Description

Academic Programs International (API) offers students a great study abroad opportunity at the Jagiellonian University of Krakow, Poland's oldest university. Students can study Polish language, culture, history, philosophy, natural science and more in the classroom and then experience it all firsthand in the beautiful town of Krakow.

Highlights

API students in Krakow can choose from a variety of undergraduate courses taught in English in the areas of Holocaust studies, Polish and Eastern European history and culture, natural sciences, philosophy, and more. All courses, except Polish language courses, are taught in English. Semester, summer, and year terms are available. Classes are comprised of foreign and American students. Most courses are worth 3 semester credits, and students typically take 12-18 credits per semester; 5-9 per summer session.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• Polish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English
• Polish

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

PRE-DEPARTURE SERVICES
Advising, @api Online Resources, Orientation Materials and Support, Mobile Phone, Peer Mentors, Social Networking, and Scholarships.

ON-SITE SERVICES
Airport Reception, Resident Directors and Staff, On-Site Orientation, Housing (Including Meals and Laundry with Some Options), Tuition, Tutoring, Language and Culture Tools, Medical and Life Insurance, Excursions (Overnight, Day and International in some locations), Social and Cultural Activities, Welcome and Farewell Group Meals, and Volunteer Opportunities.

RE-ENTRY SERVICES
Re-Entry Materials and Support, Post-Program Evaluation, Transcript, Alumni-Network, and Development Opportunities.

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently

Scholarships are Available

USD250 - USD1,000 per year. Details and application on website.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Academic Programs International (API)'s Mission Statement

Academic Programs International, API, is an educational organization dedicated to providing challenging and enriching study abroad programs for our students. The experience of living, interacting and learning in an international environment presents invaluable opportunities for each student's academic and personal development. All of our academic and extracurricular offerings are selected with the goal of helping students to grow more self-aware and culturally sensitive. We envision each student evolving from a tourist to a resident to a global citizen, and API is dedicated to supporting this lifelong process. API is committed to providing the best comprehensive study abroad experience possible with personal attention available to our students throughout his or her program, and to working closely with home universities to offer support before, during and after the education abroad experience.

Year Founded

1997