GENERAL INFORMATION
FULL NAME AND LOCATION OF UNIVERSITY
Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland
NUMBER OF UTRECHT NETWORK SEMESTERS ACCEPTING DURING 2019/2020
20 semesters in total (some of departments may accept more than 20 students, while other only 2 per Semester)
MAIN UNIVERSITY WEBSITE
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE WEBSITE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
CONTACT PERSON FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
Dr Izabela Zawiska
phone: +48 12 663 30 13
izabela.zawiska@uj.edu.pl
CONTACT PERSON FOR OUTGOING STUDENTS
Dr Izabela Zawiska
phone: +48 12 663 30 13
izabela.zawiska@uj.edu.pl
APPLICATION WEBSITE
Official nomination must be sent to the UN representative and student should fill the on-line application: https://www.incomingstudents.uj.edu.pl/
HOW DOES THE APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS PROCESS DIFFER FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS?
No difference
ACADEMICS
AREAS OF STUDY OPEN TO UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE STUDENTS
UNDERGRADUATE AREAS TAUGHT IN ENGLISH
Polish Studies, History, Sociology, Geography, Humanities, Law, Administration.
AREAS OF STUDY OPEN TO GRADUATE EXCHANGE STUDENTS
CAN GRADUATE STUDENTS TAKE UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL COURSES
Yes
CAN ADVANCED UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS TAKE GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES?
Yes
AREAS OF STUDY RESTRICTED TO PRIOR BILATERAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENTS OR FACULTIES
European Studies, Pharmacy.
AREAS OF STUDY THAT ARE NOT OPEN TO EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Medicine
WEBSITE FOR COURSE OFFERINGS
REQUIRED MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE EXCHANGE
Up to the sending institution - Usually students should obtain 30 ECTS per one semester
ARE SUMMER COURSES AVAILABLE AS EXCHANGE (NON FEE-PAYING)? IF SO, WHAT IS THE WEBSITE?
No
DO STUDENTS REGISTER FOR COURSES IN ADVANCE OR UPON ARRIVAL?
Upon arrival.
COURSE REGISTRATION DEADLINE(S)
Registration to courses is organized in the beginning of semester – 2-3 weeks.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English B2 or Polish B2.
LANGUAGE TEST CERTIFICATE REQUIRED? IF SO, WHICH AND WHEN: BEFORE ADMISSION OR UPON ARRIVAL?
Not requested from native speakers.
PREPARATORY LANGUAGE COURSE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS? DATES AND COSTS?
No.
ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL ADVISING OR REGISTRATION CONCERNS THAT STUDENTS SHOULD BE AWARE OF? ARE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ASSIST IN REGISTRATION OR COURSE SELECTION?
Contact Utrecht Network representative: izabela.zawiska@uj.edu.pl
ADDITIONAL NOTES
DATES
None.
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR EACH TERM
Semester 1/Fall: 30 May
Semester 2/Spring: 30 November
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
https://en.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/studying/academic-calendar
Semester 1/Fall: 1 October - 23 February
Semester 2/Spring: 24 February - 30 June
EXAMINATION PERIOD
Semester 1/Fall: 29 January to 10 February
Semester 2/Spring: 16 June to 29 June
IF THERE IS A BREAK BETWEEN THE ACADEMIC COURSE CALENDAR AND EXAMS, CAN ARRANGEMENTS BE MADE SO THE STUDENT MAY TAKE EXAMS EARLY?
Yes.
ORIENTATION SESSION(S) FOR INCOMING STUDENTS. ARE THEY MANDATORY? DATES AND COSTS?
First week of each semester. It is not obligatory, for free or some minor payments for trips or sightseeing participation.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
COSTS
TOTAL COST ESTIMATE PER MONTH (IN EURO)
400-500 Euro
HOUSING
Private - 200-250 Euro | Students dormitory - 85 Euro
MEALS
150-200 Euro
BOOKS/COURSE MATERIALS
50 Euro
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
20 Euro
HEALTH INSURANCE
25 Euro
OTHER
Student ID card payment - 5 Euro
IS COMPARABLE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM ABROAD ALLOWED?
Yes.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
None
HOUSING AND STUDENT LIFE
IS HOUSING ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE? IS IT GUARANTEED? HOW DO STUDENTS APPLY?
Yes. Student can apply for a place in double room in one of JU students residence in the application form.
HOUSING OPTIONS
Student dormitory - Double/Triple Rooms.
HOUSING WEBSITE AND CONTACT PERSON(S)
https://internationalstudents.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/regularstudies/dormitory
Paweł WINIARSKI
tel. (+48-12) 663-1547
e-mail: p.winiarski@uj.edu.pl
DO STUDENTS APPLY FOR HOUSING WITH THEIR UNIVERSITY APPLICATION OR IS IT SEPARATE? IS THERE A DEADLINE?
It is separate through University system for students – USOSweb. Applicants receive information on email about the procedure.
WHAT KINDS OF HEALTH FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE UNIVERSITY?
None
ARE INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE?
No
ARE STUDENT JOBS AVAILABLE/ALLOWED?
No
ADDITIONAL NOTES
It is not forbidden by the Jagiellonian University in Kraków for exchange students to find job and work, but we do not provide any assistance concerning this issue.