Jagiellonian UniversityA QUICK LOOK
INTRODUCTION "The Jagiellonian University, founded in 1364, is the oldest university in Poland and the second oldest university north of the Alps. Located in one of the most beautiful European cities, ancient Krakow, the Jagiellonian University offers a unique opportunity not only to study Polish language, culture and society, but also to experience over 600 years of its history, magnificent architecture, and art."
KRAKOW Krakow is alive with character and soul. Its central Grand Square is the largest medieval square in the world. It homes the 13th Gothic Town Hall Tower, the 16th Century Renaissance Cloth Hall, and the 14th Century Gothic basilica of the Virgin Mary. The Grand Square is still the heart of city life with the numerous stores, restaurants, cafes, and clubs. You can also visit Collegium Maius, the Grand College Krakow University where Copernicus once studied. While studying at the Jagiellonian University, you can travel northwest to the many beaches of Baltic Sea. When traveling to Warsaw, the capital city, you must stroll down Royal Way to gaze at the beautiful churches, museums, galleries and palaces or you could visit the Concentration Camp, Auschwitz, located west of Krakow in a town called Oswiecim, to observe one of the most prominent symbols of the Holocaust and WWII. JAGIELLONIAN UNIVERSITY The world-renowned Jagiellonian University is one of the oldest universities in Europe. They continually develop new programs and courses to satisfy the needs of the changing governmental and science environment within Poland and Europe. They are also renovating the campus, specifically the dormitories, recreational and cultural facilities, to suit the changing needs of students. ACADEMIC PROGRAM The University?s School of Polish Language and Culture, founded in 1969, is one of the oldest, largest and most experienced in Poland. The University offers a variety of graduate and undergraduate courses in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, law, medicine, and law. The language of instruction varies by course. For a better description see their website: http://www.uj.edu.pl/ISOffice/admission_en.html . Another helpful link for programs taught in English is: http://www.uj.edu.pl/ISOffice/courses_in_english.pdf . ACADEMIC SESSIONS Fall
Program: Oct. 3rd 2007, Jan. 26th 2008 CREDITS All credit earned at Jagiellonian University may be applied toward your degree. Students will typically earn between 12 and 17 credit hours for their semester of study. Transcripts will be sent to the students? home university upon completion of the program. ACCOMMODATION & MEALS The Jagiellonian University will arrange and pay for housing for students from UNI, along with meals. Most international students live in the University Halls of Residence which are all shared rooms. FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS Students eligible for financial aid should contact the UNI Financial Aid Office and/or study abroad advisor to make the necessary financial aid arrangements. In many cases, students may be able to apply some of all of their financial aid to their study abroad experience. Participants in this program are also eligible for the Study Abroad Scholarship and a variety of other funding options, including the Robert Eller Scholarship. UNI students majoring in Economics or Business are eligible for the Lawrence Jepson Scholarship. Students are encouraged to explore other funding options. Begin your research in the study abroad resource library and on the study abroad web site. ELIGIBILITY Applicants must be full-time students at UNI, sophomore standing during the program, have departmental approval for participation, and an overall G.P.A. of 2.5. PROGRAM COST Students will pay UNI tuition and fees (in-state or out of state) and a study abroad fee ($300 for the semester, $400 for academic year, and $125 for summer programs). Participants are responsible for their own transportation and insurance costs as well as housing (out of campus), books and supplies, and other personal expenses. APPLICATION PROCEDURES
DEADLINES Fall program deadline: March 1 CONTACT INFORMATION Inquiries about the Jagiellonian University in Poland should be directed to: TALES FROM ABROAD Be the first to submit your experience! | |||
