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in Kraków, Poland
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
Oldest and best know
university in Poland
Founded in 1364
Originally named Cracow
University and renamed
in 1817
Collegium Maius,
Oldest building in Kraków
Clock in Collegium Maius
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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
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
The Campus of the
600th Anniversary of the
Jagiellonian University
Revival.
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/ka
talog/rok_rekrutacji/12/tryb_ubieg
ania/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-February
Two-week break for Christmas holidays
One-week vacation period in February
Spring semester- Mid February till the
end of June
One-week break for Easter holiday
Summer vacation- Beginning of July to
the end of September.
Accommodations
Halls of residence
Halls 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 housing
A 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 Poland
Fly 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 costs
rent, 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 carryon 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 25/3
31-113 Kraków, Poland
Tel: +48 (12) 633 15 46
Email: [email protected]