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STUDENT GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Norway Russia
CLIMATE IN POLAND 6 ADDITIONAL TERMS 39
Estonia
DINING OUT 7 FOREIGN ACCREDITATIONS 40
North Sea
Denmark Baltic Sea
Lithuania POLISH CUISINE 8 MUG’S INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION 40
WHAT MAY PUZZLE OR SURPRISE YOU IN POLAND 10 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 41
Ireland GDAŃSK Belarus
UK GDAŃSK 14 ERASMUS+ 42
North Atlantic Ocean
Netherlands POLAND SOPOT 18 INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICER 44
Germany Ukraine
GDYNIA 20 ORIENTATION WEEK 45
Belgium
Czech Rep.
WORTH VISITING IN TRICITY 21 ACCOMMODATION 48
Slovakia HOW TO GET TO GDAŃSK 22 STUDENT CANTEENS 48
POLAND France Austria Hungary
PUBLIC TRANSPORT 23 STUDENT ORGANISATIONS 50
Romania WHO WE ARE 28 VISAS AND LEGALIZATION OF STAY IN POLAND 54
Black Sea
•The capital of Poland – Warsaw
Croatia HISTORY 29 MEDICAL CARE 56
•The longest river Wisła (Vistula), length 1047 km Serbia STUDY PROGRAM 30 DETAILS 58
•Member of the EU, a Schengen state Italy Bulgaria STUDY IN ENGLISH 31 COST OF LIVING 58
•Bordering on Germany to the west; DOCTORAL STUDIES 32 MONEY AND BANKING 58
Spain
the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the
Turkey RESEARCH ACTIVITY 33 POST OFFICES 59
south; Ukraine, Belarus to the east; and Portugal Greece
OUR HOSPITALS 34 SHOPPING 59
the Baltic Sea, Kaliningrad Region (part
of Russia) and Lithuania to the north. MEDICAL SIMULATION CENTRE 35 BARGAINING AND TIPS 59
www.poland.pl LIBRARY 36 FOOD AND SERVICES ON CAMPUS 60
www.poland.gov.pl NEW SPORTS CENTRE 37
Mediterranean Sea
ORGANISATION OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR 38
FREEDOM OF CULTURE fot. A. Bogdan
DINING OUT
GDAŃSK, SOPOT AND GDYNIA HAVE A WIDE RANGE OF RESTAURANTS, BARS, PUBS
CLIMATE IN POLAND AND FAST FOOD BARS, FROM INEXPENSIVE TO EXCLUSIVE ONES. ALONGSIDE
A GOOD SELECTION OF RESTAURANTS SPECIALIZING IN TRADITIONAL POLISH
POLAND’S CLIMATE IS INFLUENCED BY A CONTINENTAL CLIMATE FROM THE CUISINE, THERE’S A NEW TREND TOWARDS CULINARY VARIETY.
EAST AND A MARITIME CLIMATE FROM THE WEST.
Modern European and Mediterranean-influenced dishes have made their way onto most restaurant menus, and ethnic establishments of-
fering anything from Jewish, Mexican to Japanese and Arabic cuisine are well established. Vegetarians will find good restaurants as well.
There are also a number of global fast food undertakings such a McDonald, KFC, Burger King, Subway. The Polish fastfood establish-
ments offer a variety of hamburgers, hot dogs, toasted sandwiches (zapiekanki) and kebabs. Cafes, apart from tea and coffee, offer cakes
and other sweet desserts. Bars (Bar mleczny, Bar studencki etc.) offer traditional Polish dishes – they are popular among students due to
fast service and lower prices than most restaurants.
fot. City Hall of Sopot fot. ZTM Gdańsk
WINTER SPRING SUMMER AUTUMN
lasts from December to March starts in March and is ini- which begins in June, is pre- comes in September and
and includes short or long pe- tially cold and windy, lat- dominantly warm, but hot at is at first warm and usual-
riods of snow. High up in the er becoming pleasant- times, with plenty of sunshine ly sunny, turning cold, damp
mountains, snow stays well ly warm and often sunny. interlaced with heavy rains and foggy in November.
into May. January and Febru- and thunderstorms. Summer Gdańsk has a marine west
ary are the coldest months. can occasionally be cold, wet coast climate with cold, cloudy,
The temperature some- and disappointing. July is the moderate winters and mild,
times drops below -15°C. hottest month with tempera- windy summers with frequent
tures reaching over 30°C. showers and thunderstorms.
The average annual hours of
sunshine for Gdańsk are 1600,
similar to other Northern cities. Trattoria la Cantina Green Way
6 7
POLISH CUISINE
IF YOU WANT TO TRY TRADITIONAL POLISH CUISINE, STOP COUNTING YOUR
CALORIES. IT IS RICH IN VARIOUS KINDS OF MEAT (PORK, CHICKEN, BEEF), KOTLET SCHABOWY KAPUŚNIAK BIGOS
(BREADED PORK CHOP) (CABBAGE SOUP) (CABBAGE STEW)
FAMOUS FOR ITS VARIETY OF BREAD AND DELICIOUS SAUSAGES. is one of the most delicious and the oldest Polish dishes. The is a savory vegetable soup is a very traditional Polish dish and its basic in-
The most typical ingredients used in Polish cuisine are sauerkraut, beetroot, cucumbers (gherkins), sour cream, potatoes, mushrooms, pork breaded cutlet coated with breadcrumbs (served with made with carrots, celery, gredients are sauerkraut, fresh cabbage (some-
sausages and smoked sausage. A meal owes its taste to the herbs and spices used; such as marjoram, dill, garlic, caraway seeds, pars- bones or without) can be perfectly served with buttered po- onions, cabbage, diced to- times used only sauerkraut), various types of
ley or pepper. The most popular and traditional Polish dishes are: tatoes and cabbage salad. mato and spices. meat and sausages, dried mushrooms, prunes,
onions and spices.
PIEROGI (POLISH DUMPLINGS) GOŁĄBKI (CABBAGE ROLLS) GULASZ (GOULASH) ŻUREK
are made of thinly rolled-out dough filled with a variety of fillings. The most popular fillings is a typical traditional Polish dish made of is originally from Hungary, but the Polish recipe has been slightly changed. It is a stew of meat (SOUR RYE SOUP)
are meat, sauerkraut and mushrooms, seasonal fruit (blueberries, strawberries and cher- minced pork with some rice, onion, mush- served with potatoes and vegetables, seasoned with fried onion and peppers. is a hearty, traditional Polish soup, with a
ries), buckwheat, sweet cottage cheese or boiled potatoes with fried onions (called Rus- rooms, wrapped in white cabbage leaves. sour broth, often served in elaborate rye-
sian dumplings). There are also other variations of fillings bread bowls.
such as poultry, mutton or without meat.
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WHAT MAY PUZZLE OR
SURPRISE YOU IN POLAND
• When you visit someone’s home, you might be asked to take off your shoes. FEBRUARY/MARCH MAY BREAK / MAY DAYS JUNE gary, Germany and Russia.
Tłusty czwartek (Fat Thursday = Majówka – it is a time to Sobótka (St. John’s Night in
• Some men continue the tradition of kissing a woman’s hand instead of shaking it. Doughnut Day) – celebrated on celebrate both the spring time June) – in villages, towns and Andrzejki (St. Andrew’s Day)
the last Thursday of the carnival. and workers’ rights. Many cities located by a river, lake – 30th of November. It is a
• Polish people tend to eat a rather large breakfast, have a sandwich (or two) for
lunch. Dinner is served between 15-17 and often consists of a soup and main dish On that day we bake, or more of- people in Poland enjoy May or the sea people gather at very mysterious evening -
ten buy and eat lots of delicious 1 st by being outdoors, as it one place in the late evening people, especially young girls,
• When flying, Polish passengers often thank the pilot for a soft landing by applauding. doughnuts with marmalade. marks a time when the weather to observe the spectacle of pour hot, melted wax into a
• Polish celebration of a name day. becomes warmer in the spring. wreaths decorated with burning bowl of cold water, the shape
Ostatki, Śledzik (Shrove Tues- It is part of a holiday season candles floating on the water. of the melted wax tells the
• Polish people tend to believe that shaking hands while day) – the last day of the car- known as Majówka, which Local authorities often organise future. Other fortune-telling
standing in a doorway brings bad luck. nival, just before Lent. Many includes Poland’s Constitution open air music concerts. games are played as well.
• If invited to somebody’s house for a meal, it is good to bring people, especially young- Day, celebrated on May
a gift – flowers are the most common choice. sters, go out in the evenings. 3rd. There are occasional NOVEMBER DECEMBER
marches to promote workers’ Święto Niepodległości (Na- Mikołajki (St. Nicholas Day)
• If you travel on public transport, be prepared for a display of APRIL rights in some major cities. tional Independence Day) – 6th of December. It’s a sign
old fashioned courtesy: young people give up their places to
the elderly, while gentlemen make way for ladies. Prima Aprilis (April Fools’ – 11th of November. This of the coming Christmas.
Day) – on the 1st of April you is a public holiday in Po- Supposing that you were
• There is a custom of letting women through doorways first. can be sure that someone land, an anniversary of Po- good it is very probable that
will try to trick you. land’s regaining indepen- early in the morning you will
• In early January we listen to the concerts organized by the Great Orchestra of
Christmas Charity and we donate money to equip hospitals throughout Poland. dence in 1918 after 123 years find a gift in your shoes. They
of partitions by Austria-Hun- must be clean of course!
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ARTISTIC SPIRIT fot. A. Bogdan
GDAŃSK
GDAŃSK IS A PORT CITY BY THE BALTIC SEA AND ONE OF POLAND’S OLDEST
CITIES. OVER ITS THOUSAND YEARS OF EXISTENCE THE CITY HAS WITNESSED
EVENTS WHICH HAVE CHANGED THE COURSE OF WORLD HISTORY.
GDAŃSK WAS IN THE TOP 3 OF EUROPEAN DESTINATIONS IN 2017.
www.europeanbestdestinations.com
Gdańsk guarantees a unique
fot. M. Podlewski fot. A. Bogdan fot.Przemysław Burda
atmosphere and a unique ex-
perience. The atmosphere
comes from the old and beau-
tiful historic monuments and
SPACE OF FREEDOM er in European history, Gdańsk offered ON THE EUROPEAN Here, in Gdańsk, you changed the esque townhouses rising above the of esteemed merchant families con- and the jingle of Gdańsk Ducats you the scent of the sea. Tempt-
ing shops and 20 kilometres
There is no Gdańsk without freedom. a safe haven for courageous individ- TRAIL course of the history of Europe Długie Pobrzeże Street (Long Riv- centrated centuries ago and where can hear the laughter of young peo- of beaches. Cultural events
and the world (…)
Courage, freshness, but first and fore- uals who would have been burned at Gdańsk’s most beautiful spots are erfront) welcome the visitors to the deals were made, the elite congregat- ple walking down Ulica Długa (Long and nature reserves that can-
The values which Solidarity fought not be found anywhere else.
most freedom. It was no coincidence the stake for their thoughts and ac- related to its historical centre. This for are the pillars of the common
heart of Gdańsk. ed making breakthrough decisions. Lane) and Długi Targ (Long Market) Restaurants, cafes and clubs
that in Gdańsk the phenomenon of tions that went against the grain. It area, although almost completely de- values, under the rule of law, Gdańsk’s best known historic sites Today, the spirit of those times is still or relaxing next to the 17th century and the spirit of freedom and
which today constitute the Euro- tolerance which has emerged
Solidarity, a non-violent civic move- was a place where cultures, languag- stroyed during World War II, was re- pean Union.
are located within the Główne present in the historical, lavishly dec- Fountain of Neptune, who has been many times over the thou-
ment and its leader Lech Wałęsa led to es, religions and nations coexisted and built thanks to the determination of Miasto (Main Town) district, chief- orated townhouses and charming the city’s protector for centuries. sand-year multi-national his-
Justice, freedom and solidarity are tory of Gdańsk.
the fall of communism in Europe. Earli- shared ideas. its people and nowadays the pictur- the pillars of Europe. ly along the stately Droga Królewska streets. There is only one difference.
(Royal Route). It was here that the life Instead of the hubbub of merchants FREEDOM OF CULTURE Lonely Planet
José Manuel Barroso
14 15
fot. M. Szajewski – City Hall of Gdańsk fot. M. Szajewski – City Hall of Gdańsk fot. M. Szajewski – City Hall of Gdańsk
Concerts in the shipyard, a Theatre in a Window, which rises above political, ethnic or religious divi- tional Gdańsk products such as the famous fresh which combines French harmony with English tourist attractions and neighborhoods in Gdańsk a ship’s frame, to underscore the city’s maritime
a gallery on walls, dance on the beach: the en- sions. This is the idea behind the Solidarity of Arts fish made according to an original recipe or Gold- fancy. Every afternoon you can see couples, stu- by bike. tradition. It was considered EURO’s most beau-
tire city is an artist-friendly space. In Gdańsk, art Festival each August, whose ambition is to unite wasser vodka, with its flakes of genuine gold. dents and senior citizens strolling and relaxing, tiful arena.
does not hide inside the walls of cultural insti- artists and the public around high art. while children run around. The generally quiet Within the Tricity Landscape Park there are also
tutions, but fills the streets instead. The city of- With the Baltic Sea coast and sandy beaches nooks of Oliwa Park make a beautiful setting for exotic animals to see at the City Zoo, which is Ergo Arena, a modern sports and entertainment
ten becomes a giant stage, gallery and concert THE WORLD CAPITAL OF AMBER which stretch for miles on one side and woody cultural events. the largest in Poland. With its 136 ha of abundant hall opened in 2010 at the border between Gdańsk
hall. Rather than merely taking advantage of its Situated at the crossroads of historic amber trad- moraine hills on the other side Gdańsk is much fauna and flora, it is bound to take the visitors’ and Sopot, also often attracts sports fans with
one thousand years of cultural achievements, ing routes, Gdańsk is also known as the World more than just magnificent historical monu- Yet another natural recreational area in Gdańsk breath away. spectacular international sports events. It is one of
Gdańsk keeps creating ever new events. While Capital of Amber. The amber jewelers of Gdańsk ments; it is also a perfect place for active leisure. is the Trójmiejski Park Krajobrazowy (Tricity the most advanced venues of this kind in Europe
drawing on its wealth of tradition, it meets the have developed their own methods of crafting the The beach between Brzeźno and Sopot is a fa- Landscape Park), a large forest complex which SPORT THRILLS and easily, the most innovative one in Poland. The
demands of even the most refined audience. so-called Gold of the Baltic and the quality of their vourite route for strollers and cyclists, and in the surrounds the city. Cyclists who want something The people of Gdańsk enjoy winter sports as modern structure can accommodate as many as
pieces is unparalleled in the world. winter, one can also see winter bathing enthusi- more challenging than the flat seaside routes well as cycling, but it is football that stirs the 15 000 fans; its excellent acoustics and vast area
With its many centuries of tradition, Jarmark św. asts swimming in the Baltic. There are numerous can put their muscles and their bikes to the test greatest emotions here. It is no wonder then that guarantee the highest quality concert and theatre
Dominika (St. Dominic’s Fair) attracts crowds of THE TASTES OF GDAŃSK cafes to stop off for a cup of coffee and the sea- on the Park’s rolling post-glacial hills. when Gdańsk was chosen as one of the host cit- spectacle experience.
tourists each August. Merchant stalls and street Among Gdańsk’s impressive historical monu- side restaurants tempt passers-by with the scent Gdańsk is known as the most bicycle-friendly city ies for the UEFA EURO 2012 (European Football
theatre troupes, parades and concerts in the ments there is a lively dynamic, European metrop- of freshly cooked fish. in Poland. A dense network of bicycle lanes was Championship) there was real euphoria. The En-
Main Town are only a few of the attractions of olis, full of cafes and restaurants, offering delica- developed here in recent years, both for recre- erga Gdańsk Stadium was built especially for this
this three-week long celebration. cies from throughout the world: Mexican burritos, Gdańsk is also a city of gardens and parks. The ation and for commuting. The newest lanes have event and is among the most beautiful sports fa-
Gdańsk is the perfect place to talk about the soli- French cheeses, Russian blinis, Greek souvlaki, biggest of all is the Park in Oliwa, established in a cyclist-friendly surface and many safeguards to cilities in Europe. It resembles an amber nugget,
darity of artists or about the universal sense of art Italian pizza, Japanese sushi and of course tradi- the 12th century by the Cistercian Order, a park facilitate a safe ride. You can reach most of the while its structural elements are modelled after
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SOPOT
SOPOT IS THE SUMMER CAPITAL OF POLAND, HAVING A SPECIAL ATMOSPHERE
AND ARTISTIC SPIRIT. ITS LONGEST WOODEN PIER IN EUROPE AND THE MUSIC
FESTIVALS AT OPERA LEŚNA (FOREST OPERA) ATTRACT TOURISTS FROM
ALL OVER POLAND AND FROM ABROAD. THEY STROLL ALONG THE ULICA
BOHATERÓW MONTE CASSINO STREET (FONDLY KNOWN AS MONCIAK), RELAX,
MEET FRIENDS AND ENJOY THE WONDERFUL SUMMER NIGHTS EITHER AT THE
SEASIDE OR IN THE NUMEROUS CAFES, PUBS AND CLUBS. MONTE CASSINO The pier in Sopot. fot. E. Lundström
STREET LEADS DOWN TO THE PIER AND IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR AND
WELL KNOWN STREETS IN POLAND. IN THE SUMMER IT BECOMES THE STAGE AQUAPARK SOPOT Crooked House located on Monte Cassino Street, fot. City Hall of Sopot
FOR TRAVELING MUSICIANS, ARTISTS AND STREET PERFORMERS. is the first establishment in the Pomeranian
Voivodeship to offer comprehensive leisure and
water recreation services. Aquapark Sopot has
THE PIER THE FISHING HARBOUR THE HIPPODROME SOPOT become the favourite leisure destination of lo-
that is Europe’s longest wooden pier cuts over is undoubtedly a place worth seeing, in the beautifully extended over an area of 40 hect- cal residents and a great attraction for tourists
511 m into sea. Built in 1827 – initially as a wood- southern part of the beach, near the outlet of ares, the site of horse races which can be visiting Gdańsk throughout the year. Apart from
en jetty – it is the most easily recognized sight the Potok Karlikowski (Karlikowski Stream) and watched from a beautifully restored, hundred pools Aquapark offers its customers the World of
in town. the Przystań Bar. Every day one can buy freshly year old pavillion, numerous festivities, open-air Sauna, bowling and Pick&Roll Club.
caught fish and see an exhibition of typical boats events and concerts. Sopot offers a rich calendar of artistic and cul-
and fishing gear here. tural events, which contribute to the specif-
ic nature of the town. Undoubtedly, since 1961,
the song festival constitutes the biggest at-
traction of the town. At the end of August, the
whole town is focused on the event which
takes place at the OPERA LEŚNA (FOREST
OPERA). It is a beautifully located amphithe-
atre with seats for 4 500 people and its loca-
tion, among forested hills, creates great acous-
tics. Each year hundreds of people come to the
town to listen to the stars performing on a natu-
ral stage in Sopot. During the festival, different
types and styles of music are presented.
www.sopot.pl
18 19GDYNIA
WORTH VISITING
GDYNIA IS A YOUNG, BUT QUICKLY EXPANDING CITY SITUATED RIGHT ON THE
SEASHORE, OFFERING MANY TOURIST ATTRACTIONS AS WELL AS SPLENDID IN TRICITY
SHOPPING OPPORTUNITIES AND A LOT OF ENTERTAINMENT. IT WAS FOUNDED
IN 1926 AS A PORT CITY. BECAUSE OF ITS UNIQUE LOCATION, YOU WILL EASILY • EUROPEJSKIE CENTRUM SOLIDARNOŚCI (EUROPEAN SOLIDARITY CENTRE)
CATCH GREAT VIEWS OF THE SEA AND BEAUTIFUL SCENERY, AND ALSO FIND • NARODOWE MUZEUM MORSKIE (NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM)
LONG PROMENADES, BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONTS, MARINAS AND YACHT CLUBS. • MUZEUM NARODOWE (THE NATIONAL MUSEUM)
• MUZEUM ARCHEOLOGICZNE W GDAŃSKU (ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM)
• MUZEUM II WOJNY ŚWIATOWEJ (MUSEUM OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR)
• MUZEUM BURSZTYNU (AMBER MUSEUM)
• MUZEUM HISTORYCZNE MIASTA GDAŃSKA (HISTORICAL MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF GDAŃSK)
• TEATR SZEKSPIROWSKI (THE GDANSK SHAKESPEARE THEATRE)
• CENTRUM HEWELIANUM (HEVELIANUM CENTRE)
• CENTRUM EDUKACJI ARCHEOLOGICZNEJ “BŁĘKITNY LEW” (THE “BLUE LION” ARCHAEOLOGICAL EDUCATION CENTRE )
• CENTRUM EXPERYMENT (THE EXPERYMENT SCIENCE CENTRE)
• AKWARIUM GDYŃSKIE (GDYNIA AQUARIUM)
• TEATR MUZYCZNY W GDYNI (MUSIC THEATRE IN GDYNIA)
• AQUAPARK
View of Gdynia fot. M. Bejm from archives City Hall of Gdynia
Gdynia offers excellent conditions for various sand people from all over the continent come to Gdynia also hosts Globaltica – the summer
sports, including extreme sports for the dar- the three-day event annually. The line-up is al- World Music Festival. Among its stars were Ce-
ing, hang gliding, ballooning, scuba diving, dog ways packed with big names of the music indus- saria Evora – the icon of world music, Goran
sledging (or carting) or winter sea-bathing in ice- try as well as the best young, rising stars. So far, Bregović, and the reggae legend Burning Spear.
cold water. the festival has staged, among others, artists However, the oldest and best known festival
Gdynia is a city of festivals. A major European like Placebo, Massive Attack, Faithless, Snoop held in Gdynia is the Polish Film Festival, consid-
musical event – the Open’er Music Festival – Dogg, Pharrell Williams, Manu Chao, Franz Fer- ered the most important event in Polish cinema-
has been held at the Gdynia-Kosakowo airport dinand, Björk, Beastie Boys, Muse, Sonic Youth tography.
in July for the last few years. More than 100 thou- or The Roots. www.gdynia.pl
fot. T. Kamiński, The Experyment Science Center European Solidarity Centre, fot. Grzegorz Mehring / Archiwum ECS
20 21PUBLIC TRANSPORT
HOW TO GET
TO GDAŃSK
ALTHOUGH THE TRICITY FORMS ONE URBAN ORGANISM EACH CITY HAS
ITS OWN PUBLIC TRANSPORT. TRAM AND BUS SERVICES IN GDAŃSK
ARE OPERATED BY ZTM GDAŃSK (WWW.ZTM.GDA.PL) AND IN GDYNIA BY
ZKM GDYNIA (WWW.ZKMGDYNIA.PL).
fot. Stena Line
BY PLANE BY CAR BY TRAIN BY FERRY BY BUS
The airport is 15 km from There are four main routes Polish National Railways Polferries operates a ferry You can travel to Poland by
the city centre and easily leading directly to the Tri- (PKP – Polskie Koleje service between Gdańsk bus using one of the many
reached by bus or taxi. The city: the E28 from the west Państwowe) and Nynäshamn, Sweden. international firms, such as
airport offers ca. 40 direct via Gdynia; the E75 from www.pkp.pl www.polferries.pl Eurolines, Eurobus, Orbis
flight connections to air- the south via Gdańsk; the Transport, Euro-Trans and
ports in Poland and Europe. E77 from Warsaw which Stena Line operates many others. fot. ZTM Gdańsk
fot. SKM
comes into the city via a ferry service between The Flix Bus coach oper-
Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Gdańsk from the east. Gdynia and Karlskrona, ators offers inter-city con- MUNICIPAL RAILWAYS (SKM) If you have a valid student card (with current se- BUSES, TRAMS AND TROLLEY
Airport Gdańsk Sweden. nections between Gdańsk The fastest and cheapest way to go across the mester sticker) and are under 26, you can buy BUSES
Rębiechowo www.stenaline.pl and several other main Pol- Tricity is to take the SKM train (Szybka Kolej Mie- student tickets (51% discount) for the SKM and You can also choose the network of buses, trams
Słowackiego str. 200 ish cities. jska/Fast City Rail). The great advantage here PKP. and trolley buses as well as the taxis (the most
www.airport.gdansk.pl Finnlines operates a fer- www.flix.pl is complete independence from the local traf- www.skm.pkp.pl convenient but also the most expensive).
ry service between Gdynia fic congestion which causes many a headache As long as you have a valid student card, you can
and Helsinki/Rostock. PKS Gdańsk when traveling by car during rush hours. SKM buy student tickets for trams, buses and trolleys
www.finnlines.com The PKS coach operator of- runs every 7-15 minutes during the day, every 30 (no age restrictions).
fers regional and inter-city minutes after 10 p.m.
connections with several
destinations.
www.pks.gdansk.pl
22 23el throughout Gdańsk, Sopot and Gdynia. The
24 hour and 72 hour metropolitan tickets entitle
the bearer to use trains and public transport in
Gdańsk, Sopot and Gdynia.
www.mzkzg.org
BIKES
Gdańsk is a biker-friendly place with more and
more bicycle paths and routes. Bike paths run-
ning along sea shore from Sopot to Gdańsk and
Gdynia.
The bike means freedom, health and great fun!
Water Trams, fot. M. Szajewski – City Hall of Gdańsk fot. J. Springer
DIFFERENT KINDS OF BUS 1. In ticket vending machines There is also an option to buy a monthly or even tomer Service Points after paying 10 PLN as a de- ity it is recommended to purchase a metropol-
AND TRAM TICKETS 2. In numerous kiosks situated in the city a semester ticket for the public transportation in posit. It is recommended to submit the applica- itan ticket (a single-fare ticket or multiple-fare
Single journey tickets entitle the bearer to a single 3. Directly from bus and tram drivers. Passengers Gdańsk. Such ticket is electronically encoded tion via Internet. The card preparation time will be ticket with the possibility of transfering to dif-
journey on one bus or one tram only. These tickets may purchase a single fare ticket (only 1 hour and into the chip in your student ID card. shorter than in case of the application submitted ferent modes of transportation) in order to trav-
are valid from the time they are validated until leav- 24 hours tickets) from the vehicle driver. Passen- personally at the collection point.
ing the vehicle. The tickets should be validated im- gers shall have the exact amount of money. CITY CARD
mediately on boarding the vehicle. For those who stay in Gdańsk for some time a TICKETS IN GDYNIA AND SOPOT
Time tickets entitle to many journeys during 1 DISCOUNT TICKETS great solution is a City Card. It’s an electronic Gdynia has its own tickets; therefore it is impos-
hour or 24 hours, allowing you to transfer to a Discount tickets can be purchased by students card, which can store a season ticket selected by sible to use Gdańsk time-tickets there. More-
different bus or tram. During the first journey the who hold a valid European Youth Card – EURO the holder and is valid in Gdańsk public transport. over in Gdynia there is no distinction in the val-
ticket should be validated immediately on board- 26 STUDENT or the International Student Identity E-ticket does not have to be validated. It is verified ue of the ticket as far as the time of the travel
ing the vehicle. From this time on, the ticket is Card (ISIC) issued outside Poland (up to the age of by the ticket inspector with a reader. is concerned. Each validated ticket is valid for a
valid for the time indicated by its nominal value. 26) and to students who hold a valid student card single tour only. Students have the right to use
Tickets may be purchased: issued by Polish universities. Bearer City Card can be purchased at ZTM Cus- half price tickets (again the students cards are
requested).
Trolley-buses support the public transport network
of Gdynia. The fare is the same as for buses.
In Sopot both Gdynia and Gdańsk tickets are val-
id, although the fares might differ. Only in buses
going to Gdańsk one is obliged to use time-tick-
ets. On other routes each stamped ticket is valid
for a single ride.
METROPOLITAN TICKET
When you want to move easily through the Tric- fot. M. Szajewski - City Hall of Gdańsk
fot. ZTM Gdańsk
24 25MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
OF GDAŃSK
fot. A. BogdanWHO WE ARE HISTORY
THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF GDAŃSK (MUG) IS THE LARGEST MEDICAL THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF GDAŃSK WAS FOUNDED ON OCTOBER 8th 1945.
UNIVERSITY IN NORTHERN POLAND, LOCATED IN ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ITS HISTORY IS CONNECTED TO THE CENTURIES-OLD TRADITION OF SURGICAL
CITIES IN EUROPE WITH AN OLD TOWN AND BEAUTIFUL SANDY BEACHES. PRACTICE ASSOCIATED AT THE LOCAL SURGEON GUILD, AS WELL AS THE MEDICAL
TEACHING AND RESEARCH AT THE GDAŃSKIE GIMNAZJUM AKADEMICKIE (ATHENEUM
According to the 2018 higher education ranking of the Perspektywy Education Foundation, the MUG is the first medical school in the GEDANENSE) ESTABLISHED IN 1558.
country and ranks among the top ten of the best Polish state universities (8th place). The University provides education to over 6 000
students including Ph.D. and postgraduate students in four Faculties:
• Faculty of Health Sciences • Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology of the University
• Faculty of Medicine of Gdańsk and the Medical University of Gdańsk.
• Faculty of Pharmacy
International students constitute near 16% of MUG students and represent more than half of all international students studying in Gdańsk.
Didactic activity is carried out by nearly 1000 academic teachers with over 100 of them holding the rank of professor.
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28 29STUDY PROGRAM STUDY IN ENGLISH
• Medicine (Polish and English) • Enviromental Health with Occupational Safety and Health THE MUG OFFERS VARIOUS COURSES (PRE-STUDIES), 6-YEAR M.D. PROGRAMME,
• Dentistry • Rescue and Emergency Medicine 5.5 YEAR PHARMACY PROGRAMME, 3-YEAR NURSING PROGRAMME WHICH ARE ALL
• Dental Techniques • Physiotherapy
• Pharmacy (Polish and English) • Public Health – Management in Health-
TAUGHT FULLY IN ENGLISH.
• Medical Analytics care SystemPsychology of Health
• Nursing (Polish and English) • Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Industry
• Midwifery
• Nutrition and Dietetics + doctoral studies (level 3)
• Electroradiology
CONTACT
Anna Kiszka
Paulina Zwolińska
MUG Admissions Office
al. Zwycięstwa 41-42
80-210 Gdańsk
Tel.: + 48 58 349 13 90
E-mail: admission@gumed.edu.pl
www. admission.mug.edu.pl
/AdmissionsMedicalUniversityofGdansk
https://twitter.com/admissions_mug
https://www.instagram.com/admission_mug
MUG offers four intercollegiate faculties:
• Biotechnology UG&MUG
• Mechanical-Medical Engineering Technical PG&MUG
• Medical Physics UG&MUG and Speech Therapy UG&MUG.
30 31DOCTORAL STUDIES RESEARCH ACTIVITY
THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF GDAŃSK WAS SELECTED TO THE ELITE GROUP
THE FIRST DOCTORAL SCHOOL WAS ESTABLISHED AT THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF
OF 10 BEST POLISH UNIVERSITIES AWARDED IN THE PRESTIGIOUS COMPETITION
GDAŃSK. IT IS AN ORGANIZED FORM OF EDUCATION IN THE FOLLOWING DISCIPLINES:
“INITIATIVE OF EXCELLENCE – RESEARCH UNIVERSITY”.
MEDICAL SCIENCES, PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES AND HEALTH SCIENCES.
The Doctoral School Council operates as the part of the Doctoral School. It consists of the headmaster of the school and its deputies, the
chairman of the disciplinary councils or their elected deputies, deans or the appointed deputy deans involved in the implementation of the
doctoral school education.
The establishment of the MUG Doctoral School is directly related to the implementation of the governmental Act 2.0. Previous doctor-
al studies (the 3rd level studies) have been replaced with the education of Ph.D. students in doctoral schools. Doctoral studies that com-
menced before academic year 2019/2020 will be conducted on the current principles, however, no longer than until December 31st, 2023.
The doctoral school will be run by the entire university, and not – as in the case of doctoral studies – an eligible university unit. The divi-
sion between full-time and external studies will no longer exist and the doctoral school will be free of charge for all Ph.D. students. Each The results of the first edition of the program from the Department of Biology and Pharmaceu- cy was to establish clear internal regulations in re-
participant of the doctoral school will receive a scholarship. “Initiative of Excellence – Research University” tical Botany and Prof. Jan Dumański from the De- gards to IP ownership and a sustainable commer-
were announced on October 30, 2019 in War- partment of Immunology, Genetics and Patholo- cialization process of research.
For more information please visit www.doctoralschool.mug.edu.pl. saw. Obtaining the status of a research univer- gy at the University of Uppsala. Since numerous studies show the greatest cre-
sity confirms the MUG’s leading position in the ativity and innovation of younger people involved
field of research, development and implemen- Our cooperation with the business world is also in research projects, the leading idea of our Uni-
tation, as well as an impulse to compete with developing constantly. Technology transfer is man- versity is including students in the research proj-
leading centers in Europe and in the world. aged by Business Point, a unit established in coop- ects. Cooperation of young open-minded sci-
eration with local technological parks (Gdańsk and entists with experienced researchers results in
Thanks to the funds provided to the MUG by Gdynia). Development of scientific projects is sup- a wide range of research projects both national
the Foundation for Polish Science as part of ported in order to implement the research results and with international partnership.
the International Research Agenda programme into the market. The MUG Innovation and Technol-
(Międzynarodowe Agendy Badawcze – MAB), ogy Office is constantly developing, to enable our The main area of research in the Medical Univer-
a research centre has been established that scientists protection of their knowledge. Like oth- sity of Gdańsk are innovative drugs and clinical
specialises in research on genetic aberrations er academic institutions, MUG’s policy focuses on treatments that would revolutionize current ther-
acquired as a risk factor for cancer and other creating and disseminating knowledge and opti- apies of incurable diseases and improve exist-
diseases. Leaders of the project “Mutations ac- mizing benefits from intellectual assets. The chal- ing treatments.
quired during lifetime that lead to increased risk lenging issue is how to commercialize the IP arising
for human disease, with focus on cancer” (acro- from research in order to provide maximum value
nym 3P-Medicine – Preventive, Personalised, to the economy, society and the university itself.
Precision) are Prof. Arkadiusz Piotrowski, Ph.D. The key point for developing an effective IP poli-
32 33OUR HOSPITALS MEDICAL SIMULATION CENTRE
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF GDAŃSK STUDENTS IMPROVE THEIR PRACTICAL
SKILLS AT THE MEDICAL SIMULATION CENTRE NOT ON THE PATIENT, BUT ON
PHANTOMS, ADVANCED HUMAN SIMULATORS;
• 21 simulation rooms
• nursing skills simulation lab
fot. A. Bogdan • physical examination simulation lab
• dental simulation lab
MAIN HOSPITALS
The majority of the practical clinical classes take place at the Invasive Medicine Centre which is regarded as one of the most modern hos-
pitals in Europe. All operating theaters are equipped with audio/video gear, which allows transmission of live broadcast to the didactic
rooms as well as recording and storing the footage from operations.
The Invasive Medicine Centre and the Non-Invasive Medicine Centre of our university hospital jointly constitute a clinical and research
complex, which is unique on the European scale.
34 35LIBRARY NEW SPORTS CENTRE
THE MAIN LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY IS SITUATED AT UL. DĘBINKI 1 The Sports Centre building includes a sports arena (1100 m2) with futsal, handball, basketball and volleyball pitches, as well as gymnasi-
NEAR THE COLLEGIUM BIOMEDICUM BUILDING. ums for aerobics, squash, Asian martial arts and wrestling. There is also a tribune for 748 seats, gym lockers and showers, fully accessi-
ble, as well as an underground garage with 103 parking spaces and stands for 22 bicycles.
The Medical University of Gdańsk Main Li- Spacious interiors await our patrons, with MUG students and staff may access wire-
brary is the largest medical library in the 27 computer stations and 246 seats and: less network eduroam on their own devices
Pomorskie region. Together with the MUG • 2 reading rooms, and and plug them into the outlets built into
Faculty of Pharmacy Library, it is open to • Scientific Information Reading Room, the tables in the reading rooms.
all patrons interested in medical literature. • 6 individual and group study rooms
Over 4700 active patrons (from over 9200 (18 seats total). Self-service scanning (free of charge) and
registered patrons) use the Libraries’ re- The latest medical literature is available on paid printing/copying are also available.
sources and services. the shelves of the Study Area.
More information: www.biblioteka.gumed.edu.pl/en
36 37ORGANISATION OF THE ADDITIONAL TERMS
ACADEMIC YEAR • Orientation Week for the 1st year English Division studies and Erasmus+ students takes place in the last week of September
• Examination session terms do not concern students of block system who enter the continuous examination session (exams are held
ACADEMIC YEAR LASTS FROM OCTOBER TO SEPTEMBER directly after the end of classes in a given subject)
• Summer training, according to the programme of studies, is mandatory during summer holidays.
Winter term from October to February
classes and lectures proper from October to January
winter holidays from about 23rd of December to about 2nd of January
winter examination session from January to February
winter break February
Summer term from February to September
classes and lectures proper from February to June
spring holidays March/April
summer examination session June
summer holidays from July to September (summer repeat examination session)
38 39FOREIGN ACCREDITATIONS INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
CONFIRM THE HIGH ACADEMIC LEVEL OF TEACHING OFFERED ALL MOBILITY PROGRAMMES, INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND
BY THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF GDAŃSK INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS ARE COORDINATED BY DEPARTMENT OF
INTERNATIONALIZATION.
• Medical Board of California (MBC) Among the most popular programmes and proj- cused on cultural differences and international co- With over 50 agreements with foreign universi-
Accreditation for medical studies in the Polish language at the Faculty of Medicine ects are Erasmus+ (within EU), NUPACE (Japan) operation in higher education. ties, the MUG cooperates in research, sharing
• Medical Council of India (MCI) and the assistance programmes within Eastern best practices (eg. organizing a lecture series
Accreditation granted to the Faculty of Medicine Europe. The MUG also participates in regional and world- for foreign academics), internship and study pro-
• Medical Council of Thailand (TMC) wide organizations such as ScanBalt and the Bal- grams (e.g. dual Ph.D. programme).
Accreditation granted for the Faculty of Medicine for 5 years (until 2022) The IRO also organizes for its staff and guests from tic Sea Region University Network.
• National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA) all over the academic world a series of training fo- http://intrel-en.gumed.edu.pl
Accreditation for the Faculty of Medicine (and other medical schools in Poland) valid until 2020
• Acreditation of Ministry of Health and Medical Education of the Islamic Republic of Iran
• The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research
MUG’S INTERNATIONAL
RECOGNITION
• World Federation for Medical Education and the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (WFME) WFME is a
non-governmental organization which initiated official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO)
representing medical education, physicians education and training all over the world
• Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
The world’s oldest university ranking, also known as the Shanghai Ranking
• CWTS Leiden Ranking
The ranking edition was prepared on the basis of bibliometric indicators from four years (2013-2016) and covers 938 universities from all over the
globe.
• Best Global Universities
the U.S. News ranking, based on schools’ academic research and reputation, allows the students to compare universities around the world
40 41ERASMUS+ If you wish to take part in exchange Programme
Erasmus+ you should contact
International Relations Unit
First of all I have to tell my
opinion about the whole trip:
FANTASTIC :) I’ve had a very very
great time together with other eras-
mus students. My impression about your
north part of country can not put it into
words:) and about studies – I guess I didn’t
ERASMUS+ COORDINATORS see such a modern hospital as Yours with
such kind teachers. Best luck for all fu-
ture Erasmus! Viva la medicina!
ERASMUS+ INSTITUTIONAL COORDINATOR ERASMUS+ DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATOR, ERASMUS+ INFO
– Sofia, Portugal
Ewa Kiszka, M.A. FACULTY OF PHARMACY WITH SUBFACULTY ERASMUS+ ID CODE:
DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONALIZATION OF LABORATORY MEDICINE PL GDANSK03
ul. M. Skłodowskiej-Curie 3A, 80-210 Gdańsk, POLAND Dr hab. Ilona Olędzka, Pharm.D. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30 of June.
Tel. +48 58 349 11 61 Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Fax: +48 58 349 12 00 al. J. Hallera str. 107, 80-416 Gdańsk, POLAND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
E-mail: ewa.kiszka@gumed.edu.pl E-mail: ilona.oledzka@gumed.edu.pl
1. Application Form
ERASMUS+ DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATOR, ERASMUS+ FACULTY CONTACT 2. Learning Agreement Tricity – I love that idea! There’s noth-
FACULTY OF MEDICINE E-mail: erasmus.wf@gumed.edu.pl 3. Questionaire ing more interesting than Gdańsk, no
better parties than in Sopot and no bet-
prof. Maria Alicja Dębska-Ślizień, M.D., Ph.D. 4. Health Certificate ter place for a pint than Gdynia! I wish
Department of Nephrology, Transplantology and Internal Diseases 5. Copy of passport or ID I lived in one of those, but I have one
problem – I can’t decide which one!
ul. Dębinki 7, 80-211 Gdańsk, POLAND 6. A confirmation of Your Third Party Insurance
– James, Ireland
E-mail: alicja.debska-slizien@gumed.edu.pl and Emergency Insurance certificates
ERASMUS+ VICE-DEPARTMENTAL Documents are available on home page of the International Relations Of-
COORDINATOR, FACULTY OF MEDICINE fice
WITH SUBFACULTY OF DENTISTRY http://intrel-en.gumed.edu.pl
Agata Żółtowska, DDS, Ph.D. and should be sent by regular post to:
Department of Conservative Dentistry I loved my stay in Gdańsk – it was
ul. E. Orzeszkowej 18, 80-208, Gdańsk, POLAND CONTACT Euro 2012 time. Beautiful sea, sun,
women, great game, teachers, expe-
Tel. (+48 58) 349 1679 Karolina Derda rience – what do You need more?
Life, course and project were
E-mail: agata.zoltowska@gumed.edu.pl International Relations Office in english so my english became – Jose, Spain
Medical University of Gdańsk much more professionnal and I think
about working in a foreign country af-
ERASMUS + FACULTY OF MEDICINE CONTACT ul. M. Skłodowskiej-Curie 3A ter that. I also learned some polish, the lo-
E-mail: erasmus.wl@gumed.edu.pl 80-210 GDAŃSK, POLAND cal language, I knew nothing of polish be-
fore. And now I can say “Jak sie masz?”
without any foreign accent! Oh and I’ve
met my wife here. Best wishes honey!
– Davide, Italy
42 43INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI ORIENTATION WEEK
RELATIONS OFFICER
The university is a place where great things hap- bassadors and a valuable source of feedback the whole academic community of MUG. The The MUG offers all its new students and incoming Major activities include Welcome and Overview, The Computer Education Center and Main Li-
pen. It is here that the joint efforts of the teachers and inspiration in our unceasing pursuit of ex- university will greatly appreciate our alumni’s in- Erasmus students a one-week orientation pro- Sharing Our Identities, Polish Language Course, brary staff provide students with a comprehen-
and students result in the latter’s better under- cellence at teaching, student services and cam- volvement in teaching quality-targeted projects, gramme before the beginning of the academic Matriculation Ceremony, Social Events, Student sive overview of the MUG internal computer net-
standing of the world’s complexity and particular pus life. as well as marketing and recruitment activities. year. A number of activities are designed to intro- Resources, Stress Management/Mental Health. work (Extranet) and library resources. Students
domains of the science, making them prepared duce students to the realities of school life in MUG take a tour of the library and learn how to access
for the challenges of their professional careers. Therefore, the Medical University of Gdańsk in- For successful management of the relations with and to formally induct new students into the pro- The Orientation Week helps the incoming students its printed and online resources.
These several years also constitute an important tends to develop and maintain long-lasting and our international alumni the Medical University of fession of medicine. become acquainted with the MUG campus, student
formative period, when students develop their mutually beneficial relations with our internation- Gdańsk appointed the International Alumni Rela- life, the teaching structure at the MUG and accom- Last but not least, the Orientation Week also
maturity, social responsibility and awareness of al alumni. We wish to communicate to our alum- tions Officer. modation. gives the new students some knowledge of the
global issues. ni the good news about positive changes within Polish language. During the course participants
the university, announce interesting events con- CONTACT will practice speaking and writing skills. It helps
Upon graduation from the Medical University of cerning education, science and medical care, Jacek Kaczmarek, M.D., Ph.D. participants to communicate effectively and to
Gdańsk, our alumni enter diverse working envi- and to encourage your participation in MUG’s Tel./fax +48 58 349 13 58 create relationships.
ronments in various countries and serve varied educational and science projects and social E-mail: iaro@gumed.edu.pl
patient populations. They become our key am- events addressing both international alumni and SOCIAL EVENTS
Social events include the Integration Party orga-
nized at the end of the Orientation Week.New
MUG students together with the Erasmus stu-
dents from the University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk Uni-
versity of Technology, Academy of Fine Arts in
Gdańsk meet and share their experiences.
Additional activities – trips around the city with
sightseeing are organized and conducted by
second-year students and Erasmus Students
from MUG organization (ESMug).
At the end of each Orientation Week and in co-
operation with other universities in Gdańsk we
organize a city-wide Integration Party.
Students during Cooking Day
44 45STUDENT LIFE fot. A. Bogdan
ACCOMMODATION
EVERY STUDENT OF MUG OR A STUDENT WHO COMES TO STUDY AT MUG WITHIN THE
LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMME (OR BILATERAL AGREEMENTS SIGNED BY MUG) CAN
LIVE IN ONE OF THE MUG DORMITORIES.
The Dormitories are situated on campus, very close to the didactic buildings. The campus consists of four dormitories with space for 1000 students. It is
the location of the Student Government. There is also a canteen, which offers meals at student-friendly prices and the student club “Medyk”. All the dor-
mitories are connected to the Internet.
CONTACT
Dom Studenta nr 3 (Dormitorium no. 3)
Beata Trzebniak
ul. Dębowa 13
80-204 Gdańsk
Tel. +48 58 349 13 50
Fax: +48 58 349 13 50
E-mail: beata.trzebniak@gumed.edu.pl
*Prices may various depending on each academic year regulations.
STUDENT CANTEENS
STUDENT CANTEENS ARE LOCATED IN THE CAMPUS (DĘBOWA STR.), COLLEGIUM
BIOMEDICUM BUILDING (DĘBINKI STR.), ATHENEUM GEDANENSE NOVUM BUILDING
(ZWYCIĘSTWA STR.) AND IN THE FACULTY OF PHARMACY BUILDINGS (HALLERA STR.).
Depending on the canteen – breakfast and dinners are served. The cost of full breakfast and dinner is about 10-15 PLN each.
The Campus canteens are usually open 5 days a week during the academic year except for Christmas and Easter and serve meals –
breakfast from 7.45 a.m. to 12 a.m., dinner from 12.15 p.m. to 3.45 p.m. on working days, and from 12.15 p.m. to 2 p.m. on weekends.
48 49and Oceania take part in the programme). ul. Dębowa 7, room 2 (Student Club Medyk), GDAŃSK
CONTACT E-mail: ifmsa@gumed.edu.pl
STUDENT ORGANISATIONS al. Gen. J. Hallera 107, room 18, GDAŃSK
E-mail: mf@gumed.edu.pl
www.ifmsa.gumed.edu.pl
SWEDISH MEDICAL STUDENTS
PHIDE GDAŃSK – PHI DELTA EPSILON ABROAD ASSOCIATION – MSF
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL FRATERNITY MSF – Gdańsk is working to promote the career interests of Swedish MUG
ERASMUS STUDENTS MEDICAL UNIVERSITY THE STUDENT SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY – STN PhiDE was established in 1904 by 9 medical students at Cornell University students and graduates. In other words, helping to integrate with the Swed-
OF GDAŃSK – ESMug The MUG Student Scientific Society (STN MUG) is an organization with Medical College in New York, USA. Today it counts over 27 000 members ish medical job market, finding internships and residencies.
The main activity of ESMug is to take care of Erasmus incoming students over 50 years of history, associating students and coordinating their ac- all over the world in the USA, Canada, UK, Sweden, Carribean, Mexico and CONTACT
through the Tutor Program from the beginning of their studies at the MUG. tivities within the Student Scientific Clubs at our University. The soci- Poland. PhiDE is committed to supporting a new generation of health care E-mail: info@msfgdansk.se
ESMug is a non-profit student organization, which was created to support ety organizes the annual International Scientific Student Conference professionals and addressing the complex agendas of contemporary men https://www.facebook.com/slfstudentutland/
the development of international student exchange especially within the www.issc.gumed.gda.pl and the Student Teaching Presentation Competi- and women seeking careers in medicine. http://slfsutland.se/omoss/lokalorter-2/polen/gdansk.html
framework of Erasmus program. tion “eSKaPaDa” series. STN MUG is also involved in spreading information To accomplish these objectives, PhiDE has mobilized its most important re-
Erasmus incoming students should contact ESMug in the case of problems about scientific events around the country and abroad and about possibil- sources – the membership – to develop and implement the medical stu- ASSOCIATION OF NORWEGIAN
with accomodation, who/where/what/when and all questions concerning ities of financing student scientific research. dent program. PhiDE strives to integrate medical student members with STUDENTS ABROAD – ANSA
non-study problems (not related to subjects and learning agreement, etc.). CONTACT premedical students, practising physicians, and emeritus members – a net- ANSA is a non-profit and independent organisation voicing the interests
ESMug aims to integrate students from abroad by creating an opportuni- ul. Dębowa 7, room 7 (Student Club Medyk), GDAŃSK work of more than 35 000 members from whom medical student members of Norwegian students who study abroad. Currently more than 23 000
ty to meet and spend time together. Providing help and care to students Tel. +48 58 349 13 05 can gain first-hand information about the medical profession. Norwegian students are studying abroad in over 90 countries. ANSA aim
during their first days in Gdańsk is one of its most important tasks. Due to E-mail: stn@gumed.edu is to maintain and promote the educational, cultural, political and economic
the fact that ESMug and USS share an office, you can obtain ESN contact www.stn.gumed.edu.pl In Gdańsk PhiDE’s main goals and mission include: interests of Norwegian students abroad. ANSA has over 600
information in the USS office. • Integrating English Division and Faculty of Medicine (aka “Polish Divi- volunteers who are students abroad. The volunteers arrange various events
CONTACT THE UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION – AZS sion”) students and represent ANSA where they study. Members and volunteers can apply
ul. Dębowa 7, room 6 (Student Club Medyk), GDAŃSK The University Sports Association coordinates and organizes sports activ- • Working together to gain the most of our time and education here in for funds from ANSA to help organise various social and cultural events while
Tel./fax: +48 58 349 13 03 ities in the form of sports sections and extracurricular sport groups. These Gdańsk studying abroad. If a student encounters problems during their studies abroad
E-mail: erasmus.students@gumed.edu.pl sections are professional in character, with training taking place a few times • Active volunteering in the Tricity for example with their university, their insurance, Lånekassen etc. they can turn
www.facebook.com/Erasmus.Students.MUG a week under a coach’s supervision. The members of the section take ac- • Mentoring & tutoring our fellow MUG students to ANSA’s Student Adviser for help and advice. Student adviser’s main respon-
tive part in competitions both locally and on a national scale. The extracur- Their motto is: Facta Non Verba (Deeds Not Words). sibility is to help students through various difficult situations.
THE UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT – USS ricular activities are purely recreational. The University Sports Association CONTACT CONTACT
The University Student Government (USS) speaks for students both inside also organizes intercollegiate competitions. For a few years it has been re- E-mail: phide@gumed.edu.pl ANSA, Storgata 19, 0184 Oslo, Norway
and outside the University. It participates in making important decisions for sponsible for the sports part of “Medykalia” – the Students’ Culture Days. www.phide.mug.edu.pl Tel.: +47 22 47 76 00
the University. It evaluates the authorities’ provisions in all important mat- E-mail: president@ansa.no
ters for students. It undertakes initiatives to improve the quality of teach- YOUNG PHARMACY INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION www.ansa.no
ing. The USS supports organizations within the University. It co-organizes As a student organization, Young Pharmacy has been operating at the Fac- OF MEDICAL STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATIONS (IFMSA) https://www.facebook.com/ANSA.Sentralt
Neptunalia, a student festival held in Gdańsk in May. It facilitates the imple- ulty of Pharmacy MUGs since 2001 and it is a student section of the Polish The International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA) is
mentation of ideas beneficial both for the students and inhabitants of Po- Pharmaceutical Society. It cooperates with the International Pharmaceu- the world’s largest and oldest organization associating students of medi- AFTER HOURS
morskie province. tical Students’ Federation (IPSF) and the European Pharmaceutical Stu- cine and young doctors. Every year about 30 students of the Medical Uni- Both students and university staff are entitled to enjoy the school’s cultural
CONTACT dents’ Association (EPSA). The associated students are members of EPSA versity of Gdańsk take the opportunity to go abroad for a clerkship. The and recreational offer. Alongside the MUG Choir, the Student Club “Medyk”
ul. Dębowa 7, room 6 (Student Club Medyk), GDAŃSK Working Committees which deal with different aspects of pharmacist ac- department in Gdańsk is one of the most dynamically developing IFMSA and the activities offered by the Department of Sports and Physical Educa-
Tel./fax: +48 58 349 13 03, Tel. +48 58 349 13 04 tivities. In cooperation with IPSF Young Pharmacy takes part in the Student centres in Poland. It has about 170 active members and organizes annual- tion, the University supports various events organized by the University Stu-
E-mail: uss@gumed.edu.pl Exchange Programme. This programme gives students the opportunity to ly about 30 events, addressed to a wide spectrum of the inhabitants of the dents Government and student organizations operating at the MUG.
www.uss.gumed.edu.pl pursue traineeship in pharmacies or industry in countries all over the world; Pomorskie province.
(countries from Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa, Australia CONTACT
50 51USEFUL INFORMATION
fot. A. BogdanINSTRUCTION
STUDENTS FROM EU COUNTRIES Documents required to apply for a
– REGISTERING THE RESIDENCE Temporary Residence Permit:
If you are a EU citizen you can enter Poland • 2 filled Applications for Resi-
on the basis of your ID document (or other val- dence Permit for temporary
id document certifying your identity and citi- residence
zenship). • 4 photographs
• 2 copies of passport
For stays exceeding 3 months you are obliged to • 2 copies of visa
Register the Residence in Pomeranian Voivod- • 4 copies of residence con-
ship Office in Gdańsk. There is no charge for firmation
Registering the Residence. • certification of enrolment
for studies / course is-
Documents required to register residence: sued by the University
• 2 filled Applications for Registering the Res- • confirmation of pay-
idence ment for tuition fee for
• 2 copies of passport (or other valid document studies / course
certifying your identity and citizenship) • health insurance doc-
• 2 copies of a permanent or temporary resi- ument
dence permit (if the applicant is subject to a • declaration about
VISAS AND LEGALIZATION registration duty)
• certification of enrolment for studies / course
issued by the University
sufficient resources
to cover the cost of
living in Poland
OF STAY IN POLAND • health insurance document
• declaration about sufficient resources to cov-
er the cost of living in Poland.
• confirmation of pay-
ment for revenue fee.
STUDENTS FROM For more details, visit Pomeranian Voivodship
NON-EU COUNTRIES Office website: www.gdansk.uw.gov.pl/en
Pomorski Urząd Wojewódzki (Pomeranian Voivodeship Office in Gdańsk) If you come from a non-EU country you can en-
Wydział Spraw Obywatelskich i Cudzoziemców (Department of Citizens’ Affairs and Foreigners) ter the territory of Poland on the basis of a val- FOR ERASMUS+ STUDENTS
ul. Okopowa 21/27 (entrance from Rzeźnicka street) id passport and a visa (if required). You have to You need the following documents to apply for For details, please contact the Polish Embassy
80-810 Gdańsk, Poland obtain the visa from the consulate of Poland in Polish visa: or Consulate in your country.
Tel. + 48 58 307 74 27 your country. • passport
Fax: + 48 58 307 72 14 • visa application form Persons who have received visa for the whole
Opening hours: For stays exceeding 3 months or before Polish • current passport photographs period of stay in Poland are not obliged to ap-
Monday-Friday: 9-14, Tuesday: 11-18. visa expires you are obliged to personally apply • official statement from Polish university ac- ply for a Temporary Residence Permit for their
for a temporary residence permit in Pomeranian cepting you as an Erasmus student stay in Poland.
Submitting an application legalizing a stay will only be possible after prior registration of a visit to the Office via the Internet. Voivodship Office in Gdańsk. • official statement from your home university
declaring the grant received.
Online booking of visits to the Pomeranian Voivodeship Office in Gdańsk
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