Studying in Poland? Studying in Poland?

That’s a great choice !!!That’s a great choice !!!

Kenyan-Polish Forum. Polish Days in Nairobi, EDUCATIONAL

FORUM May 18-21 2005

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The following presentation has been The following presentation has been prepared based on the „Studies in prepared based on the „Studies in

Poland”, Ministry of National Education Poland”, Ministry of National Education and Sport, Warsaw 2004and Sport, Warsaw 2004

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Table of contentsTable of contents

IntroductionIntroduction

Polish Higher Education SystemPolish Higher Education System

Enrolment at universities/collegesEnrolment at universities/colleges

Admission rules for foreigners to Polish Admission rules for foreigners to Polish universities/collegesuniversities/colleges

Polish language schools preparing for studies in Polish language schools preparing for studies in PolandPoland

Studying in foreign languages at Polish universities/ Studying in foreign languages at Polish universities/ collegescolleges

Study costs in PolandStudy costs in Poland

Scholarships for foreignersScholarships for foreigners

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Table of contents (cont.)Table of contents (cont.)

Recognition of diplomasRecognition of diplomas

Student health insuranceStudent health insurance

Useful Useful AddressesAddresses

Appendix 1 - Appendix 1 - Doctoral studiesDoctoral studies

Appendix 2 - List of institutions that provide Polish Appendix 2 - List of institutions that provide Polish language courses for foreignerslanguage courses for foreigners

Appendix 3 - List of universities/colleges with Appendix 3 - List of universities/colleges with lectures, optional learning modules or “foreign lectures, optional learning modules or “foreign language paths” for Polish and foreign studentslanguage paths” for Polish and foreign students

Appendix 4 - List of types of studies at Polish Appendix 4 - List of types of studies at Polish Universities/collegesUniversities/colleges

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IntroductionIntroduction

For over six hundred years Poland For over six hundred years Poland has been educating students from all has been educating students from all over Europe.over Europe.

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Introduction (cont.)Introduction (cont.)

The first university was created at the initiative of Polish king Casimir III the Great in 1364.

The Krakow Academy took after The Krakow Academy took after academies in Bologna and Padua, academies in Bologna and Padua, and was the second, after the and was the second, after the school in Prague, university in school in Prague, university in Central Europe.Central Europe.

The old seat of the Jagiellonian The old seat of the Jagiellonian University – Collegium Maius University – Collegium Maius located – is one of the few located – is one of the few preserved pearls of scholastic preserved pearls of scholastic architecture in the Middle Ages. architecture in the Middle Ages.

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Introduction (cont.)Introduction (cont.)

The most known graduates of Polish The most known graduates of Polish universities include:universities include:

– Nicholas CopernicusNicholas Copernicus – who – who developed a heliocentric model of the developed a heliocentric model of the Solar SystemSolar System

– Maria Skłodowska-CurieMaria Skłodowska-Curie – – a double Nobel Prize Winner, discovered a double Nobel Prize Winner, discovered radiationradiation

– Pope John Paul IIPope John Paul II

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Introduction (cont.)Introduction (cont.)

Poland has joined the process of shaping the European Area of Higher Education.

Poland is a member of:Poland is a member of:– Bologna Declaration, Bologna Declaration, aimed at gaining higher

compatibility and comparability of the higher education systems

– European Association of Institutions in Higher Education (EURASHE),

– European University Association (EUA) and

– the National Unions of Students in Europe (ESIB).

International inter-college or inter-university partnership initiatives are extremely popular.

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Polish Higher Education SystemPolish Higher Education System

Higher education institutions offer fulltime studies, part-time studies, evening studies and extramural (distance) studies. Full-time studies are the basic study system:– universities, providing higher education in the fields of:

the humanities, technical /exact sciences, medicine, economy, pedagogy and arts, as well as military studies;

– colleges, providing higher education in specific technical/vocational fields and preparing students for practising specific professions.

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Polish Higher Education SystemPolish Higher Education System

In Poland there are 227 schools of higher education, In Poland there are 227 schools of higher education, which operate on the basis of the Act Schools of Higher which operate on the basis of the Act Schools of Higher Education (including 137 non-state ones).Education (including 137 non-state ones).– Universities (uniwersytet)Universities (uniwersytet)– technical universitiestechnical universities– agricultural schoolsagricultural schools– schools of economics, schools of economics, – teacher education schoolsteacher education schools– medical academiesmedical academies– maritime schools,maritime schools,– academies of physical education, academies of physical education, – schools of artsschools of arts– schools of theologyschools of theology– non- state schools of higher education. non- state schools of higher education.

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Polish Higher Education SystemPolish Higher Education SystemNumbers of students in thousandsNumbers of students in thousands

Other specialities

Educational studies Arts and Humanities

Natural sciences, maths, statistics and computing

Health care and social care Technology, industry and building

Agriculture, forestry and fishery Services including transport, communication, media, security

Social studies, business and law

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800

1000

1200

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1600

1800

1990/ 91 1998/ 99 2002/ 03

57.4161.2 205.565.5

136.5159.972.4

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255,7

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94.3

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555.8

754.2

40.7

48.8

34.4

38.1

28.9

39.0

9,217.5

130

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53.5

113.9

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Polish Higher Education System Polish Higher Education System Degrees granted to university and college graduates in Poland

Schools of higher education in Poland offer the following types of studies:– vocational/technical (BA/BSc)

studies (3–4 years) – graduates receive the degree of bachelor or engineer;

– master’s degree studies (5–6 years) – – graduates receive a master’s degree or an equivalent degree,

depending on the field of their studies;– supplementary master’s degree studies (2–2.5 years) – intended for

college graduates who wish to obtain a master’s degree or an equivalent degree;

– Ph.D. studies (3–4 years) – for university graduates with a master’s degree, who wish to obtain a Ph.D.;

– postgraduate studies (1–2 years) – for graduates of all types of colleges and universities.

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Polish Higher Education SystemPolish Higher Education SystemDegrees granted to university and college graduates in Poland (cont.)

In order to obtain any In order to obtain any of the above degrees, of the above degrees, a student has to a student has to complete all courses complete all courses and practical training and practical training covered by the curriculum, covered by the curriculum, submit and defend a submit and defend a diploma thesis and pass diploma thesis and pass a diploma examination.a diploma examination.

A university/college graduate receives a diploma (in A university/college graduate receives a diploma (in three certified copies), confirming the completion of three certified copies), confirming the completion of a specific course and, on his/her request, receives a a specific course and, on his/her request, receives a certified translation of the diploma.certified translation of the diploma.

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Polish Higher Education SystemPolish Higher Education SystemOrganisation of studies; the academic yearOrganisation of studies; the academic year

The academic year covers 30 weeks, The academic year covers 30 weeks, each comprising approximately 30 each comprising approximately 30 hours of lectures and classes, and is hours of lectures and classes, and is divided into two terms:divided into two terms:– the winter term (from October 1st to the winter term (from October 1st to

about February 15th of the next calendar about February 15th of the next calendar year) includes fifteen study weeks and year) includes fifteen study weeks and the winter end-of-term examinations the winter end-of-term examinations session;session;

– the summer term (from about February the summer term (from about February 16th to September 30th) includes fifteen 16th to September 30th) includes fifteen study weeks and the summer end-of-term study weeks and the summer end-of-term examinations session;examinations session;

– as a rule, one month of the summer as a rule, one month of the summer holidays is dedicated to practical training.holidays is dedicated to practical training.

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Polish Higher Education System Polish Higher Education System Organisation of studies; the academic year (cont.)Organisation of studies; the academic year (cont.)

The organisation of the academic year is up to The organisation of the academic year is up to individual universities/colleges. individual universities/colleges.

Students’ work is divided into lectures, Students’ work is divided into lectures, practical classes, tutorials, laboratory classes practical classes, tutorials, laboratory classes and seminars. and seminars.

Student rights and obligations connected with Student rights and obligations connected with the studies are governed by the rules and the studies are governed by the rules and regulations of the university/college.regulations of the university/college.

Information on available courses is published Information on available courses is published by individual Universities/Colleges on their by individual Universities/Colleges on their websites (detailes in Appendix 3).websites (detailes in Appendix 3).

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Polish Higher Education SystemPolish Higher Education SystemExaminationsExaminations

Students take separate examinations on each subject. Students take separate examinations on each subject. Examinations are taken at the end of the term or at the end of Examinations are taken at the end of the term or at the end of

the academic year. the academic year. In order to complete the term/year, a student must successfully In order to complete the term/year, a student must successfully

complete all the subject courses, pass all the examinations and complete all the subject courses, pass all the examinations and complete practical training required by the curriculum.complete practical training required by the curriculum.

Each university/college has its own marking system, laid out in Each university/college has its own marking system, laid out in its rules and regulations. its rules and regulations.

The following system is the most commonly used:The following system is the most commonly used:– very good (5),very good (5),– more than good (4+ or 4.5),more than good (4+ or 4.5),– good (4),good (4),– more than sufficient (3+ or 3.5),more than sufficient (3+ or 3.5),– sufficient (3),sufficient (3),– unsatisfactory (2).unsatisfactory (2).

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Polish Higher Education SystemPolish Higher Education SystemExaminations (cont.)Examinations (cont.)

Polish higher education institutions, apart from the above mentioned Polish higher education institutions, apart from the above mentioned marking system, have successively been introducing the European marking system, have successively been introducing the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

It assumes that a certain amount of ECTS points are awarded for a It assumes that a certain amount of ECTS points are awarded for a subject regardless of the mark given. subject regardless of the mark given.

Depending on the subject, a student receives between 2 to 12–14 Depending on the subject, a student receives between 2 to 12–14 ECTS for a pass-level mark. ECTS for a pass-level mark.

After successfully passing an exam, a student should request After successfully passing an exam, a student should request confirmation and information as to how many points have been confirmation and information as to how many points have been awarded.awarded.

To pass a term or year successfully, a student requires 30 or 60 points To pass a term or year successfully, a student requires 30 or 60 points respectively.respectively.

Increasingly Polish students are carrying out part of their studies at Increasingly Polish students are carrying out part of their studies at universities abroad, which is possible in part due to the ECTS system. universities abroad, which is possible in part due to the ECTS system.

It is also thanks to the ECTS points system that foreign students can It is also thanks to the ECTS points system that foreign students can claim the period of studies carried out at a Polish higher education claim the period of studies carried out at a Polish higher education institutions.institutions.

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Polish Higher Education SystemPolish Higher Education SystemDiploma theses and examinationsDiploma theses and examinations

In order to obtain a diploma, a student In order to obtain a diploma, a student has to:has to:– successfully complete all subject courses, successfully complete all subject courses,

practical training and practical classes included practical training and practical classes included in the curriculum, and pass all examinations in the curriculum, and pass all examinations under the given course,under the given course,

– submit in time a diploma thesis and get submit in time a diploma thesis and get a pass for it,a pass for it,

– pass the diploma examination.pass the diploma examination.

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Enrolment at universities/collegesEnrolment at universities/colleges

Applicants must hold a General Certificate of Secondary Applicants must hold a General Certificate of Secondary Education or an equivalent document giving the right to Education or an equivalent document giving the right to undertake studies in the country, in which they graduated undertake studies in the country, in which they graduated from secondary school.from secondary school.

By May 31st of each year, universities /colleges determine By May 31st of each year, universities /colleges determine the rules and procedures for admission and the scope of the rules and procedures for admission and the scope of entrance examinations for the next calendar year. entrance examinations for the next calendar year.

These rules are available on university/college websites These rules are available on university/college websites (details in Appendix 3).(details in Appendix 3).

Some universities/colleges perform checks of Some universities/colleges perform checks of predispositions and talents (this refers mainly to courses predispositions and talents (this refers mainly to courses in arts, physical education, courses for future teachers, in arts, physical education, courses for future teachers, etc.).etc.).

In the case of military and maritime universities, the age In the case of military and maritime universities, the age criterion also applies.criterion also applies.

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Admission rules for foreigners to Admission rules for foreigners to Polish Universities/CollegesPolish Universities/Colleges

Foreigners may undertake, pursue studies and participate in Foreigners may undertake, pursue studies and participate in research and training on the same terms as those research and training on the same terms as those applicable to Polish citizens, provided that they meet one of applicable to Polish citizens, provided that they meet one of the following requirements:the following requirements:– have obtained a permit for residence in Poland;have obtained a permit for residence in Poland;– have been granted refugee status by the Republic of Poland;have been granted refugee status by the Republic of Poland;– have been granted temporary protection in the Republic of have been granted temporary protection in the Republic of

Poland;Poland;– are migrating employees with EU Member State or EFTA country are migrating employees with EU Member State or EFTA country

citizenship, provided that they are or were employed in Poland, citizenship, provided that they are or were employed in Poland, or if they are family members of such migrating employees and or if they are family members of such migrating employees and live in the Republic of Poland;live in the Republic of Poland;

– are citizens of an EU Member State or an EFTA country or are citizens of an EU Member State or an EFTA country or members of their families, provided that they have funds members of their families, provided that they have funds necessary to cover the costs of living during studies; it should be necessary to cover the costs of living during studies; it should be noted that such persons are not entitled to maintenance grant.noted that such persons are not entitled to maintenance grant.

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Admission rules for foreigners to Admission rules for foreigners to Polish Universities/Colleges (cont.)Polish Universities/Colleges (cont.)

Other foreigners may undertake studies on conditions other than Other foreigners may undertake studies on conditions other than those applicable to Polish citizens, if they:those applicable to Polish citizens, if they:– have a legalised diploma or other document confirming completion of a have a legalised diploma or other document confirming completion of a

school abroad, entitling them to undertake master’s or vocational school abroad, entitling them to undertake master’s or vocational studies in the country where it was issued; the diploma must be studies in the country where it was issued; the diploma must be recognised under separate regulations as equivalent to the Polish recognised under separate regulations as equivalent to the Polish General Certificate of Secondary Education;General Certificate of Secondary Education;

– complete a preparatory Polish language course in one of the complete a preparatory Polish language course in one of the institutions appointed by the minister for education or receive institutions appointed by the minister for education or receive confirmation from the university/college they apply to that their confirmation from the university/college they apply to that their preparedness and command of Polish allow them to undertake the preparedness and command of Polish allow them to undertake the studies;studies;

– they demonstrate specific skills for certain types of studies, as required they demonstrate specific skills for certain types of studies, as required by the admitting university/college. by the admitting university/college.

Students who intend to continue in Poland studies commenced Students who intend to continue in Poland studies commenced abroad are obliged to submit authenticated documents abroad are obliged to submit authenticated documents confirming the courses taken and grades received at previous confirming the courses taken and grades received at previous universities/colleges.universities/colleges.

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Polish language schools preparing Polish language schools preparing for studies in Polandfor studies in Poland

According to the Act on the Polish Language, Polish According to the Act on the Polish Language, Polish is the language used in lectures as well as the is the language used in lectures as well as the language of examinations and diploma theses at all language of examinations and diploma theses at all Polish universities and colleges. Polish universities and colleges.

Hence, foreign students wishing Hence, foreign students wishing to pursue studies in Poland are to pursue studies in Poland are required to have a command of required to have a command of Polish, allowing them to Polish, allowing them to understand lectures and other understand lectures and other forms of tuition at universities forms of tuition at universities /colleges./colleges.

List of Polish Language Centre enclosed in Appendix List of Polish Language Centre enclosed in Appendix 22

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Studying in foreign languages at Studying in foreign languages at Polish Universities/CollegesPolish Universities/Colleges

Numerous universities/colleges offer courses conducted Numerous universities/colleges offer courses conducted in foreign languages, primarily in English.in foreign languages, primarily in English.

Full master’s degree courses in English are offered by Full master’s degree courses in English are offered by the following university-level institutions:the following university-level institutions:– Collegium Medicum Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego w Collegium Medicum Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego w

Krakowie [Collegium Medicum of the Jagiellonian University Krakowie [Collegium Medicum of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow]; in Krakow];

– Akademia Medyczna w Warszawie [Medical University of Akademia Medyczna w Warszawie [Medical University of Warsaw];Warsaw];

– Akademia Medyczna w Poznaniu [Poznan University of Akademia Medyczna w Poznaniu [Poznan University of Medical Sciences].Medical Sciences].

In addition, some universities conduct selected classes In addition, some universities conduct selected classes in English (detailed information on departments offering in English (detailed information on departments offering studies in English is available on university/college studies in English is available on university/college websites – see Appendix 3).websites – see Appendix 3).

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Study costs in PolandStudy costs in Poland

In Poland, full-time day studies at public In Poland, full-time day studies at public universities/colleges are free of charge.universities/colleges are free of charge.

Foreigners studying in Poland on the same conditions as Foreigners studying in Poland on the same conditions as applicable to Polish citizens have the right to free-of-applicable to Polish citizens have the right to free-of-charge studies at public universities/colleges.charge studies at public universities/colleges.

Other foreigners must pay tuition fees, which are not lower Other foreigners must pay tuition fees, which are not lower than the equivalent of:than the equivalent of:– EUR 2000 per year – for vocational, uniform master’s degree EUR 2000 per year – for vocational, uniform master’s degree

and postbachelor master’s degree studies;and postbachelor master’s degree studies;– EUR 3000 per year – for doctoral, postgraduate and special EUR 3000 per year – for doctoral, postgraduate and special

studies; research, arts, specialised and postdoctoral studies; research, arts, specialised and postdoctoral internships;internships;

– EUR 3000 per year – for vocational courses and practical EUR 3000 per year – for vocational courses and practical training;training;

– EUR 2000 per year – for a language course, including a pre-EUR 2000 per year – for a language course, including a pre-study Polish language course.study Polish language course.

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Study costs in Poland (cont.)Study costs in Poland (cont.)

On the student’s request, the rector of the On the student’s request, the rector of the university/college may, in justified cases, give partial university/college may, in justified cases, give partial or full exemption from payment of tuition fees.or full exemption from payment of tuition fees.

The cost of accommodation in a dormitory ranges The cost of accommodation in a dormitory ranges from about EUR 140–200 per month from about EUR 140–200 per month for a single room to EUR 50–80 for a single room to EUR 50–80 for a bed in a shared room, for a bed in a shared room, depending on the standard.depending on the standard.

The average remaining cost The average remaining cost of living (eg. food, of living (eg. food, transportation, etc) range transportation, etc) range from EUR 100 – 300 from EUR 100 – 300 depending on the city. depending on the city.

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Scholarships for foreignersScholarships for foreigners

The Ministry of National Education and Sport sets The Ministry of National Education and Sport sets scholarship limits for persons studying in Poland on scholarship limits for persons studying in Poland on the basis of international agreements or decisions the basis of international agreements or decisions by the minister for higher education. by the minister for higher education.

Foreigners’ applications for scholarships granted Foreigners’ applications for scholarships granted within this limit are forwarded by Polish within this limit are forwarded by Polish diplomatic/consular agencies to the Bureau for diplomatic/consular agencies to the Bureau for Academic Recognition and International Exchange.Academic Recognition and International Exchange.

Next, the applications are examined by the Unit for Next, the applications are examined by the Unit for Admission and Education of Foreigners in Poland. Admission and Education of Foreigners in Poland.

Final decisions are taken by the Minister of Final decisions are taken by the Minister of National Education and Sport.National Education and Sport.

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Scholarships awarded under inter-Scholarships awarded under inter-university agreementsuniversity agreements

Polish and foreign higher education Polish and foreign higher education institutions may enter into agreements on institutions may enter into agreements on periodic exchange of students and scholars. periodic exchange of students and scholars.

The institutions agree the rules of awarding The institutions agree the rules of awarding scholarships. scholarships.

A foreign student wishing to obtain a A foreign student wishing to obtain a scholarship in Poland must meet the agreed scholarship in Poland must meet the agreed requirements of interuniversity cooperation.requirements of interuniversity cooperation.

Some universities/colleges have their own Some universities/colleges have their own scholarship programmesscholarship programmes

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European Union ScholarshipsEuropean Union Scholarships

Studying in Poland can be made easier by EU programmes in Studying in Poland can be made easier by EU programmes in which Polish universities/colleges actively participate, in particular which Polish universities/colleges actively participate, in particular by the SOCRATES educational programme facilitating cooperation by the SOCRATES educational programme facilitating cooperation at all levels and in various fields of education.at all levels and in various fields of education.

ERASMUS is a component of SOCRATES, targeting higher ERASMUS is a component of SOCRATES, targeting higher education institutions and aimed at coordinating student education institutions and aimed at coordinating student exchange. exchange.

More information is available on national SOCRATES websites.More information is available on national SOCRATES websites.

TEMPUS is another noteworthy EU programme, intended for TEMPUS is another noteworthy EU programme, intended for Central and Eastern European countries and aiming to support Central and Eastern European countries and aiming to support international cooperation between higher education institutions. international cooperation between higher education institutions.

The LEONARDO DA VINCI programme cofinances activities The LEONARDO DA VINCI programme cofinances activities such as practical training and preparing innovative course such as practical training and preparing innovative course programmes, curricula or educational materials. The programmes, curricula or educational materials. The programme targets young people participating in the programme targets young people participating in the undergraduate vocational education.undergraduate vocational education.

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Recognition of diplomasRecognition of diplomas

Polish diplomas are recognised abroad under Polish diplomas are recognised abroad under international agreements on the recognition of international agreements on the recognition of documents certifying education or, in the case of states documents certifying education or, in the case of states with which such agreements have not been signed, under with which such agreements have not been signed, under respective national regulations on the recognition of respective national regulations on the recognition of foreign diplomas.foreign diplomas.

In order to be recognised abroad, Polish higher education In order to be recognised abroad, Polish higher education diplomas should be legalised by: diplomas should be legalised by: – the Ministry of National Education and Sport of the Republic of the Ministry of National Education and Sport of the Republic of

Poland (in the case of universities, universities of technology, Poland (in the case of universities, universities of technology, agricultural universities, universities of economics, pedagogic agricultural universities, universities of economics, pedagogic universities, teachers’ colleges, Christian Academy of universities, teachers’ colleges, Christian Academy of Theology, vocational colleges, non-public universities and Theology, vocational colleges, non-public universities and colleges registered with the Ministry of National Education colleges registered with the Ministry of National Education and Sport, and academies of physical education) and Sport, and academies of physical education)

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Recognition of diplomas (cont.)Recognition of diplomas (cont.)

– or by the Ministry of Health (in the case of medical or by the Ministry of Health (in the case of medical universities, nurses’ licences), universities, nurses’ licences),

– Ministry of Culture (secondary and university-level art Ministry of Culture (secondary and university-level art schools), schools),

– Ministryof Infrastructure (maritime universities), Ministryof Infrastructure (maritime universities),

– or the Secretariat of Poland’s Episcopate (universities/colleges or the Secretariat of Poland’s Episcopate (universities/colleges and schools run by the Catholic Church of Poland) – and schools run by the Catholic Church of Poland) –

and then by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic and then by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland.of Poland.

More information is available on the website of the More information is available on the website of the Bureau for Academic Recognition and International Bureau for Academic Recognition and International Exchange and in academic recognition centres abroad Exchange and in academic recognition centres abroad (addresses and telephone numbers available at (addresses and telephone numbers available at http://enic.cepes.ro/cgibin/enic.plx).http://enic.cepes.ro/cgibin/enic.plx).

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Recognition of diplomas (cont.)Recognition of diplomas (cont.)

Since May 2004, issues related to the recognition in the Since May 2004, issues related to the recognition in the European Union of education obtained at Polish European Union of education obtained at Polish universities/ colleges have been governed by relevant universities/ colleges have been governed by relevant EU regulations. EU regulations.

In the first case, the recognition of a diploma obtained In the first case, the recognition of a diploma obtained in one Member State allows for continuing one’s in one Member State allows for continuing one’s education in another Member State. education in another Member State.

The purpose of job-related recognition is to recognize The purpose of job-related recognition is to recognize the person’s professional skills and qualifications rather the person’s professional skills and qualifications rather than academic titles. In the case of nonregulated than academic titles. In the case of nonregulated professions, qualifications obtained in one EU Member professions, qualifications obtained in one EU Member State are automatically recognised in another Member State are automatically recognised in another Member State.State.

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Recognition of diplomas (cont.)Recognition of diplomas (cont.)

These recognition principles apply to all diplomas and These recognition principles apply to all diplomas and certificates obtained in higher education institutions certificates obtained in higher education institutions operating legally in all EU Member States, including operating legally in all EU Member States, including Poland, (Member State since May 2004), regardless of Poland, (Member State since May 2004), regardless of whether the institution is public or private (diplomas of whether the institution is public or private (diplomas of both types of institutions are equal in view of EU both types of institutions are equal in view of EU principles of recognition).principles of recognition).

Detailed information on the terms of diploma recognition Detailed information on the terms of diploma recognition is provided in each state by National Academic is provided in each state by National Academic Recognition Information Centres (NARIC) cooperating with Recognition Information Centres (NARIC) cooperating with the European Network of Information Centres and the the European Network of Information Centres and the Information Network on Education in Europe (EURYDICE). Information Network on Education in Europe (EURYDICE). In Poland, this function is performed by the Bureau for In Poland, this function is performed by the Bureau for Academic Recognition and International Exchange.Academic Recognition and International Exchange.

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Student Health InsuranceStudent Health Insurance

Foreigners studying in Poland are entitled to Foreigners studying in Poland are entitled to join, on a voluntary basis, the public health join, on a voluntary basis, the public health insurance system of the National Health Fund. insurance system of the National Health Fund.

This can be done by submitting a written This can be done by submitting a written application to the National Health Fund. application to the National Health Fund.

The insurance entitles the The insurance entitles the student to free medical care.student to free medical care.

Insured students may use Insured students may use services provided by academic services provided by academic and other health centres. and other health centres.

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Student Health Insurance (cont.)Student Health Insurance (cont.)

The basis for calculating the monthly health The basis for calculating the monthly health insurance premium for foreigners studying in insurance premium for foreigners studying in Poland (students, doctoral programme Poland (students, doctoral programme participants or post-graduate interns) is equal to participants or post-graduate interns) is equal to the monthly long-term social allowance which at the monthly long-term social allowance which at present is about EUR 100.present is about EUR 100.

Students who decide not to pay health insurance Students who decide not to pay health insurance premiums in Poland may use paid medical premiums in Poland may use paid medical services provided by private practices as well as services provided by private practices as well as health centres and hospitals. health centres and hospitals.

Foreign students may also buy additional Foreign students may also buy additional insurance against accidents.insurance against accidents.

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Presentation of selected Presentation of selected

UniversitiesUniversities

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Catalogues available at Catalogues available at

the Educational Forumthe Educational Forum

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Cracow University of TechnologyCracow University of Technology

Cracow University of Technology (CUT) was founded in 1945 Cracow University of Technology (CUT) was founded in 1945

Nowadays CUT's academic staff is 1232 incl. 77 professors and 138 associate professor. Most of them, Nowadays CUT's academic staff is 1232 incl. 77 professors and 138 associate professor. Most of them, as well as about 230 as well as about 230 PhD PhD students are involved in research projects. students are involved in research projects.

The CUT actively co-operates with universities abroad and centres of scientific research. Today CUT is The CUT actively co-operates with universities abroad and centres of scientific research. Today CUT is involved in 33 inter-university co-operation agreements. CUT is strongly involved in international involved in 33 inter-university co-operation agreements. CUT is strongly involved in international educational projects as part of UE CEEPUS and SOCRATES/ERASMUS Programs.educational projects as part of UE CEEPUS and SOCRATES/ERASMUS Programs.

The number of students admitted each year is close to 4500. The number of students admitted each year is close to 4500. Today, tToday, the total number of students is he total number of students is approx.approx.17 400. 17 400.

  Faculties: Faculties:

1.1. Architecture, Architecture,

2.2. Chemical Engineering & Technology, Chemical Engineering & Technology,

3.3. Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering,

4.4. Electrical and Computer Engineering,Electrical and Computer Engineering,

5.5. Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering,

6.6. Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering

7.7. Applied Physics and Computer Modelling. Applied Physics and Computer Modelling.

Contact: kancelaria@pk.edu.plContact: kancelaria@pk.edu.pl

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Gdynia Maritime UniversityGdynia Maritime University

The Maritime School in Gdynia was established over 75 years ago. The Maritime School in Gdynia was established over 75 years ago.

Faculties:Faculties:

1.1. Faculty of Business AdministrationFaculty of Business Administration

2.2. Faculty of Marine Electrical EngineeringFaculty of Marine Electrical Engineering

3.3. Faculty of Marine EngineeringFaculty of Marine Engineering

4.4. Faculty of NavigationFaculty of Navigation

Studies at Studies at Maritime School in Gdynia Maritime School in Gdynia guaranteesguarantees::

one of the degrees - M.Sc. Eng., M.Sc., Eng., or B.Sc. one of the degrees - M.Sc. Eng., M.Sc., Eng., or B.Sc.

shipboard and shore-based workshop apprenticeship as well as the qualifications which when shipboard and shore-based workshop apprenticeship as well as the qualifications which when combined make it possible for him to apply for a merchant fleet officer's certificate issued by the Polish combined make it possible for him to apply for a merchant fleet officer's certificate issued by the Polish Maritime Board, Maritime Board,

professional apprenticeship and qualifications to assume the operational positions with sea economy professional apprenticeship and qualifications to assume the operational positions with sea economy oriented and regional seaside enterprises, oriented and regional seaside enterprises,

a military training completed within the course of maritime studies with the rank of a reserve navy a military training completed within the course of maritime studies with the rank of a reserve navy officer. officer.

Contact: intercol@am.gdynia.plContact: intercol@am.gdynia.pl

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Leon Kozminski Academy of Leon Kozminski Academy of Entrepreneurship and Management Entrepreneurship and Management (LKAEM)(LKAEM)

LKAEM was founded in 1993LKAEM was founded in 1993 ( (non-state non-state sschoolchool))

For the past several years LKAEM has been ranked first in numerous prestigious school rankings, such For the past several years LKAEM has been ranked first in numerous prestigious school rankings, such as those conducted by "Wprost", "Perspektywy", and "Rzeczpospolita" magazines.as those conducted by "Wprost", "Perspektywy", and "Rzeczpospolita" magazines.

LKAEM belongs to the assembly of 12 Polish universities that meet international educational standards.LKAEM belongs to the assembly of 12 Polish universities that meet international educational standards.

LKAEM is a member of EFMD (European Foundation for Management development) and AACSB LKAEM is a member of EFMD (European Foundation for Management development) and AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.(Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Faculties:Faculties:

1.1. Finance and BankingFinance and Banking

2.2. AdministrationAdministration

3.3. Business LawBusiness Law

4.4. Psychology in ManagementPsychology in Management

5.5. SociologySociology

Contact: Contact: kozmin@wspiz.edu.pl kozmin@wspiz.edu.pl 

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Szczecin Maritime UniversitySzczecin Maritime University

It was founded in 1947It was founded in 1947

Up till 1997Up till 1997, over , over 66306630 students have graduated from Szczecin Maritime University students have graduated from Szczecin Maritime University

Szczecin Maritime University offers the students study courses at two Faculties:Szczecin Maritime University offers the students study courses at two Faculties:

Faculty of Navigation Faculty of Navigation (p(postgraduate course on maritime administration, transport, navigationostgraduate course on maritime administration, transport, navigation))

Faculty of Marine EngineeringFaculty of Marine Engineering ( (mechanics and engine constructionmechanics and engine construction))

- specialization- specialization: : operation of marine propulsion plants.operation of marine propulsion plants.- specialization- specialization:: diagnosis and maintenance of ship's machinery and equipment. diagnosis and maintenance of ship's machinery and equipment.

Educational activity is also provided by:Educational activity is also provided by:- Marine Officers Training Centre (MOTC),- Marine Officers Training Centre (MOTC),- Marine Rescue Training Centre (MRTC). - Marine Rescue Training Centre (MRTC).

The study courses are of a two-level type:The study courses are of a two-level type:- 4 years leading to BSc degree,- 4 years leading to BSc degree,- One or two years supplementary study course leading to a MSc degree.- One or two years supplementary study course leading to a MSc degree.

The total number of laboratories for students training as well as research at both Faculties amounts to The total number of laboratories for students training as well as research at both Faculties amounts to over 40 well equipped unitsover 40 well equipped units

Contact: rektor@am.szczecin.plContact: rektor@am.szczecin.pl

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Warsaw Management AcademyWarsaw Management Academy

The Warsaw Management Academy founded in 1995 by The Society of Economic EnterprisesThe Warsaw Management Academy founded in 1995 by The Society of Economic Enterprises ( (non-state non-state sschoolchool))

Academy has over 10,000 students and in the end of the academic year 2000/2001 employed 84 Academy has over 10,000 students and in the end of the academic year 2000/2001 employed 84 professors, including 4 visiting professors, 72 doctors and 183 holding master's degrees.professors, including 4 visiting professors, 72 doctors and 183 holding master's degrees.

Academy owns facilities with 25 lectures halls - 50 classrooms, 5 computer rooms, computer graphics Academy owns facilities with 25 lectures halls - 50 classrooms, 5 computer rooms, computer graphics study, internet room, 2 simulation studies, about 250 computers, 2 student study, internet room, 2 simulation studies, about 250 computers, 2 student hostelshostels with 290 beds and with 290 beds and faculty guest house with 8 high-standard apartments, parking place for 270 cars, bookshop, library, reading-faculty guest house with 8 high-standard apartments, parking place for 270 cars, bookshop, library, reading-room, 2 restaurants, gym and many others. room, 2 restaurants, gym and many others.

Academy signed two bilateral agreements of cooperation / Elms College - US and Kiev National University Academy signed two bilateral agreements of cooperation / Elms College - US and Kiev National University in Ukrainein Ukraine

Faculties:Faculties:

1.1. Business Business

2.2. Administration Administration

3.3. Information Technologies Information Technologies

4.4. Production EngineeringProduction Engineering

Contact: Contact: rektorat@mac.edu.plrektorat@mac.edu.pl

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Wyższa Szkoła Biznesu - National-Wyższa Szkoła Biznesu - National-Louis University Louis University ((WSB-NLUWSB-NLU))

WSB-NLU WSB-NLU was was foundfoundeded in 1991 in 1991 ( (non-state non-state sschoolchool))

Up till now, over 5000 students have graduated from WSB-NLU including 1200 students in post-graduate Up till now, over 5000 students have graduated from WSB-NLU including 1200 students in post-graduate and MBA programs.and MBA programs.

Courses are conducted by experienced academic professors and lecturers who are specialists in their Courses are conducted by experienced academic professors and lecturers who are specialists in their respective fields. The lecturers from the Jagiellonian University and the Academy of Economics in respective fields. The lecturers from the Jagiellonian University and the Academy of Economics in Cracow constitute the core of the faculty. WSB-NLU has 165 full-time faculty members, namely 34 Cracow constitute the core of the faculty. WSB-NLU has 165 full-time faculty members, namely 34 professors (including 13, for whom WSB-NLU is the main institution of employment), 14 associate professors (including 13, for whom WSB-NLU is the main institution of employment), 14 associate professorsprofessors

In the years of 1993 through 1998, full time business courses were taught by sixty-seven lecturers from In the years of 1993 through 1998, full time business courses were taught by sixty-seven lecturers from the National-Louis University, the California State University, Minot University, Villanova University (all in the National-Louis University, the California State University, Minot University, Villanova University (all in the United States) and from the Maastricht School of Management (The Netherlands.)the United States) and from the Maastricht School of Management (The Netherlands.)

Main field: Main field: ManagementManagement and marketing and marketing

Financial Management: Financial Management: Derivative Securities Derivative Securities Portfolio Theory Portfolio Theory Advanced Corporate Finance Advanced Corporate Finance

European Business: European Business: European Business Environment European Business Environment European Legal Environment European Legal Environment SME Development Policy in the European UnionSME Development Policy in the European Union

 

 

Contact: Contact: bwz@wsb-nlu.edu.plbwz@wsb-nlu.edu.pl

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Wyższa Szkoła Handlu i Prawa im. Wyższa Szkoła Handlu i Prawa im. Ryszarda LazarskiegoRyszarda Lazarskiego

It was founded in 1993It was founded in 1993 ( (non-state non-state sschoochool)l)

Up till now, over 10,5Up till now, over 10,50000 students have graduated from Lazarski. students have graduated from Lazarski.

There are over 500 professors and associate professorsThere are over 500 professors and associate professors..

Faculties:Faculties:

1.1. EconomyEconomy

2.2. Finance and BankingFinance and Banking

3.3. AdministrationAdministration

4.4. Management and marketingManagement and marketing

5.5. International relationsInternational relations

6.6. Technical and information educationTechnical and information education

Contact: Contact: wspolpraca.zagraniczna@lazarski.plwspolpraca.zagraniczna@lazarski.pl

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Wroclaw University of TechnolgyWroclaw University of Technolgy

Wrocław University of Technology was founded in 1945 Wrocław University of Technology was founded in 1945

At present, Wrocław University of Technology has 31,936 students studying in Wrocław and at its three At present, Wrocław University of Technology has 31,936 students studying in Wrocław and at its three branches located in the largest towns of the region: Legnica, Wałbrzych and Jelenia Góra. branches located in the largest towns of the region: Legnica, Wałbrzych and Jelenia Góra.

It employs 2,035 academic teachers while the total number of students is estimated It employs 2,035 academic teachers while the total number of students is estimated atat 31,936. 31,936.

To date, 70,727 students have graduated from Wrocław University of Technology with M.Sc. or B.Sc. To date, 70,727 students have graduated from Wrocław University of Technology with M.Sc. or B.Sc. degrees, and 4,194 with Ph.D. degrees; of the latter group, 626 have qualified as assistant professors. degrees, and 4,194 with Ph.D. degrees; of the latter group, 626 have qualified as assistant professors.

FFacultiesaculties                     

1.1. Faculty of Architecture Faculty of Architecture

2.2. Faculty of Civil Engineering Faculty of Civil Engineering

3.3. Faculty of Chemistry Faculty of Chemistry

4.4. Faculty of Electronics Faculty of Electronics

5.5. Faculty of Electrical Engineering Faculty of Electrical Engineering

6.6. Faculty of Mining Engineering Faculty of Mining Engineering

7.7. Faculty of Environmental Engineering Faculty of Environmental Engineering

8.8. Faculty of Computer Science and Management Faculty of Computer Science and Management

9.9. Faculty of Mechanical and Power Engineering Faculty of Mechanical and Power Engineering

10.10. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

11.11. Faculty of Fundamental Problems of Technology Faculty of Fundamental Problems of Technology

12.12. Faculty of Microsystem Electronics and Photonics Faculty of Microsystem Electronics and Photonics Contact: Contact: rekrutacja@pwr.wroc.plrekrutacja@pwr.wroc.pl

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Useful adressesUseful adresses

Kenyan-Polish Forum – WarsawKenyan-Polish Forum – Warsawul. Górczewska 124/305,ul. Górczewska 124/305,01-460 Warszawa01-460 Warszawatel.: 533 49 08/09, fax: 533 49 09tel.: 533 49 08/09, fax: 533 49 09kpf@kenya.com.pl, kpf@kenya.com.pl,

www.kenya.com.plwww.kenya.com.pl

Kenyan-Polish Forum – NairobiKenyan-Polish Forum – Nairobiattn. Julius Oroweattn. Julius Orowe64 Westlands Road64 Westlands RoadP.O.Box 51716-00100 GPO NairobiP.O.Box 51716-00100 GPO Nairobitel. +254 722-525980, +254 722-522139tel. +254 722-525980, +254 722-522139e-mail: kpfnairobi@kenya.com.ple-mail: kpfnairobi@kenya.com.pl

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Biuro Uznawalności Wykształcenia i Wymiany Biuro Uznawalności Wykształcenia i Wymiany Międzynarodowej [Bureau for Academic Recognition and Międzynarodowej [Bureau for Academic Recognition and International Exchange]International Exchange]ul. Smolna 13 ul. Smolna 13 00-920 Warszawa00-920 Warszawawww.buwiwm.edu.plwww.buwiwm.edu.pltel. (48 22) 826 74 34, tel. (48 22) 826 74 34, fax (48 22) 826 28 23fax (48 22) 826 28 23

Ministerstwo Edukacji Narodowej i Sportu [Ministry of Ministerstwo Edukacji Narodowej i Sportu [Ministry of National Education and Sport]National Education and Sport]Al. Szucha 25Al. Szucha 2500-918 Warszawa00-918 Warszawawww.menis.gov.plwww.menis.gov.pltel. (48 22 ) 628 41 35tel. (48 22 ) 628 41 35fax (48 22 ) 628 85 61fax (48 22 ) 628 85 61

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Biuro Konferencji Rektorów Akademickich Szkół w Polsce Biuro Konferencji Rektorów Akademickich Szkół w Polsce [Conference of Rectors of Academic Schools in Poland][Conference of Rectors of Academic Schools in Poland]ul. Straszewskiego 27ul. Straszewskiego 2731-113 Kraków, Poland31-113 Kraków, Polande-mail: biuro@krasp.uj.edu.ple-mail: biuro@krasp.uj.edu.plwww.krasp.org.plwww.krasp.org.pltel./fax +48 12 421 82 90tel./fax +48 12 421 82 90

Fundacja Rozwoju Systemu Edukacji, Narodowa Agencja Fundacja Rozwoju Systemu Edukacji, Narodowa Agencja Programu Socrates [Foundation for the Development of the Programu Socrates [Foundation for the Development of the Education System, National Socrates Programme Agency]Education System, National Socrates Programme Agency]ul. Mokotowska 43ul. Mokotowska 4300-551 Warszawa00-551 Warszawawww.socrates.org.plwww.socrates.org.pltel. (48 22) 622 34 47, (48 22) 622 37 12tel. (48 22) 622 34 47, (48 22) 622 37 12fax (48 22) 622 37 10fax (48 22) 622 37 10

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Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Nairobi, Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Nairobi, Kabarnet Road, P.O. Box 30086Kabarnet Road, P.O. Box 3008600100-Nairobi, Kenya.00100-Nairobi, Kenya.tel (+254- 20) 572 811/2; fax (+254-20) 572 tel (+254- 20) 572 811/2; fax (+254-20) 572 814814e-mail ambnairo@kenyaweb.come-mail ambnairo@kenyaweb.com

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