The University of Warsaw, University of Henryk Sienkiewicz,  Leonid Hurwicz, Czeslaw Milosz and many more, was established in 1816 and it is considered to be one of the Polish largest and finest university. UW employs more than 5800 people, including over 3000 academic teachers. The University educates over 55 500 undergraduate and graduate students.

Studying

UW offers 37 major fields and over 100 specializations in the Humanities and Earth, Social, and Natural Sciences. Around 19 000 young people enroll as students at the University of Warsaw each year.
University of Warsaw has 19 faculties and 25 independent research and education units. The education process takes place in 100 buildings within three campuses in different parts of Warsaw: the main Campus (central Warsaw), Ochota Campus and Sluzhew Campus. The University is constantly tailoring its research programs and curricula to the changing world. UW students have easy access to the latest research and literature in each discipline they study.
The University of Warsaw offers various academic degree programmes at the 1st (Bachelor), 2nd (Master) and 3rd (Doctoral) level in 80 fields of study. There are long-term degree and short-term non-degree programmes available in Polish, English, and other languages.

International cooperation

University of Warsaw cooperates with the most renowned educational institutions in a host of foreign countries. In 2007 over 160 universities from 49 countries of the world cooperated with UW through bilateral agreements, and over 330 were partners within the European Union’s Erasmus programme. Over 1400 young people from over 170 countries have selected the University of Warsaw as the place to pursue their education.
English speaking students could choose some of the following study programmes: BA Philosophy Studies; Executive MBA; MA Program in European Finance and Banking; MA Program in International Relations; MA Program in Political Science etc.
The prospective students interested in a Bachelor’s, Master’s degree or Ph.D. diploma, should contact the Admissions Office.

Tuition fees

Tuition fees for studies in English at the University of Warsaw vary from 2.000 euros for EU/EFTA students to 3.000 and 4.000 euros for non-EU citizens, depanding on the program.

Scholarships

CEEPUS
Central European Exchange Program for University Studies. CEEPUS website.

Visegrad Scholarship Program
Visegrad Fund offers Master’s and Post-Master’s scholarships for 1 or 2 semesters. Visegrad Fund website.

Address
University of Warsaw,
Krakowskie Przedmie?cie 26/28,
00-927 Warszawa,
(+48) 22 552 00 00

Official website

Please note that Mladiinfo does not give scholarships or any financial support, but only informs about different opportunities. Click on the direct link to the official page above to apply for the program.

It is one of the oldest European universities. It was founded in 1364, and is unavoidable part of Krakow’s life for almost 650 years. It played very important role in the European education, so even in the 15th century almost half of the entire student population was coming from abroad.  Today, with the number of different programs, growing curriculum, and of course offering education on different languages, JU is once again attracting a big number of the world’s best students to its ancient halls and modern campus. Being recognised worldwide, the JU is a member of the European University Association, Coimbra Group and the Utrecht Network.

It has almost 46 000 students, 3657 academic teachers and almost 500 distinguished professors.  JU provides 93 professionally focused course areas in the most notable fields. For the past few years, JU has consistently occupied top positions in various rankings of the best universities in Poland. Its degrees are recognized worldwide.

International students

JU offers different  courses in English and other foreign languages for the international students. Some of these courses are: MA in European Studies; MA in Central & Eastern European Studies; MA in English, MSc in Biotechnology Literature, Studies in Medicine etc.
You will find the whole list of courses in English HERE

The International Students Office provides students with the different information and refers to the relevant institutes for academic details. All international students must first register at this Office.
International students may also join a summer school programme offered by the university or learn about Polish language and culture. Interested students should contact the respective schools directly.
The International Students Office, as the admissions office of the Jagiellonian University, provides information and counselling for foreign students wishing to study at this institution.

Fees and scholarships

Programmes in foreign languages are mostly fee-paying for all students. Non-degree programmes are fee-paying for all students except exchange students (e.g. ERASMUS).
Foreign citizens having also Polish citizenship or a Polish permanent residence card are treated as Polish citizens (exempt from paying tuition fees for regular studies in Polish). EU citizens are also treated as Polish citizens (exempt from paying tuition fees for regular studies in Polish). However, they are not entitled to doctoral scholarships or social financial aid given to some Polish students. Holders of the Polish Government Scholarship, other government scholarships or scholarships granted by other institutions are exempt from paying tuition fees.

Polish Government Scholarships
Polish Government Scholarships are awarded to academic staff and students based n mutual agreements between countries. International students applying for the Polish Government Scholarship should enquire and submit suitable documents at Polish Embassies and Consulates in their countries of residence. Their applications are later sent to the Jagiellonian University by the Bureau for Academic Recognition and International Exchange in Warsaw.
Scholarships per month: (acad year 2009-2010)
•    900 PLN for Bachelor and Master studies
•    1,350 PLN for non-degree research and doctoral studies
•    1,600 PLN for research (with habilitation)

To find out more about Polish Government Scholarships, check this page.

CEEPUS
Central European Exchange Program for University Studies. CEEPUS website.

Visegrad Scholarship Program
Visegrad Fund offers Master’s and Post-Master’s scholarships for 1 or 2 semesters. Visegrad Fund website.

Addresse
Jagiellonian University (Uniwersytet Jagiellonski)
ul. Golebia 24,
31-007 Kraków, Poland
phone: +48 12 663 63 77
fax: +48 12 422 63 06
e-mail: admissions@adm.uj.edu.pl

Official webpage

Please note that Mladiinfo does not give scholarships or any financial support, but only informs about different opportunities. Click on the direct link to the official page above to apply for the program.

Please note that Mladiinfo does not give scholarships or any financial support, but only informs about different opportunities. Click on the direct link to the official page above to apply for the program.

Adam Mickiewicz University (AMU or UAM) is one of the major Polish universities. AMU bear the name of Adam Mickiewicz – a Polish poet who was one of the most important poets of European Romanticism. In addition to its facilities in Poznan, it has campuses in Gniezno, Kalisz, Pila and Slubice. The University serves 47 000 students (67% women, 1 000 international) with 14 faculties offering BA, MA and PhD programmes.

International students

International students can choose to  study either as a guest, exchange or Erasmus student (more info) for one or two  semesters, or as a degree student pursuing a degree from Adam  Mickiewicz University. The main language of instruction is Polish, however AMU also offers international degree programmes and selected course units taught in English, French and Spanish.

Most exchange students come to AMU through an institutional exchange agreement, an international exchange programme such as Erasmus (Partner Universities: ERASMUS / LLP) or a governmental bilateral agreement. Contact your own educational institution to find out about the possibilities of studying at AMU as an exchange student. If it is not possible to come to AMU through an agreement your home institution has signed with AMU, you should contact AMU International Office or AMU-PIE to enquire about the option of coming as a guest (visiting) student.

Programmes in other languages

Some degree programmes are taught in other languages. AMU offers some BA programs taught in English and German, MA programmes in English, German and Dutch and individual PhD research programmes in English. International students can apply for admission to undergraduate/B.A. and graduate/M.A. programmes. You usually have to apply 6 to 9 months before a programme starts.

Scholarships

CEEPUS
Central European Exchange Program for University Studies. CEEPUS website.

Visegrad Scholarship Program
Visegrad Fund offers Master’s and Post-Master’s scholarships for 1 or 2 semesters. Visegrad Fund website.

Address
Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu
ul.Wieniawskiego 1
61-712 Poznan
tel. (+4861)829 4000

Official website

Please note that Mladiinfo does not give scholarships or any financial support, but only informs about different opportunities. Click on the direct link to the official page above to apply for the program.

The University of Wroclaw (UW) has a rich history of more than three centuries. Founded by Leopold I Habsburg the university evolved from a modest school run by Jesuits into one of the biggest academic institutions in Poland. Since the beginning of the 20th century, the University produced 9 Nobel Prize winners. Today the University of Wroclaw is the largest university in the region and teaches over 40,000 students and around 1300 doctoral students at 10 Faculties.

International cooperation

The University of Wroclaw cooperates with many foreign institutions of higher education. Each year, its departments admit approximately 600 students from throughout Europe. In recent years, the University has been participating in large European exchange programs such as LLP-Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci, CEEPUS and Erasmus Mundus. Outside the EU, the University has special bilateral agreements with academic institutions from Russia, the Ukraine, Kazakhstan and USA.

Study in English

The University offers a broad range of courses taught in Polish and English in over 70 areas of study offered by 10 Faculties: philology, history and pedagogy, social sciences, law, administration and economics, mathematics and computer science, chemistry, physics and astronomy, biotechnology, biological sciences, and earth science and environmental management.
All Faculties at the University provide at least one master’s program in English and some at the bachelor level; these in addition to the extensive number of programs offered in the Polish language. At the doctoral level students may study in English in any area they choose. More info.

English Language Requirements
UWr accepts two tests of English proficiency: IELTS and TOEFL. Students who graduated from an English language speaking high school or higher education institution are not required to submit any additional documents. Test scores must be within 2 years of the time of your course commencement at UWr. The minimum level English proficiency requirements:

Bachelor/Master
IELTS: 6
TOEFL: 550

PhD
IELTS: 6,5
TOEFL: 575

LLP Erasmus

Students from European universities may spend one or two semesters at the University of Wroclaw and they are officially nominated by their home Erasmus coordinator. After being nominated for Erasmus:
* exchange students should create an account in on-line system
* fill out the on-line Erasmus Application Form and Learning Agreement
and send it before the 15th of July for the winter semester
and the 15th of November for the summer semester.
More info about student live in Wroclaw.

Scholarships

CEEPUS
Central European Exchange Program for University Studies. CEEPUS website.

Visegrad Scholarship Program
Visegrad Fund offers Master’s and Post-Master’s scholarships for 1 or 2 semesters. Visegrad Fund website.

Address
Uniwersytet Wroclawski
pl. Uniwersytecki 1
50-137 Wroclaw

Official website

Please note that Mladiinfo does not give scholarships or any financial support, but only informs about different opportunities. Click on the direct link to the official page above to apply for the program.

AGH University of Science and Technology (AGH-UST) in Krakow is the second largest technical university in Poland. AGH-UST is one of the best, most prestigious Polish universities, achieving high positions in rankings of institutions of higher education. The university was established in 1919, and was formerly known as the University of Mining and Metallurgy. At 15 faculties, and also at the Interfaculty School of Energetics and the Interfaculty School of Biomedical Engineering there are over 34 000 full-time and part-time students, and over 500 of doctoral students.

Studies in English

AGH-UST offers a possibility to study in the English language. More info here. AGH is also a part of the Study in Krakow programme.

Exchange Students

You can participate in an International Exchange Programme AGH-UST is a part of, such as LLP Erasmus, CEEPUS etc. For the list of all the Exchange Programmes Your University participates in, ask at your International Office.

LLP Erasmus
AGH University offers a database of Subjects offered in English. Subjects listed in that database can be chosen by any student (enrolled full-time or exchange student) regardless of the Faculty they are studying at. More info or Erasmus Student Network.

Scholarships

Polish Government Scholarship
Detailed information with respect to this issue may be obtained at the Polish Embassy in a relevant country. In order to receive the scholarship, the candidates have to pass an examination determining their familiarity with the Polish language and general knowledge. Candidates with best results may study in Poland as holders of the Polish Government Scholarship (2010, the scholarship amounts to PLN 900 per month). Information on this issue may also be obtained at the Bureau for Academic Recognition and International Exchange.

CEEPUS
Central European Exchange Program for University Studies. CEEPUS website.

Visegrad Scholarship Program
Visegrad Fund offers Master’s and Post-Master’s scholarships for 1 or 2 semesters. Visegrad Fund website.

Address
AGH-University of Science and Technology
A. Mickiewicza 30 Ave., 30-059 Krakow
Poland

Department of International Relations
A. Mickiewicza 30 Ave.
30-059 Krakow
Poland
fax: 0048 12 617 33 03
email: dwz@agh.edu.pl

Official website

Please note that Mladiinfo does not give scholarships or any financial support, but only informs about different opportunities. Click on the direct link to the official page above to apply for the program.

Wroclaw University of Technology was founded in 1945, but its academic legacy dates back over 160 years to the Lviv University. Today, it belongs to the best technical universities in Poland with over 32,000 students study at the 12 faculties and the Department of Fundamental Studies, as well as in the 3 regional branches. The campus of the university is located in a very attractive area close to the city centre and to the dormitories.

International cooperation

Research and education are strongly influenced by international cooperation with over 250 partner universities all over the world. Over 1000 scientists from European, American, Asian and Australian universities and several dozens of international students pass through the university every year. The university is involved in the following research programmes: LLP-Erasmus, Erasmus-Mundus (Brasil, Russia), the 6th and 7th Framework Programme, and Leonardo da Vinci. The International Office is responsible for the exchange programmes administration.

Language Requirements (For programmes in English)
IELTS: 6 points
TOEFL: 550 points

Courses taught in English

Preparatory language courses
Students who need to improve their English skills may enroll in a 12-week or a 1-year preparatory course in July (English for Academic Purposes), which prepares for university studies in English. Students who wish to study in Polish may enroll a 1-year preparatory Polish Language Course, which prepares for university studies in Polish and ends in an obligatory examination. Students enrolled in programmes in English may learn Polish for one semester free of charge.

Erasmus Students

Students who want to apply for Erasmus Programme need to submit the following documents to the International Office:
-Application Form
-Learning Agreementt
-Transcript of Records

Deadlines:
winter semester – 15 July
summer semester – 15 December

International Students Recruitment
e-mail: admission@pwr.wroc.pl
tel. +48 71 320 37 19, 320 31 70, 320 44 39
fax +48 71 320 35 70

Scholarships

CEEPUS
Central European Exchange Program for University Studies. CEEPUS website.

Visegrad Scholarship Program
Visegrad Fund offers Master’s and Post-Master’s scholarships for 1 or 2 semesters. Visegrad Fund website.

Address
Wroclaw University of Technology
27 Wybrzeze Wyspianskiego St
50-370 Wroclaw
Poland
+48 71 320 26 00

Official website

Please note that Mladiinfo does not give scholarships or any financial support, but only informs about different opportunities. Click on the direct link to the official page above to apply for the program.

The University of Silesia was launched in 1968 and it was ninth university in Poland in that time. It was founded trough merging the branch of the Jagiellonian University in Katowice and the Higher School of Pedagogy.
Now this University, located in the 5 cities of the region: Katowice, Sosnowiec, Chorzów, Cieszyn, and Rybnik, is one of the most prestigious universities in Upper Silesia and one of the biggest public universities in Poland. The University of Silesia collaborates with about 300 universities from all over the world exchanging students and academic staff and conducting joint educational and research projects.

Studying

The University of Silesia offers various programmes in 4 educational areas: Art, Humanities, Science and Social Sciences. Students may find 41 programmes and 100 specializations approved by the Ministry of Education at the 12 faculties and several independent, interdisciplinary units that are part of this University.

Students are educated at three educational levels: Bachelor, Master and Doctoral. Graduates who would like to develop their qualifications may choose among about 60 postgraduate studies which are included in the educational offer of the university.

Students’ facilities

Different University’s facilities provide excellent conditions for learning and carrying out other activities which are important in a student’s everyday life.
Students are offered accommodation in the students hostels in Katowice, Sosnowiec, and Cieszyn. The university campus also includes canteens and students clubs. There are a large number of libraries accessible to the students. The oldest and the biggest library in the region of Upper Silesia, the Silesian Library, has over 1,800,000 printed, cartographic, iconographic and audio-visual volumes. Students interested in sport can join the Academic Sports Association, which offers about 32 sports including: judo, yoga, ju-jitsu, karate, bridge, chess, skiing, horse riding, volleyball, basketball, and many others.

International programmes

International candidates, who would like to study at the University of Silesia should contact:
e-mail: admission@us.edu.pl
phone: +48 32 359 20 71
Students incoming in the frame of Lifelong Learning Programme/Erasmus may contact directly with the Erasmus Officer by using the following contact details:
e-mail: erasmus@us.edu.pl
phone: +48 32 359 11 78
International students get special back up from the Department of International Relations and Projects. Students are supported by Student Affairs Office, Careers Office and Student Government. Thanks to those units students have a possibility to join students associations, participate in the meetings with employers and get detailed information about studies, accommodation, Deans’ offices, financial support and cultural or sport events.

Polish language courses

The Summer School for Polish Language, Literature and Culture in Cieszyn is certainly one of the best programmes of the University and probably the best Polish language course in the country. Cieszyn is a picturesque, old town at the foot of the Beskidy Mountains on the border between Poland and the Czech Republic (70 km south of Katowice). Classes are held from Monday to Friday. The Intensive Polish Language course (four hours a day) is accompanied by the following extra classes involving conversation. Students from all around the world, come every year to learn the language but also to spend a great summer and Cieszyn is certainly a place for that.
The Summer School lasts four weeks in August. The cost of the course is 680 EUR.

Scholarships

CEEPUS
Central European Exchange Program for University Studies. CEEPUS website.

Visegrad Scholarship Program
Visegrad Fund offers Master’s and Post-Master’s scholarships for 1 or 2 semesters. Visegrad Fund website.

Address
University of Silesia in Katowice
ul. Bankowa 12
40-007 Katowice
tel.: 032 359 19 56, 359 19 57, 359 24 00

Official website

Please note that Mladiinfo does not give scholarships or any financial support, but only informs about different opportunities. Click on the direct link to the official page above to apply for the program.