University of Bielsko-Biala

Cost of living

In this section, the approximate cost of living in Bielsko-Biala will be calculated.

Undoubtedly, the below mentioned cost of living will be somewhat averaged, as needs and desires vary depending on economic and social needs.

Accommodation:

The University provides a place in a comfortable and modern university dormitory, provided that the application is completed. (Please take a look at the "Accommodation" tab, which is at the top of the page).

Cost of living in the furnished rooms:
Place in a 3-bed room - 460 zł
Place in a 2-bed room - 490 zł
Place in the room for one - 530 zł

It is also necessary to make a deposit of PLN 150, which will be returned upon departure from the dormitory.

Movement:

There is a convenient transport network in the city (Please take a look at the "Life in Bielsko"). The cost of a student's one-month ticket for all bus lines costs 50 zł.

Food:

Bielsko-Biala food chains give a huge selection of products at low prices. A weekly balanced set of products (including dairy products, minced meat / chicken / other meats, certain types of vegetables) will cost 60/70 PLN. Thus, a monthly meal will cost the student from 300 to 550 zł, depending on preferences.

Social life:

The University and the Center of International Exchange always invite students to join free excursions and events. We are proud to announce that apart from traveling to Krakow, Zywiec and other nearby cities, we also carry out international trips.

However, if the student wants to lead an active life, visit restaurants, clubs and cinemas, then the calculation is given below.

The movie will cost 20/25 zł per session
Lunch in one of the best burgers cafe- up to 35 zł
Going to the club - from 40 zł
 

Thus, a student living in the University dormitory, having a balanced diet, as well as a leading social-active life, will spend 1200 zł per month. This amount is one of the lowest in Poland due to the attractive prices of the developing region.

Bielsko-Biala is an economically smart choice!

Polish Intensive Language Course

The course covers 600 hours of lectures:
- 480 hours of Practical language course (view details),
- 60 hours of Polish culture, art and tradition (view details),
- 30 hours of The situation of Polish political and socio-economic background (view details),
- 30 hours of Interpersonal communication, self-presentation (view details).
 
The course costs 4 000 PLN for two semesters.
 
Contact details: Dagmara Mika PhD
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Phone: +48 33 82 79 434

Information Clause
According to art. 13 of the General Regulation on the Protection of Personal Data of 27 April 2016 (Official Journal EU L 119 of 04.05.2016) The University of Bielsko-Biala informs that:

1. the administrator of your personal data is the University of Bielsko-Biala with headquarters at ul. Willowa 2, 43-309 Bielsko-Biała (Organizer);
2. contact with the Data Protection Inspector at the University of Bielsko-Biala is possible by phone 33 8279344 or email address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.;
3. your personal data will be processed for the purposes necessary to organize the Polish as foreign language courses (courses) pursuant to art. 6 clause 1 lit. and the general regulation on the protection of personal data of 27 April 2016, including: lists of participants, preparation of course completion certificates, correspondence with course participants, recruitment for subsequent editions of the course,
4. the recipients of your personal data will be: persons authorized by the Administrator to process data as part of performing their official duties, entities commissioned by the Administrator to perform activities that involve the need to process data (operator WebAnkieta.pl), entities authorized to obtain personal data on the basis of legal provisions,
5. your personal data will be stored for a period of 12 months in the Organiser's IT systems. Due to the nature of placing personal data in the form of an image in the media, the storage period is not specified;
6. you have the right to access the data content and rectify it, delete or limit processing, as well as the right to object, request to stop processing and transferring data, as well as the right to withdraw consent at any time;
7. you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority;
8. providing personal data is voluntary, however, refusal to provide data may result in refusal to participate in the course;
9. the data provided by you will not be processed in an automated manner and will not be subject to profiling;
10. the administrator does not intend to transfer personal data to a third country or international organization.

Additional offer

Courses of the Polish language offered by the Department of Foreign Languages (Studium Języków Obcych) of the University of Bielsko-Biala:

• POLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSES
• "SURVIVAL POLISH" COURSE
• INDIVIDUAL POLISH LANGUAGE LESSONS

Read more: www.sjo.ath.bielsko.pl

Master's Degree Programme in International Business

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Admission Procedure

Start registration process using the electronic system:
https://rekrutacja.ath.bielsko.pl/

Attention! Please, notice that The Admission Procedure may differ depending on the country of your origin, previous education and other circumstances.

STEP 1. CHOOSE LEVEL OF STUDIES, FACULTY, DIRECTION OF STUDY AND LANGUAGE. YOU CAN GET ACQUAINTED WITH THE LIST OF THE FACULTIES ON THE MAIN PAGE:
 
Polish: http://info.ath.bielsko.pl
Russian: http://rus.ath.bielsko.pl  
 
STEP 2. VERIFY YOUR LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Minimum required level for Bachelor Programme in English is B1; for Master Programme in English is B2.

 - Foreign candidates should possess an international certificate for English (in case you are taking studies in English):(TOEFL 87+, IELTS 5.5, FCE- A,B,C etc.) proving that their knowledge of English is at a B1/B2 level or higher.
  - If you do not have an international language certificate then you will need to pass our internal English test when you arrive in Poland to prove that you are able to study in this language.
  - If you do not possess a certificate and are not sure that your language level is good enough, you can write our internal test and apply for the relevant prepratory language course. For more information about the test please contact our representatives.
  - You can also apply for The University Polish Language Course.
 
STEP 3 SUBMIT THE RELEVANT DOCUMENTS
DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED FOR PROGRAMS AT THE BACHELOR'S LEVEL:

1. Copy of your passport (pages with name, surname and expiration date);
2. Scan of original High School Diploma;
3. Scan of original High School Transcript;
4. Scan of High School Diploma translated into Polishby a sworn translator;
5. Scan of High School Transcript translated into Polishby a sworn translator;
6. Letter-request to the rector.
7.  Medical certificatewith notification that you can attend all types of studies
8. 2 photos 35*45 mm.

 
DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED FOR PROGRAMS AT THE MASTER'S LEVEL:
1.       Copy of your passport (pages with name, surname and expiration date);
2.       Scan of original High School Diploma;
3.       Scan of original Bachelor Diploma translated into Polish by a sworn translator;
4.       Scan of original Bachelor Transcript translated into Polish by a sworn translator;
5.       Scan of Bachelor Diploma translated into Polish with Apostillation or legalization from the Polish consulate or embassy in the country where the diploma was issued;
6.       Scan of Bachelor Transcript translated into Polish;
7.       Scan of a statement from a Polish consulate or embassy, that your diploma enables you to proceed to higher level of education in the country where the diploma was issued.

1. Application form (Letter to the rector).
2. Medical certificatewith notification that you can attend all types of studies
3. 2 photos 35*45 mm.

 
 
STEP 4. RECEIVE THE FINAL DECISION ABOUT YOUR PLACEMENT
·Our consultants will verify your documents. If a positive decision is made regarding your application, then you will be informed and invoiced for the proper tuition and application fees.
·If your application is not accepted, then you will not be invoiced for any payment. 
 
STEP 5. VERIFICATION OF TUTION FEES PAYMENT
After you have paid the tuition fees please send us a scan of the confirmation of payment.
STEP 6. VISA PROCEDURE
After your payment is confirmed, you will receive the necessary documents to help with your visa application, if necessary.
STEP 7. ARRIVING TO POLAND.
When you come to Poland, please make sure you have submitted all of the necessary documents in their original forms.
 
List of the documents:

1. a signed application form (original)
2. if a candidate is younger than 18, the application form has to signed by one of their parentsa scan of your international language certificate(if you have one)
3. a copy of your passport (pages with name, surname and expiration date)
4. if a candidate is younger than 18, a copy of a parent's passport must be provided;
5. high school diploma with transcript (original);
6. high school diploma with transcript translated into Polish conducted by a sworn translator (original);
7. high school diploma with apostillation translated into Polish by a sworn translator
8. 2 photos 35*45 mm.
9. a medical certificate

 
 

Academic Calendar

The academic year is divided into two terms. The winter semester starts in October and last until mid-February (Exams in February). The summer semester starts in mid-February and last until mid-June when examination session starts. There are short breaks at the end of December and during Easter.

Erasmus+ Academic Calendar

Deadlines for Erasmus students:

• for the WINTER SEMESTER - 1st June
• for the SUMMER SEMESTER - 1st December

 

ACADEMIC YEAR 2017/2018

WINTER SEMESTER	01.10.2018 - 31.01.2019
WINTER EXAMINATION SESSION	01.02.2019 - 15.02.2019
Christmas Break	24.12.2018 - 02.01.2019
Winter Break	18.02.2019 - 22.02.2017

 

SUMMER SEMESTER	25.02.2019 - 14.06.2019
SUMMER EXAMINATION SESSION	17.06.2019 - 30.06.2019
Easter Break	04.2019 - 04.2019
Summer Break	30.06.2019 - 30.09.2019

 

The Orientation Days for Erasmus+ students 
(exact dates - to be confirmed each semester):

• for the WINTER SEMESTER - at the begining of the winter term ---->
• for the SUMMER SEMESTER - at the begining of the summer term ------>

Student Card

Student ID card (legitymacja studencka) is issued for every student by each Dean's Office. The card gives a discount for trains and bus tickets and for entrances (to museums, cinemas, galleries etc.) and it is valid for one semester, then it must be extended at the Dean's Office.

Temporary Residence Permit

EU/EEA citizens - for stay up to 3 months no legalization of stay will be necessary. For stays exceeding 3 months, an EU citizen will have to obtain a temporary residence permit (Karta tymczasowego pobytu obywatela UE). This document is issued by the Department of Citizens Affairs of the Voivodeship Office (province administration). 
Non-EU/EEA citizens - visa is required: the short-term visa entitles to stay in Poland up to 3 months, the long-term visa - up to 1 year. The visa can be extended only once. That is why it is necessary to apply for a visa in a consulate for the whole planned period of study/training in Poland.

Procedures upon arrival

Our assistance:

Coordinator/academic supervisor - the university provides assistance of a coordinator/academic supervisor for foreign students. The students will be guided through the learning/training process before and during the stay at the University of Bielsko-Biala.  It is advisable to contact a coordiantor from the faculty a students would like to appply at in order to settle a proper learning/training agreement.

Center of International Exchange - before student's arrival the officers from CIE help in all administrative issues and after arrival always suppors and guide foreign students through the necessary procedures.  The Academic Exchange Office is situated on the fourth floor in building L at the university's campus and welcomes you every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11:00 - 14:00 am.

Buddy-student -  a student from the university's Buddy-system programme contacts him/her usually by e-mail in order to get to know each other and then assists in settling down and arranging necessary formalities. The students can also turn to their buddy-student for help and advice during the semester.

Temporary Residence Permit:

EU/EEA citizens - for stay up to 3 months no legalization of stay will be necessary. For stays exceeding 3 months, an EU citizen will have to obtain a temporary residence permit (Karta tymczasowego pobytu obywatela UE). This document is issued by the Department of Citizens Affairs of the Voivodeship Office (province administration). 

Non-EU/EEA citizens - visa is required: the short-term visa entitles to stay in Poland up to 3 months, the long-term visa - up to 1 year. The visa can be extended only once. That is why it is necessary to apply for a visa in a consulate for the whole planned period of study/training in Poland.

Health Care:

EU/EEA citizens - a student from a EU/EEA country is entitled to free health care on the basis of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). He/she will receive health services at health care providers who have concluded a relevant contract with NFZ Fund (NFZ - Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia. The National Health Fund - institution, which is responsible for assuring health services for insured persons).
Non-EU/EEA citizens - the students from the non-EU/EEA countries should purchase health insurance in their home country, before departure.
More useful information about medical care in Poland.

Student ID card

- (legitymacja studencka) is issued for every student by each Dean's Office. The card gives a discount for trains and bus tickets and for entrances (to museums, cinemas, galleries etc.) and it is valid for one semester, then it must be extended at the Dean's Office.