IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FOREIGNERS
NOT QUALIFIED FOR ADMISSION
If in the Internet Recruitment of Candidates (tab - Enrollment Applications) the qualification status for a given major programme is: not qualified, i.e. that you have not been qualified for admission. Decisions regarding the refusal of admission will be posted on the candidates' accounts by the end of July.
If the admission limits for particular full-time major programmes are not met, there will be an additional recruitment process in September. The exact time, date and major programmess will be published on our website in the second part of September.
There is a possibility to apply for part-time programme. Online registration is open until
3 September 2023. Detailed information about admission to studies and didactic offer is available at www.study.uek.krakow.pl.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FOREIGNERS QUALIFIED FOR ADMISSION
TO SECOND CYCLE FULL-TIME (MA) PROGRAMMES
in the academic year 2024/2025
If in the Internet Recruitment of Candidates (tab - Enrollment Applications) the qualification status is: qualified, i.e. that you have been qualified for admission to a given major programme. After submitting to us all required documents for studies, in the decision field will appear: "admitted".
CONFIRMATION OF UNDERTAKING STUDIES
Submitting documents:
from 25 to 26 July 2024 (Thursday, Friday) in hours: 9.00 to 14.00
or
from 19 to 20 September 2024 (Thursday, Friday) in hours: 9.00 to 14.00
Krakow University of Economics
ul. Rakowicka 27
31-510 Kraków
Pavilion B (entrance through Pavilion C)
room 054
Documents will be only accepted from persons who have already defended their diploma dissertations.
NOTE: Another person may submit documents on behalf of the candidate. In such a case power of attorney is required.
Form of power of attorney is posted on the website: study.uek.krakow.pl in the tab. Files to download or on IRK – Enrollment applications – Documents and further steps.
Required documents:
1. Printout of personal questionnaire – from Online Candidate Admissions (the questionnaire is available in the Enrollment application – Documents and further steps. Before printing out the questionnaire, you should enter the appropriate diploma number and the date of issue of document)
2. Original and Copy of diploma of completing first cycle studies and copy of diploma suplement (along with legalization or apostille and with a translation into Polish) – the originals available for review. In the case of the lack of diploma, certificate of completing first cycle studies,
3. English certificate - original and copy,
4. Copy of passport/ID Card – the original available for reviev,
5. Statement about citizenship (form is available for download from university’s website).
Failure to submit the required documents implies the removal of a candidate from the list of persons qualified for admission.
LEGALIZATION OF STAY AND INSURANCE
All foreign citizens are obliged to present (upon arrival) their current visas or card of stay and insurance.
INSURANCE
1. All foreign students should have an insurance policy for sickness and accident in Poland. Such a policy should cover at least the first year of studies, amounting to 30,000 EUR for medical treatment throughout the insured period.
2. In the case of the holders of the Card of the Pole or a permanent residence permit or the decision confirming Polish descent, an NFZ premium can be paid by the university. For this purpose, they should contact Office for Scholarships and Medical Insurance (Biuro Stypendiów i Ubezpieczeń Zdrowotnych), Main Building, room 215 (second floor).
An insurance policy can be confirmed in the following way:
1. an insurance policy with Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia NFZ, ul. Wadowicka 8W Kraków (the National Health Fund)
Persons who are not holders of the Card of the Pole may sign a contract with Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia and make premium payments on their own. A copy of a contract along with payment confirmations should be submitted to Unit for Teaching Administration (Dział Nauczania).
NOTE!
To sign a contract with NFZ (the National Health Fund), a student needs the following documents: a certificate confirming admission to studies, PESEL number, a document confirming a student’s residence (e.g. a residence hall).
Prior to a visit to Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia, please check what documents are required for applying for an insurance policy.
The necessity to check required documents applies, in particular, to persons under age!http://www.nfz.gov.pl/dla-pacjenta/zalatw-sprawe-krok-po-kroku/jak-ubezpieczyc-sie-dobrowolnie/
2. An insurance policy covering the costs of medical treatment in Poland in the amount of 30,000 EUR. An insurance policy issued abroad must be translated into the Polish language.
3. A certificate issued by an employer, confirming the payment of a premium.
4. European Health Insurance Card (in respect of EU citizens)
LEGALIZATION OF STAY:
All foreigners should legalize their stay in Poland – Małopolski Urząd Wojewódzki w Krakowie, Wydział Spraw Obywatelskich Oddział do Spraw Cudzoziemców, ul. Przy Rondzie 6 (Marshal’s Office in Krakow)
- The citizens of the EU and Switzerland are only required to register their stay (Małopolski Urząd Wojewódzki w Krakowie, Wydział Spraw Obywatelskich Oddział do Spraw Cudzoziemców, ul. Przy Rondzie 6)
FORMALITIES IN THE USOSweb SYSTEM
ACCESS TO USOSweb SYSTEM
All persons admitted to the first year of studies will have an account in USOSweb, which will be used during the whole period of study (http://usosweb.uek.krakow.pl).
Persons confirming undertaking studies will receive information on logging into USOSweb.
ID CARD
Payments for ID Card (22 PLN) should be made by the following dates:
until 18 August 2024 – persons who will confirm their enrollment in July (25-26 July 2024)
until 22 September 2024 – persons who will confirm their enrollment in September (19-20 September 2024)
Information on relevant payables and the bank account number will be available in USOSweb in “Payments FK”, section “DLA WSZYSTKICH (COMMON SECTION)”.
NOTE! The number of account for the payment of ID Card is different than the one for application fee.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
The registration will be available from 05/08/2024, 12:00 pm to 18/08/2024, 11:59 am, and from 23/09/2024, 12:00 pm to 29/09/2024, 11:59 am
Please note that in order to register, you need to send all the required documents to the recruitment office and get access to the USOS system.
Students are required to take one foreign language course (60 hours – 2 semesters).
Registration:
Please use the link below to register for USOS:
Please choose: Token registration instruction is available [ here ]
In all messages sent by e-mail to UEK employees, the student is required to include the following data: name, surname, student ID number.
APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS AND RESIDENCE HALLS
Persons who will confirm their enrollment in July (25-26 July 2024) will be able to register electronic applications in USOSweb for accommodation at Student Dormitories from 29 July 2024, hour: 9.00 am to 31 July 2024, hour: 23.59 pm.
Granting a place at student residence halls will depend on the order of submitted applications.
Persons who will confirm their enrollment in September (19-20 September 2024) will be able to apply for a place in student residence hall, but only in the case of free vacancies. For more information about it, please contact dormitories directly on:
Akademik „Merkury” http://www.merkury.uek.krakow.pl/, phone: +48(12)4118016, +48(12)4118826
Akademik „Fafik” http://www.fafik.uek.krakow.pl/, phone +48(12)2937942, +48(12)2937943
Information on the date and manner of applying for grants for the academic year 2024/25 will be available on USOSweb „Aktualności”/News.
TUITION FEE
Persons admitted to studies who pay a fee for tuition are obliged to make payment of fees by bank transfers.
Fees for second cycle full-time (MA) programme held in English is as follows:
- for each semester – 6000 PLN
Payments for studies should be made by 1 October 2024. Information on relevant payables and the bank account number will be available in USOSweb in “Payments FK”, section “DLA WSZYSTKICH (COMMON SECTION)”.
NOTE! The number of account for the payment of fees is different than the one for registration fees.
Payment details (if you pay from abroad):
Alior Bank S.A.
ul. Łopuszańska 38D, 02-232 Warszawa
SWIFT: ALBPPLPW
Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie
ul.Rakowicka 27, 31-510 Kraków, Poland
BEGINNING OF CLASSES
Full-time second cycle classes begin on 7 October 2024.
Number of students group should be checked in the USOSweb. Time-table of classes will be available at CUE’s home page: www.uek.krakow.pl, in the Timetable tab (Studenci - Plan zajęć).
QUALIFICATION CRITERIA
Admission of candidates is based on average grades /GPA/ in examinations and credit obtained in the course of attending Bachelor's (or equivalent) long-cycle programme.
When registering, candidates should provide average grades visible in the diploma supplement or on the certificate confirming the completion of studies.
The grade point average /GPA/ must be documented - if it is not provided in the diploma supplement, Candidate must submit a separate notification with GPA from the University.
REGISTRATION ON THE ONLINE CANDIDATE ADMISSIONS PLATFORM / INTERNETOWA REKRUTACJA KANDYDATÓW
Registration of candidates and payment of the admission fee will take place from 3rd of June to 15th of July 2024.
APPLICATION FEE
Candidates shall make payment of application fee for the admission procedure. In the academic year 2024/25 the fee is 85 PLN per each chosen major programme. Payment should be made onto individual account number generated in Online Candidate Admissions platform/ IRK, latest on the last day of registration. The account number and the total amount will appear in the ,,Payments'' tab after signing up for the major programme!
As a title of payment, please state your name and surname.
Additional payment details:
SWIFT: ALBPPLPW, Alior Bank S.A., ul. Łopuszańska 38D, 02-232 Warszawa
FEES FOR STUDIES IN ENGLISH
Tuition fee for one semester of studies in English language is 6000 PLN.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS
The admission results will be announced on 24th of July 2024 on the Candidates' accounts in the Online Candidate Admissions platform/IRK.
CONFIRMATION OF UNDERTAKING STUDIES
Foreigners qualified for admission shall submit the following documents in two terms: 25 - 26th of July 2024 or 19 - 20th of September 2024:
- Photocopy of diploma of completing first cycle studies and photocopy of suplement – originals for view. In case of the lack of diploma - certificate of completing first cycle studies. Within a month, you are obliged to deliver the diploma and supplement to the Office of Second-cycle and Long-cycle Programs. Otherwise you will be removed from the list of students.
- Legalization/apostille and translation to Polish language - photocopies and originals for view.
- Confirmation that the diploma allows to undertake studies in the country of issue.
- Proof of English language proficiency: English certificate (photocopy and original for view).
- Printout of personal questionnaire – from Online Candidate Admissions (the questionnaire is available in the ,,Enrollment application'' - ,,Documents and further steps''. Before printing out the questionnaire, you should enter the appropriate diploma number and the date of issue of document).
- Photocopy of passport – original for view.
- Citizenship statement (form is available for download from University website).
- Visa/residence permit - photocopy and original for view.
- Health insurance - photocopy and original for view.