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Location: Central Europe. Poland borders on Germany, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania and Russia. Its northern border - 500 km long - runs along the Baltic Sea coast. Area: 312,000 km2. Population: 38,000,000. Polish Flag: White & Red. Official Language: Polish. Capital City: Warsaw. The Major Polish Cities: Cracow, Gdansk, Katowice, Lodz, Poznan, Szczecin, Wroclaw and Lublin. Climate: The average temperature in July is 19 °C (67 °F), but there are many summer days when temperatures rise to 30°C (86°F). The best time of the year for practising winter sports is between January and March.
Natural Environment
Poland is mostly lowland. The average height equals 173 m. Low-laying parts of the country (lower than 300 m) constitute about 91,3 % of Poland’s territory, uplands (300-500 m) – 5,6 %, and mountains (over 500 m) only 3,1 %.
Despite the majority of lowland Polish landscape is very varied. Poland is famous for its lakes (there are over 9300 of them) and rivers (main rivers of Poland are Vistula (Wisla) and Odra).
Average Temperatures: January: on the coast and the West from 0 to -1°. North-East from - 4,5° to - 5,5°. In the Mountains (South) - 7°.
July: on the coast 16,5°. In the South 19°.
Geography
Poland is located in the very centre of Europe. With the total area of 312,679 km⊃2; (120,728 sq mi) it’s the seventh biggest country on the continent. Polish population is over 38,5 million people. The capital city is Warsaw (around 2 million inhabitants). Poland borders 7 countries: Germany on the west, Czech Republic and Slovakia on the south, Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania on the east, and Russia on the north.
Most of the country is located on lowlands. On the south there are upland areas with two major mountain chains – the Carpathians (Karpaty) and the Sudetes (Sudety). The Baltic sea coastline on the north measures 770 km. The longest river, Vistula (Wisla) is 1,047 km (678 miles) long.
The highest point of Poland is the peak of Rysy, 2,499 meters (8, 199 ft) in elevation. The lowest point in Poland is at 2 meters (7 ft) below sea level, located in the Vistula Delta.
The climate is moderate. The average summer temperature ranges from 20 °C (68 °F) to 30 °C (86 °F). Winters are cold – the average ranges from 3 °C (37,4 °F) in the northwest to –8 °C (17,6 °F) in the northeast.
Study in Poland represents a multi-year programme promoting Polish higher education and attracting international students to Poland. The programme officially initiated by the Conference of Rectors of Academic Schools in Poland and the “Perspektywy” Education Foundation in May 2005 consists of information and promotion activities. It also encourages Polish universities to increase number of studies offered in English and other international languages.
Economy
According to the Polish statistical data, value of merchandise trade exchange between Poland and Canada in 2007 amounted to 654.8 million EUR. In 2006 the amount of merchandise trade between our countries reached 578.6 million EUR. The Polish merchandise export to Canada has increased from 345.1 million EUR in 2006 to 377.3 million EUR in 2007; import from Canada to Poland has also increased from 233.5 million EUR in 2006 to 277.5 million EUR in 2007. At the same time, Polish trade surplus with Canada has decreased from 111.6 million EUR in 2006 to 99.8 million EUR in 2007.
The main commodity groups in Polish exports to Canada in 2007 were:
Aircraft Industry Products.
Furniture.
Crude petroleum oils.
Machinery.
Prepared Foodstuffs.
Products of Mineral Industries.
Regional structure of trade exchange between Poland and Canada shows that there are two dominant provinces in this trade, namely Québec and Ontario. Polish export to these two provinces amounted to 599.7 million CAD in 2007 (322.6 million CAD to Québec and 277.1 million CAD to Ontario). The Polish export to Québec has decreased by 44 % in 2007 as a result of decrease of crude petroleum oils export. In 2007, the Polish export to the British Columbia amounted to 48.2 million CAD (+11,5%), to Alberta 12,05 million CAD (+8,9%), to Manitoba 3,5 million CAD (+33,4%), to the New Scotia 3 million CAD (-90,2%) and to Saskatchewan 1,3 million CAD (-5,2%).
Working in Poland In Polish cities it's easy for a student to find a part-time job. The wages increase systematically, so many Polish students choose paid studies and start working. Although the permission to work in Poland depends on your country of origin.
EU/EEA Citizens Citizens of European Union and EEA countries (Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein) are eligible to work in Poland without a work permit.
Non-EU/EEA Citizens Non-EU citizens studying in Poland are allowed to work in July, August and September. For the rest of the year a work permit is needed. Acquiring a work permit is very unlikely, as it's only granted if no EU citizen is found to fill the vacancy. Formalities must be done by the employer. International students are not allowed to work on a student visa basis. If you're a EU/EEA citizen you are allowed to work full time without any permission. If you're a citizen of Belarus, Russia or Ukraine you may work for 3 months in a period no longer than 6 months. All other nationals may work without permission in July, August and September.
Why Choose Poland? Poland is a fascinating country that serves as the geographical and cultural crossroads of Eastern and Western Europe. Located at the center of the Northern European plain, Poland has been a nation of survivors since the foundation of the first Polish state more than 1,000 years ago. Through its turbulent history its people have managed to maintain their identity, and today, the country enjoys a crucial position as the largest of the former Eastern European states and the most populous new member of the European Union.
Polish educational system provides high quality services. That is proven by the success of Polish professionals working all over the world, acclaimed as perfectly educated, creative and effective. Studies in Poland cost much less than in most European countries, and cost of living is much lower.
Polish Education System Polish university education system has a history of 650 years of educating high profile professionals. It resulted with a profit not only for Poland, but also for many countries all over the world, where the Poles brought their professionalism and the spirit of innovation. Want some examples? Ignacy Domeyko established the geology research in 19th century Chile. Between 1872 and 1876 Ernest Malinowski built the world's highest located railroad in Peru. Bronislaw Malinowski was a creator of modern anthropology. Ten Nobel Prizes were awarded to Polish artists, scientists and other public figures. Maria Sklodowska-Curie is one of only four laureates to receive a prize twice.
The Structure of Studies Since 2007/2008 academic year Polish higher education system has been divided to three stages, which are: Bachelor (Licencjat, Inzynier), Master (Magister), and Doctor (Doktor). This system applies to all fields of education except Law, Pharmacy, Psychology, Veterinary Medicine, Medicine and Dentistry, which are still based on two-stage system (Master and Doctor).
Residence & Study in Poland Spending time in Poland is an integral part of all courses offered by the Department; it is also for many the highlight of their degree, as students who have been there are sure to tell you!
Scholarships Studies in Poland cost 2000 Euro yearly as a minimum, but it's necessary to check out the price of the course of your choice, as it may by higher, depending on particular university's decision. Scholarships are available for students with proven Polish origin. For graduate students the amount is 850 PLN, for postgraduate students 1270 PLN a month. All students from Belarus who are subject to political repression may participate in Malinowski Scholarship Fund, offering 1270 PLN a month. The scholarship application must be posted to local Polish consulate before coming to Poland. Polish consulates provide all the necessary information.
Higher Education in Poland Poland's higher education system is comprised of is made up of State (public) and non-State (non-public) institutions. Non-State higher education institutions are established on the basis of a permit issued by the Minister of Science and Higher Education, and acquire legal personality upon their entry into the register of non-State higher education institutions kept by the Minister. In addition to existing university-type intitutions, State and non-State higher vocational education schools have been established since 1998. A major component of training in these schools is a compulsory 15-week practical placement.
Higher education programs may be offered as full-time, part-time or extramural studies. Full time studies are the basic mode of study, unless the statutes of a higher education institution state otherwise.
The minimum requirement for access to a higher education institution is a secondary school leaving certificate. Procedures for admission to study programs are laid down independently by the higher education institutions.
Teach in Poland Internship Before You Set Off to Poland: If you're not already TEFL certified, i-to-i can give you extensive TEFL training, to make sure you're prepared for your first day in the classroom. i-to-i can provide you with: 140 hours of in-depth TEFL training Expert tutor advice and tips Guidance on the next steps to complete your application for the Speed Internship Program Once you've sent your application form and documents to the Speed School of English, they'll work with you directly to organize your internship
For Better Understanding of your Studying Environment Your studying programmes are available in English, and conducted in international environment. However, knowledge of Polish is very helpful in better communication with Polish residents and better understanding of Polish social and cultural differences.
For Excellent Career Options Within Poland Polish economy is developing rapidly. Polish currency is getting stronger, the wages are increasing, while the cost of living is still significantly lower than in Europe. The career perspectives are getting wider and wider, and – according to economical analysis – this process will continue. It's also important, that Polish economy will not be strongly affected by current global crisis.
POLAND STUDENT VISA REQUIREMENTS.
Visa form (Application for National visa form)
Application form should be filled clearly /readably/ in capital letters or type written;
All questions should be answered, with no line left blank;
Marital status should be clearly filled;
Forms with any kind of correction will not be accepted;
Application must be personally filled by the applicant
Current Passport
Passport should be valid for at least three months from the date of expiry of Polish visa obtained by the applicant;
Passport must contain at least two blank pages for visas;
Copy of passport pages with personal data
All previous passports,
Acceptance letter
Confirmation of the fee payment at least for one year (long-term study) or one semester (in case of short term),
CV
Certificate of educational qualifications (class 10th Mark Sheet & Certificate, Class 12th Mark Sheet & Certificate, graduation Mark Sheet & Certificate - in case of PG Course), all must be authenticate by MEA.
Documents confirming sufficient financial resources for study in Poland,
Bank account in the name of the applicant, if have. (Minimum 8 -10 lakhs required to show)
A letter from the host or sponsor (i.e. sponsorship letter)confirming support of the applicant during the stay in Poland including bank statements and bank certificates, income tax, Fixed Deposits.
Insurance policy for 30,000 euro for 1 year
Ticket booking/ Itinerary
Covering Letter
Photographs Specification on photo for visa
CA REPORT (if available)
Personal Interview
Personal Interview will take place after submission of all VISA documents at Embassy.
Students will receive a call from embassy for interview after a week of submitting the documents.
VISA Processing Time- Please refer to your Local Consulate or Polish Embassy for an up to date information
Other important information-
Student has to go to embassy in the early morning for the file submission, as for student it is mandatory to take a prior appointment & student will be given a token according to which they have to submit their visa application.
Agent can submit the file on student’s behalf but required the authorization letter from student.
Language proficiency tests, not mandatory.
It is advisable to attach CA report of student’s family with the visa file.
FAQ'S
Why choose Poland? Polish educational system provides high quality services. That is proven by the success of Polish professionals working all over the world, acclaimed as perfectly educated, creative and effective. Studies in Poland cost much less than in most European countries, and cost of living is much lower.
Do I have to speak Polish? There are English courses available for international students, so you don't have to speak Polish. If you prefer to study in Polish you will have to graduate a Polish course before you start studying. Courses are organized at several Polish universities.
How can I find a course of my interest? You just need to use our website's search engine. 22 Universities and hundreds of courses are available, so it's easy to find a course, whatever the subject of your choice is.
What are the tuition fees at Polish institutions? The minimal tuition fee is 2000 euro a year. Although, universities may set higher amount for particular courses, so you should verify the cost of studying at University of your choice.
What are the living expenses in Poland? The living expenses in Poland are much lower than in most EU countries. The amount of 200-400 Euros should cover the monthly costs of accommodation, food and transport.
Is Poland safe? Poland is a safe country. According to statistics, it's one of the safest within the EU. Nevertheless, precautious behavior is necessary, as anywhere in the world.
Am I allowed to work in Poland? If you're an EU/EEA citizen you are allowed to work full time without any permission. If you're a citizen of Belarus, Russia or Ukraine you may work for 3 months in a period no longer than 6 months. All other nationals may work without permission in July, August and September.
Is health insurance necessary? Yes, you have to obtain a health insurance policy. If you're an EU/EEA citizen you have to get a European Health Insurance Card in your home country. If you're not an EU/EEA citizen you have to obtain an insurance policy in Polish National Health Fund. The cost estimates from 36 to 279 PLN, depending on a number of medial procedures included. Health insurance is necessary to legalize your stay in Poland.
How will I find housing? International Office of the University of your choice will help you to find a place in a student's dormitory. If no place is available, or if you prefer to live by yourself, you may find housing on private market. There are many possibilities, including renting a room, sharing an apartment or renting an own flat. Most Universities have their own accommodation databases, connecting students with homeowners free of charge. In real estate agencies it's necessary to pay a fee (usually equivalent to a monthly rent).
How do I legalize my stay in Poland? If you're a EU/EEA citizen you need no visa to travel to Poland. You just need to register your stay in local Voivodship's Office within 91 days from the date of crossing the Polish border. Citizens of other countries must apply for a long-term visa or a residence permit in a local Polish consulate.
All international students must acquire a temporary residence certificate in the local Municipal Office's Population Registry Bureau. This must be done within 3 days from the date of crossing the Polish border.
Are any scholarships available? Scholarships are available for students with proven Polish origin, and for students from Belarus who are subject to a political repression. It's necessary to apply for a scholarship in a Polish consulate in your country of origin. The consulates provide all the necessary information. Other scholarship offers may be available in certain Universities. You should check it out in a course search engine and in the International Students office of the University of your choice.
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