Erasmus+ application form student mobility
Application form Incoming Students ERASMUS+
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 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 |
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| Head of the institution - Rector | dr hab. inż. Mariusz Cygnar, prof. PWSZ |
| Responsible Office | International Relations Office |
| Institutional Erasmus+ coordinator | mgr Anna Polek |
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Contact Persons for: Erasmus+ programme |
tel. + 48 18 4434545 (ext. 101, 102) mgr Anna Polek mgr inż. Katarzyna Górowska mgr Agnieszka Rafałowicz |
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
INSTITUTE OF ECONOMICS subjects taught in English
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
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING subjects taught in English
INSTITUTE OF HEALTH field NURSING subjects taught in English
INSTITUTE OF PEDAGOGY subjects taught in English: PEDAGOGICS
INSTITUTE OF PEDAGOGY subjects taught in English: Art and grahic design
INSTITUTE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION / PHYSIOTHERAPY and SPORTS 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.