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Polish Studies Center
Overseas Study Program at Jagiellonian University
Academic year at Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
- Fall semester :September to February
- Spring semester: April to August
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
- Jagiellonian University is one of the major universities in Krakow. It has 15 faculties on 3 campuses, and currently accommodates nearly 52,000 students, including 2,500 international students from around the world. Jagiellonian University is located in Krakow, Poland.
- CES provides mandatory introductory language instruction. Students who have more advanced knowledge of Polish can take more advanced classes; students who are proficient in Polish can study German, Russian, or French instead.
- The undergraduate curriculum at CES is oriented toward the History and Culture of Central Europe, and Central Europe’s place in contemporary Europe. Students generally take three courses in a semester in addition to introductory Polish; this amounts to 13 credits. Courses are taught by CES faculty in English.
ELIGIBILITY
- At least one course in Central or Eastern European studies, a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and second-semester sophomore (or later) standing at the time of application.
HOUSING
- The Center guarantees housing for visiting students in the Żaczek or Nawojka dormitories near the campus.
- Rooms are shared, for two students; study abroad students are typically paired with a Polish student. The rooms are small, but of good quality; bathrooms (which are en suite) have recently been remodeled, and the furnishings are relatively new.
COSTS
- Tuition: 3,800 euros per semester (currently that is approximately $5,206). Other costs include $640 to IU.
- Rent:
approxinamtely $100-150 per month
- Air fare: $800-$1100
- Food: There is no meal plan, but inexpensive options, including student cafeterias, abound. The typical cost of a day’s worth of meals of decent quality would be about $10.
- Insurance: $130 per semester
SCHOLARSHIPS
- Most IU scholarships, grants and loans can be used for program costs.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- All applicants must be IU students.
- Application packets must include:
- An application form
- A one-page statement of purpose written in English
- Two copies of your unofficial transcript
- Two Letters of Recommendation
Please submit application packets by email or in person to:
Polish Studies Center Administrative Assistant
Indiana University Bloomington
Polish Studies Center
1217 E. Atwater
Bloomington, IN 47401
E-mail: polish@indiana.edu
Fax: 812-855-1507
- All applicants will be interviewed.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
- For spring semester 2011: Nov 1
- For fall semester 2012: March 15
ADMISSION
- The PSC will inform applicants of the results of admission as quickly as possible.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INORMATION
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