Incoming students

A 5,0 outstanding performance with only minor errors

B 4,5 above the average standard but with some errors

C 4,0 generally sound work with a number of notable errors

D 3,5 fair but with significant shortcomings

E 3,0 performance meets the minimum criteria

FX Fail some more work required before the credit can be awarded

F Fail considerable further work is required

The academic calendar provides a framework for the educational program and determines the pattern of campus life. There are two semesters (winter and summer semester).

Winter semester 2019/20

June 1	Erasmus application deadline for winter semester
October 1	First day of classes for the winter semester
October 4	Official ceremony of beginning new academic year - no classes
November 1,2	All Saints - religious holiday (closed shops)
November 11	National Holiday - no classes (closed shops)
December 24 – January 2	Christmas Break - no classes
December 25 – 26	Christmas Holiday (closed shops) - no classes
January 1	New Year (closed shops) - no classes
January 6	Three Kings Religious Holiday - no classes (closed shops)
February 3-20	Examination period
February 20	Final term for passing all exams

Summer semester 2019/20

December 1	Erasmus application deadline for summer semester
February 24	First day of classes
April 12 – 13	Easter Holiday - no classes (closed shops)
April 8-14	Break - no classes
May 1 – 3	National and religious holiday - no classes (May 3 closed shops)
May 15 May 16 – 17	University Holiday Juvenalia - Students Holiday (party and concerts)
May 31	Religious Holiday - no classes (closed shops)
June 11	Religious Holiday (Corpus Christi) - no classes (closed shops)
June 19	Last day of classes for the summer semester
June 20 – July 5	Examination period
September 14 – 20	Allowance term for passing all exams

PRESENTATION of the State University of Applied Sciences in Nowy Sacz

Admission requirements for ERASMUS Students

Erasmus Exchange is based on the Bilateral Agreements between the State University of Applied Sciences in Nowy Sacz and Partner Universities.

Erasmus students applying for a given study period at the State University of Applied Sciences in Nowy Sacz are requested to send the following documents to the International Relations Office:

Confirmation of student's nomination as an exchange student from the home institution,
Application Form - completed and signed,
An electronic photo (jpg),
Certificate or evidence of English language knowledge (or Polish, Russian, German) confirming minimum intermediate level. Applicants may be asked to speak English (or Polish, Russian, German) in Skype to check the language skills needed to study in English (or Polish, Russian, German).
Learning Agreement - This document describes the curriculum of the studies that the student intends to undertake at the PWSZ in Nowy Sacz. It represents an agreement between the individual student and the institution involved and is made before the student goes abroad,
Accommodation agreement (the form is sent by an Erasmus office employee). We can offer double and triple room in the dormitory. 400 PLN deposit is required before check-in.

Registration Procedure for ERASMUS Students

Erasmus students accepted at the State University of Applied Sciences in Nowy Sacz after their arrival are requested to bring the following documents to the International Relations Office:

Copy of ID document (a valid travel document e.g. passport or another document certifying student's identity and citizenship),
Copy of the certificate of health insurance (European Health Insurance Card - for citizens of the European Union; or other certificate),
Copy of a insurance certificate - accidents and civil liability insurance,
1 photo passport size (jpg),
17 PLN payment for a Polish student ID card,
Students are required to confirm the choice of subjects and make any alternations to the previously agreed programme in Learning Agreement Form.

In field of Engineering (computer sciences, mechatronics, management and production engineering) a minimum number 3 of students is required to organize classes in this semester. In the case of a number of less than 3 incoming students, the university may refuse mobility.

Erasmus key data sheet

Full legal name of the institution	State University of Applied Sciences in Nowy Sacz
ERASMUS code	PL NOWYSA 02
PIC number	995478021
OID number	E10186742
Address	ul. Staszica 1 33-300 Nowy Sącz, Polska
Country	Polska, Poland
Phone number	+ 48 18 4434545 (ext. 101)
Fax number	+ 48 18 4434608
E-mail	Ten adres pocztowy jest chroniony przed spamowaniem. Aby go zobaczyć, konieczne jest włączenie w przeglądarce obsługi JavaScript.
Web address	www.pwsz-ns.edu.pl
Head of the institution - Rector	dr hab. inż. Mariusz Cygnar, prof. PWSZ
Responsible Office	International Relations Office
Institutional Erasmus+ coordinator	mgr Anna Polek
Contact Persons for: Erasmus+ programme Institutional Bilateral Agreements Teacher Mobility Incoming Students Outgoing Students	tel. + 48 18 4434545 (ext. 101, 102) mgr Anna Polek Ten adres pocztowy jest chroniony przed spamowaniem. Aby go zobaczyć, konieczne jest włączenie w przeglądarce obsługi JavaScript. mgr inż. Katarzyna Górowska Ten adres pocztowy jest chroniony przed spamowaniem. Aby go zobaczyć, konieczne jest włączenie w przeglądarce obsługi JavaScript. mgr Agnieszka Rafałowicz Ten adres pocztowy jest chroniony przed spamowaniem. Aby go zobaczyć, konieczne jest włączenie w przeglądarce obsługi JavaScript.

Polish language courses

More information about polish language courses available here.

The basic Polish language course is also carried out at the Institute of Foreign Languages, with the support of members of the "Lingwista" scientific club.

ECTS Catalog / Subjects taught in English