Institute of Polish Language and Culture for Foreigners

ACCOMMODATION
 

The Center offers students accommodation at two student dormitories: "Żaczek" Student Dormitory on al. 3 Maja 5, and "Bydgoska" Student Dormitory at ul. Bydgoska 19. If you are interested in reserving university accommodation, please tick the appropriate box in the application form. Students can be accommodated in the dormitory three days before the program begins. As space is limited, we cannot guarantee that everyone will be accommodated according to their wishes (we will inform you by mail).

"Bydgoska" Student Dormitory

"Bydgoska" Student Dormitory consists of 4 buildings (A, B, C, D) which are situated in a quiet neighborhood next to a city park. The move-in period for students begins 3 days after the start of classes. In the 2012/2013 academic year, the monthly charge was 350 PLN* per person, plus a deposit of 200 PLN*. The deposit is returned when a student moves out, if the room has not been damaged. Students are lodged in 2-person or 3-person units (2 rooms plus bathroom and kitchen), or in 2-person rooms with a separate bathroom. Each bathroom contains a shower, toilet and sink. Each room contains beds, tables, chairs, a wardrobe for clothes, and bookshelves. Rooms are not equipped with refrigerators. Students can obtain bedding (a pillow, 2 blankets, and sheets), curtains, a tablecloth and a lamp from the dormitory's storeroom. Bedding can be changed once every 3 weeks. The dormitory does not supply towels – it is necessary for students to bring their own. There is free Internet access in each room. Students must bring their own computers. It is possible to have a faster Internet connection by paying a 20 PLN* monthly fee. By presenting their dormitory resident's card, students may borrow a vacuum cleaner, iron, ironing board, sports equipment, or use the reading room or television room. Students must pay to use the computer room, laundry room, and party room. In buildings C and D there are 4 kitchens on each floor, containing an electric stove and a sink. The kitchens are not equipped with cooking pots, dishes or kitchen appliances. In buildings A and B there is a kitchen included in each 2-room unit. Unless otherwise stated, all of the above are covered by the dormitory fee. A grocery store, hair salon, photocopy and print shop, and restaurant/ pub are located on the dormitory grounds, which students may use at their own cost. Smoking is prohibited on the dormitory grounds. Students are accommodated on the basis of a list provided by the Center and need simply show up in "Żaczek" or "Bydgoska" – there is no need to take care of any additional formalities. The reception desks are open 24 hours a day. Unfortunately, the Center is not ina position to help students arrange private accommodation. Information about rent-a-flat agencies and rooms available for students can be obtained from local papers.

"Żaczek" Student Dormitory

The "Żaczek" Student Dormitory (al. 3 Maja 5) is located in the very center of Kraków, just a 10-minute walk from the Main Square and Wawel Castle. "Żaczek" offers: 2- and 3-person rooms with washrooms or without. They measure around 12–15 m2. The rooms are equipped with the basics, i.e. beds, tables, bookshelves, wardrobes, telephone and Internet connection. Every room has a sink. Rooms with bathrooms have separate bathroom areas (approx. 3 m2 ) at the exclusive disposal of the residents; they are equipped with shower, toilet and sink. The fees for the 2012/2013 academic year are:

– 330 PLN*/one bed in a room without a bathroom,

– 350 PLN*/one bed in a room with a bathroom.

The subsequent academic year may see a minor (around 5%) raise of these fees. Accommodation is for a nine-month period, i.e. from October to June of the following year. Accommodation generally starts 3 days before October 1st. Those seeking accommodation must provide: I.D. card, photograph, cash in Polish currency for the first month's stay, as well as the deposit fee – presently 200 PLN*. (The deposit is returned upon moving out, if no damage has been done by the student during the accommodation period). The dorm fees include Internet and telephone access. Every floor has a kitchen, but these are not equipped. Every student can take bedding from the storage (blanket-cover, pillowcase and sheets), as well as drapes, curtains and a telephone. The dorm cannot ensure students lamps or towels. Every 3 weeks the sheets and curtains can exchanged. Residents of the "Żaczek" Student Dorm can use the student a vacuum cleaner, the reading room, television room and party hall upon presentation of their student card. On the building's grounds there is a selfserve laundromat with six machines. The cost of one load of laundry is 3 PLN*. Laundry detergent and fabric softener are not provided. Students may use the newly renovated cafeteria; dinner is served from 11.30 a.m.–5.00 p.m. The price of a full dinner (two courses) is 11 PLN*.

The Żaczek Student Dorm is situated nearby two student clubs (Rotunda and Żaczek), one dining establishment – Jarzyna salad bar, the Paulina hair salon, a photocopy service and two grocery stores.

The "Żaczek" Student Hotel is also situated on the grounds of the "Żaczek" Student Dormitory. The former will happily accommodate families and friends of international exchange students at reasonable prices.

The e-mail address is: zaczek@hotele.studenckie.pl

_{* Prices as of February 2013 – subject to change.}

HEALTH AND INSURANCE

Students from EU member states are advised to be insured in their home countries and bring an European Health Insurance Card which entitles them to the same treatment as Polish nationals. Non-EU students are advised to purchase a health insurance policy in their own countries before arrival in Poland. Polish public health insurance can also be purchased. Detailed information can be obtained at:

National Health Fund, Department of Insurance

(Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia, Wydział Obsługi Ubezpieczeń)

ul. Batorego 24

Phone: 12 298 81 00

e-mail: nfz@nfz-krakow.pl

Student holders of public Polish health insurance plans are entitled to medical treatment at (among other public clinics):

Student Health Care Centre

al. Armii Krajowej 5

Phone: 12 637 21 00

Apart from the public medical care system, there is also a well-developed private sector offering individual medical insurance (e.g. PZU, Warta, Hestia, Falck and others). Signing an agreement with one of these companies can serve as additional insurance.

Additional insurance against unfortunate accidents on the property of the Jagiellonian University is available for all students and is valid for one academic year. This insurance costs 25 PLN* per academic year and may be purchased from:

Student Council Organization (Samorząd Studencki)

Jagiellonian University, Collegium Novum

ul. Gołębia 24, room no. 033 (basement).

VISA

Citizens of non-EU/EEA member states will need a visa. Polish law explicitly states that all non-EU/EEA citizens studying at Polish universities are required to be in possession of a student visa valid for the entire period of study. Non-EU/EEA citizens can only enter the territory of Poland on the basis of a valid travel document (passport) and a visa obtained from the Polish Embassy or Consulate in their country of residence.

A short-term visa entitles foreign students to stay in Poland for up to three months; the long-term visa for a maximum of 12 months. Extensions of visas in Poland may be obtained only under special circumstances, for example, a force majeure or a situation impossible to foresee. A visa can be extended only once. It is therefore necessary to apply for a visa at the Polish embassy/consulate for the whole planned period of stay in Poland.

RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR STUDIES IN POLAND

EU and EEA citizens can enter Poland without a visa.Poland has been a part of the Schengen area since January, 2008; there are no document controls on Polish – EU/EEA borders. However, students must possess a valid travel photo ID document (i.e., a passport, or other photo document). For a stay of up to three months no formal steps are necessary to legalize immigration status. For stays exceeding three months (90 days), EU/EEA citizens must obtain a temporary residence card (karta czasowego pobytu). The residence card is valid for one year. This document will be issued by the Department of Citizenship and Migration Affairs at the Małopolska Provincial Government Office.

Temporary residence permits will be granted to EU/EEA students who personally present the following documents:

1. Application (1 original + 3 xerox copies)

2. 2 passport photographs
3. Xerox copy of valid travel document (personal data page) or

other document confirming identity and citizenship

4. Confirmation of reporting for temporary residence

5. Certification of acceptance for studies from your institution

of higher education

6. Document confirming insurance status or eligibility for medical care services

7. Written affidavit of possession of sufficient funds to support yourself, or proof confirming possession of such funds.

contact and information:

REGISTRATION OF RESIDENCE ADDRESS

                      
 Upon arrival in Kraków all students must register their residence for the duration of their stay in Poland. Students staying in student dormitories receive residence registration forms from the administration office and submit them to

Census Department – Wydział Ewidencji Ludności

al. Powstania Warszawskiego 10.

Phone: 12 616 93 20

Students staying in private accommodation should pick up residence forms directly from the Census Department.

Dual Citizenship

Polish passport holders (including those with dual citizenship) must enter Poland using their Polish passports.