IN-COMING ERASMUS+ STUDENTS

Welcome to the webpage for Incoming Erasmus+ Exchange Students!

 ∇ Download  here  Katowice-PRACTICAL INFORMATION ∇

Airports close to Katowice:
- Katowice Pyrzowice (+30km)
- Krakow Balice (+60km)

 Note!

INFORMATION ON THE CURRENT COVID-19 SITUATION

As of 3th September the University is planning to commence face-to-face teaching in the 2021/2022 academic year for Erasmus+ students. It this changes in the future, a new statement will be issued.

Insurance cover is not automatically provided.

 1. Your contact  at KBU - Institutional Erasmus+ Coordinator

e-mail: agnieszka.gierczycka-bednarek@gwsh.pl

phone: +48 32 357 0 603.

Erasmus Office - room A114

Address: ul. Harcerzy-Wrzesnia 3; 40-659 Katowice; Poland

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 2. Application Deadlines:

Nominations from your sending university deadlines:

•  Winter semester: 31 May
•  Summer semester: 31 December

Students' Applications Deadlines:

• Winter semester: 30 June
• Summer semester: 30 January

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 3. Application Procedure:

1 STEP - till 31st May / 31st Dec.

Official nomination form the home university sent by Erasmus+ Coordinator to agnieszka.gierczycka-bednarek@gwsh.pl

Nomination message should include student's: name, surname, e-mail address, date of birth, required exchange period and the current field of study of the student at home insitution.

Applications will not be considered until the nomination is received.

2 STEP- till 30th June / 30 Jan.

OBLIGATORY APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

Sent by e-mail to agnieszka.gierczycka-bednarek@gwsh.pl

• Application form
• 1 photo in the electronic version with the white background (used for your Student ID card)

Once you're accepted by us, the 'letter of acceptance' will be issued.

3 STEP - After 21st of June and before arrival

• Learning Agreement (LA) or template of LA of your home university - The LA should be completed and send to agnieszka.gierczycka-bednarek@gwsh.pl only after the KBU final decision on opened courses in spring semester 2019/20 i.e. after 21st June.
  
• copy of insurance (please read this) valid for the whole Erasmus studies period (medical expenses insurance (=health insurance) and insurance for consequences of personal accidents) - this may be sent later but before your arrival

4 STEP - after arrival

to be done in Poland:

• registering in KBU System
• registering in the Municipal Office (if applicable).

Students' Card is issued within the first two weeks.

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4. Educational Offer and academic calendar:

Winter semester: 01/10/ - 28/02/

• Arrivals : 01st October
  
• Registration day : 1st and 4th October
  
• Organizational obligatory meeting : TBA
• First classes at the university: tba
  

Spring (summer) semester: 01/03/ - 30/06/

• Arrivals : 1st March
  
• Registration day: 2nd and 3rd of March
• Organizational obligatory meeting at the university: tba
  
• First classes at the university: tba
  

Courses in English for 2021/22:

The content of these courses (description) will be publish  soon.

Erasmus+ Students should choose at least a total of 30 ECTS worth subjects per semester

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Erasmus+ Students should choose at least a total of 30 ECTS worth subjects per semester 

* Subjects must be chosen by Erasmus students

** Students, who chose this subject in the Autumn semester do not choose it again

School reserves the right to introduce changes to the list of subjects given above.

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 5. Accommodation:

 ACCOMMODATION POSSIBILITIES:

Private Student dormitory "Base Camp" (highly recommended)

Katowice | BaseCamp Student

This is not just a basic dormitory. It is based to guarantee the best Erasmus+ experience where you can meet up with different students and spend most of the time outside of your room. When you book your stay in there, you will not only get the access to the cosy and fresh room but also to the 24/7 open gym. Moreover, there will be a canteen to buy your breakfast, 33 fully-equipped kitchens, a quiet place to study but also a huge place to dance at a party! 

Private Student hostel "AKADEMIK POLONIA"

http://akademikpolonia.pl/ - single room possible

Booking is done directly by the Student http://akademikpolonia.pl/1/reservation/

Rooms with higher standard, single or double room is possible.

RENTING A FLAT

In case of lack of free places in dormitory, we advice to rent a flat.

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6.Visa and Obligations for EU citizens:

Legalisation of stay in Poland - information of Urząd do Spraw Cudzoziemców

• Registration of residence of a European Union citizen
• Foreigners from outside the EU

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