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Contents Studying in Poland will provide a solid education which will thor- Research & be successful! Research & taste life! oughly prepare you for work in the most advanced labor markets of the world, at the same time stimulating your own personal develop- Poland! Poland! Introduction ment. You will also have the unique opportunity of meeting outstand- > Higher Education > Visas, Temporary Resident Research & go! Poland!__3 ing specialists and renowned intellectuals in your chosen field. Pursu- Institutions in Poland__12 Card, Polish Charter__34 ing your studies in Poland, a country of great historical significance > Structure of studies > Medical insurance__38 Research & discover! and continued aspiration, will undoubtedly be a fascinating, even life-changing, adventure. The in Poland__17 > Accommodation__38 Poland! reform of science and the higher education sector launched in the years 2010-2011 introduces > Examinations__19 > Cost of living in > Why Poland__6 a new model of financing, based on the principles of competitiveness, quality and transparency > ECTS credits__20 Poland__39 > Poland in brief__9 of procedures. The reform is followed by increased spending which will allow the best among > Diploma__21 > Working in Poland as Polish academic institutions to compete with the world’s recognized educational centers. I firmly > Accreditation and quality a student__39 believe that Polish colleges will soon be ranked among the most desirable places for carrying out assurance__22 study abroad programs. It is, then, with great pride that I present here a comprehensive offer of > Academic calendar__23 Research & stay! higher education in Poland, introducing the whole range of Polish public and private universities > Scholarships and exchange Poland! and colleges which conduct education to the highest current standards of teaching and meet programmes__24 > Higher Education all quality criteria. I welcome you to study the possibilities and consider the great opportunity > Studying in foreign in Poland__42 which awaits you in Poland. languages__26 > European > Studying in the Polish programmes__44 Professor Barbara Kudrycka language__27 > General information Minister of Science and Higher Education > Admission on Poland__45 requirements__29 > Nostrification/ Recognition__31 > The cost of studying in Poland__31

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a deeper emotional, social and spiritual level; ple begin their education at universities and other friendships may last a lifetime based on colleges. The Polish university level schools a shared journey in a foreign land. It is those offer over high quality 200 lines of study as Studying Abroad… friendships that often initiate the life lasting Tradition and modernity an integral part of the European Higher Edu- in Poland involvement in building bridges between very cation Area. Most schools offer their courses different cultures, languages, nationalities and Poland’s traditions of academic education go also in foreign languages. countries. back to 1364 when King Casimir the Great Perhaps you have been asking yourself, is established the Cracow Academy, known to- Poland plays an active part in the Bologna it worth your while to study abroad? There If you are already convinced that studying day as the Jagiellonian University. The Cra- Process. Owing to introduction of three-stage may be many different reasons but the an- abroad is indeed worth it, we would like to in- cow Academy, being one of the oldest in the education modeled after Bachelor/Master/ swer remains the same: YES! Even if your vite you to Poland. Poland is a country located world, took after academies in Bologna and Doctor as well as the European Credit Transfer country has the world’s top universities, in the very heart of Europe. Throughout the Padua, and was the second, after the school in System, both Polish students and foreigners study abroad (for several years or just a ages of its tumultuous and difficult history, Po- Prague, university in the Central Europe. About studying in Poland stay fully mobile and can couple of months) is a priceless asset. land had a big impact on the history of Europe, two centuries later, in 1579, King Stefan Batory continue education elsewhere in the European being the main player eg. in demolishing the transformed the existing Jesuit College in Vil- Union without any problems. Within just the iron curtain thanks to the efforts of the Solidar- nius into the Vilnius Academy and in 1661 John Erasmus Program that has been going on for ity movement under the lead of Lech Walesa, Casimir, King of Poland, transformed the Jesuit over 20 years now, almost 30 thousand foreign Study abroad can be a life-changing experi- resulting in the series of major changes in oth- College into the Lvov Academy. Thus, by the students came to study in Poland while almost ence, because it exposes people to completely er countries of Europe, abolishing communism end of the 17th century, Poland-and-Lithuania 100 thousand students from Poland took a new and different worlds, mindsets, values, at- and entering the road to democracy and mar- Kingdoms had three flourishing universities portion of their education in another country titudes and perceptions. Being immersed in a ket economy. Ever since its accession to the EU providing academic education to both nation- within the European Union. Foreign students different culture causes each individual to ex- in 2004, dynamically changing Poland plays a al and international students. coming to Poland can expect a most attrac- pand his or her capacity to be open-minded growingly important role in the modern unit- tive and diversified education offer meeting and adapt to both the uncertainty and excite- ed Europe. Today, the Polish higher education system is the high European standards. They can study ment of the unknown. Studying abroad allows developing most dynamically. Poland holds medicine, biotechnology or engineering, but young people to discover new friends, who are fourth place in Europe (after the United King- also art and business. The diploma awarded to an entrance to new worlds and worldviews. dom, Germany and France) in terms of the them upon graduation is recognized not only Some friendships may uncover interactions on number of people enrolled in higher educa- Europe-wide but also in most countries of the tion. The total student population at over 450 world. university level schools is almost 2 million. 6 Each year almost half a million young peo- 7 Come to Poland For students from outside the European Union who come to study in Poland, this – discover Europe may well be the beginning of the fascinating adventure of discovering Europe. Being POLAND IN EUROPE invited to study in Poland means that you Jerzy Buzek (former Polish Prime Minister) was are invited to the European Union of which President of the European Parliament. He was Poland is an active member state. We in- elected with 555 votes of the 644 votes cast, Poland in Brief vite you to discover the European Union the largest majority ever. From July to Decem- which offers not only varied and interest- ber 2011, Poland held the Presidency of the ing cultures and the opportunities associ- Council of the European Union. Official name: Republic of Poland (short form: Poland), temperatures average -1°C (30°F) to -5°C (23°F). July and „Rzeczpospolita Polska” (short form in Polish: „Polska”) August average temperatures range from 16.5°C (62°F) to ated with strong, innovative economies, Official Language: Polish 19°C (65°F), though some days the temperature can reach but also provides the very best conditions Poland and Ukraine jointly host the final Political system: Parliamentary republic (multiparty de- even 35°C (95°F). for successful higher education studies in a matches of the 14th UEFA European Football mocracy with a two chamber parliament) Highest mountain: Rysy 2499 m (Poland’s highest moun- challenging and friendly atmosphere. With Championship from 8 June to 1 July 2012. The Location: Central Europe. Poland borders on Germany, the tain peak in the Polish Tatras). Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania and National holiday: Constitution Day, 3 May (1791) top-quality, internationally recognized de- UEFA EURO 2012 matches will be played in Russia (the Kaliningrad enclave). Its northern border (440 Currency: 1 zloty (PLN) = 100 groszy (actual exchange grees, almost no other region in the word four Polish cities: Gdansk, Poznan, Warsaw and km long) runs along the Baltic Sea coast. rates: www.nbp.pl) can set your career off to such a promising Wroclaw. Capital city: Warszawa (Warsaw: population 1.7 million / Calling code: + 48 start. This guide will provide you with the Warsaw agglomeration: 2.5 million) Internet domain: .pl Major cities: Kraków, Łódź, Wrocław, Poznań, Gdańsk, Szc- Economy: Poland is the 21st largest economy in the world information you need to get started. Come zecin, Bydgoszcz, Lublin, Katowice, Białystok and the ninth largest in Europe. Poland’s high-income to the European Union. Start from Poland! POLISH NOBEL PRIZE WINNERS Area: 312 685 sq km. Poland is the ninth largest country in economy is considered to be one of the healthiest of the Europe (omitting Russia), and the sixth largest in the Eu- post-Communist countries and is currently one of the fast- Poland boasts six Nobel Prize winners: ropean Union. est growing within the EU. Population: 38 million. Poland is the seventh largest popu- International organizations: Poland is a member of the Maria Skłodowska-Curie (1903 – in phys- lation in Europe (omitting Russia), and the sixth largest in European Union (UE), the Schengen Area, North Atlantic ics; 1911 – in chemistry) the European Union. Treaty Organization (NATO), United Nations Organization Henryk Sienkiewicz (1905 – in literature) Time zone: Poland belongs to the Central European time (UN), International Monetary Fund (IMF), United Nations Władysław Reymont (1924 – in literature) zone (GMT + 1 hour / UTC + 1 hour), except for between Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UN- last Sunday in March and last Sunday in October when it ESCO), United Nations International Children’s Emergency Czesław Miłosz (1980 – in literature) switches to daylight saving time. Fund (UNICEF), World Health Organization (WHO), World Lech Wałęsa (1983 – Peace Nobel Prize) Climate: The Polish climate is moderate continental, with Trade Organization (WTO), Organization for Coop- Wisława Szymborska (1996 – in literature) relatively cold winters (from December to March) and eration and Development (OECD) and many oth- 8 hot summer which extend from June to August. January ers. 9 RESEARCH & BE SUCCESSFUL! 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UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY MEDICAL UNIVERSITIES > Bialystok University of Technology • www.pb.edu.pl > Medical University of Bialystok • www.amb.edu.pl UNIVERSITIES > University of Bielsko-Biala • www.ath.bielsko.pl > Nicolaus Copernicus University HIGHER EDUCATION > University of Białystok • www.uwb.edu.pl > University of Technology and Life Sciences – Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum > Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz • www.utp.edu.pl in Bydgoszcz • www.amb.bydgoszcz.pl INSTITUTIONS • www.ukw.edu.pl > Czestochowa University of Technology > Medical University of Gdansk • www.amg.gda.pl > University of Gdansk • www.univ.gda.pl • www.pcz.pl > Medical University of Silesia in Katowice > University of Silesia in Katowice • www.us.edu.pl > Gdansk University of Technology • www.pg.gda.pl • www.slam.katowice.pl The Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in > Jagiellonian University in Krakow • www.uj.edu.pl > Gdynia Maritime University • www.am.gdynia.pl > Jagiellonian University Medical College Poland are divided into state (public) and pri- > Maria Curie-Skłodowska University > Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice in Krakow • www.cm-uj.krakow.pl vate (non-public) institutions. There are two • www.umcs.lublin.pl • www.polsl.pl > Medical University of Lublin • www.umlub.pl main categories of higher education institu- > John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin > Kielce University of Technology • www.tu.kielce.pl > Medical University of Lodz • www.umed.pl tions: university-type and non-university in- • www.kul.lublin.pl > Koszalin University of Technology > Poznan University of Medical Sciences stitutions. In the university-type HEIs, at least > University of Lodz • www.uni.lodz.pl • www.tu.koszalin.pl • www.amp.edu.pl one unit is authorized to confer the academic > University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn > AGH University of Science and Technology > Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin • www.uwm.edu.pl in Krakow • www.agh.edu.pl • www.pam.szczecin.pl degree of doktor (PhD), i.e. offers at least one > Tadeusz Kosciuszko Cracow University > Medical University of Warsaw • www.wum.edu.pl doctoral program. Below we present a list of > University of Opole • www.uni.opole.pl > Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan of Technology • www.pk.edu.pl > Wroclaw Medical University • www.am.wroc.pl state and private university-type institutions. • www.amu.edu.pl > Lublin University of Technology • www.pollub.pl > University of Rzeszów • www.univ.rzeszow.pl Technical University of Lodz • www.p.lodz.pl > University of Szczecin • www.us.szc.pl > Opole University of Technology • www.po.opole.pl UNIVERSITIES OF ECONOMICS > Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun > Poznan University of Technology • www.put.poznan.pl > Karol Adamiecki University of Economics • www.umk.pl > Kazimierz Pułaski Technical University of Radom in Katowice • www.ue.katowice.pl University of Warsaw • www.uw.edu.pl • www.pr.radom.pl > Cracow University of Economics > Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University > Rzeszow University of Technology • www.uek.krakow.pl • www.uksw.edu.pl • www.prz.rzeszow.pl > Poznan University of Economics > University of Wroclaw • www.uni.wroc.pl > Maritime University in Szczecin • www.ue.poznan.pl > University of Zielona Góra • www.uz.zgora.pl • www.am.szczecin.pl > Warsaw School of Economics • www.sgh.waw.pl > West Pomeranian University of Technology > Wroclaw University of Economics • www.ue.wroc.pl in Szczecin • www.zut.edu.pl > The Main School of Fire Service • www.sgsp.edu.pl > Warsaw University of Technology • www.pw.edu.pl > Wroclaw University of Technology 12 • www.pwr.wroc.pl 13 Research & be successful! Poland! Innovative projects in Poland

UNIVERSITIES OF AGRICULTURE UNIVERSITIES OF ARTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS OF PHYSICAL NON-PUBLIC UNIVERSITY – TAPE > University of Agriculture in Krakow > Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS • www.ur.krakow.pl • www.amuz.bydgoszcz.pl > Jedrzej Sniadecki Academy of Physical Education > Katowice School of Economics • www.gwsh.pl > University of Life Sciences in Lublin > Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk • www.asp.gda.pl and Sport in Gdansk • www.awf.gda.pl > Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University • www.up.lublin.pl > Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music > Academy of Physical Education in Katowice • www.ka.edu.pl > Poznan University of Life Sciences in Gdansk • www.amuz.gda.pl • www.awf.katowice.pl > Lodz Academy of International Studies • www.up.poznan.pl > Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice > Academy Of Physical Education in Krakow • www.wssm.edu.pl > Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW • www.asp.katowice.pl • www.awf.krakow.pl > Pultusk Academy of Humanities • www.ah.edu.pl • www.sggw.pl > Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music > Eugeniusz Piasecki University School of Physical > Akademy of Finance in Warsaw • www.af.edu.pl > Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life in Katowice • www.am.katowice.pl > Education in Poznan • www.awf.poznan.pl > Collegium Civitas in Warsaw Sciences • www.up.wroc.pl > Ludwik Solski State Drama School in Cracow > Jozef Pilsudski University of Physical Education • www.collegium.edu.pl • www.pwst.krakow.pl in Warsaw • www.awf.edu.pl > Kozminski University in Warsaw > Academy of Music in Kraków > University School of Physical Education • www.kozminski.edu.pl UNIVERSITIES OF PEDAGOGY • www.amuz.krakow.pl in Wroclaw • www.awf.wroc.pl > Łazarski University in Warsaw • www.lazarski.edu.pl > Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa > Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Art in Krakow > Polish-Japanese Institute of Information • www.ajd.czest.pl • www.asp.krakow.pl Technology in Warsaw • www.pjwstk.edu.pl > Jan Kochanowski University of Humanities and > Grazyna nad Kiejstut Bacewicz Academy of Music MILITARY UNIVERSITIES > Warsaw School of Social Sciences and Sciences in Kielce • www.pu.kielce.pl in Łódź • www.amuz.lodz.pl > Military University of Technology in Warsaw Humanities • www.swps.edu.pl > Jesuit University of Philosophy and Education > Polish National Film, Television And Theatre • www.wat.edu.pl > University of Lower Silesia in Wroclaw „Ignatianum” in Cracow • www.ignatianum.edu.pl School in Łódź • www.fi lmschool.lodz.pl > National Defence University in Warsaw • www.dsw.edu.pl > Pedagogical University of Cracow > Strzemiński Academy of Art Łódź • www.aon.edu.pl > Academy of Management in Lodz • www.swspiz.pl • www.up.krakow.pl • www.asp.lodz.pl > Polish Naval Academy in Gdynia > University of Humanities and Economics in Lodz > Siedlce University of Natural Sciences and > Ignacy Jan Paderewski Academy of Music • www.amw.gdynia.pl • www.wshe.lodz.pl Humanities • www.uph.edu.pl in Poznań • www.amuz.edu.pl > University of Informational Technology > University of Pomeranian • www.apsl.edu.pl > University of Arts in Poznań • www.uap.edu.pl in Warsaw • www.eng.vizja.net > Maria Grzegorzewska Academy of Special > Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw • www.asp.waw.pl THEOLOGICAL UNIVERSITIES > Silesian School of Economics and Languages Education • www.aps.edu.pl > Aleksander Zelwerowicz State Theatre Academy > Pontifi cal University of John Paul II in Cracow in Katowice • www.gallus.pl in Warsaw • www.at.edu.pl • www.pat.krakow.pl > Frideric Chopin University of Music > Christian Academy of Theology in Warsaw • www.chopin.edu.pl • www.chat.edu.pl > Karol Lipiński Academy of Music in Wrocław > Papal Faculty of Theology in Warsaw • www.amuz.wroc.pl • www.pwtw.mkw.pl > Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Fine Arts > Papal Faculty of Theology in Wroclaw 14 in Wrocław • www.asp.wroc.pl • www.pwt.wroc.pl 15 Research & go! Poland!

COMPLETE LIST OF HIGHER EDUCATION Long-cycle studies INSTITUTIONS STRUCTURE OF The Ministry of Science and Higher Education STUDIES IN POLAND In addition to the general structure, 11 fields website contains extensive information for proof study including acting, art conservation and spective students, including a complete list of - restoration, canon law, dentistry, law, medical higher education institutions in Poland 3nd Cycle DOCTORAL studies (PhD) (see: www.go-poland.pl, www.mnisw.gov.pl). analysis, medicine, production and photog- raphy, pharmacy, psychology and veterinary medicine, offer long-cycle programs only.

MASTER MASTER Long-cycle studies – Master’s degree program 2nd Cycle 9 0-120 ECTS (4.5 to 6 years) leading to the professional title LICENCJAT/IN YNIER Long Cycle of a Master (magister, or an equivalent degree Polish equivalent of the Bachelor’s degree depending on the study course profile). To ob- 1st Cycle 1 80-240 ECTS 270-360 ECTS tain this degree, students must earn 270-360 ECTS credits. Such single long-cycle studies are years of MATURA CERTIFICATE educatio n (or equivalent) based on an integrated study program, which contains both basic studies and in-depth specialization. The completion of this degree will provide a qualification corresponding to the Poland conforms to the guidelines from Master’s degree at the second-cycle studies. the Bologna Process in European higher education. The degree system based on The higher education institutions run full-time, the three-cycle structure has been suc- extramural, evening and external courses. The cessfully implemented together with the full-time courses are defined as the basic type European Credit Transfer and Accumula- of studies. tion System (ECTS). The European standard in higher education makes it easier For more information on studies offered by for students to obtain recognition of their Polish higher education institutions, please qualifications in other countries. visit the website of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education: www.mnisw.gov.pl 16 17 Research & be successful! Poland! Innovative projects in Poland 1st Cycle 2nd Cycle 3rd Cycle Examinations First-cycle studies (3 to 4 years) leading to the Second-cycle studies – Master’s degree pro- Third-cycle studies – Doctoral degree pro- professional title of a licencjat or inżynier (En- gram (1.5 to 2 years) following the first cycle grams (normally 3 to 4 years) accessible for All higher education institutions are required gineer, in the fi eld of engineering, agriculture studies and leading to the professional title of graduates of Master’s degree program, leading to end their courses with examinations. There or economics). This is the Polish equivalent of a Master (magister, or an equivalent degree to the PhD degree, offered by the university may be several independent examinations or the Bachelor’s degree. It is focused on prepar- depending on the study course profile). It is type schools as well as some research institu- tests in separate parts of a subject. Usually, ing students for future employment or for con- focused on theoretical knowledge as well as tions (departments of the Polish Academy of oral and written examinations are held at the tinued education within the Master’s degree application and development of creative skills. Sciences as well as research and development end of each semester during the examination programmes. To obtain this degree, students In artistic disciplines, the focus is on the devel- institutions). The PhD degree is awarded to session. Students sit examinations on each must earn 180-240 ECTS credits. opment of creativity and talents. The Master candidates who submit and successfully de- subject separately. The performance assess- degree holders may enter a doctoral program fend a doctoral dissertation before the thesis ment period covers either one semester or (third-cycle studies). To obtain the degree, stu- committee and pass the doctoral examination. one academic year. To successfully complete dents must earn 90-120 ECTS credits. a semester (or a year), a student must receive the passing (at least “satisfactory”) marks for all assessments and examinations in the subjects covered by the curriculum and obtain performance assessment credits for all integrated Please bear it in mind that the educational systems ondary degree you can get as a student), magister placements. of many countries may differ significantly from your (the equivalent of Master) and doktor (the equiva- system, and that Poland may well belong to this lent of Doctor) no matter whether you graduate in group. The differences start with terminology: in arts or e.g. molecular biology. However, the indi- English the three basic higher education degrees, vidual degrees may not be fully compatible with Bachelor, Master and Doctor have a variety of ab- the degrees conferred within the higher education breviations depending on the actual field of study system in your country, and we strongly recom- (there is the BA and BSc, MA, MBA and MSc, PhD and mend that you check with your school or the pub- DSc, etc.). In Polish, there are four main terms refer- lic authorities in your country which degree you ring to academic titles/degrees: licencjat or inżynier will be bringing home according to your domestic (the equivalent of Bachelor, being the first post-sec- legislation after graduation from a Polish school.

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For more information on the adjustment to the ECTS credits Bologna Process and ECTS credits please visit: Diploma www.mnisw.gov.pl (Ministry of Science and In order to graduate, the students are required Higher Education, general information on to: the Bologna Process) www.ehea.info (Euro- > pass a performance assessment for all pean Higher Education Area); www.bologna- subjects, integrated placements and 2009benelux.org (The Bologna Process, official practical work sessions, and pass all website). examinations covered by the study program In addition to the grading scale, HEIs in the set for a given field of study; European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) under > present, at an appointed date, a diploma which a certain number of credits is allocated GRADING project and obtain a passing mark for that to a given subject, independently of marks Each HEI identifies its grading scale in its project; awarded. To complete a year successfully, the Study Rules. The most common scale com- > pass the diploma examination. student has to collect 60 credits (30 per semes- prises the following marks: ter). Upon graduation, the student receives a diplo- Grade Description ma of completion of studies in a specific field The ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) 5 very good (bardzo dobry) of study together with a Diploma Supplement is the standard adopted by all the universi- 4 good (dobry) (copy of the diploma translated into a foreign ties in the European Higher Education Area 3 satisfactory (dostateczny) language, describing the degree, level and (EHEA) in the process of convergence be- 2 unsatisfactory/fail (niedostateczny) specialization). tween Europe’s higher education systems. credit/pass (zaliczenie) Since 2007, all Polish higher education institutions are required to use ECTS for both Sometimes the plus symbol or decimal is credit transfer and accumulation within their used to modify the numerical grades. degree programs. The ECTS credits allow for- It must be pointed out at this time that grades eign students’ periods of study at HEIs in Po- awarded according to the scale are not di- land to be recognized. rectly transferable to the ECTS credits.

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higher education institutions in the develop- The CONFERENCE OF RECTORS OF THE ACA- Accreditation ment of educational standards matching the DEMIC SCHOOLS IN POLAND (Konferencja and quality assurance best models adopted in the European and Rektorów Akademickich Szkół Polskich – KRASP) Academic calendar global academic space. These activities aim is in charge of the so-called peer accreditation to ensure that the graduates of Polish higher in Poland. This type of accreditation is volun- The Polish higher education system is well de- education institutions rank high on the na- tary and is carried out by eight accreditation The academic year in Poland is divided into veloped. The quality of the education provid- tional and international labor market, and to committees established by the rectors of dif- two semesters of 15 weeks each – the winter ed is monitored and regularly evaluated. The enhance the competitiveness of Polish higher ferent types of HEIs involved in the KRASP ac- and the summer semester. The winter semes- main Polish institutions in charge of quality as- education institutions as European institu- tivities. Accreditation granted by the KRASP ter starts in October and ends in mid-February, surance in higher education are: the State Ac- tions. The State Accreditation Committee car- committees is seen as the proof of high qual- with a break of about ten days for the Christ- creditation Committee, the General Council of ries out its mission by conducting obligatory ity instruction at a given institution or faculty mas holidays. The examination session usually Higher Education and the Conference of Rec- assessments of the quality of education and (see: www.krasp.org.pl) takes two or three weeks, beginning in Janu- tors of the Academic Schools in Poland. giving opinions on applications for the author- ary. The summer semester starts in mid- Febru- ization to provide degree programs, submitted OTHER NATIONAL QUALITY ASSURANCE ary and ends in June, with a one-week break The POLISH ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE by higher education institutions. (see: www. AGENCY for Easter. Summer holidays last for three (Polska Komisja Akredytacyjna – PKA) is the only pka.edu.pl) > Accreditation Commission for Technical HEIs months from the beginning of July to the end statutory body responsible for evaluating the (KAUT) • www.kaut.agh.edu.pl of September, but only for those students who quality of higher education. Its opinions and The GENERAL COUNCIL OF HIGHER EDUCATION > University Accreditation Commission (UKA) passed all exams within the summer exami- resolutions have a legally binding effect. Since (Rada Główna Szkolnictwa Wyższego – RGSW) • www.uka.amu.edu.pl nation session (two-three weeks in June). The 2009, it is full member of ENQA (the European co-operates with the Minister of Science and > Foundation for the Promotion and ones who failed take the exams again in Sep- Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Higher Education and with other governmen- Accreditation of Economic Education (FPAKE) tember. Education) and was officially admitted to the tal bodies in developing the state educational • www.fundacja.edu.pl European Quality Assurance Register for High- policy in the area of higher education. The > Association of Management Education er Education (EQAR) established to enhance Council is responsible for defining the fields FORUM (SEM FORUM) • www.semforum.org.pl the transparency and trust in quality assur- of study and developing educational stand- > National Council for Accreditation of ance. The State Accreditation Committee is an ards. These standards are then implemented Medical Education (KRASZM) • www.mz.gov.pl independent institution working within the in accordance with a separate regulation by higher education system in Poland for the im- the Ministry of Science and Higher Education provement in the quality of education. The (see: www. rgsw.edu.pl). primary objective of the Committee is to 22 support Polish public and non-public 23 Innovative projects in Poland

similarly enables the students of higher educa- TEMPUS is a program that supports moderni- tion institutions to do a traineeship or intern- zation of higher education in Western Balkans, scholarships. These scholarships are often ship in an enterprise or other type of organiza- Eastern Europe, Central Asia, North Africa and Scholarships and related to a specific field of study or degree tions in another European country. the Middle East countries. The program allows exchange programs program at a specific institution. Some higher (see http://ec.europa.eu/education/erasmus; universities from the European Union and the education institutions have agreements with www.erasmus.org.pl) partner countries establish partnerships and partner institutions in countries throughout offer scholarships for student exchanges with- POLISH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS the world. The available options have to be The ERASMUS MUNDUS PROGRAMME sup- in such partnerships The Polish Government offers a number of checked with particular universities. ports academic excellence and the attractive- (see http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/tempus; scholarships and fellowships intended for uni- ness of Europe’s higher education worldwide, www.tempus.org.pl) versity students, researchers or lecturers for EUROPEAN UNION SCHOLARSHIPS and fosters cooperation with targeted third studying and doing research at Polish public Students can also come to Poland within one countries with the objective of contributing to The LEONARDO DA VINCI PROGRAM, an- universities and institutions under either bi- of the European Union programs in which Pol- their development. Erasmus Mundus supports: other component of the LLP program, pro- lateral international agreements or a decision ish HEIs are actively involved, in particular the vides financial support for student vocational of the Minister responsible for higher educa- Lifelong Learning Programs (LLP), the educa- > joint programmes at postgraduate level, training schemes and for the development of tion. Foreign student scholarship applications tional programs creating the opportunities for or the establishment of inter-institutional innovative training, educational programs or falling within such a quota are sent by Polish cooperation at all levels and in various fields. cooperation partnerships, between universities teaching materials. This program is targeted at consular or diplomatic missions to the Bureau from Europe and non-EU countries; young people in initial vocational training (see for Academic Recognition and International The ERASMUS PROGRAMME (comprising > scholarships for study, research or teaching http://ec.europa.eu/education/leonardo-da- Exchange (Biuro Uznawalności Wykształcenia special programs for students from EU/EEA periods for individual students, researchers vinci/doc1018_en.htm; www.leonardo.org.pl) i Wymiany Międzynarodowej – BUWiWM). countries and Turkey) promotes the European and university staff in the context of joint The Foundation for the Development of the There the applications are reviewed by the student exchange. The exchange programs programs at postgraduate level or Education System – National Agency of Life- Bureau’s Section for Recruitment and Educa- are coordinated on the basis of bilateral agree- inter-institutional cooperation; long Learning Program (SEE: www.frse.org.pl, tion of Foreigners in Poland. The final decision ments between two universities or depart- > projects aimed at enhancing the www.llp.org.pl). is taken by the Minister of Science and Higher ments. The students can spend a study period attractiveness, profile, visibility and image Education. (see www.buwiwm.edu.pl) of 3 to 12 months at a higher education institu- of European higher education worldwide tion in another participating European coun- (see: http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus; SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED BY HEIS try. They do not pay fees at the foreign univer- www.erasmusmundus.org.pl) Apart from the Polish Government scholar- sity and take home the course credits that they ships, a number of Polish higher educa- earn abroad. Student mobility for placements 24 tion institutions also offer their own 25 Innovative projects in Poland

STATE COMMISSION FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF PROFI- Depending on the type of studies offered, the Higher Studying in CIENCY IN POLISH Education Institutions set different requirements for for- Studying in the State Commission for the Certification of Proficiency in eigners as to their proficiency in Polish. The B1 basic pro- foreign languages Polish as a Foreign Language is composed of representa- ficiency in Polish as a foreign language is required in the Polish language tives of major Polish academic centers teaching Polish as case of artistic and sports-related disciplines (music, arts, The Polish higher education institutions offer a foreign language. The Commission sets the examination physical education studies). In general, other faculties Pursuant to the Act on the Polish Language, a diverse range of study programs in Polish dates, appoints members of the examination boards, de- require the B2 intermediate level of proficiency in Polish, Polish is the language of lectures, examina- and in foreign languages, mainly in English. velops materials indispensable for staging the examina- which is stipulated in the Regulation of the Minister of tions and diploma theses at all Polish universi- tions, supervises them and issues certificates confirming Science and Higher Education on taking up and carrying The number of degrees in foreign languages the level of proficiency in Polish. out studies by foreigners. Information on Polish language ties and colleges. Hence foreigners who wish is growing. Every institution publishes online certificates is provided by the State Commission for Certi- to study in Polish language are required to information about the fields of study in which The main object of the state certificate examinations in fication of Command of Polish as a Foreign Language, see possess a command of Polish, allowing them it offers education. At present, more than a Polish as a foreign language is to determine the candi- www.certyfikatpolski.pl to understand the lectures and other forms of dates’ level of proficiency in Polish regardless of the insti- half of the 119 existing fields of study are ac- tution where they study Polish as a foreign language, and THE POLISH LANGUAGE tuition. For this reason, the candidates are re- cessible in a foreign language. The Ministry of the curriculum, educational materials and methods used Polish belongs to West-Slavic group of the Indo-European quired to: Science and Higher Education website con- in during the learning process. Proficiency in Polish has family of languages. Due to its structure, it is classified as > complete a preparatory Polish language tains extensive information for prospective been defined as the ability to understand oral and written an inflected and synthetic system. As an individual lan- course at one of the institutions appointed modern Polish and to use Polish in speaking and writing. guage, Polish evolved in the 10th century and played an students, including a list of higher education important role in the establishment and development of by the minister of education institutions in Poland (SEE: www.go-poland.pl, A certificate in Polish as a foreign language is the only the Polish state. Until the 14th century, Polish existed only > obtain the Polish Language Certificate www.mnisw.gov.pl). state document confirming the proficiency in the Polish in the form of several regional spoken variations. As a lit- issued by the State Commission for language. Those wishing their level of proficiency in Polish erary, superregional language, Polish was distinguished in Certification of Command of Polish as documented may take such examination. So far, certificate the 15th and 16th centuries, which is demonstrated by the More information about studying in Poland is examinations in Polish have been popular among foreign- extensive collection of Renaissance literary works written a Foreign Language. also available on the websites of the Confer- ers studying in Poland. in the language. > receive confirmation from the HEI they ence of Rectors of the Academic Schools in apply to that their preparation and Poland (www.krasp.org.pl) and the Study in Foreigners studying in Poland or applying for admission The number of people speaking Polish as their mother command of Polish allow them to to universities in Poland are also interested in obtaining tongue exceeds 45 million, of which 38 million live in Po- Poland Project (www.studyinpoland.pl). the certificate of Polish as a foreign language. The certifi- land. Large groups of Poles and ethnic Poles have been undertake the studies. cate exempts students planning their further education in living outside Poland for many generations, mainly in Poland from preparatory courses held prior to the com- the USA, Canada, Australia, Germany, UK, France, Belarus, mencement of studies. Kazakhstan, Lithuania and Ukraine. Today, Polish is gain- ing popularity as a foreign language taught at language schools and in academic centers across Poland and worldwide. 26 27 Research & be successful! Poland! Innovative projects in Poland

Courses in Polish language and culture or in Polish language survival Polish with orientation programs are Admission and culture organized by most universities hosting for- requirements eign students. This type of course can last for courses a few weeks just before the academic year, or run for the whole semester. Admissions to the study programs are admin- istrated by the institutions of higher education, and candidates apply directly to the institution of their choice. It is best to contact the Below you will find a list of some of the institu- > Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin international relations office well before the tions which offer Polish language courses for for- • www.cjkp.umcs.lublin.pl/eng/ course starts in order to find out all the neces- eigners: > The School of Polish Language for Foreigners sary details about the application procedures University of Lodz • www.sjpdc.uni.lodz.pl and other important information. ura certificate) or an equivalent entitling the > Center of Teaching of Polish for Foreigners, > The School of Polish Language for Foreign holder to enroll in such programs in Poland. Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz Students, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan GENERAL REQUIREMENTS for admission to Additional entrance examinations may be con- • www.ukw.edu.pl • www.schoolpl.amu.edu.pl degree programs offered by higher educa- ducted by HEIs only if this is necessary to as- > School of Polish Language and Culture, > The Centre of Polish Language and Culture for tion institutions in Poland are the same for sess knowledge or skills that are not assessed University of Silesia, Katowice • www.sjikp.us.edu.pl Foreigners, Nicolaus Copernicus University in by the Matura examination or the applicant > The Center for Polish Language and Culture in Torun • www.fil.umk.pl both university-type and non-university HEIs. holds an upper secondary school certificate the World, The Jagiellonian University in Krakow > The Centre of Polish Language and Culture for The candidate must hold a matriculation cer- • www.uj.edu.pl/Polonia Foreigners ”Polonicum”, University of Warsaw tificate (the Matura certificate) or another obtained abroad. > The School of Polish Language and Culture, • www.polonicum.uw.edu.pl equivalent document attesting that the holder The Jagiellonian University in Krakow > School of Polish Language and Culture for is eligible for admission to higher education in ACCESS TO THE SECOND-CYCLE STUDIES is • www.uj.edu.pl/SL Foreigners, Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University the country in which he or she completed sec- open to holders of licencjat or inżynier (Engi- > International Educational Centre, Cracow • www.polish.wnh.uksw.edu.pl/eng/ ondary school. neer) degree, the Master’s degree (magister or University of Technology • www.educentre.info > The School of Polish Language and Culture for an equivalent degree) or the equivalent of the > The School of Polish Language and Culture, Foreigners, University of Wrocław ACCESS TO THE FIRST-CYCLE STUDIES, lead- Polish higher education diploma entitling the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin • www.sjpik.uni.wroc.pl holder to enroll in such programs in Poland. • www.kul.pl/school > The Department of Polish Language for ing to the professional title of a licencjat or an > The Polish Language and Culture Centre for Foreigners, Wrocław University of Technology inżynier (Engineer), as well as the long-cycle Polish People from Abroad and Foreigners, • www.snjo.pwr.wroc.pl studies, leading to a Master’s degree (magister ACCESS TO THE DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES or an equivalent degree), is open to holders of is open to applicants who hold the Mas- 28 an upper secondary school certificate (Mat- ter’s degree (magister or an equiva- 29 Research & go! Poland! Innovative projects in Poland lent degree) or the equivalent of the Polish > enjoy temporary protection in the territory higher education diploma entitling the holder of the Republic of Poland, Nostrification The costs of to enroll in such programs in Poland, and who > are migrating employees – citizens of an EU Recognition studying in Poland meet the admission conditions laid down by Member State or of an EFTA State being the specific institution. The detailed admission member of the European Economic Area According to the Regulation of the Minister of Ed- Full-time studies (in the Polish language) at conditions are laid down by the board of the Treaty, formerly or currently employed in ucation and Science, any school certificate ob- the state Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) entity authorized to offer doctoral programs Poland; this right extends also to members tained abroad must be legalized in the country are free for Polish students and foreigners who within an institution. While respecting such of their families, if residing in the territory of in which it was issued and then submitted to the commence studies in Poland on terms appli- general admission requirements, each HEI may the Republic of Poland, local educational authority (kuratorium oświaty) cable to Polish citizens. These include citizens define its own additional admission conditions > citizens of the EU Member States or the EFTA in Poland in order to be nostrified (recognized). of EU/EEA and students who hold the Polish and procedures, including the number of plac- States that are members of the European The documents must contain a clause confirm- Charter (Karta Polaka). All other foreigners are es available to students, except in the medical Economic Area Treaty, as well as members ing that their holders have access to higher edu- required to pay tuition fees of no less than: fields of study (numerus clausus). The admis- of their families, who have means sufficient cation institutions in their own countries. > EUR 2,000 per year for vocational higher sion conditions and procedures may be similar to cover their living costs during the period Nostrification of the certificate obtained abroad studies, Master’s and postgraduate programs, across an HEI or may vary according to the field of study; however, they are not eligible for can be performed only once. The nostrification > EUR 3,000 per year for doctoral, postgraduate of study. Different conditions and procedures low-income scholarships. certificate is valid only if accompanied by the and specialist courses as well as scientific, may be applied by different HEIs for the same original certificate obtained abroad or a dupli- artistic, specialist and habilitation internships, fields of study. The admission conditions and Foreign certificates of education may be rec- cate thereof. > EUR 3,000 per year for vocational courses and procedures must be published by each HEI ognized in Poland on the basis of international apprenticeships, not later than by 31 May of the year preceding agreements or, in the absence of such agree- Holders of foreign diplomas who want to study > EUR 2,000 per year for a language course, the academic year to which they refer. As of 1 ments, according to the regulations on nostri- in Poland, need to make sure that their diploma including the course preparing for studying May 2004, foreigners are free to take up and fication. can be recognized as the equivalent of a Polish in Polish. continue studies and participate in scientific diploma or else the recognition procedure is re- research and training projects and schemes on International agreements, to which the Repub- quired. The agency responsible for the recogni- The fees at private higher education institutions the same terms as Polish citizens if they: lic of Poland is a party, regulating the legalization of foreign credentials for academic purposes are established by institution itself. The tuition > hold the residence permit, tion of foreign diplomas can be found on the is the national information center ENIC-NARIC fees range from EUR 2,000 to 6,000 per year and > have the refugee status granted by the website of the Ministry of Science and Higher Poland, operating within the Department of depend on the institution and study program Republic of Poland, Education (see www.mnisw.gov.pl). Higher Education Organization and Supervision (for medical schools and MBA programs: about of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education EUR 8,000 – 12,000 per year). (see www.mnisw.gov.pl) 30 31 Innovative projects in Poland Innovative projects in Poland

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32 33 Come to Visas Poland. Discover STUDENTS FROM THE EU COUNTRIES Europe. Students from the EU countries can enter Po- land with a valid travel document or another document confirming identity and citizenship. If a student intends to visit Poland’s neighbor- ing countries (not all of them are EU Member States), a passport is recommended. For stay Since December 2007 Poland is a member up to three months no legalization of stay is of the Schengen Area so you can apply for necessary. For stay exceeding three months the Schengen Visa in the Polish Consulate in your country. If you have a Schengen STUDENTS FROM COUNTRIES OUTSIDE THE an EU student has to register the residence. EU AND EEA AREA In the case of students the registration docu- Visa you can freely travel around in the Schengen Area (Belgium, France, Germany, Among European countries, Poland has ment is issued for one year (with a possibility Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Students from countries outside the EU and one of the most stable, dynamically de- of extending it). The document is issued by the Spain, Italy, Austria, Greece, Denmark, Fin- EEA area can enter Poland on the basis of a veloping economy and its young society Department of Citizens Affairs of the Voivode- land, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, valid travel document (passport) and visa (if re- is open for changes and new challenges. ship Office (province administration, Urząd Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, quired). A student of a non-EU country should Foreign students are warmly welcomed Wojewódzki). Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slo- generally fi le an application for visa at the to come to Poland to study. There are, venia). We would like to remind you that Consulate of the Republic of Poland in his/her however, a few issues which they should United Kingdom and Ireland are Member country of legal residence. A short-term visa be aware of before coming. What follows States of the EU but do not belong to the entitles the holder to stay in Poland for up to are a few pieces of practical information Schengen zone. Cyprus, Bulgaria and Ro- three months, a long-term visa for up to one which you may find useful. mania so far are also outside the Schengen year. It is possible to extend a visa only in par- zone. ticularly justified cases. The visa can be extend only once.

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What documents do Temporary However, receiving the card does not imply acquiring Polish citizenship or confirmation of you need to apply for Residence Card the Polish origin. The Charter does not entitle to cross the border without a valid visa or to All international students staying in Poland a visa? settle in the territory of the Republic of Poland. longer than three months are required to ob- The Polish Charter does not legalize the stay We recommend contacting the Polish Consu- tain temporary residence permit. The permit in Poland, but ensures its holder a number of late in your country for a complete list of docu- is issued for the period of a student’s stay in rights facilitating its contacts with the Repub- ments required for a visa application. As a rule, Poland, but not longer than for two years (usu- lic of Poland. A holder of the Polish Charter you will be asked to present: ally for one year). It can be extended. Evidence who intends to enter the territory of the Re- > a valid travel document, of the permit is a Temporary Residence Card public of Poland should legalize his/her stay > 2 up-to-date photographs, (Karta pobytu czasowego) – an identity card in accordance with the general rules. Accord- > documents which confirm the purpose of entry, for foreigners in Poland which (together with ing to the legal regulations, the Polish Charter > sufficient means of subsistence, a passport) allows passing the border as often can be granted to a person who on the day of > health insurance. as you like without a visa. There are many countries whose citizens can applying for the charter is a citizen of the Re- visit Poland as tourists without a visa. These public of Armenia, Republic of Azerbaijan, Re- include all EU/EEA countries, Australia, United Polish Charter public of Belarus, Republic of Estonia, Georgia, States, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Malay- Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Re- sia and Singapore (for the complete list, visit (Karta Polaka) public of Lithuania, Republic of Latvia, Repub- lic of Moldova, Russian Federation, Republic of the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Students who hold the Polish Charter (Karta Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Republic www.msz.gov.pl). Polaka) may stay and study in Poland on spe- of Uzbekistan or possessing a status of a state- A visa is still required for a stay exceeding three cial terms. Polish Charter is a document which less person in one of the listed countries. The months or when entering the country to take confirms belonging to the Polish nation. Hold- Polish Charter can be granted to a person who up paid employment. Detailed information on ers of the Polish Charter are entitled to use the declares belonging to the Polish nation and the rules covering entry and stay in Poland can educational system on the same conditions as meets several additional conditions (for de- be obtained from the Polish embassies and citizens of Poland. They may take up studies tailed information visit the website of the Min- consular offices. For the complete information at all levels of education on the same condi- istry of Foreign Affairs: www.msz.gov.pl) visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Af- tions as citizens of Poland. Besides, they have fairs: www.msz.gov.pl the right to work and apply for scholarships and other forms of aid available for foreigners. 36 37 Innovative projects in Poland

Below are some examples to give an idea of Medical insurance Accommodation Cost of living in Poland the amounts students spend per month. Pric- es very depending on the city. Monthly living Healthcare in Poland is available for students There are several options for arranging ac- Monthly expenses (average value) cost of an average student in Poland ranges from the EU/EEA countries, provided that commodation and these differ from one HEI Rent in a shared flat (or dormitory) 80-100 EUR from EUR 300 to EUR 600. they hold valid medical insurance in the na- to another. Housing costs depend on the lo- Food 100-150 EUR tional insurance system of their country. A val- cation and quality of the accommodation but Transportation (in big cities) 15-20 EUR Telephone/mobile, internet, TV 20-30 EUR STUDENT CARD id passport, student Identity Card or doctoral the prices per month usually range from EUR Study materials 30-50 EUR All students receive a student identity card enti- student Identity Card and a valid European 50 to EUR 200 in the dormitories to 100-500 Other expenses (leisure/entertainment) 70-100 EUR tling them to a 50% discount for public transpor- Health Insurance Card (Europejska Karta Ubez- EUR in private apartments. Many Polish HEIs tation in the city and a 37% discount for transpor- pieczenia Zdrowotnego) entitles its holder to have their own dormitories managed by the Examples of other selected prices: tation via national railways (only when they are bread (1 loaf) 0,80 EUR under age of 26). The card also entitles students medical care services free of charge in Poland. administration. The dormitories may differ in milk (1 liter) 0,70 EUR If possible it is recommended that students standard. The cost of accommodation in a stu- lunch at a canteen 3,00 EUR to use university library, sports and other facili- from non-EU/EEA countries purchase their dents’ dormitory ranges from EUR 100 to EUR coffee in a café 2,50 EUR ties, but also to discounts on tickets to cinemas, own international medical insurance prior to 200 per month for a single room and from EUR cinema ticket 5,00 EUR theatres and museums. their arrival in Poland. Otherwise they are re- 50 to EUR 100 for a shared room, depending quired to sign a voluntary health insurance on the standard. It is common for international agreement with the National Health Fund students to share bigger apartments in the city (Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia – NFZ) and pay center. Rental prices in the center may be a bit Working in Poland to apply for a work permit, which is granted their own insurance fees. Under this insurance more expensive but one can cut costs and time only if no EU citizen can fill the position. Never- scheme, students are entitled to free medical on transportation. Splitting the rent amongst as a student theless, students should think carefully about care and can use university health care clinics friends may off er an opportunity to find great whether this is in their best interests, as it may and health centres. Also, all foreign students accommodation at an affordable price. The EU/EEA citizens and holders of the Pol- affect their academic performance. have the option of purchasing additional ac- ish Charter are not obliged to obtain a work cident insurance. For detailed information permit in Poland. To be able to study in Poland, visit the website of the National Health Fund: a non-EU/EEA student must demonstrate that www.nfz.gov.pl he/she possesses sufficient means to cover the costs of living in Poland. However, some students may wish to combine their studies with a part-time job and thus obtain additional in- 38 come. In this case non-EU/EEA student need 39 RESEARCH & STAY! POLAND

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THE FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOP- – Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) and the MENT OF THE EDUCATION SYSTEM Scholarship Fund Sciex-NMSch (cooperation Useful information MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND HIGHER FUNDACJA ROZWOJU SYSTEMU EDUKACJI with Switzerland). EDUCATION „FRSE” MINISTERSTWO NAUKI I SZKOLNICTWA @ www.frse.org.pl CONFERENCE OF RECTORS OF THE ACA- WYŻSZEGO The Foundation for the Development of the DEMIC SCHOOLS IN POLAND „CRASP” STUDENT TESTIMONIALS @ www.mnisw.gov.pl Education System is a State Treasury founda- KONFERENCJA REKTORÓW AKADEMICKICH The main task of the Ministry of Science and tion, the main goal of which is a wide-thought SZKÓŁ POLSKICH „KRASP” Higher Education includes: support of actions aimed at development of @ www.krasp.org.pl Teaching staff is professional, > managing budgetary resources in the fields the educational system in Poland. The Founda- The Conference of Rectors of Academic helpful and open to share their of science and higher education tion achieves its goal by conducting European Schools in Poland (CRASP) is a voluntary as- scholarly and practical > coordinating relevant projects co-financed Union educational programs and other inter- sociation of rectors representing those Polish experience with their students. by the European structural funds national programs in the field of education. institutions of higher education which have People I meet every day on > promoting Polish science and higher education The Foundation coordinates the programs: the right to award the doctorate degree (or abroad and at the domestic level “Lifelong Learning Program” and “Youth in equivalent) in at least one scientific discipline. campus and in town are very > drawing up projects and strategies concerning Action”; it also supervises National Contact Currently, CRASP has 107 members (including friendly. So, overall the the development of the Polish research and Points for the European Union Programs: Er- 11 non-public schools) and seven institutions atmosphere is very, very good, higher education system asmus Mundus and Tempus, the National Bu- have the status of an associated institution. much better than I expected > supervising structures and institutions reau of the Eurodesk program and the SALTO CRASP safeguards traditional academic values, coming here from a remote in view of the ongoing reforms and EECA Eastern Europe and Caucasus Resource including the constitutional principle of au- modernization, cooperation with foreign Centre. In Poland, the Foundation also imple- tonomy of higher education institutions which part of the world and so institutions and participation in international ments the European Union’s initiative Euro- guarantees the right of these institutions to different cultural background. programs and events concerning science, pean Language Label and eTwinning action. present their positions on all issues of interest Come and study in Poland! research and higher education The Polish Bureau of Eurydice – an information to the academic community. The main aims of > dealing with all matters concerning Polish network on education in European countries CRASP are: and foreign students, lecturers, and – is also affiliated with the Foundation. Since > to inspire and co-ordinate the co-operation researchers working at Polish scientific and 2007 the Foundation has been coordinating of the academic schools in Poland higher education institutions. the Polish-Lithuanian Youth Exchange Fund, > to undertake activities leading to an estab- and - since 2008 - the Scholarship and Train- lishment of an integrated system of the ing Fund (in cooperation with EEA countries national education and to the devel- 42 43 Research & stay! Poland! Innovative projects in Poland opment of the system of higher education state budget related to the higher education ERASMUS STUDENT NETWORK ESN a single umbrella, the lifelong learning Pro- > to represent the interests of higher educa- system and on the rules for distributing state ERASMUS STUDENT NETWORK POLSKA gramme. This programme enables individuals tion and science, and the common interests of subsidy to the higher education institutions, 4) @ www.esn.pl at all stages of their lives to pursue stimulating its member schools, including the selection of it issues opinions on the proposals of statutes Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is a non-profit learning opportunities across Europe. It con- their representatives to international associa- for higher education institutions. It is responsi- international student organization. ESN mis- sists of four sub-programmes: Comenius (for tions of rectors or universities. ble for the definition of fields of study and the sion is to represent international students, and schools), Erasmus (for higher education), Leon- development of standards in education. These thus provides opportunities for cultural un- ardo da Vinci (for vocational education and CONFERENCE OF RECTORS OF VOCA- standards are implemented in accordance derstanding and self-development under the training) and Grundtvig (for adult education). TIONAL SCHOOLS IN POLAND with a separate regulation by the Ministry of principle of Students Helping Students. KONFERENCJA REKTORÓW ZAWODOWYCH Science and Higher Education. YOUTH IN ACTION PROGRAMME SZKÓŁ POLSKICH KRZASP ERASMUS PROGRAM PROGRAM „MŁODZIEŻ W DZIAŁANIU” @ www.krzasp.pl MINISTRY OF NATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM ERASMUS @ www.ec.europa.eu/youth @ www.mlodziez.org.pl MINISTERSTWO EDUKACJI NARODOWEJ @ ec.europa.eu/education/erasmus The Youth in Action programme aims to inspire GENERAL COUNCIL OF HIGHER @ www.men.gov.pl @ www.erasmus.org.pl a sense of active European citizenship, soli- EDUCATION Erasmus supports increased mobility in higher darity and tolerance among Europeans from RADA GŁÓWNA SZKOLNICTWA WYŻSZEGO MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND NATIONAL education – particularly among students, but adolescence to adulthood. The programme RGSW HERITAGE also among teachers and other staff . The aim promotes mobility within and beyond the EU’s @ www.rgsw.edu.pl MINISTERSTWO KULTURY I DZIEDZICTWA is to foster a Europe-wide approach to higher borders, and encourages the inclusion of all The General Council of Higher Education NARODOWEGO MKIDN education. Offering students exposure to young people, regardless of their educational, (Rada Główna Szkolnictwa Wyższego) is an @ www.mkidn.gov.pl other countries and cultures not only enriches social and cultural background. It helps young elective body of the higher education system. their study experience but also promotes a people acquire new competences, and pro- The council co-operates with the Ministry of POLISH ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE more European-minded, flexible and mobile vides them with opportunities for nonformal and Science and Higher Education and with other POLSKA KOMISJA AKREDYTACYJNA PKA workforce that improves Europe’s competitive- informal learning with a European dimension. governmental bodies in the establishment @ www.pka.edu.pl ness and innovation potential. of the state educational policy in the area of ERASMUS MUNDUS higher education: 1) it issues opinions and BURAEU FOR ACADEMIC RECOGNITION LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMME @ eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus proposes motions in all matters related to AND INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM „UCZENIE SIĘ PRZEZ CAŁE ŻYCIE” @ erasmusmundus.org.pl higher education and science, 2) it issues BIURO UZNAWALNOŚCI WYKSZTAŁCENIA I @ www.ec.europa.eu/llp @ www.llp.org.pl The Erasmus Mundus Programme supports opinions on legal regulations, 3) it is- WYMIANY MIĘDZYNARODOWEJ BUWIWM The European Commission has integrated academic excellence and the attrac- sues opinions on the proposal of the its educational and training initiatives under tiveness of Europe’s higher educa- 44 @ www.buwiwm.edu.pl 45 Research & stay! Poland! Innovative projects in Poland tion worldwide, and fosters cooperation with bility and security in Polish consular agencies abroad – the list is chures and multimedia productions). It runs targeted third countries with the objective of these regions. The Programme contributes to available on the website of the Ministry of For- a network of international offi ces in Europe, contributing to their development. The pro- cooperation in higher education between the eign Aff airs Asia and North America: gramme enhances quality in higher education European Union and the partner countries. Polish National Tourist Offi ce (UK & Ireland) through scholarships and academic coopera- Tempus promotes the voluntary convergence POLAND @ www.poland.travel/en-gb tion between Europe and the rest of the world. of higher education systems in these countries @ www.poland.gov.pl Office National Polonais de Tourisme (Belgium) Erasmus Mundus supports: with EU developments in higher education. Offi cial promotional website of the Republic @ www.pologne.travel/fr-be > joint programmes at the postgraduate level, of Poland Pools Informatiebureau voor Toerisme (Bel- or the establishment of inter-institutional BOLOGNA PROCESS gium) @ www.polen.travel/nl-be cooperation partnerships, between universities @ http://ec.europa.eu/education/higher-edu- POLAND ON THE INTERNET Polska Organizacja Turystyczna (Czech Re- from Europe and non-EU countries; cation/doc1290_en.htm @ www.poland.pl pablic) @ www.polsko.travel/cz > scholarships for study, research or teaching The Bologna Process aims to create the “Euro- Poland.pl (and its Polish version Polska.pl) Polnisches Fremdenverkehrsamt (Germany) periods for individual students, researchers pean Higher Education Area” to provide citi- website is to help everybody – Poles, members @ www.polen.travel/de and university staff in the context of joint zens with choices from a wide and transparent of Polish communities abroad, and foreigners Polska Statens Turistbyrå (Norway) programmes at postgraduate level or range of high quality courses, with smoother – get access to valid, legal, and reliable sources @ www.polen.travel/no inter-institutional cooperation; recognition procedures. Three priorities were of information about Poland. The website off Polska Statens Turistbyrå (Sweden) > projects aimed at enhancing the attractiveness, defi ned to reach these ambitious goals: the ers a diff erent way of looking at „Poland and @ www.polen.travel/sv profile, visibility and image of European establishment of comparable degree systems, Polish” society, from the perspective of con- Polska Statens Turistbyrå (Denmark) higher education worldwide. a European dimension to quality assurance temporary information society. Polska.pl and @ www.polen.travel/dk systems, and the recognition of degrees and Poland.pl are non-profi t projects, managed Organización Turistica de Polonia (Spain) TEMPUS - MODERNISING HIGHER EDUCATION study periods abroad. The Bologna Process has by the Research and Academic Computer Net- @ www.polonia.travel/es @ eacea.ec.europa.eu/tempus set in motion a series of reforms necessary to work (NASK) – a co-creator and propagator of Offi ce National Polonais de Tourisme (France) Tempus is the EU-funded programme that make higher education systems more compat- the idea of the Information Society. @ www.pologne.travel/fr supports the modernisation of higher educa- ible and comparable, more competitive and Uffi cio Turistico Polacco (Italy) tion in the EU’s neighbouring countries in the more attractive to citizens. POLISH TOURIST ORGANISATION @ www.polonia.travel/it Western Balkans, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, POLSKA ORGANIZACJA TURYSTYCZNA Lengyel Nemzeti Idegenforgalmi (Hungary) North Africa and the Middle East. Tempus is GENERAL INFORMATION ON POLAND @ www.pot.gov.pl @ www.lengyelorszag.travel/hu part of the EU’s “Neighbourhood”, “Enlarge- MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS Polish Tourist Organisation is a governmental Poolse Organisatie voor Toerisme (The Neth- ment” and “Development” policies, MINISTERSTWO SPRAW ZAGRANICZNYCH body responsible for promotion of tourism to erland) @ www.polen.travel/nl which aim to promote prosperity, sta- @ www.msz.gov.pl Poland (publishes and distributes tourist bro- Polnisches Fremdenverkehrsamt 46 47 Innovative projects in Poland Innovative projects in Poland

(Austria) @ www.polen.travel/de-at a governmental institution – a division of the calendar and map of cultural events. Республики Польша в Санкт-Петербурге Польская Туристическая Организация (Rus- Polish Tourist Organisation, focused on the (Saint Petersburg, Russia) @ www.polinst.ru sia) @ www.poland.travel/ru promotion of Poland’s unique qualities as a POLISH CULTURAL INSTITUTES - ADDRESSES, Polish Cultural Institute in New York (USA) Польська Туристична Організація (Ukraine) business tourism destination, as well as on PHONE NUMBERS AND WEBSITE OF THE POL- @ www.PolishCulture-NYC.org @ www.polscha.travel/uk providing neutral, professional advice to all ISH CULTURAL INSTITUTES IN THE WORLD: Institut Polonais (Paris, France) Polska Organizacja Turystyczna (Israel) considering Poland as a venue for their future Polnisches Institut in Berlin (Germany) @ www.institut.pologne.net @ www.polin.travel/he events. @ www.polnischekultur.de Polský institut v Praze (Prague, Czech Republic) Polish National Tourist Offi ce (Japan) Polnisches Institut Düsseldorf (Germany) @ www.polskyinstitut.cz @ www.poland.travel/ja ADAM MICKIEWICZ INSTITUTE @ www.polnisches-institut.de L’Istituto Polacco di Roma (Rome, Italy) Polish National Tourist Offi ce (USA, North INSTYTUT ADAMA MICKIEWICZA (IAM) Polnisches Institut in Berlin, Filiale Leipzig (Ger- @ www.istitutopolacco.it America) @ www.poland.travel/en-us @ www.iam.pl many) @ www.polinst-l.de Полският институт в София (Sofi a, Bulgaria) IAM is a state cultural institution whose task Poľský inštitút (Bratislava, Slovakia) @ www.polinst-bg.org POLAND.TRAVEL is to promote Polish culture around the world @ www.polinst.sk Polska institutet (Stockholm, Sweden) @ www.poland.travel and actively participate in international cul- Institut Polonais (Brussels, Belgium) @ www.polskainstitutet.se Poland’s Offi cial Travel Website. tural exchange, present both the heritage and @ www.culturepolonaise.eu Polish Institute in Tel Aviv (Israel) contemporary achievements of Polish culture. Institutul Polonez (Bucharest, Romania) @ www.polishinstitute.org.il EDEN EUROPEAN DESTINATIONS OF EX- The main goal of the Adam Mickiewicz Insti- @ www.culturapoloneza.ro Polnisches Institut in Vien (Vienna, Austria) CELLENCE tute is to increase the value of Poland’s brand Lengyel Intézet (Budapest, Hungary) @ www.polnisches-institut.at @ www.edenpoland.pl/en as a cultural asset and to boost Poland’s eff ec- @ www.lengyelintezet.hu Lenkų Institutas Vilniuje (Vilnius, Lithuania) Discover your EDEN in Poland. These are tiveness and effi ciency in the area of culture. Польський Iнститут у Києві (Kiev, Ukraine) @ www.lenkukultura.lt unique places that offer visitors inimitable at- @ www.polinst.kiev.ua mosphere, picturesque landscapes, fascinat- @ www.culture.pl Polish Cultural Institute in London (United Kingdom) ing culture and hospitable welcome from local Portal developed and operated by the Adam @ www.polishculture.org.uk people. They are emerging European tourist Mickiewicz Institute. A complete repository of Instituto Polaco de Cultura (Madrid, Spain) destinations, often little known, knowledge about Polish culture in and out- @ www.culturapolaca.es which pursue the objective of economic side Poland. Information on current events ac- Польскі Інстытут ў Мінску (Minsk, Belarus) growth in such a way as to ensure social, cul- companied by an encyclopedia / glossary with @ www.instpol.by tural and environmental sustainability. more than 2,800 bios of Polish culture makers. Польский культурный центр в Москве (Mos- @ www.poland-convention.pl State-of-the-art on-line portal using multime- cow, Russia) @ www.ipol.ru The Convention Bureau of Poland is dia technologies: photo galleries, audio fi les, a Отдел культуры Генерального консульства 48 49 Published by Ministry of Science and Higher Education in Poland in cooperation with the Foundation for the Development of the Edu- cation System (FRSE), Warsaw 2012 Compiled by: Jan Andrzej Nicał and FRSE Promotion and Information Team

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