. Applicant’s full name must appear on transfer form. Transfer fees must be carried by the sender, not the beneficiary.

Important: Fee Transfer Form is to be submitted along with every payment to IMS. By e-mail to [email protected] or by post.

Account owner: International Medicine Studies, s.r.o. Vlcie Hrdlo 55 82412 Bratislava Slovakia EUR Account No.: 2922815766 Bank Code: 1100 IBAN Code: SK21 1100 0000 0029 2281 5766 SWIFT: TATRSKBX Bank details: Tatra banka, a.s. Hodzovo nam. 3 81106 Bratislava Slovakia

______24 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS-SGGW) 166 Nowoursynowska 02-787 Warsaw Poland

APPLICATION for academic year 2010/2011 I wish to enroll as a student of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS- SGGW), into the English instruction program for foreign students. I agree to abide by the curriculum regulations and to make the necessary regular payments of the university fees.

Date...... Signature......

APPLICATION FORM

Please complete this application in BLOCK CAPITALS (preferred on computer)

1. BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Title: Mr./ Ms/ Miss/ Mrs.:

Surname/Family name...... First names...... Maiden name......

Date of birth: year,...... month, ...... day …………………………………… Place of birth...... country......

Citizenship......

Identity document (or passport): ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Name ______25 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] date of issue, institution which issued the document, expiry date

Permanent address...... country......

Correspondence/Mailing address...... country......

Fax no...... Tel no...... Mobile………………………………………

E-mail:...... If you would like Warsaw University of Life Sciences arrange accommodation for you, please fill in housing-form

2. FAMILY CONTACT

Parents’ (or guardians) data: names, addresses, tel, fax, e-mail: a) father...... b) mother......

If any Family in Poland: name, address, tel......

3. EDUCATION

High (Secondary) school ……………………...... Name and number of the school ...... Full address of the school (name and number of the street, town, zip code, country)

...... Education date: from(yyyy.mm.dd) – to (yyyy.mm.dd)

...... Certificate (matriculation) number date of issue (yyyy.mm.dd)

…………………………………………………………………………………………….. Official institution which issued the Certificate

Other courses...... university place dates: from-to certificate

...... university place dates: from-to certificate

______26 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] English Language Proficiency (proof - certificates of proficiency)

Other information essential for application......

4. PREVIOUS STUDIES at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine WULS-SGGW:

Have you previously studied at the WULS-SGGW? If YES please state your old Student ID Number

……………………………………………………….

5. SOURCE OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT

 Personal savings of family support ……………………………………………………………………………………..  Private sponsor (please specify)......  Government agency, employer, etc. (please specify)......

6. HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT studying at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine WULS-SGGW internet...... fairs...... colleagues...... other, please specify……......

DECLARATION

 I realize that the studies with English instruction program for foreign students at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences are only available for NON-POLISH CITIZENS, AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE

 I understand that, if admitted to the studies with English instruction program for foreign students at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine WULS-SGGW, my funds at any time during my course prove to be inadequate, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine WULS-SGGW will not be able to provide any financial assistance either by grant or remission fees.

 I confirm that the information given on this form is correct and complete.

Signature of Applicant:...... Date:......

______27 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] Registration Form for Entrance Exam (Intended for applicants who are not attending a prep-course)

First Name

Surname

Male / Female Date of Birth:

E-mail (block letters)

Country of residence

Phone no.

Mobile

Permanent address

Passport no.

Academic Background University to which you are applying: UPJS Slovakia / UVM Slovakia / UVPS Brno / SGGW Warsaw

Preferred venue of entrance exam: (Please circle one)

UK Cyprus Ireland Germany Oslo Stockholm Israel Slovakia Warsaw

Registration Deadline for exam is 2 weeks before the date of the exam.

Registration for exam is valid only after Application Fee has been paid.

Signature: ______Date: ______

______28 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] Compulsory to submit even if not attending!

Prep-Course Registration Form

* I am interested in a prep-course □ YES / □ NO

First Name

Surname

Male / Female Date of Birth:

E-mail (block letters)

Country of residence

Phone no.

Mobile

Permanent address

Passport no.

Academic Background

University to which you are applying: UPJS Slovakia / UVM Slovakia / UVPS Brno / SGGW Warsaw

Preferred venue of Prep-Course: (Please circle one)

Ireland/ Slovakia

Registration for exam is valid only after Application Fee of €2,700 has been paid.

Signature: ______Date: ______

______29 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] FEE TRANSFER FORM (To be submitted with all payments to IMS)

NAME OF NAME: APPLICANT SURNAME:

UNIVERSITY TO □ UPJS - General Medicine Slovakia WHICH YOU □ SGGW - Veterinary Medicine Warsaw ARE APPLYING □ UVPS - Veterinary Medicine Brno

YEAR IN WHICH □ 2010/11 YOU WISH TO 2011/12 START □ □ Early Application fee €165 □ Late Application fee €195 FEE □ Early Application for more than one university €195 (Please indicate) □ Late Application for more than one university €230 □ Registration fee €625 □ Prep-Course fee €2,700 DATE OF TRANSFER: CURRENCY: AMOUNT: NAME OF YOUR BANK: REFERENCE NUMBER:

Signature: ______Date: ______30 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] Requirements for the entrance examination - Biology:

To fulfill these requirements the level of secondary school education is needed.

1. The basic characteristics of life. 2. The cell as the basic unit of life. The procaryotic cell – differences between procaryotic and eucaryotic cell. The organelles of the eucaryotic cell : the nucleus, mitochondria, the endoplasmatic reticulum, ribosomes, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, the plasma membrane, the cytoskeleton, cilia and flagella. The organelles specific for the plant cells: the cell wall, vacuoles, plastids. 3. The metabolism of the cell. The action of enzymes. Basic metabolic pathways: glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, oxidative phospholylation, photosynthesis. 4. Transportation in the cell. Passive mechanisms: diffusion, facilitated diffusion, osmosis. Active membrane transport mechanisms, endocytosis and exocytosis. 5. The cell cycle. The cell cycle in procaryotes. The cell cycle in eucaryotes: the individual phases of the cycle. The course of the mitosis. Meiosis: the stages of meiosis. 6. Foundations of genetics: Chromosomes, genes and alelles. Monohybrides and dihybrides. Mendel's laws. Genetic determination of gender. Inheritnace of marks linked to sex chromosomes. The genetic code. The gene expression. Basics of population genetics. 7. The nuckeic acids The structure of DNA and RNA, the three kinds of RNA, replication, transcription and translation. Mutations as rapid changes in genetic material of the cell. 8. The reproduction and development of animals. Fertlilisation, embryonic development and postembryonic development. 9. Noncellular organisms. Viruses and viroides. 10. Protists. General characteristics and classification. 11. Plants. Life cycles of plants, lower plants. 12. Fungi. Characteristics and classification of fungi. 13. Animals. The simplest animals – porifera, flatworms, roundworms, molluscs, annelids and arthropods. The vertebrates – fishes, amphibias, reptiles, birds and mammals.

______31 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] 14. Biology of animals. The cardio-vascular system, systems of nutrition and digestion, respiratory systems, nervous systems, the skeleton and the muscles, systems of excretion, sensoric systems in animals on various phylogenetic positions. 15. Ecology. Abiotic and biotic environment, the ecology of communities, the ecology of populations, ecosystems, bioms, the biosphere of the Earth. Predation, parasites.

______32 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] Requirements for the entrance examination - Chemistry : To fulfill these requirements the level of secondary school education is needed.

1. States and kinds of matter Solids, liquids, gases Elements, compounds, mixtures 2. Atoms and chemical symbols Names and symbols of some common elements Chemical formulas - substance’s composition 3. The nuclear atom The major subatomic particles: electrons, protons, neutrons The atomic mass unit Atomic number, mass number, isotopes Avogadro’s number, Molecular weights The mole 4. Atomic orbital Electron shells and sublevels, atomic orbitals Quantum numbers Pauli exclusion principle Hund’s rule Aufbau rules Electron configurations of elements Hybrid orbitals 5. The periodic table Periods and groups Metals and nonmetals The properties of elements as a function of the position in the periodic table 6. Ionic compounds Electron transfer - ions Names and formulas of ions Ionic bond Names of binary compounds 7. Molecular compounds Covalent bond Lewis structure Polyatomic ions Polar molecules 8. Chemical reactions Chemical equations Balancing of chemical equation

______33 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] 9. Solutions Concentration of solutions. Molar concentration Preparing dilute solutions from concentrated solution. Calculations Other concentration expressions : weight/weight percent, weight/volume percent 10. The kinetic theory of chemical reactions The rate of a reaction Energy of activation Exotermic and endothermic reactions Factors that affect reaction rates 11. Acids , bases and ionic compounds Brönsted acids and bases Weak and strong acids and bases Salts 12. Acid-base equilibria The ion product constant of water Equilibrium constant. The pH concept. Buffers. Acid and base ionization constants 13. Oxidation - reduction equilibria Oxidation numbers. Redox reactions 14. Organic and inorganic compounds Some structural features of organic compounds Straight or branched chains hydrocarbons Molecular, structural or condensed structural formulas 15. Alkanes and cycloalkanes Straight-chain and branched chain alkanes IUPAC rules for naming alkanes and cycloalkanes 16. Unsaturated hydrocarbons The IUPAC names of alkenes and alkynes Adition reactions of the double bond. Markovnikov’s rule Isomerism 17. Aromatic hydrocarbons Naming compounds of benzene 18. Functional groups Derivatives of hydrocarbons halogen derivates 19. Alcohols, phenols and ethers Classification and names of alcohols Monohydric, dihydric and trihydric alcohols Primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols Oxidation of alcohols Some important phenols and ethers

______34 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] 20. Aldehydes and ketones Naming aldehydes and ketons The oxidation and reduction of aldehydes and ketons 21. Carboxylic acids IUPAC names of carboxylic acids Substituion derivatives of carboxylic acids: halogen acids hydroxyacids, ketoacids aminoacids functional derivatives of carboxylic acids : esters, amides, anhydrides, halogenides 22. Amines Primary, secondary and tertiary amines 23. Heterocyclic compounds Five membered and six membered heterocycles 24. Types of isomerism Structural isomers. Stereoisomers. Molecular chirality. Optical activity 25. Carbohydrates Monosacchrides, disaccharides and polysaccharides 26. Lipids Fats and oils. Chemical properties. 27. Proteins Properties of aminoacids

Primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structures of protein

______35 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected] Photo

Warsaw University of Life Sciences - WULF-SGGW HOUSING APPLICATION & FIRST CONTACT FORM

Personal Data: First name(s): Family name: Date of birth: Home address: Postal code and city: Country: Citizenship: ð male ð female Tel: Fax: e-mail:

Accommodation data: I would like Warsaw University of Life Sciences arrange accommodation for me:  Yes

Accommodation wanted from (dd/mm/yyyy): to (dd/mm/yyyyy): Physical or other disabilities requiring special facilities:

Date of arrival (dd/mm/yy) ______Time of arrival: ______Means of transportation: PLANE / TRAIN / BUS / CAR

THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO THE IMS BEFORE: JUNE 16 (FOR WINTER SEMESTER), DECEMBER 10 (FOR SUMMER SEMESTER).

I have completed this housing application honestly and carefully

Date: ______Signature: ______

______36 International Medicine Studies s.r.o , Vlcie Hrdlo 55, 824 12 Bratislava, Slovakia Tel: ++421 2 402 076 18 Fax:++421 2 402 076 25 E mail:[email protected]