PWSZ

Erasmus+ application form student mobility

Application form Incoming Students ERASMUS+

Learning Agreement studies Erasmus+

List of partner universities

Guide for international students

Guide for international students

Grading scale

Grading scale

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

Academic calendar

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 2020/21

Summer semester 2020/21

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

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

Faculty of Economy:

INSTITUTE OF ECONOMICS subjects taught in English

Faculty of Foreign Languages: 

ECTS Course Catalogue Institute of Foreign Languages LINGUISTICS FOR BUSINESS

ECTS Course Catalogue Institute of Foreign Languages ENGLISH

ECTS Course Catalogue Institute of Foreign Languages GERMAN

ECTS Course Catalogue Institute of Foreign Languages RUSSIAN

Faculty of Technology:

INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING subjects taught in English

Faculty of Health:

INSTITUTE OF HEALTH field NURSING subjects taught in English

Faculty of Pedagogy:

INSTITUTE OF PEDAGOGY subjects taught in English: PEDAGOGICS

INSTITUTE OF PEDAGOGY subjects taught in English: Art and grahic design

Faculty of Physical Education:

INSTITUTE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION / SPORTS subjects taught in English

INSTITUTE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION / Physiotherapy subjects taught in English

Safe rules during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

In order to provide safe work, studying and dealing with matters in the buildings of the State University of Applied Sciences in Nowy Sącz, the following rules should be properly applied and understood:

• reminds of the absolute obligation to apply the applicable regulations, guidelines and recommendations issued by the Chief Sanitary Inspector (Główny Inspektor Sanitarny) in connection with the announced epidemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus infections,
• all visits to the University's buildings should be kept to a minimum; if possible, all matters should be handled by telephone, e-mail or other remote tools and videoconferences,
• students are required to conduct classes on-line; practical classes that require access to the university infrastructure may be canceled and transferred to another term,
• observe the principles of social distance, in particular avoid accumulation, and maintain a safe distance of at least 1.5 metres in relation to other persons, especially during disinfection, collection/giving of key, books, documents and other things,
• cover mouth and nose using a mask when using communal spaces and in situations of contact with the public; limit direct, personal contact between employees to the minimum necessary,
• frequently wash your hands with warm soapy water (in accordance with the instructions); frequently ventilate the rooms and ensure good ventilation; avoid using lifts,
• student who get a positive Covid-19 test result, as well as quarantined student, is obliged to immediately inform the Institute Director / Institute Secretariat and an employee of foreign cooperation department about the situation,
• students and employees of foreign partner universities staying at PWSZ are asked to constantly monitor the messages published by the university and, in case of any doubts, contact the foreign cooperation department.