University Information University Jagiellonian University in Krakow Country Poland Department / Faculty Faculty of International and Political Studies University Website www.uj.edu.pl Short description of the university The Jagiellonian University (Polish: Uniwersytet Jagielloński, often shortened to UJ; historical names include Latin: Studium Generale, University of Kraków, Kraków Academy, The Main Crown School, and Main School of Kraków) is a research university founded in 1364 by Casimir III the Great in Kraków. It is the oldest university in Poland, the second oldest university in Central Europe (after Charles University in Prague) and one of the oldest universities in the world. It was positioned by QS World University Rankings as the best Polish university among the world's top 500 and the ARWU as the best Polish higher-level institution. The university fell upon hard times when the occupation of Kraków by Austria-Hungary during the Partitions of Poland threatened its existence. In 1817, soon after the creation of the Duchy of Warsaw the university has been renamed to Jagiellonian University in order to commemorate Poland's Jagiellonian dynasty, which first revived the Kraków University in the past. In 2006, The Times Higher Education Supplement ranked Jagiellonian University as Poland's top university. Short description of the location Kraków (Polish pronunciation: *ˈkrakuf+ ( listen)) also Cracow, or Krakow (US English /ˈkrɑːkaʊ/, UK English /ˈkrækɒv/) is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River (Polish: Wisła) in the Lesser Poland region, the city dates back to the 7th century. Kraków has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, cultural, and artistic life and is online bookies bonuses one of Poland's most important economic hubs. It was the capital of the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland from 1038 to 1569; the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth from 1569 to 1596; the Free City of Kraków from 1815 to 1846; the Grand Duchy of Cracow from 1846 to 1918; and Kraków Voivodeship from the 14th century to 1998. It has been the capital of Lesser Poland Voivodeship . Contact Information International Office Address International Office Ul. Gołębia 24, 31-007 Kraków Collegium Novum room 21 Website International Office http://www.dmws.uj.edu.pl/ Mgr Krzysztof BYRSKI ([email protected]; [email protected]) Incoming Exchange Coordinator Dr Małgorzata JACOBS-KOZYRA ([email protected]) Application Term 1st Semester 2nd Semester Student’s application Deadline 15 of May 15 of November Information about how to apply http://www.dmws.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/przyjezdzajacy-studenci/program- erasmus Requirements for Incoming Exchange Students Do you have requirements concerning no GPA or Overall Average Grade? Is an official language proof required? yes, any language certificate that states knowledge of English or Polish language on B2 level Do you accept a language confirmation issued by Sciences Po yes Saint-Germain-en-Laye? Which other documents do you require Learning agreement should be consulted and confirmed by the with the application / registration? departmental Erasmus+ coordinators st nd Academic Calendar (dd /mm / yyyy) 1 semester 2 semester Orientation Session period 28.09.2015 – 04.10.2015 22.02.2016 – 28.02.2016 Beginning of Classes 02.10.2015 24.02.2016 End of Classes 28.01.2016 15.06.2016 Exam Period 29.01.2016 – 23.02.2016 15.06.2016 – 30.06.2016 Programs and courses open to Incoming Students Link to Course Offer open to Exchange Students : http://www.dmws.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/przyjezdzajacy-studenci/program-erasmus http://www.bosz.uj.edu.pl/documents/1437122/09960c9e-3be4-41cd-910e-f6fa85b2f5bc Are Bachelor Exchange Students allowed to take courses at yes Master’s level? When do exchange students inform you along with their application of their course selection ? Can students change their course selection after they arrive yes at your institution? Credits Minimum and maximum number of credits (or courses) that No limit credits - no limit courses can be taken by Incoming Exchange Students University grading scale related to ECTS grading system: F, X– 2– Fail ; E– 3– Satisfactory ; D– 3,5– Satisfactory Plus ; C– 4– Good ; B– 4,5– Good Plus ; A– 5– Very Good Services offered to exchange students http://www.dmws.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/przyjezdzajacy- Information about accommodation for exchange students studenci/program-erasmus Mentor programme offered by Erasmus Student Buddy program Network UJ: http://uj.esn.pl/ Airport pick up service no Tuition fees and cost of living Are there any mandatory fees exchange Payment for the student ID card 17 PLN (4 EUR) students need to pay? Approximate cost of living per month Rent 400 PLN – 1500 PLN Living Expenses 500 PLN Personal Expenses NA _______________________________________ Total 900 PLN – 2000 PLN (250 à 500 €) .