JAGIELLONIAN UNIVERSITY
in Kraków, Poland
Uniwersytet Jagielloński
Poland
Location
Kraków
Poland
Location Facts
City population 756,267 Metropolitan area population 8,000,000 Kraków is the second largest and one of
the oldest cities in Poland.
Education in Kraków
Major centre of education More than 10 university institutions Student population 170,000
History of Jagiellonian University
Collegium Maius, Oldest building in Kraków
Oldest and best know university in Poland
Founded in 1364 Originally named Cracow
University and renamed in 1817
Library One of Poland’s largest
libraries 6.5 million volumes Large collection of
medieval manuscripts Extensive collection of
underground political literature
Education Data
Total students 49,379 Undergraduates 43,762 Postgraduates 3,212 Doctoral Students 2,405 Academic Staff 3,657 Disciplines 48 Specializations 93
Campus Revival Project
The Campus of the 600th Anniversary of the Jagiellonian University Revival.
A long-term project was launched on May 23, 2001.
The construction period was set for 2001-2010.
Consists of modern buildings housing departments of science, natural science and Faculty of Management and Social Communication
Among the Best Ranked by the Times
Higher Education Supplement as the “Best University in the Country.”
Program Structure (Faculty) Law and Administration Medicine Pharmacy Health Sciences Philosophy History Philology Polish Studies Physics, Astronomy
and Applied Computer Science
Mathematics and Computer Science
Chemistry Biology and Earth
Sciences Management and
Social Communication International and
Political Studies Biochemistry,
Biophysics and Biotechnology
Online Application System Home Page
https://www.erk.uj.edu.pl/ OAS Account Application Rules Registration Step by Step Instructions Study Programs Search Engines FAQ Delivering Documents Electronically
Courses
Picking courses: https://www.erk.uj.edu.pl/studia/katalog/rok_rekrutacji/12/tryb_ubiegania/n/widocznosc/e/
Grading System
Grading percentages correspond similar to the United States, they just present them differently
Conversion Chart
6.0- Excellent (rare) 100%
5.0- Very Good 90%+
4.5- Good Plus 85-89%
4.0- Good 80%+
3.5- Satisfactory Plus 70-79%
3.0- Satisfactory 60-69%
2.0- Unsatisfactory 0-59%
Academic Calendar Fall semester- Beginning of October till
mid-FebruaryTwo-week break for Christmas holidaysOne-week vacation period in February
Spring semester- Mid February till the end of JuneOne-week break for Easter holiday
Summer vacation- Beginning of July to the end of September.
Accommodations
Halls of residenceHalls of residence make up the majority of
university-allocated accommodation Lodgings
These are rooms in private houses where the landlord or landlady lives on the premises.
Private housingA house or flat.
Getting a Visa
Don’t freak out about it Apply and get accepted to Jagiellonian
University, keep your acceptance letter Apply for your visa approximately 90 days
before you are scheduled to enter Poland It is necessary to go turn in all documents
in person at the nearest consulate http://poland.visahq.com/
Getting to Kraków
United States to the PolandFly into Warsaw International Airport
Flying: To Kraków Airport Train: All the way to Kraków Bus: Many daily bus services to and
from a variety of larger cities so you would be able to take a bus to Kraków
Getting Around Kraków
No subway in Krakow Tramways Bus lines
Getting to Jagiellonian University Bus Tramlines Foot Bike
What to Bring Umbrella, sunglasses The temperature is relatively moderate but
pack for colder winters and warmer summers. Not as extreme as Kansas
Pack clothes for outdoor activities (hiking, soccer, running) if you plan to participate in them
A camera A journal or blog…some sort of way to keep
track of memories and experiences
What to Bring
A few (lightweight) books or DVDs (consider bringing an e-reader to eliminate the weight of multiple books)
Pictures/mementos from home to decorate your room and help alleviate homesickness
Electricity and Your Stuff
Electrical current varies from outlet to outlet, so a voltage converter is not always necessary, but the chances of needing something to adapt the shape of the plug are high
Poland uses 220 volts
Money Matters The złoty currency is the PLN. Always be aware
of the current exchange rate between PLN and USD
Most banks are open only during the week. If you choose to open a bank account, bring
your passport and a proof of residence in Poland
There are many ATM’s but be careful to cover your PIN when inputting it
Many ATM’s have a charge, some don’t but you are able to use most debit cards
Cost of Living
Depending on your personal situation, lifestyle and habits you may have different needs
At least 1100-1300 PLN per month in order to cover the cost of decent accommodation, pay for the local transport, and even go out occasionally
This amount should cover the costsrent, food, clothing, personal hygiene, local
transport, study materials, telephone and other expenses
**not the tuition fee
Monthly Expenses (Approximate) Accommodation 400-600 PLN Food 500 PLN Books and entertainment150-200 PLN Local transport 65 PLN
Staying in touch
Poland is 7 hours ahead of Kansas time The university provides free internet, so
Skype, GoogleTalk, Facebook, etc. are all easily accessible means for staying in touch with friends and family from home.
Remember not to let staying in touch with people back home overshadow having new experiences abroad
Medical Concerns Recommended if you are not up-to-date with
routine shots such as, measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT) vaccine, poliovirus vaccine, etc.
For prescription medicines you take every day make sure you have enough to last during your trip. Keep them in their original prescription bottles and always in your carry-on luggage.
Check the Center for Disease Control’s website (www.cdc.gov) for any additional vaccines necessary before arriving in the UK.
Top 10 Things To Do Franciscan Church Rynek (Town Square) Collegium Maius Planty Kazimierz Wyspianski Museum Dragon’s Cave Chlopskie Jadlo (Food) Concerts Sukiennice (Shopping)
Weather in Kraków Month Avg. Temperature
(Celsius/ Fahrenheit )Avg. Precipitation (mm/ Inches)
January -3.3 26.1 21 .83
February -2.1 28.2 20 .79
March 1.9 35.4 23 .91
April 7.7 45.9 15 .59
May 13.5 56.3 58 2.29
June 16.7 62.1 70 2.76
July 18.0 64.4 68 2.68
August 17.3 63.1 61 2.40
September 13.1 55.6 42 1.65
October 8.2 46.8 35 1.38
November 3.2 37.8 41 1.61
December -0.9 30.4 32 1.26
Useful Websites
http://www.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/ Jagiellonian University’s home page
○ In English
http://www.uj.edu.pl/ Jagiellonian University’s home page
○ In Polish
Contact Info
Jagiellonian University, International Student Office ul.Straszewskiego 25/331-113 Kraków, Poland
Tel: +48 (12) 633 15 46
Email: [email protected]
