Jagiellonian University

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COUNTRY: Poland
CITY: Krakow
Host Institution: Jagiellonian University
TYPE OF PROGRAM: UNI Exchange
SESSIONS: Fall, Spring,Summer, Academic Year
ELIGIBILITY: Sophomore standing or above, 2.5 GPA, advisor approval, full time student
FIELDS OF STUDY: Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Polish Studies, Central and Eastern European Studies, International Business, Communication, Sociology, Biotechnology, Pre-Med Studies
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: English, Polish
CREDITS: Undergraduate, Graduate
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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."
    - Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Summer 2005 booklet


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 oldest college of Uniwersytet Jagielloński, which existed when Copernicus studied at the Akademia Krakowa.  Vist this page for more information.

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 Uniwersytet Jagielloński is one of the oldest universities in Europe.  The institute continually develops new programs and courses to satisfy the needs of the changing governmental and scientific environment within Poland, Europe, and the world.  With new European Union funding, renovations continually take place on the university buildings spread out all over beautiful Krakow in an attempt not just to better educational facilities, but also to preserve history.


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 history, literature, anthropology, natural sciences, medicine, and law. The language of instruction varies by course. For a better description click here to visit the website.  Visit here for helpful information on programs taught in English


ACADEMIC SESSIONS

Fall Program: Oct. 3rd 2007, Jan. 26th 2008
Spring program: Feb. 26th 2008, June 4th 2008
Summer program: Studies in the Holocaust and Capstone Course: May 22 nd 2008, June 26,th 2007. Three, four, and six-week sessions available. Contact the Study Abroad Office for more information.
    - Dates of the summer sessions are subject to change


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 in the student hotel Dom Studeńcki “Piast” for students from UNI, along with breakfast and lunch at the Piast cantina.


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


A complete set of application materials will include the following:

1. UNI Study Abroad Application Packet
http://www.uni.edu/studyabroad/downloads/Forms/ApplicationUNIAllProgramsPacket.pdf

2. Statement of Purpose.

3. Biographical Sketch.

4. Two different letters of recommendation.

5. Official transcript from all institutions previously attended.

6. Study Transfer Course Pre-approval Form

7. Jagiellonian University Application for Admission

8. Jagiellonian University Application for Accomodation


DEADLINES

Fall program deadline: March 1
Spring program deadline: October 1


CONTACT INFORMATION

Inquiries about the Jagiellonian University in Poland should be directed to:
Yana Cornish, Study Abroad Center
Office of International Programs,
28 Gilchrist Hall, UNI
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0520
Tel: 319/ 273-7078
Fax: 319/ 273-2921


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