MA courses 

CES students can choose from 4 foreign language classes: Polish (offered at 4 levels); French, Russian and German are offered on beginner level unless otherwise agreed due to a higher level of students willing to take a language course. Courses are running only when sufficient number of students are enrolled in the course. 

Every CES student is entitled to apply for an internship with CES Internship partner institution even if internship is not required by programme curriculum.

There are a number of guest lectures, workshops and social events organised for CES students throughout the academic year. CES students also have a possibility to publish their essays in annual Online Working Papers.

Admission for most of CES programmes start in mid-December each year and runs to mid-`September. Please note that some double degree programme has different deadlines.

Not to miss a deadline, please check web page for a specific programme you are interested in.

The admission process is divided into several admission rounds. The admission decision is given depending on application round you submit your application in. Application dates and deadlines.

• Admission process consists of three stages.
• Please submit an online application form and submit supporting documents.
• When the application is successful, please, submit documents needed for enrollment. Please submit original documents upon your arrival to the University.

• Internationally recognized language certificate. Full list of certificates recognized and accepted by the Jagiellonian University
• Proof that previous degree was taught entirely in English.

No. If you are still waiting to obtain your language certificate or to take the exam, please inform CES Office via e-mail about the exact date when you will provide proof of your language skills. Please note that failure to provide the certificate by the start of your programme will result in the immediate expulsion from studies.

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Yes. Upon application, please, submit a letter issued by your university confirming your current student status and expected date of graduation. Please note that you have to obtain your diploma by the beginning of academic year in Poland (1 October). Please note that failure to provide the certificate by the start of your programme will result in the immediate expulsion from studies.

You will be informed via e-mail as well as your status in the OAS will be changed automatically once accepted.

All details to access your student USOS account will be provided during the orientation day.

MA programmes tuition fees

Tuition fees do not include living expenses, housing or costs of study materials.

Some CES programmes offer internal scholarships applicable to a specific programme.

We also advise candidates to take a look at external scholarship offers.

Yes. Some students need a visa to enter Poland, whereas others (with US citizenship, for example) should have a visa if they arrive in Poland with the intention of studying, even if they do not need one to cross the border. Visas will be issued for up to one year, and cannot be issued or extended from within Poland. You'll need confirmation that you're a student from CES to apply, and might also need to show further evidence, the details of which will depend on your citizenship.

When accepted to CES, you can request a visa letter to support your visa application process. 

The sooner the better, i.e. as soon as you have the documents you need. The process should not take long for most students, but for those applying from non-Western countries there may be a few hurdles along the way. We recommend getting a visa sorted out in advance rather than waiting till you arrive in Poland and then applying for a temporary residence card.

If you have a short-term visa and need to prolong your stay or don't have a visa you can apply for one of these once you're in Poland. They can be issued for up to 2 years. The documents required depend on your citizenship and the process can take up to 4 months, but our staff will help you through it.

The housing registration form will be sent to you via e-mail depending on application round but no later than September. Please note that all CES students have a place reservered in the University student dorms if they declare they want to stay in student housing. 

Yes, cable wi-fi is available in the dorms.

The housing fee includes utilities and the internet but does not include board plans.

CES students are offered a place in four different University dorms. Each dorm is situated in walking proximity to the city centre and to lecture halls.

Usually, students may move in into student housing at the end of September. For exact date and a possibility to move in earlier please e-mail CES office.

There are a couple of web pages and Facebook groups where you can look for housing offers in Krakow. If you need further help with finding private housing please consult our student advisor.