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Higher Education System

HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM. Higher Education System. Structure of studies in Poland. Structure of studies in Poland. The higher eduaction institutions run full-time, extramural, evening and external courses. The full-time courses are defined as the basic type of studies.

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Higher Education System

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  1. HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM Higher Education System

  2. Structure of studies in Poland Structure of studies in Poland The higher eduaction institutions run full-time, extramural, evening and external courses. The full-time courses are defined as the basic type of studies. Poland conforms to the guidelines from the Bologna Process in European Higher education. The European standard in Higher eduaction makes it easier for students to obtain recognition of their qualifications in other countries.

  3. 1st Cycle and 2st Cycle 1st Cycle -Bachelor’s degree programme (3 to 4 years) focused on preparing students for future employment or for continued education within the Master’s degree programmes. 2nd Cycle - Master’s degree programme (1.5 to 2 years) following the first cycle studies focused on theoretical knowledge as well as application and development of creativity and talents. -Master’s degree holders may enter a doctoral programme (third-cycle studies).

  4. Long-cycle studies Long-cycle studies- 5/6 years 11 fields of study including acting, art, conservation and restoration, canon law, dentistry, law, medical, analysis, medicine, production and photography, pharmacy, psycholgy and veterinary medicine, offer long-cycle programmes only. -based on an integrated study programme which contains both basic studies and in-depth specialisation. -completion of this degree will provide a qualification corresponding to the Master’s degree at the second-cycle studies.

  5. 3rd Cycle 3rd Cycle Doctoral degree programmes (normally 3 to 4 years) accessible for graduates of Master’s degree programme, leading to a PhD Degree The PhD degree is awarded to candidates who submit and successfully defend a doctoral dissertation and pass the doctoral examination.

  6. Examinations Examinations • Usually, oral and written examinations are held at the end of each semester • The performance assessment period covers either one semester or one academic year. • To successfully complete a semestr( or a year), a student must • attain the pass mark (at least „Satisfatory”) for all assessments • and examinations in the subjects.

  7. Diploma Diploma In order to graduate, students are required to: -Pass a performance assessment for all subjects, integrated placements and practical work sessions, and pass all examinations covered by the study programme set for a given field of study; -Present, at an appointed date, a diploma project and attain a pass mark for that project; -Pass the diploma examination. Upon graduation; the student receives a diploma of completion of studies in a specific field of study together with a Diploma Supplement (copy of the Diploma translated into a foreign language, describing the degree, level and specialisation).

  8. Academic calendar Academic calendar 2 semesters of 15 weeks each- the winter and the summer semester. The winter semester :October - mid-February, with a break of about ten days for The Christmas holidays. The examination session usually takes two or three weeks, beginning in January. The summer semester : mid-February - June, with a one-week break for Easter. Summer holidays : 3 months from the beginning of July to the end of September,

  9. Cost of living in Poland Cost of living in Poland In comparison to other European countries Poland is a relatively cheap place to live and study. Prices depend on the city, but a student can get by with about EUR 300 at their monthly disposal. Average costs of student living range from EUR 350 upto EUR 550.

  10. Monthly expenses (average value) Some examples to give an idea of the amounts students spend per month.

  11. Health insurance Health insurance Healthcare in Poland is available for students fromEU/EEA countries, provided that they hold valid medical insurance in the national insurance system of their countries. a valid passport, student identity card or Doctoral student identity card and a valid European Health Insurance Card (Europejska Karta Ubezpieczenia Zdrowotnego) which entitles its holder to medical care free of charge in Poland.

  12. Climate Climate Poland has a moderate climate with both maritime and continental elements. You can count on many sunny days and rainy days and don’t be surprised when the summer turns out to be quite hot or quite rainy. Winters are usally cold, with temperatures well below freezing, and more or less snowy. If you come from a warmer climate, make sure you have proper clothing.

  13. Bologna Process Bologna Process Owing to the introduction of three-stage education modelled on Bachelor/Master/Doctoral studies as well as the European Credit Transfer System, both Polish students and foreigners studying in Poland stay fully mobile and can continue their education elsewhere Within just the Erasmus Program that has been going on for over 20 years now, over 43,00 foreign students have come to study in Poland while almost 100,00 students from Poland have taken part of their education in another country within the EuropeanUnion.

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