FOUNDATION YEAR preparing for studying in English
Candidates recruited for a foundation year, preparing to study in English, receive from the University a certificate of acceptance for the course, on the basis of which they apply for a D-type visa, authorizing them to stay in the territory of Poland and other Schengen states (visa intended for people coming to Poland for studying). Before starting the course, the University conducts a placement test, based on which the participants are assigned to groups with a specific level of English (A0 / A1).
The English language course concludes with the obligatory B2 TELC exam (the cost of the exam is included in the price of the course), which authorizes a participant to undertake English-language studies in Poland. If, after completing the course, the participant does not obtain the required certificate, shorter language courses (e.g. 160 hours) will be offered.
The year of education as part of the foundation year includes not only classes in English (700 hours), but also:
- 30 hours of Polish language
- 20 hours of classes in the field of information technology
- 30 hours of sports activities
- 20 hours of classes about Poland and the European Union
Additionally, during the course an adaptation program will be implemented, the purpose of which is to facilitate participants to integrate in their new socio-cultural environment.
After completing the course, the participant will receive a certificate confirming the completion of the course along with information about the subject area of the course.
Detailed description of the foundation year:
Duration time: 1 year (2 semesters),
Classes are conducted five days a week, excluding Saturdays and Sundays
Charge: 3500 EUR – payable once at the recruitment stage
Programme framework of the course:
Semester 1:
- English: 350 hours (5 hours a day),
- Polish: 15 hours,
- Sports: 15 hours,
- Information Technology: 20 hours.
Semester 2:
- English: 350 hours (5 hours a day),
- Polish: 15 hours,
- Sports: 15 hours,
- Poland and European Union: 20 hours.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FROM FOREIGN STUDENTS WISHING TO APPLY FOR THE FOUNDATION YEAR
Required documents have to be submitted through the online recruitment system.
- High School Education Diploma including a marksheet (original copy and sworn translation into English or Polish) Apostille or legalization of the documents can be done upon Visa process (see the complete list of members of Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents).
- Eligibility certificate in which it is stated that candidate has the right to apply for admission to any tertiary institution in the country under which educational system his/her High School Diploma was issued. Statement of the total number of years completed at school (including primary, secondary and/or higher secondary school) has to be also added to this document or provided separately. If English was the language of instruction during previous education it can be mentioned in the Eligibility Certificate as well. Please, download the template of this document here: Template of Eligibility Certificate.
- Scan of the passport
- 1 Photograph 35×45 mm (undamaged, up-to-date colour photographs exposed evenly on a light background, made not earlier than 6 months before).
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FROM FOREIGN STUDENTS WISHING TO APPLY FOR THE FOUNDATION YEAR
Required documents have to be submitted through the online recruitment system.
- Bachelor’s Diploma (original copy and sworn translation into English or Polish) Apostille or legalization of the documents can be done upon Visa process ( (see the complete list of members of Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents).
- Transcript of Records (original copy and sworn translation into English or Polish) with Apostille or legalized by the Polish Embassy.
- Eligibility certificate in which it is stated that candidate has the right to apply for admission to any tertiary institution in the country under which educational system his/her Bachelor’s Diploma was issued. Please, download the template of this document.
- Scan of the passport
- 1 Photograph 35×45 mm (undamaged, up-to-date colour photographs exposed evenly on a light background, made not earlier than 6 months before).
Polish language
Thanks to the Polish language classes, students will learn about Polish pronunciation and basic phrases that will enable communication in typical everyday situations.
Information Technology
Classes in information technology will introduce participants to the implementation of tasks using a text editor, spreadsheet and software for creating multimedia presentations, and will enable them to become acquainted with the possibilities and principles of using IT tools used in the teaching process of the University.
Sports
During sports activities, the participants will become acquainted with the university’s rich sporting infrastructure, which includes the largest sports hall in this part of Poland used for teaching purposes, outdoor beach volleyball and football fields, stud farms, areas for jogging, mountain biking and Nordic walking. During the classes, participants play team sports games – football, volleyball, basketball, handball, and individual sports – tennis, table tennis and badminton. As part of the course, students can also use the professional gym located in the sports hall.
Poland and the European Union
As part of the course participants will receive basic information about the functioning of the Polish state and the European Union, including: regarding Poland – learning the most important historical, economic and cultural aspects and, regarding the European Union – the history of the EU, its main institutions and objectives of activities in the socio-economic area.
