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.
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Education in Kraków
Major centre of education
 More than 10 university institutions
 Student population 170,000
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History of Jagiellonian University
Oldest and best know
university in Poland
 Founded in 1364
 Originally named Cracow
University and renamed
in 1817
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Collegium Maius,
Oldest building in Kraków
Clock in Collegium Maius
Click here to view video
Library
One of Poland’s largest
libraries
 6.5 million volumes
 Large collection of
medieval manuscripts
 Extensive collection of
underground political
literature
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Education Data
Total students 49,379
 Undergraduates 43,762
 Postgraduates 3,212
 Doctoral Students 2,405
 Academic Staff 3,657
 Disciplines 48
 Specializations 93
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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
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The Campus of the
600th Anniversary of the
Jagiellonian University
Revival.
Among the Best
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Ranked by the Times
Higher Education
Supplement as the “Best
University in the
Country.”
Program Structure (Faculty)
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Law and
Administration
Medicine
Pharmacy
Health Sciences
Philosophy
History
Philology
Polish Studies
Physics, Astronomy
and Applied Computer
Science
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Mathematics and
Computer Science
Chemistry
Biology and Earth
Sciences
Management and
Social Communication
International and
Political Studies
Biochemistry,
Biophysics and
Biotechnology
Online Application System
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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
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Courses
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Picking courses:
https://www.erk.uj.edu.pl/studia/ka
talog/rok_rekrutacji/12/tryb_ubieg
ania/n/widocznosc/e/
Grading System
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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
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Fall semester- Beginning of October till
mid-February
 Two-week break for Christmas holidays
 One-week vacation period in February
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Spring semester- Mid February till the
end of June
 One-week break for Easter holiday
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Summer vacation- Beginning of July to
the end of September.
Accommodations
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Halls of residence
 Halls of residence make up the majority of
university-allocated accommodation
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Lodgings
 These are rooms in private houses where
the landlord or landlady lives on the
premises.
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Private housing
 A house or flat.
Getting a Visa
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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
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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
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Getting Around Kraków
No subway in Krakow
 Tramways
 Bus lines
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Getting to Jagiellonian University
Bus
 Tramlines
 Foot
 Bike
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What to Bring
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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
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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
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Money Matters
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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
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 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
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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
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Medical Concerns
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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
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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
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http://www.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/
 Jagiellonian University’s home page
○ In English
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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: admissions@adm.uj.edu.pl