Institute of Polish Language and Culture for Foreigners

Because there is a limited number of space, the Center for Polish Language and Culture in the World accepts students on a first-come, first-served basis.  To be considered for the program, please send the following documents directly to the Center:

proof of graduation from secondary school: the equivalent of the Polish secondary-school certificate – świadectwo maturalne (a document qualifying its holder to enter higher-education institutions), or (in the case of students or graduates of higher education institutions) a transcript or other record of your academic achievements. Documents issued in English must be submitted as authorized copies or, if issued in other languages, be translated into Polish or English by an authorized translator.

Documents issued in English must be submitted as authorized copies or, if issued in other languages, be translated into Polish by an authorized translator.

• a health certificate completed by a registered physician, confirming your ability to study;
• a completed application for admission (included in this brochure).

Documents should be sent by fax or e-mail will.

Application form

In accordance with legislation by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, foreigners may be accepted into Polish language courses if:

• they possess a visa or residence card, or any other document allowing them to live legally in Poland,

• they either possess an insurance policy that will cover expenses in the case of illness or accident during the period of their studies in Poland, possess a European Health Insurance Card, or plan to become insured under the National Health Fund (NFZ) immediately after their course begins.

Successful applicants will receive a letter of acceptance. Upon receipt of the acceptance letter, it is necessary to submit a one-time nonrefundable registration fee of 200 EUR.

All candidates should take the online placement test.

STUDENT DOCUMENTS

Participants in our program receive the following benefits: a Student Identity Card•(legitymacja studencka)and an Examination Card. The cost of the Student Identity Card is 17 PLN – price as of 2012/2013 academic year – subject to change. The student identity card is a student document with a photograph, which:

• is valid only with the holograph for the period: October 1–March 31 and April 1–September 30;

• entitles the holder to reduced ticket fares on public transport in Kraków (buses and trams);

• entitles the holder to reduced train ticket fares in Poland (if under 26 years of age).

Students can buy public transportation passes for one, two, three months, etc. up to and including 1 year, valid from the date of purchase, at one of the MPK (Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacyjne) outlets. There is one at the corner of ul. Podwale and ul. Studencka (ul. Podwale 3/5).

The examination card is a document given to each student at the beginning of the semester. It notes the student's academic progress by recording credits and marks received on examinations.

The examination card also allows students to use the Jagiellonian Library (the central library of Jagiellonian University), as well as libraries in the various faculties, and institutes within each faculty.