Like other long-established universities, we use a few technical terms and phrases.

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies

Studies – Studia

Full-time Bachelor or Master studies imply compulsory participation in classes, seminars and lectures with the obligation of taking exams according to the study programme of the given field. Part-time studies involve student participation in chosen classes, lectures and seminars with the obligation of taking exams. At the end of the Bachelor/Master studies, students are expected to submit a dissertation and take an oral examination on their coursework, dissertation and the general field of knowledge in which the dissertation falls.

Student – Student

A student receives:

• a student identity card
• a mark book
• a health registration document

Student Identity Card – Legitymacja studencka

A student document with photograph. It is issued by the Institute in which the student has matriculated. It is valid only with the University seal, which is stamped for the periods of 1 October to 31 March and 1 April to 30 September. It entitles its holders to:

• use all university libraries
• reduced tickets on public transport in Krakow
• reduced train tickets in Poland (under the age of 26)

Mark book – Indeks

A student registration document with a photograph. The mark book records marks and credits received during studies. It is issued by the Institute in which the student has matriculated.

Research stay – Staz naukowo-badawczy

Full-time research without receiving an academic degree. A research stay implies gathering materials in libraries, tutorial and/or non-compulsory participation in classes, seminars or lectures without the obligation of completing the courses and taking exams.

Research student/fellow – Stazysta

• has status of a visiting student
• receives a student identity card
• works with his/her tutor, appointed by the unit.

Health registration document– Ksiazeczka zdrowia

Student document with photograph:

• issued by the unit, only after the student has signed a contract with Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia (temporary residence card and tax identification number are required)
• valid with student identity card
• entitles to free medical care in student health centres

Doctoral Studies

Doctoral Studies – Studia doktoranckie

Doctor's degree is the University’s main research degree for graduate students and is available in all faculties. Doctoral students must carry out supervised research for four years, normally full-time. From the beginning student effort will be focused on writing a dissertation, which must represent a significant contribution to learning. Apart from working long hours independently, students must attend regular seminars in their subject area and may be involved in teaching. Students are registered for the next year only after a satisfactory assessment (exams and supervisor’s report). When a doctoral dissertation is submitted, it will be examined jointly by two experts in the relevant area, and then discussed in a public defence.

Doctoral student identity card – Legitymacja uczestnika studiow doktoranckich

Doctoral student document with photograph:

• issued by the Personnel Department of the Jagiellonian University (Collegium Novum)
• valid with the University seal for the period : 1 October – 30 September
• entitles to use of all university libraries

Insurance document and registration – Legitymacja ubezpieczeniowa

Doctoral student document with photograph:

• issued by the Personnel Department of the Jagiellonian University (Collegium Novum), only after the student has signed a contract with Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia (temporary residence card and tax identification number are required)
• prolonged every month by Zaklad Ubezpieczen Spolecznych
• entitles to free medical care in public health centres.