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Jagiellonian University

Poland 2024/2025 Freemovers

Personal data
Mobility type:
study

Faculty at MU:
Faculty of Law

Field of study:
Theory and history of law

Level of study during period of placement:
Doctoral

Language used:
English

Summer/winter school?:
no

Period of studies:
autumn 2024

Period of placement (from-to):
2024-10-01 - 2024-11-01

Number of months:
1

Activities before my departure abroad
Where can information be found about courses taught at the foreign school?:
At their website. It is pretty hard to find them, because they have 2 separate systems - one for applying for study and second for chosing courses.

Which documents were needed for acceptance at the foreign university?:
Foreign stay plan, Acceptance letter and Research plan if Im not mistaken.

How far ahead did you have to organise your acceptance?:
2 weeks

Did you need a visa?:
- choose option -

Documents and materials needed for a visa:

Length of wait for visa:

Fee for the visa:

Studies
Did you have a Learning Agreement signed before your departure?:
- choose option -

If not, why not?:
I had no clue LA was needed. I was reminded of it in the middle of my stay.

Before your departure did you know how your courses would be recognised by your home faculty?:
Yes

During your stay did you change your Learning Agreement?:
No

When and how did course registration take place? Are there any restrictions? Possibilities of making changes?:
I did not attend any courses so I dont know.

Did you take any examinations at the foreign school?:
No

Does the school use the ECTS system?:
yes

If not then explain how the credits there were recalculated into ECTS:

Describe the teaching methods (theory, practical and projects) and assessment of students:
I did not attend any courses so I dont know.

Quality of teaching in comparison with home school:
I did not attend any courses so I dont know.

How did you receive study materials?:
Did not get any.

Can you recommend an interesting course/subject/teacher?:
I did not attend any courses so I dont know.

How well is the school library equipped?:
Well, thats interesting topic - it is pretty hard to find their library, because it is not near the university (about 20min walk). Its pretty small library to be honest.

Availability of computers, internet access, level of software needed, requirements on notebook:
I have no idea.

Options from printing and copying:
Ask supervisor. Mine made copies for me when I asked nicely.

Does the foreign school/student organisation arrange special events for exchange students?:
yes

If yes then what?:
They have a lot of workshops and small conferences. Everybody is welcome and they usually invited me.

How would you assess your integration with the local students (evaluation like in school from 1 to 5 with 1 as highest):
2

or describe in your own words:
I had a few meals with polish students. I would say that I got to know most of their doctoral students and promising master students.

Practical questions on your placement
Where did you live?:
Hostel u Kmity

Cost of accommodation - monthly:
400 EUR

Additional comments to the price of accommodation (as to what the price includes):

Describe the equipment. Tips for future students – what should they bring with them?:
Everything. You can find coffe and cups here, but thats it. To be honest it is more than expected from hostel.

How and how far ahead should accommodation be organised?:
Day before arrival. Just use booking.com.

What are the catering options?:
I would recommend "milk bars" - cheap and tasty polish food.

What are the rough costs of groceries (compare with Czech prices):
Same

Transport to location of placement:
Bus

Rough prices for transportation:
400Kč - 1200Kč

Tips for purchasing cheap tickets and other recommendations:
Cheapest way is to go by bus to Ostrava Svinov and then by bus to Krakow MDA.

What are the local transport options (public transport, cycling, on foot, rough prices):
I was walking all the time - It is not that big city. But there are some local trams.

What kind of formalities have to be arranged before arrival, for example residence permit?:
None

What health insurance did you use? (rough price, advantages, disadvantages, is it necessary to arrange insurance at the university other than your home (Czech) insurance?):
None

Did you have any experience with medical treatment abroad?:
No

Did you work during your studies?:
No

What are the conditions for working for MU students?:
No idea.

Tips for free-time activities:
Dont drink beers! Their brewing industry is centuries behind ours.
Dont even speak with random people on streets who are luring you inside random businesses.
Just look around, there is a lot of nice places.

Financial support and expenses
Total grant from Centre for International Cooperation:
16000 CZK

Monthly grant in CZK:
16000 CZK

Number of supported months:
1

Total number of months:
1

What other sources did you make use of to finance your placement?:
My savings

If you received another grant, state which and how much in CZK:

 
Total fees associated with enrolment at the university:
0 CZK

a/ amount of enrolment fee:
0 CAD

b/ amount of tuition fees:
0 CNY

c/ amount of other fees (which):
0 BIF

 
What was your average monthly expenditure?:
20000 CZK

a/ of which for accommodation:
10000 CZK

b/ of which for catering:
5000 CZK

c/ travel and recreation:
5000 CZK

Any comments to the average monthly expenditure:

Recognition of foreign studies at the home faculty
How many credits did you gain during your studies (in the system of the foreign school)?:
16

How many ECTS credits were recognised at MU?:
16

Did you know in advance which of your courses would be recognised by your home faculty?:
yes

What problems did you have with recognition?:
none

Overall assessment
Assessment of personal benefit (1 = excellent):
2

Assessment of academic benefit (1 = excellent):
2

Evaluate the information and support provided by the foreign school (1 = excellent):
2

Did you encounter any serious problems during your stay:
Lack of quality sleep was the biggest problem = no serious problems.

What would you recommend to take with you:
laptop and book reader

What most surprised you at the partner university in a positive way:
Friendliness towards phd students and number of academic activities.

What most surprised you at the partner university in a negative way:
Cost of flat white in local café.

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