Frequently asked questions
25 March 2021 2021-05-21 10:39Frequently asked questions
Candidates from EU, OECD, EFTA members
Bachelor’s degree:
- A copy (original for insight) of secondary school certificate with all final grades, or International Baccalaureate or European Baccalaureate or another document, entitling to undertake university-level study in country in which the certificate / document was issued (sworn translations of the documents into Polish)
- Legalisation or apostille of above mentioned documents (if applicable)
- Passport copy, with visa page (original for insight)
- Visa copy (if applicable)
- Payment confirmation: application fee, student ID card, annual tuition
- English language certificate, min B2 level
- Documents from the Virtual Student’s Room – questionnaire, terms and conditions, student’s oath, testimony of third parties, an agreement in 2 copies (English, Polish)
- 2 front photographs 3,5 x 4,5 cm, without hats or other garment (unless for religious reasons)
- Health certificate that there are no objections to undertake studies by a foreign candidate (translation of the document if was issued in foreign language), (such certificate can be done in Poland)
- Health insurance copy (cost of treatment and covering in the event of death need to be included),translation of the document, or European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) copy.
Master’s degree:
- Copy (original for insight) of the higher education diploma (MA, BA, engineer diploma or equivalent, with a full list of grades obtained during the course of study, entitling to continue university-level study in country in which the diploma was issued (sworn translations of the documents into Polish)
- Legalisation or apostille of above mentioned documents (if applicable)
- Passport copy, with visa page (original for insight)
- Visa copy (if applicable)
- English language certificate, min B2 level
- Documents from the Virtual Student’s Room – questionnaire, terms and conditions, student’s oath, testimony of third parties, an agreement in 2 copies (English, Polish)
- 2 front photographs 3,5 / 4,5 cm, without hats or other garment 2 (unless for religious reasons)
- Health certificate that there are no objections to undertake studies by a foreign candidate (translation of the document if was issued in foreign language), (such certificate can be done in Poland)
- Health insurance copy (cost of treatment and covering in the event of death need to be included), translation of the document, or European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) copy.
Other candidates (countries not being part of EU,OECD, EFTA).
Bachelor’s degree
- A copy (original for insight) of secondary school certificate with all final grades, or International Baccalaureate or European Baccalaureate or another document, entitling to undertake university-level study in country in which the certificate / document was issued** (sworn translations of the documents into Polish). – legalisation or apostille of above mentioned documents (ifapplicable) – nostrification of the documents or authentication / confirmation of level of education in Kuratorium Oświaty w Łodzi** (if necessary)
- Passport copy, with visa page (original for insight)
- Visa copy (if applicable)
- English language certificate, min B2 level
- Documents from the Virtual Student’s Room – questionnaire, terms and conditions, student’s oath, testimony of third parties, an agreement in 2 copies (English, Polish)
- 2 front photographs 3,5 / 4,5 cm, without hats or other garment (unless for religious reasons)
- Health certificate that there are no objections to undertake studies by a foreign candidate (sworn translation of the document if was issued in foreign language), (such certificate can be done in Poland)
- Health insurance copy (cost of treatment and covering in the event of death need to be included), translation of the document, or European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) copy.
Master’s degree
- Copy (original for insight) of the higher education diploma (MA, BA, engineer diploma or equivalent, with a full list of grades obtained during the course of study, entitling to continue university-level study in country in which the diploma was issued** (sworn translations of the documents into Polish) – legalisation or apostille of above mentioned documents (if applicable) – nostrification of the documents or authentication / confirmation of the level of education in the proper authority (if necessary).
- Passport copy, with visa page (original for insight)
- Visa copy (if applicable)
- English language certificate, min B2
- Documents from the Virtual Student’s Room – questionnaire, terms and conditions, student’s oath, testimony of third parties, an agreement in 2 copies (English, Polish)
- 2 front photographs 3,5 / 4,5 cm, without hats or other garment (unless for religious reasons)
- Health certificate (if applicable) that there are no objections toundertake studies by a foreign candidate (translation of the document if was issued in foreign language), (such certificate can be done in Poland)
- Health insurance copy (cost of treatment and covering in the event of death need to be included), (translation of the document), or European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) copy.
The academic year lasts 10 months and is divided into the winter and spring semesters. The winter semester starts on October 1 and lasts until February 15, including the winter exam session. The summer semester lasts from mid-February to the end of June, including the summer exam session.
The first long holiday weekend falls on Catholic Christmas – from December 20 to January 2. Semester holidays begin on February 23 and last until March 1. Summer holidays last from June 30 to October 1. Usually, almost 3 months of summer vacation, students use for trips abroad (USA, UK, Holland, Spain, Italy, Canada, Portugal, etc.) in the framework of international student exchange programs, for the purpose of internship or paid internship.
To successfully complete the semester the student must obtain passing scores on all exams. The most common rating system: excellent (5); good with a plus (4,5); good (4); satisfactory with a plus (3.5); satisfactory (3); unsatisfactory (2).
It will appears on web page of AHE at late September.
How does studies at PUW look like?
Organization of education: The student receives access to the teaching platform. On the platform, there are materials, tasks, tests, quizzes, topics for discussion in the forum and the scope of requirements. The student works in groups under the supervision of academic lecturers who answer your questions, moderate the discussion, and commission tasks and evaluate. The student communicates with the lecturer and colleagues from the year through webinars, discussion forum, chat and e-mail.What is in the offer of PUW?
The wide offer of the Polish Virtual University includes 1st and 2nd degree studies, postgraduate studies and courses.What directions are on the offer of PUW?
The offer of the Polish Virtual University includes over 20 1st and 2nd degree courses, almost 50 postgraduate programs and numerous courses.What diploma does the graduate receive from e-learning studies?
Diploma confirming completion of part-time studies. All universities: public and non-public have one and the same pattern of diplomas, regardless of the mode and form of education.Will there be information on the diploma that these were studies by Internet?
No, this information is not included. The diploma informs about completed studies at extramural studies. The academic year lasts 2 semesters. During the semester, the student participates in the following classes: Online classes – on the remote teaching platform, conventions at the university headquarters (2-3 congresses in the semester). The exam session is obligatory at the university headquarters. The student has a point system: credit for the subject is the acquisition of ECTS credit points. Diploma thesis: every student of the Polish Virtual University is obliged to write and defend his diploma thesis.AHE will have skype-interview with candidates applying to programs in English.
Remember: you must have the origin of your passport and show it to interview commission (to proof your identity)!
What question should include interview:
- Motivation: Why you wants to study at AHE?
- About the chosen specialty and specialization,
- General information about participant country,
- What you know about Poland and Lodz?
- What you will do in future after studying?
- Do you plans to apply for scholarship or you can pay all fees?
1. Find all documents to apply
- A candidate seeking to participate in the Programs applies by submitting a complete hardcopy (scan/original) of the Application Form available at: www.ahe.lodz.pl within the deadline set by the Project Implementer.
- The list of documents, based on the country of origin, required for the purposes of the Recruitment process (related to the MA in Political Science programme) are available at the Project website: in Polish here in English here and here
- Application Forms complete with all other requisite Project documents will be accepted for the duration of the recruitment period exclusively is submitted: − via email: study@ahe.lodz.pl / via Polish Post (address: AHE w Lodzi, ul. Sterlinga 26, 90-212 Lodz, pokoj K118).
2. Get application for visa
It need to be prepared:-
- Insurance for not less than for 1 year of studies in Lodz;
- 2 photos for Schengen Visa;
- Questionnaire for a D visa category (for study);
- Admission letter from AHE (original, NOT copy!).
3. Get an acceptance letter
4. Take visa and printed documents to Poland;
5. Come to the Centre of International Studies to complete needed documents.
For people that want to apply to MA in Political Science: click here.
About studies in English: click here.
People that want to apply for scholarship need to have English certificate (minimum B2 level) and feels English test.
People from EU countries that will pay for education need ONLY English certificate. They don`t need testing.
People from non-EU countries (African countries, Turkey, Iraq, Syria, India etc.) need to pass English test and have English certificate (minimum B2 level).
Here is the link to fees.
Yes, the student visa allows you to work for the whole year.
We have The Career Office of the University of Humanities and Economics in Lodz.
A modern diagnostic advisory facility was founded with students and graduates of UHE.
It helps undergraduates and graduates to take their first steps in the labor market, supporting them in choosing their professional paths and shaping careers.
It mediates in the establishing of contacts with Employers: www.bk.ahe.lodz.pl
The institution responsible for covering the cost of universal access for medical services in Poland and EU countries is the National Health Fund (Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia). If you are from EU you can get help for free.
If you are coming from non-EU country you need to have insurance proof to your visa application. It is obliged to be insured for the minimum of EUR 30,000 medical costs. The insurance period should cover all of your planned stay in Poland and Schengen countries.
If you will get sick, doctors will give you invoice stating treatment costs to present it to your insurance company.
Medical examination can be done in your own country or already in Lodz.
They are includes: examination of the general condition – weight, height. Also you need to have vaccination card.
AHE have cooperation with The Renoma Medical Center, where you can get free medical services in the field of basic medical care. (for people from EU).
Strategically located in the centre of Poland (and Europe), the Łódź Region is an area of great economic, scientific and cultural potential, benefiting from the nearby intersecting main rail and road junctions, and the recently modernized and expanded Łódź Wladyslaw Reymont Airport. Not only is it a location of upmost importance to potential investors, but it also influences academic society. The Region, especially its building capital, Łódź, is one of the major academic centres in Poland and is an important member of the international academic society.
You have two options: trains and buses.
By train: The road from Warsaw to Lodz will take about an hour and a half, and ticket prices start from PLN 25 (depending on the class, date of purchase). You can see the train schedule on the official website of the Polish Railway.
The bus will last more than two hours, but at a cost will be a little cheaper (15 -18 PLN):
FlixBus,
Getbybus
Accomodation
Please note that AHE does not have its own dorm facilities. Students are required to look for accomodation on their own. In Lodz there is a variety of choices and websites where you can find the accomodation that bests suites your needs: from dorms and flats to hostels and private apartments. We are offering some dormitories for our students. Hostel Molo. Sami Swoi www.hostelmolo.pl e-mail: recepcja@hostelmolo.pl ul. Okopowa 70/106 Prices: 1 person room – 1000 PLN, Shared room – 750 PLN per person. Student Depot Salsa www.studentdepot.pl e-mail: salsa@studentdepot.pl ul. Wigury 7 B Your booking benefits with code AHE: -200 zł discount 1st month No administration fee during booking. 5 guest nights per month free of charge Prices: Single studio comfort – 1220 PLN / mth (-30 % summer) Single studio premium – 1395 PLN / mth (-30 % summer) Twin bed studio – 880 PLN / mth (-30 % summer) Premium apartment – 1950 PLN / mth (-30 % summer) Double room apartment – 1260 PLN / mth (-30 % summer) BaseCamp www.basecamp.com e-mail:live@basecampstudent.com ul. Rewolucji 1905 roku, 45 Prices: Studio Base (up to 22 m²) – 1150 PLN/mth Studio Medium (up to 25 m²) – 1300 PLN/mth Studio Medium + (up to 24 m²) – 1350 PLN/mth Studio Large Twin (up to 29 m²) – 1450 PLN/mth Mezzanine Base (up to 19 m²) – 1250 PLN/mth Mezzanine Base + (up to 23 m²) – 1350 PLN/mth Mezzanine Medium Twin (up to 20 m²) – 1400 PLN/mth Mezzanine Large Twin (up to 25 m²) – 1500 PLN/mth Mezzanine Superior (up to 30 m²) – 1550 PLN/mth Mezzanine Superior Twin (up to 28 m²) – 1650 PLN/mth Apartment (up to 42 m²) – 1750 PLN/mth – 250 PLN discount while reservation (for the password contact AHE)Akademiki.org
www.akademiki.org administracja@akademiki.org +48 42 630 42 24 Office: Łódź, Żwirki 8 There are two different dormitories : Kilinskiego 172 and Zwirki 8 Fees for dormitory – overall table. Single-room (communal bathroom) 600 PLN per month Double-room (individual bathroom) 550 PLN per month Double-room (communal bathroom) 450 PLN per month Double-room (communal bathroom) 400 PLN per month For contracts of less than 9 months (the minimum period we can sign is 5 months) following prices apply: Single-room (communal bathroom) 750 PLN per month -(Min.5 months) Double-room (individual bathroom) 700 PLN per month -(Min.5 months) Double-room (communal bathroom) 600 PLN per month -(Min.5 months) Double-room (communal bathroom) 550 PLN per month -(Min.5 months) You may also think about spending the first month in a dormitory and finding a flat to rent with some new friends. It would be relatively cheaper. Average costs of renting a flat per month: Apartment (1 bedroom) in the city center 1,200 PLN Apartment (1 bedroom) outside the center 967 PLN Apartment (3 bedrooms) in the city center 2,200 PLN Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside the center 1,700 PLN You may look for the offers here: www.olx.pl www.otodom.plYou can apply for MIGAWKA card for using the public transportation. Also,there is an application called JAKDOJADE to know time table and route details for public transportation.it helps you to find your route easily in Lodz. Also you can buy your online ticket by credit card in the application. Here you can check the website of application.
www.jakdojade.pl
Tickets for public transport:
The price of one way ticket to Lodz is: 2.80 PLN (for 20 min.), for students with student card – 1.40 PLN,
Tickets with student card in Lodz for
1 month is: 45 PLN
3 month is :112,50 PLN
1 year is :365 PLN
Average Food Expenses per month (450-500 PLN):
Prices in restaurants:
Food in inexpensive restaurant – 20 PLN
Meals for 2 people, medium-priced restaurant 3-course – 90 PLN;
McMeal in McDonalds (or fast food equivalent) 17 PLN.
| Polish Beer (0,3 L) | 3.10 PLN |
| Polish Beer (0,5 L) | 3.60 PLN |
| Beer (foreign) (0,3 L) | 5.20 PLN |
| Beer (foreign) (0,5 L) | 7.30 PLN |
| Wine (bottle) | 25 PLN |
| Cigarettes | 16 PLN |
| Cola | 4.70 PLN |
| Perrier (0,33 L) | 3.10 PLN |
| Water (1,5 L) | 2.60 PLN |
| Milk (1 L) | 3.10 PLN |
| Bread (0,5 kg) | 3.10 PLN |
| Eggs (10 pieces) | 7.30 PLN |
| Cheese (1 kg) | 28 PLN |
| Cottage cheese | 1.50 PLN |
| Sausages (1 kg) | 10 PLN |
| Chicken (1 kg) | 20 PLN |
| Apples (1 kg) | 4.10 PLN |
| Pear (1 kg) | 5.20 PLN |
| Oranges (1 kg) | 5.70 PLN |
| Potatoes (1 kg) | 2.10 PLN |
| White rice (1 kg) | 4.10 PLN |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | 6.20 PLN |
| Cucumbers (1 kg) | 3.60 PLN |
1. Piotrkowska Street
Piotrkowska Street, the main artery of Łódź, Poland, is one of the longest commercial thoroughfares in Europe, with a length of 4.9 km. It is one of the major tourist attractions of the city. It runs longitudinally in the straight line between the Liberty Square (Plac Wolności) and the Independence Square (Plac Niepodleglości). From the very beginning this street was the central axis, around which the city grew bigger, and its development spontaneously gave the present shape to its Centre. Today Piotrkowska Street is the axis of Łódź agglomeration. Here, in its proximity, almost all of the most important administrative offices, banks, shops, restaurants and pubs are situated. The most of the events, outdoor parties, marches and official celebrations, organized by the city of Łódź, are taking place here.2.MANUFAKTURA
What was the bleachery, now hosting a bowling alley? What was raised in a finishing plant and what machines worked in a weaving mill? What takes place today in the former engine-shed and can one sleep well in a spinning mill? What motifs can we find on the façade of Izrael Poznański Palace? Which of Manufaktura’s brick buildings was raised first? You may find answers to these questions visiting reconstructed historic monuments of Izrael Poznański’s textile empire. During your journey back in time, to the 19th century and manufacturing Łódź, you may refer to an audio tour or guides at the Museum of the Factory, who can boast of a truly impressive knowledge. You may also inquire about various curiosities related to the history and present day of Łódź and the industrial empire located at the intersection of Zachodnia and Ogrodowa streets at the Tourist Information Point. Situated in the town square, the Center may seem small, but it offers visitors an impressively vast range of souvenirs from Łódź and the region and of books – from pocket editions to photo albums and comprehensive guide books. Expert employees will help you prepare a thorough plan of your stay in Manufaktura, Łódź and the region, will tell you about the stock helping you choose what you need and answer your tourism-related questions. www.manufaktura.com3. Izrael Poznański Palace
Izrael Poznański’s Palace is a 19th-century palace in Łódź, Poland. Initially a tenement building, it was transformed into a Neo-Renaissance and Neo-baroque style residence in years 1888-1903. The history of the palace goes back to the 1860s. It was during this time that Kalman Poznański, a Polish-Jewish trader from Kowal in the Kuyavia region, arrived and began to live in Łódź. Kalman started a cotton industry, however, it was not successful. But when the business was taken over by his son Izrael Kalmanowicz (1834-1900), there was a phenomenal rise in the price of cotton around the world. Izrael made a fortune from cotton and spent a large part of his earnings on the palace, which eventually took on his name. When Izrael Kalmanowicz acquired the site of the palace there was a modest two-story building standing already. He renovated and expanded the building into a large residence. The palace was marked for its lavishness and grand size, an anomaly from the neighboring simple residences. The palace’s design was originally thought to be that of Adolf Seligson. More recently, however, J. Jung and D. Rosenthal have been identified as the architects. Whoever the architect, the palace is an impressive feat, most notably because of its L-shaped design. There was also a large garden at the back. Another feature of the palace is the southern wing, which is topped with the tall domed roofs.4. Park Źródliska
Founded in 1840, the city’s oldest park offers a gazebo & playground, plus paths, a pond & gardens. Park Źródliska – one of the many parks in Łódź, located between Przędzalniana, Fabryczna, Targowa and Piłsudskiego streets. It totals an area of 17.2 ha and is quite impressive from top to bottom. In the south-east there are three ponds, in the largest of which there is an island. In the north there is a large square and full-grown hawthorns planted around it. On the square there is a platform in the shape of an arbor, a gardener’s house and a palm house. The interior of the square is covered with a large flowerbed with roses and 4 yews planted at the corners. In the center of the flowerbed stands a sculpture depicting several female heroines. In the corner of the square there are chess tables where you’ll find seasoned players arched over their games, deep in thought. The park is also home to many aged oaks, which are natural monuments. Their age is estimated at around 300 years. They are the most valuable monuments in the park and are among the most valuable in all of Łódź.5. Central Museum of Textiles
To understand exactly what Łódź is all about, and to really get under the city’s skin, a visit to the Textile Museum is a good place to start. Although everything is displayed in Polish only, the two floors of exhibition rooms containing a mind-boggling array of steam-driven looms, fabric-printing machines, contrasting recreations of how the workers and their factory-owning bosses lived and worked, original paintings of Łódź in its 19th-century heyday, lace, rugs and other paraphernalia connected to the textile industry speak volumes about the city that’s often referred to as the Manchester of Poland. The icing on the cake: the museum is housed inside Ludwig Geyer’s mammoth 19th-century White Factory, an extraordinary building worthy of a journey in itself.6. Cinema museum
Opened in 1986 inside Karol Scheibler’s extraordinary 19th-century palace, the Cinematography Museum offers visitors two unique attractions in one. The museum itself offers a well-presented history of Polish cinema and takes plenty of hats off to the multitude of Polish film greats who studied in the city before going on to greater things, as well as numerous changing exhibitions. This is the only museum of its kind in Poland, and though badly signposted (don’t be surprised to find yourself directed to blind alleys or opening secret doors to reveal private offices), it represents a rewarding experience for fans of Polish cinema. The collection features over 50,000 items including over 12,000 film posters, art exhibits and projectors and camera equipment of every kind. Standouts include the recently renovated Fotoplastikon – a giant drum-like contraption popular in the early 20th century for showing 3D films, and the excellent exhibit devoted to animated photography featuring plenty of vintage stop-motion characters and accompanying clips. The newest exhibit in the permanent collection is called “Palace Full of Fairy Tales” and is devoted to the heroes of Polish cult cartoon shorts and features (Moomins, Reksio).7. Muzeum Kanału „Dętka”
Underground canal system housing a regional history museum with permanent & temporary exhibits . Located in: Museum of the City of Lodz. Dętka is a water tank located under Wolności Square, similar in shape to the torus . The reservoir was built in 1926according to the design of William Heerlein Lindley , and the work on it was supervised by Stefan Skrzywan . The water collected in it was used to periodically clean up the canals in the city center. The reservoir can hold 300 m³ of water, it is 142 meters long, 187 centimeters high and about 1.5 meters wide8. Miejski Ogród Zoologiczny w Łodzi (ZOO)
Website9. Ogród botaniczny(Botanical Garden)
WebsiteHere are some Facebook groups about life in Lodz. Here you can ask about job, studies, renting a flat, communities by hobby, common interests, and meetings in Lodz:
Fun Activities & Games in Lodz:
Tripadvisor
Lodz for foreigners – Facebook Group
Lodz for foreigners – Facebook Group
Lodz Foreigners community | Flats for rent | Job offers | Cultural events | – Facebook Group
Aquapark
There’s always plenty going on in Łódź, from exhibitions to concerts, festivals to film screenings, from theatre performances to dance parties. Best of all, an increasing number of events are being created with the foreign visitor in mind. We are constantly gathering as much information as we can for our database here and are always interested to hear about new events, so drop us a line at Poland
1.Songwriter Łódź Festival
Facebook2.Light Move Festival
Light Move Festival is a young artistic undertaking setting Łódź alight with brilliant colors, allowing inhabitants and visitors a fresh look at the well-known city streets. The light installations will be accompanied by concerts, performances, and art shows. www.lightmovefestival.pl3.Soundedit Festival
Headed into its 10th edition, Soundedit is a unique festival putting Łódź on the map in terms of the global music industry. The Soundedit Festival is the only event dedicated to music producers—one of the most creative, yet often underrated and underrepresented professional groups in the industry. Often hiding in the shadows of big-name celebrities and musicians, music producers and sound designers are ultimately the ones responsible for shaping the recordings that reach the masses and become the soundtracks to our lives. Not only does the festival draw big names and large crowds; its “Man with the Golden Ear” statuette has become an increasingly coveted award of recognition in the international music scene. www.soundedit.pl4.International Festival of Comics and Games
www.komiksfestiwal.com5. Łódź Tattoo Days
Tattoos have become a part of mainstream life. No longer taboo, it is now a form of expression. These works of art are being celebrated at the Łódź Tattoo Days. Polish tattooist and those from afar will converge on Łódź to exhibit their work and take part in various contests. The convention will also include exhibitors of various clothing, jewellery, record labels, and tattoo equipment suppliers. www.tattoodays.plNightlife in Łódź
Bierhalle: A blinding beer hall with outstanding lager that’s so good you’ll want to take it away – and the good news is that you can. Find the house beers available to go in either nifty little bottles or five litre barrels. But there’s more to Bierhalle than beer alone, and the food is on no accounts second fiddle. Thump someone with the giant picture menu and they’ll see stars for weeks, though don’t resort to that sort of act without first ordering – the tortillas are pretty good, though our favorite is the crispy pork knuckle. A great place indeed, with both booze and food done inside a neo-industrial interior replete with giant vats that bubble with beer. Bawełna: Occupying a grand corner spot in the Manufaktura complex, Bawełna serves up hearty doses of quality – mainly Italian dishes at surprisingly good prices. The interior is well fitted out with the de rigueur, neo-industrial/rustic look and the ground level features an open kitchen (shoot me now). Head upstairs to a similarly designed area which appears more spacious, airy and features a nice bar. Try one of their signature cocktails which blends some pretty unique and intriguing concoctions of flavours. They seem to have successfully brought the cool ambience of some of the OFF Piotrkowska venues to the rather plush Manufaktura.Traditional Polish cuisine is a real calories bomb, but once you try it, you will not be able to resist the temptation.It is rich in various kinds of meat (pork, chicken, beef) and famous for its excellent bread and delicious sausages.The basic ingredients used in Polish foods are beetroot, sauerkraut, cucumbers (pickles and gherkins), mushrooms, sausages, kohlrabi, sour cream and different herbs and species (marjoram, dill, caraway, parsley and pepper).A Polish menu is constantly enriched with new flavours, sometimes even exotic.
