AGH University of Science and Technology (AGH-UST) in Krakow is the second largest technical university in Poland. AGH-UST is one of the best, most prestigious Polish universities, achieving high positions in rankings of institutions of higher education. The university was established in 1919, and was formerly known as the University of Mining and Metallurgy. At 15 faculties, and also at the Interfaculty School of Energetics and the Interfaculty School of Biomedical Engineering there are over 34 000 full-time and part-time students, and over 500 of doctoral students.
Studies in English
AGH-UST offers a possibility to study in the English language. More info here. AGH is also a part of the Study in Krakow programme.
Exchange Students
You can participate in an International Exchange Programme AGH-UST is a part of, such as LLP Erasmus, CEEPUS etc. For the list of all the Exchange Programmes Your University participates in, ask at your International Office.
LLP Erasmus
AGH University offers a database of Subjects offered in English. Subjects listed in that database can be chosen by any student (enrolled full-time or exchange student) regardless of the Faculty they are studying at. More info or Erasmus Student Network.
Scholarships
Polish Government Scholarship
Detailed information with respect to this issue may be obtained at the Polish Embassy in a relevant country. In order to receive the scholarship, the candidates have to pass an examination determining their familiarity with the Polish language and general knowledge. Candidates with best results may study in Poland as holders of the Polish Government Scholarship (2010, the scholarship amounts to PLN 900 per month). Information on this issue may also be obtained at the Bureau for Academic Recognition and International Exchange.
CEEPUS
Central European Exchange Program for University Studies. CEEPUS website.
Visegrad Scholarship Program
Visegrad Fund offers Master’s and Post-Master’s scholarships for 1 or 2 semesters. Visegrad Fund website.
Address
AGH-University of Science and Technology
A. Mickiewicza 30 Ave., 30-059 Krakow
Poland
Department of International Relations
A. Mickiewicza 30 Ave.
30-059 Krakow
Poland
fax: 0048 12 617 33 03
email: dwz@agh.edu.pl