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POLISH LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY OF WROCLAW
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Study Abroad Poland invites you to study at the University of Wroclaw, one of the best and largest universities in the Silesia region. The university has a rich history of more than three centuries. Since the beginning of the 20th century, the university has produced 9 Nobel Prize winners, such as Theodor Mommsen, Philipp Lenard, Eduard Buchner, Paul Ehrlich, Fritz Haber, Friedrich Bergius, Erwin Schrödinger, Otto Stern, and Max Born. Today there are more than 40,000 students studying at ten departments. The university takes pride in providing the highest level of education and offers a wide variety of courses in English for exchange students, so it is a perfect way to spend a semester.
DATES & FEES
Dates Fall Semester (September – December) Spring Semester (February – June) |
Fees 9,000 TBA |
What’s included in the $9,000 program fee:
Tuition and fees
The program includes full tuition and fees at at the University of Wroclaw.
Official transcript
One to two months after completing the program, we’ll send your home university an official transcript from the University of Wroclaw, which is accredited by the Polish Ministry of Education. This allows you to transfer credit back to your university. The transcript contains the course title, grade, and number of hours for each course.
Housing in a university residence hall
During the program you’ll live in a double room in a residence hall in Wroclaw. This is a great way to meet Polish students and get involved in student activities.
On-site program director (24-hour support)
Throughout the program, you’ll receive on-site support from the Program Director. The director will meet you at the airport, lead the orientation session, organize activities, and be available 24-hours a day.
Airport transfers
You should fly into Warsaw’s international airport (Frederic Chopin Airport), where you will attend a 3-day orientation session before departing for Wroclaw. Your Program Director will meet you at the airport and organize all airport transfers. At the end of the program, the Director will also take you to Warsaw’s airport before departure.
In-country orientation
You’ll take part in a 3-day orientation session in Warsaw at the beginning of the program. The Program Director will provide you with helpful advice and tips for living in your host city, review the schedule of activities for the semester, distribute cell phones, and teach a survival Polish class.
Free use of pre-paid cell phone
During the orientation session you’ll be provided with a cell phone and a number of initial minutes. You’ll be responsible for recharging you phone with minutes. A cell phone is a great way to keep in touch with your friends and family back home. Also, text messaging is a popular and economical way to communicate with your friends in Poland.
Transportation pass
To help you travel smoothly around Wroclaw, we’ll provide you with a transportation pass that can be used on all buses and trams.
Free Internet access
The University of Wroclaw has a computer lab with full access to the Internet. During the orientation session, you’ll receive information about using the computer room.
Extra-curricular activities
Extra-curricular activities will be planned throughout the semester. These activities are designed to help you get to know Wroclaw and the Polish culture better. For many of the activities the Program Director will invite local Polish students. Some sample activities include: a tour of Wroclaw, a BBQ with Polish students, pierogi tasting, museum trips, bowling, and many more. You’ll receive a schedule of activities during the orientation session. All activity fees are included in the program price.
This program includes a 3-day excursion in Warsaw during the orientation session. Since we want to give you the freedom to travel on your own, other excursions are not included in the price of the program. However, we do offer organized excursions for an additional fee. Your Program Director will provide you with a list of organized excursions and fees at the beginning of the program. Generally, they include Krakow, Auschwitz (a former Nazi concentration camp), the Wieliczka Salt Mine, Zakopane, and Gdansk. You are also encouraged to suggest excursion locations.
Health insurance
You’ll be provided with health and accident coverage through HTH Worldwide Insurance. The HTH U.S. Study Abroad Health Plan is designed especially for U.S. Study Abroad students, and provides 100,000 USD of coverage. HTH has a list of approved doctors and health facilities in Krakow. Your policy information will be sent to you 3 weeks before departure.
What’s not included in the program fee:
• meals
• spending money
• round-trip airfare to Poland
• textbooks (including photocopies and readers)
• excursions
Please note: This program includes a 3-day excursion in Warsaw during the orientation session. Since we want to give you the freedom to travel on your own, other excursions are not included in the price of the program. However, we do offer organized excursions for an additional fee. Your Program Director will provide you with a list of organized excursions and fees at the beginning of the program. Generally, they include Krakow, Auschwitz (a former Nazi concentration camp), the Wieliczka Salt Mine, Zakopane, and Gdansk. You are also encouraged to suggest excursion locations.
COURSES & DESCRIPTIONS
Generally you will take a Polish language course for 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits. In addition, you can take 4 elective courses that are each worth 45 hours (3 semester/4.5 quarter credits).
All elective courses are taught in English. You can earn between 12 and 16 semester credits (18 and 24 quarter credits).
FALL COURSE LISTINGS
SPRING COURSE LISTINGS
TRANSFER CREDIT
The University of Wroclaw is fully accredited by the Polish Ministry of Education. Most colleges and universities allow you to transfer credit from courses taken abroad. Before applying it’s important to speak with the study abroad advisor at your home institution to obtain pre-approval for your courses and determine how many credits you’ll receive. Every educational institution has different policies about transferring credit, so we encourage you to follow your institution’s regulations. Usually the number of credits that you receive depends on the number of teaching hours. Following the American system, we suggest awarding 1 semester credit for every 15 hours of class time or 1 quarter credit for every 10 hours of class time.
After completing the program, we’ll send your registrar or study abroad advisor an official transcript with the course titles, course hours, and grades. Your university will need this transcript to transfer credit.
HOUSING
During the program you’ll live in a double room in a residence hall in Wroclaw. In your room you’ll have your own bed, desk, chair, closet, and bookshelves, and there is a bathroom shared between two rooms. The residence hall also includes a laundry room (coin-operated washers and dryers). Living in a residence hall is a great way to meet Polish you and get involved in student life!
STUDYING IN WROCLAW
Wroclaw is located in Lower Silesia, and it is the fourth largest city in Poland. Most visitors remember it as a city of quaint bridges and canals (there are 12 islands and 112 bridges!). It also called the cultural center of the region due to its museums, tourist sites, theaters, galleries, music festivals, and numerous cultural events. There are wonderful restaurants and green parks, making it an attractive study abroad location. Moreover, within the city there are 13 institutions of higher education, so there are plenty of college students to meet!
WORKING IN WROCLAW
It is possible to work during your studies. You can usually find a job teaching English. Since this type of work has flexible hours, it is easy to combine with your studies. You can earn about 10 USD per hour, and depending on your university schedule you can probably teach about 10 to 15 hours per week. Your employer will provide you with information on registering for work and obtaining a work visa.
HOW TO APPLY
The program is open to US and Canadian undergraduate students. Applicants must be in good academic standing (2.75 GPA). Students from all academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester/Academic Year: June 15
Spring Semester: November 1
Late applications will be considered on an individual basis.
Applying for our programs is simple! Fill out the on-line application form and wait for more information from us.
PASSPORTS & VISAS
All US and Canadian citizens need passports to travel to Poland. If you don’t have a passport yet, you should apply for one as soon as possible. The application process could take a long time. For more information on applying:
American students should visit:
http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html
Canadian students should visit: http://www.ppt.gc.ca
If you already have a passport, you should check to make sure it is valid at least 6 months after the program ends.
Semester students should obtain a student visa before departure. The application process is easy, and we’ll provide you with the necessary documents along with specific instructions for applying for a visa in your pre-departure mailings.
FINANCIAL AID
It is possible to transfer your financial aid to pay for some or all of the program costs. The first step is to check with your home institution’s financial aid advisor before applying. Since every home institution has different rules, only your advisor can tell you what kind of aid can transfer. Study Abroad Poland is happy to provide you with a certificate of enrollment or any other documents that your university might require.
The International Education Finance Corporation (IEFC) provides student loans for you who are interested in studying abroad. Please visit their website for more details: http://www.iefc.com
Another lender providing loans for study abroad programs is My Rich Uncle Education Finance: http://www.myrichuncle.com
SAMPLE BUDGET
As part of your program fee, Study Abroad Poland pays for your tuition & fees, housing, on-site staff, health insurance, use of a pre-paid cell phone, transportation pass, and scheduled extra-curricular activities.
You are responsible for paying for the following:
• meals
• spending money
• round-trip airfare to Poland
• textbooks (including photocopies and readers)
• additional travel
• pre-paid phone cards for your cell phone (we provide you with an initial amount of minutes)
Here is a suggested semester budget:
Meals |
900 USD |
Transportation (round-trip from the US or Canada) |
800-1000 USD (depending on the city) |
Additional Travel |
500-900 USD (depending on how much you want to travel) |
Books and Photocopies |
50 USD |
Personal Expenses |
500 USD |
Total |
2,750-3,350 USD |