GENERAL INFORMATION
FULL NAME AND LOCATION OF UNIVERSITY
Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland
NUMBER OF UTRECHT NETWORK SEMESTERS ACCEPTING DURING 2021/2022
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
Carlos Panek Soares de Araujo
+48 12 663 30 44
Dr Izabela Zawiska
phone: +48 12 663 30 13
CONTACT PERSON FOR OUTGOING STUDENTS
Carlos Panek Soares de Araujo
+48 12 663 30 44
Dr Izabela Zawiska
phone: +48 12 663 30 13
APPLICATION WEBSITE
Official nomination must be sent to the UN representative and student should fill the on-line application under: https://www.incomingstudents.uj.edu.pl/
HOW DOES THE APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS PROCESS DIFFER FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS?
Application process is the same for all level of studies
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?
Any language certificate before 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?
ADDITIONAL NOTES
DATES
None.
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR EACH TERM
Semester 1/Fall: 30 May
Semester 2/Spring: 30 November
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
EXAMINATION PERIOD
WINTER EXAMINATION PERIOD
29 January 2021 to 10 February 2021
WINTER RESIT EXAMINATION PERIOD
18 February 2021 to 24 February 2021
SUMMER EXAMINATION PERIOD
16 June 2021 to 29 June 2021
SUMMER RESIT EXAMINATION PERIOD
1 September 2021 to 15 September 2021
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/regularstudies/dormitory
Paweł Winiarski
tel. +48-12 663 15 47
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.