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Welcome Guide
Welcome Guide
Welcome Gu
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The Project is financed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange
under the Welcome to Poland Programme, as part of the
Operational Programme Knowledge Education Development
co-financed by the European Social Fund
Welcome from the AMU Rector 3
Welcome from AMU Vice-Rector for International Cooperation 4
1. Adam Mickiewicz University 6
1.1. Introduction 6
1.2. International cooperation 7
1.3. Faculties 9
Poznań campus 9
Kalisz campus – Faculty of Fine Arts and Pedagogy 9
Gniezno campus – Institute of European Culture 10
Piła campus – Nadnotecki Institute 10
Słubice campus – Collegium Polonicum 10
1.4. Main AMU Library (ul. Ratajczaka, Poznań) 11
1.6. School of Polish Language and Culture 13
2. Study with us! 14
Table of 2.1. Calendar
2.2. International Centre is here to help!
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Content 2.3. Admission
2.3.1. Enrolment in short
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2.4. Dormitories 23
2.5. NAWA Polish Governmental Scholarships 24
2.6. Student organizations and Science Clubs 26
2.7. Activities for Students 27
3. Living in Poland 32
3.1. Get to know our country! 32
3.2. Travelling around Poland 34
3.3. Health care 37
3.4. Everyday life 40
3.5. Weather 45
3.6. Documents 47
3.7. Migrant Info Point 49
4. Poznań and Wielkopolska – your new home! 50
4.1. Welcome to our region 50
4.2. Explore Poznań 51
4.3. Cultural offer 57
4.4. Be active 60
4.5. Make Polish Friends 61
4.6. Enjoy life 62
4.7. Arriving to Poznań 68
4.8. Moving around Poznań (city transport) 70
4.9. Our University cities (Gniezno, Kalisz, Piła, Słubice) 72
4.10. Become Poznanian, Tey! 74
5. Contact details 78
Welcome from
the AMU Rector Professor
Bogumiła Kaniewska
AMU photos
Dear International Students,
Visitors and Guests!
On behalf of the Adam Mickiewicz University We are here to support you through a vast net-
community, let me personally welcome you to work of outstanding and dedicated teachers,
Poznań and to all AMU campuses across the researchers and administrative staff. Together
city and region. We are happy that you’re here. with your fellow students and AMU graduates
You’ve made it! Congratulations! you have embarked on a lifelong journey to-
wards your future success!
We are proud to offer you access to a thriving
international community with students and re- From the day you complete your orientation
searchers representing over 70 nationalities experience and have your schedule in place,
from all corners of the world. You are joining we encourage you to keep yourself engaged in
a global community where you will share your University life, to stay in touch with your family
cultural and personal values and learn about and friends, and to stay true to your personal
those of others, which will help us all broaden heritage here at AMU.
our understanding of the world around us.
Let me reassure you that we will remain com-
Sharing has always been an important part of mitted to keeping in contact with you, so please
Polish culture, so we are dedicated to doing ev- stay in touch with us during your stay, when you
erything possible to make you feel like valuable return home to visit, and even after you gradu-
and respected members of our community ir- ate.
respective your ethnic background, language,
Being an AMU student is also a commitment,
gender, religious or political views and sexual
and I sincerely hope that you will take advan-
orientation.
tage of all of the unique opportunities our Uni-
Here at AMU you will be among the over 1,000 versity has to offer.
international students who have already made
Once again, it is a great pleasure to welcome
many new and lasting friendships and relation-
you to Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań,
ships, participated in exciting curricular and
and I wish you luck in all your future endeavors.
extracurricular activities, and taken an import-
ant step towards a promising professional or
academic career. Professor Bogumiła Kaniewska
Adam Mickiewicz University Rector
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Welcome
from AMU Associate Professor
Dear Reader
dr hab. Rafał Witkowski
Vice-Rector
AMU photos
for International We are happy to welcome you at Adam Mickiewicz
University. We hope our Welcome Guide will help you
Cooperation get around all AMU campuses and understand how to
navigate in the City of Poznań as well as in Poland.
status and the EUA – International Evalua-
tion Program Seal of Approval. Our offices are located at Collegium Martineum,
ul. Święty Marcin 78 (next to the Imperial Castle):
Dear International Adam Mickiewicz University facilities
and campuses are located in the stu- International Centre:
Students and Visitors, dent-friendly heart of Poznań, its well com- 2nd floor, rooms no. 216 (Erasmus+), 215 (Director),
Let me congratulate you on choosing the muted northern suburbs of Morasko, within 214 (Welcome services, Kirkland Program, CEEPUS
vast array of possibilities at the Adam a twenty-minute tram ride from downtown program, strategic projects), 211 (staff and student mo-
Mickiewicz University, Poznań (AMU), one Poznań and several other locations. The bility procedures) and 201 (bilateral agreements).
of Poland’s largest and most comprehen- city is a vibrant cultural centre as well as
sive higher education institutions. Our Uni- a media, commerce, and business hub. Erasmus+ Office:
versity has earned its international recog- AMU’s proximity to all that the City has to room 216; e-mail: erasmus@amu.edu.pl
nition for the quality of teaching at all 21 offer will definitely allow you to absorb the ph. +48 61 829 43 68, +48 61 829 43 39, +48 61 829 44 30
faculties, conducting innovative research, best of the Polish culture and society.
and offering top academic services to stu- General inquirires:
dents and researchers alike. Let me wish you success in pursuing your welcome@amu.edu.pl
studies and many new friendships from
We pride ourselves on delivering the com- AMU. Have a great time at Adam Mic- We work Monday-Friday, from 7.30 am till 3.30 pm, but
bined qualities of the top Polish Research kiewicz University! due to COVID-19 restrictions, office times may vary, so
University (granted by the Ministry of Edu- we advise you to set up an appointment in advance by
cation and Science), HR Excellence in Re- Associate Professor, email or by phone.
search (awarded by the European Com- dr hab. Rafał Witkowski,
mission), the EPICUR European University Vice-Rector for International Cooperation
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and German, offered by 21 faculties on
1. Adam
During the 123 years following the 1795
act of three European powers neighbor- campuses in Poznań, Gniezno, Kalisz, Piła
Mickiewicz ing Poland (Prussia, Austria-Hungary and
Russia) to divide the country up among
and Słubice.
University them, the University teachings in Poznan
were conducted as numerous and often
International students, including Erasmus+
programme participants, come from
clandestine grassroot initiatives of local around 100 different countries. The larg-
1.1. Introduction academics and scientists. est groups usually recruit from Ukraine,
Belarus, Spain, Italy, Turkey, China come new incoming international students New Year’s Concert in the
historical Main Hall of AMU
University-style teaching in Poznań Modern University of Poznań was re-es- and Germany. as well as send many of AMU students photo: Adrian Wykrota
goes back to 1519 and the Jan tablished in May 1919, following the end of abroad.
Lubranski Academy who founded the the First World War and became a rapidly The University is constantly expanding its
first school for talented young people growing centre of science and education. academic offer, improving procedures AMU has achieved the Excellence
in his capacity as the Roman Catholic During the Second World War teaching and making sure its graduates become Initiative – Research University Sta-
Bishop of Poznań. A century later the and research had to be again moved to well-rounded professionals. That is why tus, awarded by the Polish Ministry
Jesuit College was established to secrecy. In 1956 the University was dedi- every year AMU hosts numerous scientists, of Education and Science.
cated to the most famous Polish writer and politicians, business people, artists as
Painting Foundation take over teaching in various fields,
poet – Adam Mickiewicz and was split guest speakers coming from Poland and We have also achieved the HR Excellence
of Jan Lubrański Academy including philosophy, literature, history,
by Jan Matejko into 5 independent schools: AMU, Medical worldwide. in Research and the EUA-IEP seal of ap-
photo: Adrian Wykrota astronomy and theology.
Academy, Agriculture and Forestry Acade- proval.
my, Arts Academy and Physical Education 1.2. International
(Sports) Academy. Each of them today is a cooperation
university in its own right.
AMU is part of EPICUR Alliance (Eu-
Today the AMU works with ca. 35 000 stu- ropean Partnership for an Innova-
dents (all levels: BA and MA degree pro- tive Campus Unifying Regions) to-
grammes, postgraduate and PhD students) gether with 7 European universities from International student education at the
who can choose from among 366 fields Austria, Germany, Greece and France, Adam Mickiewicz University includes:
of study, 23 doctoral programmes at the which opens new opportunities for our stu-
Doctoral School and 5 Schools of Scienc- dents and researchers. We are constantly
es, 40 postgraduate study programmes working at the same time on other cooper-
(including MBA and programmes financed ation agreements with partner institutions
by the ESF) as well as studies in English from all over the world. Each year we wel-
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■■ AMU PreMed – Medical Study Full-Degree Programs and Joint-Degree 1.3. Faculties
Course Programs:
■■ AMU PreTech – Pre-Engineering There are 20 Faculties at Adam
Preparatory Course ■■ AMU-Programs for International Mickiewicz University which are based
■■ School of Polish Language and Exchange (PIE): a year/semester in Poznań (3 major campuses in the city),
Culture at AMU that coordinates over 300 1 Faculty is located in Kalisz and there are
■■ English intensive preparatory regular courses on a variety of 3 more campuses in the following cities
courses for further study (ILTS) subjects taught in English, and spread out across Wielkopolska region:
■■ Full Degree Programs taught in some in German, French and Gniezno, Piła and Słubice.
Polish and English Russian (among others).
Poznań campus:
■■ Faculty of Anthropology and Cultural
34 534 Students Studies
■■ Faculty of Archaeology
■■ Faculty of Art Studies and Musicology
Fields of studies
(including specialties) 366 ■■ Faculty of Biology
■■ Faculty of Chemistry
Studies
■■ Faculty of Polish and Classical Philology
AMU students
photo: Maciej Nowaczyk
■■ Faculty of Educational Studies ■■ Faculty of Political Science and Journal-
228 Student
science clubs ■■ Faculty of English ism
■■ Faculty of Geographical and Geologi- ■■ Faculty of Sociology
International
bilateral agreements
with universities 610 cal Sciences
■■ Faculty of Historical Studies
■■ Faculty of Theology
■■ Faculty of Human Geography and Plan- Kalisz campus – Faculty
1107 International
students per year ning
■■ Faculty of Law and Administration
of Fine Arts and Pedagogy
■■ Faculty of Mathematics and Computer
681
Number of AMU buildings are located just 1 km from
research projects Science the Main Market Square of Kalisz, in the
Conference in occasion of ■■ Faculty of Modern Languages and Liter- centre of the city. The address is ul. Nowy
100 anniversary of Polish- atures Świat 28/30. Student’s dormitory Rubin is
-Japanese diplomatic rela-
tions in December 2019 ■■ Faculty of Philosophy right on campus, together with a brand
photo: Adrian Wykrota
■■ Faculty of Physics new Philharmonic Hall.
■■ Faculty of Psychology and Cognitive
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Gniezno campus – Institute Słubice campus 1.4. Main AMU Library
of European Culture – Collegium Polonicum (ul. Ratajczaka, Poznań)
Located in the beautiful scenery of Pias- Located in the centre of the city
towski Park next to the Jelonek Lake. It is (ul. Kościuszki 1), just next to the former
only about 800 metres from the historical border-bridge now connecting the city Holding the total of over 5 million
Gniezno Cathedral and just next to the with Frankfurt/Oder (Germany). Student volumes, apart from journals and
Museum of the Beginnings of the Polish dormitories are only 500 metres away at electronic archives, the Library
State (ul. Kostrzewskiego 5-7). Piłsudskiego 14. Located in the city centre,
offers almost 1700 seats and 2000
this joint Polish-German campus provides
computers to students. The Univer-
Piła campus – Nadnotecki learning and research opportunities to-
sity Library together with 24 branch
Institute gether with the partner Viadrina Univer-
libraries at all AMU faculties is
sity in Frankfurt/Oder (EUV) on the Ger-
Located on the green outskirts of Piła (ul. man side of the River Odra. Feel free to a powerful institution supporting
Kołobrzeska 15), across the road from the walk across a former border bridge and students in their education. Print-
local air landing strip, the Nadnotecki find yourself in Germany. On the Collogi- ed collections include books and
campus is connected with the city centre um Polonicum campus in Słubice you will periodicals, as well as microfilms,
by a no 4 bus (15 minute ride to the main find comfortable dormitories (only 500 me-
Collegium Polonicum newspapers, maps and manu-
Library - photo Heide Fest railway station “Dworzec Główny”). ters away, at ul. Piłsudskiego 14), the Pol-
ish-German Research Institute, modern
scripts.
library and an international, multilingual
crowd of students.
The University Library offers: Historical reading room
of AMU Library
photo: Adrian Wykrota
■■ library and information services
to students and staff
■■ access to periodicals, encyclopaedias
and reference literature, both in print and
electronic form, as well as online informa-
tion database
■■ courses/instruction how to use the library’s
collection and service
■■ online search engine
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1.5. Study offer in English www.international.amu.edu.pl
If you choose to study in
Bachelor’s Degree Joint Degree Programs Polish – we offer 366 major
fields of studies (including
■■ BA in Central European and Balkan Studies ■■ Poles and Germans in Europe
■■ BA in European Legal Studies ■■ MaMaSELF
minors) across all 21 faculties.
■■ BA in International Relations ■■ CAU/AMU Environment Management Some of majors and minors
■■ BA in Philology - specialization: /Protection offered at AMU are unique
English and Chinese studies ■■ SERP-CHEM in Poland. Please check the
■■ BA in English Studies – Literature and Culture ■■ Doctoral Studies offered throughout recruitment page which
■■ BA in English Linguistics: the University gives you a more detailed
Theories, Interfaces, Technologies ■■ Erasmus Mundus Masters programme information:
Crossways in Cultural Narratives (CWCN) www.rekrutacja.amu.edu.pl
www.school.amu.edu.pl
Master’s Degree
■■ MA in Applied Linguistics – specialization: ■■ MA in Mathematics photo: AMU photos
Empirical Linguistics and Language ■■ MA in Mediterranean Studies
Documentation
■■ MA in Balkan Studies
■■ MA in Public Governance – specialization: 1.6. School of Polish mer and one year-long, at six major levels
Good Governance and Civil Society of language proficiency. It is also possible
■■ MA in Cultural Studies – specialization: ■■ MSc in Biotechnology Language and Culture
to participate in a special one-year, inten-
Intercultural Communication (also spring ■■ MSc in Chemistry
admission Collegium Polonicum Campus, Since 1985, the School of Polish Lan- sive, preparatory course. Every semester,
■■ MSc in Digital Entrepreneurship
Słubice) guage and Culture for Internation- about 500 people from more than 60 coun-
■■ MSc in Environmental Protection
■■ MA in English Studies – specialization: ■■ MSc in Physics of Advanced Materials
al Students has been part of the Adam tries take part in a range of courses run by
Theatre and Drama for Energy Processing Good Governance Mickiewicz University Institute of Polish the School.
■■ MA in Ethnology – specialization: and Civil Society Language. Thus, the School boasts over
Cultural Differences and Transnational 35 years of experience in teaching Polish Summer School of Polish
Processes
■■ MA in International Relations
as a foreign language by friendly and out- Language and Culture
going staff.
■■ MA in Journalism and Social Communication It is a great opportunity to learn Polish
It offers a variety of Polish courses: from 2 and have a lot fun while spending sum-
hours to 10 hours per week, semester, sum- mer time in Poznań. Summer school takes
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2. Study with us! WINTER SEMESTER SUMMER SEMESTER Public HOLIDAYS
Start: October 1st Start: Last week of February. 1st November (All Saints Day)
2.1. Calendar* End: January 31st End: mid June 11th November (Independence
Day)
Listed beside are important dates and hol- Christmas Holidays: De- Spring Holidays (usually 4 25th and 26th December
idays. This will help you to plan your stay cember 23rd - January 6th days) for the Easter Holidays (Christmas)
at our University and in our country. (includes two days of Christmas (that changes every year de- 1st January (New Year)
(25,26.12) and Epiphany (6.1) pending on Catholic church 6th January (Epiphany)
*Please, double check the current aca- Midterm exam period and calendar, but basically in a peri- Easter (changes every year)
demic calendar as the COVID restric- midterm break: first 2-3 od of 23 March - 23 April, Final 1st May (Labour Day)
tions may have altered them. weeks of February exam period: last two weeks 3rd May (Constitution Day)
A sightseeing tour to Ostrów
Lednicki Island during Summer
three weeks to complete and is organized of June Corpus Christi Holiday (flex-
School of Polish Language in August, also online. It provides a cultur- ible, depending on the date for
and Culture in 2016
photo: Paweł Sowa
al programme which familiarizes you with Summer Holidays / field Easter in a given year, but always
history, heritage and tourist attractions of classes / internships: July-Au- on Thursday)
the city and region. That includes lectures gust-September 15th August (Polish Army Day)
in English and Polish by University profes-
sors as well as guided local tours. There Additional exam period: Additional DAYS OFF
is also time for little get togethers and net- second attempts, extended first
working at parties attempts Additional days off for students
at AMU with no classes: Com-
mencement Day (Oct. 1st or the
first work day thereafter), a day
before and/or a day after the All-
Saints Day - Nov. 1st), Sports
Day (one of a first days of May),
a day designated for the Poznan
Science and Art Festival (an-
nounced in Spring).
Grand Barbecue Party
during Students Days in 2018
photo: Przemysław Stanula
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ular faculties as well as from Polish stu-
2.2. International Centre WELCOME CENTER dents (members of the Erasmus Student
is here to help! Network and their Mentor Program) in
It is designed for every international stu- handling organizational matters
Whenever you need our assistance, we are dent and researcher as a place where in ■■ accommodation in University dormito-
more than happy to help. Do not hesitate to a friendly atmosphere we can help you to ries: „Zbyszko”, “Jagienka”, “Hanka”
contact us in English or Polish! Some of our find your way in Poznań and at our Uni- and „Jowita”
staff also speak French, German, Italian, versity. We will advise you what to do upon ■■ offer of participation in cultural events
Russian, Spanish and Ukrainian. arrival, where to go, explain internal pro- at the University and in Poznań
cedures and help you find answers to any ■■ free courses of Polish language and
We are located in the heart of the city, on questions you might have. Until we open AMU-PIE short courses
ul. Święty Marcin 78, just 300 metres a new office, you can find us in room 214
from the Rector’s Office in a building at the Collegium Martineum (2nd floor). INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
named Collegium Martineum. It is Please contact: welcome@amu.edu.pl.
Students in front of Faculty easy to get here from all parts of the city as Our staff is engaged in specific pro- Students bicycle ride around
of Polish and Classical
Philology building
the public transportation system provides ERASMUS AND STRATEGIC grammes which are essential for Universi- southern Poznań in May 2016
photo: Kostiantyn Mazur
photo: Maciej Nowaczyk good access to the centre. PROGRAMMES ty international cooperation. Among schol-
arships and exchange programmes, we 2.3. Admission
University has participated in the work with are the following:
Erasmus+ programme ever since There are different paths of admission and
it was launched in Poland in 1998. ■■ NAWA governmental scholarships slightly different procedures depending on
Since then we have hosted more than 4 (Polish National Agency for Academic the chosen program of your studies and
thousand students from all partner coun- Exchange) opportunities you are looking for.
tries providing them assistance and friend- ■■ The Lane Kirkland Scholarship Program
ly counselling. We have established coop- ■■ Central European Exchange Program ERASMUS+ EXCHANGE
eration with 390 universities worldwide. for University Studies (CEEPUS) PROGRAMME
■■ DAAD - German Academic Exchange
International students and teachers com- Service We have prepared a special webpage
ing to AMU within the Erasmus+ program ■■ Fulbright Student Program where each student nominated by his/her
can expect: ■■ Visegrad Foundation home university may find all necessary in-
■■ assistance from the Erasmus office and formation: https://eramsus.amu.edu.pl
program coordinators from the partic-
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< BackDeadlines for on-line the Learning Agreement (in accor- We would advise you to contact your home
registration: dance with your home University docu- university to find out about the possibilities
ment). There is no need to send us original of studying at AMU as an exchange stu-
Recruitment process takes place online: documents, we will accept scanned ver- dent.
https://usosirk.amu.edu.pl sions (pdfs) of your documents.
Free Movers
■■ 15 July (for Winter Semester or whole year) The processing of your application takes – individual student mobility
■■ 15 December (for Summer Semester) approximately two weeks. At all times
you will be able to check the status of your You are welcome to come to AMU as a
During the application process you will be application online. Please be aware that guest student and a free mover for one
redirected to a list of courses in English you need a B1 level of English or higher to semester or one year. That gives you
which helps you to create your Learning take part in AMU classes. After successful also an opportunity to choose some of
Agreement. You can check our latest offer application you will receive Confirmation the non-degree courses offered to Ex-
on http://amupie.e-msi.pl. After submitting of Acceptance via our on-line system. change Students from among AMU PIE
Relaxing between classes in
modern Morasko Campus
all required data you should download a (Programmes for International Ex-
photo: Maciej Nowaczyk PDF file with your application form and ERASMUS+ (Partner Countries) change). Course units are taught in En-
glish or in other languages - please check: of practical English, i.e. writing, speaking, Acquiring knowledge
in Molecular Biology
We are happy to participate in Erasmus+ https://amupie.e-msi.pl/ listening and grammar. photo: Adrian Wykrota
Programme that has been extended to
Partner institutions also from outside the English Intensive Preparatory Degree-seeking students
European Union. This gives new possi- Courses for further study/IELTS
bilities of cooperation with our University. All International Candidates willing to
If you are interested in such an ex- English intensive courses are available for study at our University are advised to
change programme please contact us at: those who want to learn and improve their contact our Teaching and Admissions
erasmus@amu.edu.pl. English for academic purposes and/or for Centre, amuoes@amu.edu.pl, phone
IELTS examinations. The courses offered +48 61 829 4375, 4059.
Bilateral exchange programme by our University last for 1 year, 6 months or
“MOBILITY DIRECT” can be tailor-made for organized groups
of students. The classes are taught by pro-
If you wish to study at AMU as an ex- fessional English teachers from the AMU
change student, you have to be enrolled at Faculty of English. The students get ac-
a higher education institution already and quainted with academic English and cov-
preferably, one of our Partner Universities. er all of the most important components
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< Back■■ holders of a valid Polish Card (Karta Admission usually starts on June 1st every Documents obtained abroad
Polaka), year and ends in some cases as late as
■■ foreigners who have been granted Pol- mid-September, so check your preferred Candidates with documents obtained
ish residence permit program for deadlines and requirements. abroad need to provide:
■■ a scan of a foreign document, which is
More at: www.international.amu.edu.pl 2.3.1 Enrolment in short legalized or accompanied by an apos-
tille, entitling the candidate to take up
2. Students who were granted We have prepared the Online Admis- higher education studies in the country
scholarships from third parties sions System (OAS) helps you apply for where the document was issued
our University’s full-degree programmes. ■■ a scanned translation of this document
In most cases the applicants are accept- The system is available following initial into English or Polish, performed by a
ed just on the basis of scholarship or re- registration of your personal account: sworn-in translator chosen from the list
ferral from various sponsoring institutions. https://rekrutacja.amu.edu.pl/en maintained by the Polish Ministry of
Students can study as the Republic of Po- With your account registered you need to Justice, or confirmed by a Polish consul
land scholarships holders, exempted from follow all the steps, as instructed by the in the country where the document was Just fill in an application!
tuition fees or as holders of scholarships system. You will need to upload all the re- issued photo: Maciej Nowaczyk
granted by the sending institution (such as quired documents and translations along
an embassy of the home country) also with with a high-resolution ID-type photo: ,
no tuition fees incurred. They are most of- which is going to appear on your student
ten accepted on referral from an accred- identity card. All the steps are explained
Faculty of Polish
and Classical Philology
How can you apply for studies? ited School of Polish language for For- here: http://international.amu.edu.pl/full_
photo: Maciej Nowaczyk eigners or Ministry of Science and Higher degree_programmes/
Education.
1. Studying on the same terms
Documents
as Polish citizens 3. Other applicants who want
to study in Polish or foreign During the recruitment process, candi-
All of the following categories of candi- dates do not submit any paper documents.
dates can register online and follow the in-
languages Each of the required documents should be
structions of the online recruitment system: scanned to a separate file in PDF format.
https://rekrutacja.amu.edu.pl/ Full-degree programs are tuition-fee A document (e.g. certificate or diploma)
■■ Citizens of EU countries or EFTA coun- based and are available within given ad- that has more than one page should be
tries being part of the EEA (i.e. Iceland, mission deadlines. scanned into one multi-page PDF file.
Liechtenstein, Norway) and Switzerland,
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uments with their original (paper) version.
Attestation of the document by AMU con-
sists of the original document submitted
Students after classes
photo: Maciej Nowaczyk for compliance check at the dean’s office
following the official beginning of the ac-
ademic year.
Do you need help?
On matters connected with document eval-
uation and submission for full-degree pro-
grams, please send your inquiry through
the online admissions system.
In case of any further questions, 2.4. Dormitories
■■ a Polish certificate of recognition of a please contact: ■■ Resident and Student Hall - Nieszawska Hanka dormitory
after general renovation
foreign secondary school diploma, as Street, ul. Nieszawska 3 (15 minute tram works in 2020
equivalent to Polish Matura certificate, The Teaching and Admissions Cen- University offers accommodation comfort- ride from downtown, eastern suburb of photo: AMU photos
issued by a competent local Board of tre (ul. H. Wieniawskiego 1, Collegium able dormitories on first come-first served Poznań)
Education – if the foreign certificate Minus, Poznań, rooms 25 and 27, ground basis:
is not recognized, by virtue of law or floor) is open Monday through Friday from ■■ Zbyszko i Jagienka Student Halls, ul. Other options include AMU dormitory in
under international agreements, as a 7.30 am to 3.30 pm. Piątkowska 80 (tram stop: Słowiańska, Gniezno (40 min. by train) or renting a pri-
document entitling to commence higher half-way between downtown and Mo- vate room at one of cooperating venues
education studies in Poland rasko Campus) (Polonez Student Depot, Sofa Room4you).
■■ a scan of a document confirming the ■■ Babilon Student Hall, ul Dożynkowa 9B There are also plenty of private owners
entitlement to study tuition-free (scholar- Our Admissions officers (tram stop Słowiańska) offering student rooms and student apart-
ship if applicable) are ready to help you: ■■ Jowita Student Hall, Zwierzyniecka 7 (5 ments online (FB marketplace, Foreigners
Phone: +48 61 829 4375 min. Walk from the main railway station, in Poznan FB group, Rooms in Poznań FB
Attestation of documents e-mail: amuoes@amu.edu.pl Poznań Główny) group, OLX, Otodom.pl and many others).
■■ Hanka Student Hall, Al. Niepodległości Each year Poznań attracts approximeately
Document attestation is a process in which 26 (2 bus stops from the main railway 110,000 students. Finding a place to stay is
an employee of the University confirms the station, Poznań Główny) easiest online.
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< Back2.5. NAWA Polish The general Anders Programme zens. Scholarship holders will be first re-
Governmental Scholarships cruited from the following countries: An-
Scholarships for the Polish diaspora are gola, Colombia, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia,
International students who wish to study addressed to foreigners of Polish origin. Kenya, Lebanon, Mexico, Myanmar, Nige-
in Poland without tuition fees can apply They enable young people of Polish origin ria, Palestine, Peru, The Republic of South
for various scholarships offered by Polish and holders of the Card of the Pole (Karta Africa, The Philippines, Senegal, Tanzania,
National Agency for Academic Exchange Polaka) to study in Poland (full-time pro- Uganda and Vietnam.
(NAWA). Such scholarships may cover tu- grammes, in the Polish language) in high-
ition fees, or serve as a financial support er education institutions supervised by the The “Poland My First Choice”
towards living expenses in Poznań. Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Programme
Below is the list of scholarships from NAWA The Stefan Banach Scholarship It aims to encourage young talented peo-
[text: NAWA official website, August 2020]: Programme ple from the countries listed on the Pro-
gram to pursue studies at the best Polish Students during
Exchange programme for It aims to support the socio-economic HEIs. sightseeing tour of Poznań
photo: Kostiantyn Mazur
students and scientists as part growth of developing countries by improv-
A friendly conversation Students wishing to obtain a room in the ing the knowledge and education of the
photo: Maciej Nowaczyk
university dormitory need to fill in the ac-
of bilateral cooperation - offer citizens of Eastern Partnership, Central
commodation request which is available for incoming students and Asian and Western Balkan countries. It is
once the admission request has been pro- scientists a joint initiative of the Ministry of Foreign
cessed. Affairs and the Polish National Agency for
The objective of the Programme is to in- Academic Exchange (NAWA), implement-
IMPORTANT! No smoking, vaping, crease the level of internationalisation of ed as part of the Polish development assis-
no drugs and no alcohol allowed at AMU Polish higher education and to create op- tance programme.
dormitories. portunities to establish or strengthen exist-
ing academic cooperation among Polish The Ignacy Łukasiewicz
and foreign institutions of the higher edu- Scholarship Programme
cation and science system. The visits un-
der the Programme may last from 3 days The Programme aim is to support the so-
to 12 months in a given academic year – cio-economic growth of developing coun-
depending on the provisions of the agree- tries (excluding European and Central
ment on a basis of which cooperation is Asian countries) through raising the level
executed. of knowledge and education of their citi-
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< BackPOLONISTA – scholarship For more information about mentioned
and fellowship Programme programmes, please contact the Polish
for students and scientists National Agency for Academic Exchange. 2.7. Activities for Students
The objective of the Programme is to THE NATIONAL AGENCY Orientation Week
promote Polish language in the world by FOR ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
enabling foreigners interested in Polish & Organization Day
language and Polish culture to study or
(NAWA)
carry out research projects in Poland. The ul. Polna 40, 00-635 Warsaw, Poland, Once you arrive we will make you feel
Programme is addressed to students of Tel: +48 22 826 74 34. welcome you and provide you with the es-
E-mail: biuro@nawa.gov.pl, sentials. That is why we organize Orienta-
https://nawa.gov.pl/en/ tion Week. You will get to know everything
that is important for your stay at Adam
Mickiewicz University. Orientation Week
activities also include getting to know
2.6. Student organizations Erasmus+ students and their Polish col- you are interested in joining any of the trips, Eating St Martin’s Croissants
and Science Clubs leagues who act as mentors or volunteers. please contact the Erasmus+ office as on the Day of St Martin
in November 2019
It is a perfect opportunity to start your stu- soon as you start your stay in Poznań! photo: Kostiantyn Mazur
228 student science clubs, sometimes dent adventure in Poznań!
known as research societies, provide an Erasmus Student Network
interesting offer of spending free time for Tourist Trips activities
each student. Meeting like-minded peo-
ple helps to make friends. Being involved Every semester we organize a trip to dif- Erasmus Student Network University is
in activities of clubs gives the possibility ferent parts of Poland, lasting two or three formed by students and for students. They
of discussion, exchange of knowledge days. A visit to Kraków and Tatra Mountains are here to help international students to
and enables to develop skills. Some is usually the most popular one. Depending understand the Polish reality and fully inte-
START Students Polish philology, Polish studies or Polish clubs organize research trips or gather- on the weather conditions we also organize grate with both Polish and other exchange
Theatre Festival in 2018
photo: Łukasz Woźny programs implemented among others as ings with other institutions from Poland or winter weekend for cross-country skiing in students, as well as they invite students to
part of Slavic studies (in the field of Polish abroad. Membership could give you ex- Karkonosze Mountains and a bike trip to unforgettable parties, going outs, trips, cul-
language, Polish culture and knowledge tra points at admission for the PhD level. the Wielkopolski National Park in the sum- tural events and other great undertakings.
about Poland) as well as to scientists from mer. If the weather is favorable in May we You are more than welcome to join ESN and
foreign universities and scientific institu- also organize a kayak trip on the Wełna Riv- all ESN initiatives! Please check our website
tions. er across northern Wielkopolska region. If www.uam.esn.pl/en
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City map
LAST STOP - OS. SOBIESKIEGO
2.8. University Campuses In the heart of the historical centre (known
also as Castle District) you can find AMU
University Rector Headquarters (Collegi-
um Minus B ) with Main AMU Auditori-
Poznań Faculties and Campuses um (Aula Uniwersytecka). The Inter-
national Office is located only about 300
Adam Mickiewicz University is visible in metres away, in Collegium Martineum.
various parts of Poznań. We can show you Within a distance of approx. 1 km from the
three main areas where the AMU build- Rector’s Headquarters you will find 6 Fac-
ings are located. First, the most modern ulties:
campus at Morasko A in the northern
suburbs of the city (20-25 minute tram ■■ Art Studies, al. Niepodległości 4
ride from downtown). Second, the Cen- ■■ English, ul. Grunwaldzka 6
tral Campus B around the streets of ■■ Law and Administration, al. Niepod-
downtown. Third, the garden – Ogrody ległości 53
Campus C , in the south-west suburb of ■■ Modern Languages and Literatures,
Poznan (15 minute tram ride from down- al. Niepodległości 4
town). ■■ Polish and Classical Philology, ul. Fredry 10 Z
■■ Theology, ul. Wieżowa 2/4 (farthest away
A Central Campus (city centre) from the AMU Rector’s headquarters by Y
foot/tram)
Historic buildings which served the Poznań
G
University at the beginning of its founda- Two libraries also have their main loca-
tion proved too small already within the tions in this area of Poznań:
first 30 years of its activities. New ones C
were built later in order to accomodate ■■ AMU University Library , D
B
a growing number of students and aca- ul. Ratajczaka 38/40 H
demic staff. In 1990’s construction of a new ■■ Raczyński Library E (Municipal), E
campus outside the centre (today we call
J
Pl. Wolności 19 D
it Morasko) began, and it is where several
faculties found their new homes (Physics, Students dormitories Jowita J and Han-
Mathematics, Biology, Political Science, ka H are just few minutes of walking dis- International
Chemistry, Geography, Geology). tance from Rector’s headquarters, mean- Relations
Office
F
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■■ Human Geography and Planning places and buildings
■■ Mathematics and Computer Science
■■ Physics Astronomical
■■ Political Science and Journalism
■■ Morasko Campus is also a seat of two Observatory Institute F
important scientific institutions:
■■ Wielkopolska Centre for Advanced It is located about 4 km from the Rector’s
Technologies headquarters in the Grunwald district of
■■ NanoBioMedical Centre Poznań. Easy accessible with tram lines
going from the city centre. The address is
Morasko Campus is divided into a western ul. Słoneczna 36.
part which has more facilities and locat-
ed next to last tram stop named “Os. So- Botanical Garden G
bieskiego”, and an eastern part, within a
15 minute walk or a 5 minute bus/bike ride. It is located about a few steps away from
AMU Botanical garden
This part hosts two “geographical” facul- the Ogrody tram terminus (ul. Dąbrows- in district of Ogrody
photo: Adrian Wykrota
ties as well as AMU Swimming Pool and kiego 165) which gives convenient access
Aerial view of modern while three others Babilon Y , Jagienka Sports Centre. to the city centre. It covers an area of 22
Morasko Campus
AMU photos
and Zbyszko Z are only one stop (long hectares and is open to the public for free.
distanced one but about 4 minutes ride) of Ogrody Campus (west) C Plant collection counts around 7 thousand
fast tram route (Słowiańska stop). species. It is a perfect place to rest or study
This campus stands right next to the Ogro- in the presence of beautiful nature.
Morasko Campus (north) A dy tram terminus, about 15 minutes away
from AMU Rector’s headquarters by tram.
Just 6 km north from the city centre, perfect- It hosts following faculties:
ly connected with fast tram route known as ■■ Anthropology and Cultural Studies
Sport facilities at AMU
“Pestka” or “Poznański Szybki Tramwaj” ■■ Educational Studies Morasko Campus
built in 2020
(PST) is home to 9 faculties: ■■ Philosophy photo: Adrian Wykrota
■■ Archaeology ■■ Psychology and Cognitive Studies
■■ Biology ■■ Sociology
■■ Chemistry
■■ History
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< BackTourist attractions
3. Living
Norway, US and Canada, just to name a
few). There are about 2 million foreigners
in Poland living and working in Poland, a majori-
ty coming from Ukraine. Main cities ac-
Poland has much to offer and every year at-
tracts more visitors. Our most popular cit-
cording to the number of inhabitants are ies include Kraków, followed by Warszawa,
Warsaw 1,8 million, Kraków 780 thousand, Gdańsk and Zakopane (Tatra Mountains).
3.1. Get to know Łódź 670 thousand, Wrocław 640 thousand However there are many other beautiful
our country! and Poznań 535 thousand. places, still undiscovered to mass tourism.
That gives you a lot of opportunities if you
We hope that during your stay you will be would like to get to know our land better. The
able to discover Poland on your own or UNESCO World Heritage List presents 16
with friends, get to know its people, tradi- locations in Poland and they could be quite
tions, heritage and everyday life. surprising, as the Salt Mine in Wieliczka,
Church of Peace in Jawor or the Białowi-
Land and population eska Forest. All are of great importance
in terms of architecture, cultural heritage
Located in the centre of Europe, Poland or natural beauty. We invite you to check
has been a member state of European the Polish Tourism Organisation web-
Union since May 2005. It covers an area site www.poland.travel/en or get in touch
of 313 thousand sq. km with a fairly flat with our Welcome Centre office for details. There are 23 national parks in Poland AMU student trip
to Kórnik Castle
terrain from east to west. For sure that (Park Narodowy in Polish) protecting dif- photo: Kostiantyn Mazur
helps to travel and discover different parts Apart from numerous cities which present ferent natural habitats and bringing you
of the country. Poland has a 775 km long architectural and historical values, there close to the some extraordinary natural
Baltic Sea coastline with sandy beaches are many countryside areas presenting environment. For example: moving dunes
in the north and mountain ranges in the their own unique cultural heritage. Wood- (Słowiński), one of the last primeval forest
Bamberg community in Poznań south (Sudety in southwest, Karpaty in en churches, small mansions or country of Europe (Białowieski), huge wetlands
- traditional costumes
photo: Natalia Groślicka
southeast). Central western and northern manors and palaces will show you the his- and marshes (Biebrzański), seaside cliffs
regions are part of lake districts created tory behind famous individuals and their (Woliński) and high mountains (Tatrzański).
during the last ice age period. There are families. Theme parks, historical trails,
38,5 million people registered as Polish cit- archaeological sites and castles, together North of the country attracts visitors with
izens, however approximately 2,5 million with intriguing cities and villages give you the vast Baltic Sea and a great number
of them live abroad (mostly in the United perspective on the presence of human set- of lakes in the Mazury Lake Districts (with
Kingdom, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, tlementsin this part of the world. the largest Śniardwy Lake covering an
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< Backwith unique Alpine type meadows (poło- can buy tickets online or on the stations. Travel by bus
nina in Polish). To help you find desired connection
please check: There are some inter-regional bus compa-
3.2. Travelling ■■ route finder on Polish State Railways nies owned by private or state carriers. The
around Poland official site www.pkp.pl/en schedule and price is however often less
■■ connections finder which also shows attractive than travelling by train. State or
Let us give you some advice and travel tips bus routes www.en.e-podroznik.pl local-government carrier names usually
for the most convenient means of transport: include the letters “PKS” (for example PKS
Practical advice Poznań). Go to www.en.e-podroznik.pl to
Travel by train find the best connections.
■■ Plan your inter-regional trip in advance
Famous old oaks of Rogalin
Poland has a well developed railway sys- to save money! Book your tickets 30 photo: Paweł Sowa
tem providing connections between all re- days in advance through PKP Intercity.
gions and major cities. There are different There are discounts up to 30% available.
train operators, owned by Polish State or ■■ There are different providers of PKP
regional/local governments. There is also Intercity trains. The cheapest one is
Train is a convenient way area of 113 sq. km). About 150 kayaking one private company coming from Cze- Twoje Linie Kolejowe (TLK, “Your Rail-
to move around Poland
fotoportal POZ routes on rivers and 10 thousand paddle chia which has entered Polish market on way Lines”). The most expensive is
friendly lakes makes from Poland a real a few connections serving both countries Premium Express InterCity served by
paradise for kayakers. In the south you (Leo Express). Knowing that you can easily modern Pendolino trains. Most of the
can enjoy several mountain ranges - all find good offers which are valid for travel connections provided by PKP Intercity
of them with the presence of marked trails, on selected trains. are InterCity category type trains (IC).
mountain shelters and resorts, perfect for Use an app or website for purchasing
hiking. They include Sudety mountains in There are two national, state-owned car- your tickets.
the southwest (with Mt. Śnieżka 1602 m riers: ■■ When travelling to Berlin from Poznań
in Karkonosze Range) and much young- ■■ operating on inter-regional, long dis- please remember about the special
er and higher Karpaty in the southeast tance routes: PKP Intercity, website www. “Super Promo International” offer on Ex-
(with Tatry Mountains and Mt. Rysy as the intercity.pl/en press InterCity (up to 4 daily connections,
highest point of Poland, 2499 m). Also two ■■ operating mostly regional connections: travel time about 2 hours 40 minutes). A
less known, but equally beautiful ranges POLREGIO, website www.polregio.pl/en non-refundable, personalised ticket can
of Pieniny with Dunajec River Gorge and ■■ Remember that there are other carriers be purchased for 19 EUR if booked in
Bieszczady in the southeast edge of the created by regional self-governments advance (price as of January 2021).
country, bordering Slovakia and Ukraine which operate on regional routes. You
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< BackIt’s good to know that you can travel around tal stranger in his/her private car. It is safe 3.3. Health care Students from
Poland and Europe using bus services of and peer-reviewed as a service. Check non-EU/EEA countries
private carriers, like: Flixbus, Eurobus, www.blablacar.pl for details.
Sindbad (just to name the largest ones), Non EU students/visitors should purchase
and many others. Check their websites for Public City Transportation Students from EU/EEA countries health insurance in their home country,
details: Flixbus https://global.flixbus.com/, before departure. In the case of the ISIC
PKS POLONUS www.pkspolonus.pl, Majer Large cities in Poland have very good pub- Visitors from EU member countries staying or Europay for a medical consultation. The cost is In case of problems ■■ AMU psychologists, JOWITA dormitory,
then reimbursed by the health insurance ul. Zwierzyniecka 7, phone: (+48 61) 829
company. Apart from the academic and Acting reasonably and following basic 2494
public medical care systems there is also hygiene rules with some basic common
a well-developed private medical system. sense should happily limit most travel If you prefer the private health care ser-
problems. However, please follow all cur- vice you can easily find a specialist in a
Remember about your health insurance be- rent news regarding COVID-relatied re- local private medical centre or set an ap-
fore leaving your home country. More infor- strictions. If something that requires im- pointment with a doctor found online. One
mation can be found on: www.nfz.gov.pl. mediate medical help happens, please visit could cost, depending on a company
contact your insurance company or call or specialist about 150-250 PLN.
IMPORTANT! Remember to have an emergency number 999 for an ambu-
a copy of passport and confirmation lance or 112 for any emergency. They will You can get your medications in a phar-
of student status from the university (in tell you what to do and they will summon macy, known in Polish as apteka. In most
Polish). help if you need it. Usually, your insurance pharmacies and medical centres you
company directs you to a local doctor or a should be able to communicate in English,
COVID-19 and how hospital nearest to you. This will facilitate especially with younger staff.
to protect yourself? any refunding of money paid by you at the
time of the medical assistance. There are some pharmacies open 24/7,
There are three situations in which there please verify the location online.
is a higher risk of COVID-19 infection: in
999 AMBULANCE
the last 14 days you have travelled to ar- in Gniezno:
eas where the virus is spreading, you have 112 GENERAL EMERGENCY ■■ Apteka DOM LEKÓW, ul. Mieszka I 22
had close contact with someone who has (+48 61 425 60 41)
COVID-19, you are coughing, develop a A non-stop emergency medical service
fever and/or have difficulty breathing. If centre in Poznań (Pogotowie Ratunkowe) in Kalisz:
any of these is true for you, you should im- is in Rycerska 10 Street (+48 61 864 88 12). ■■ Apteka RETIRO, ul. Zjazd 23 (+48 62 760
mediately contact your medical insurance You may use their service in emergency 00 50)
operator or call a 24/7 toll-free helpline in cases, such as injuries, when no other ser- ■■ Apteka WODNIK, ul. Pułaskiego 39 (+48
Poland: 800 190 590 (press 6 for English). vice is available. 62 757 15 27)
■■ AMU hospital and outpatient units, ul.
Official government site regarding coro- Obornicka 94 in Piła:
navirus situation (in English) https://www. ■■ AMU general practitioners, JAGIENKA ■■ Apteka SOKAL, al. Wojska Polskiego 20
gov.pl/web/coronavirus dormitory, ul. Obornicka 80 (+48 67 215 18 04)
Morasko Campus is close to nature
photo: Maciej Nowaczyk
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< Back3.4. Everyday life Advice! If you pay in cash, do not be hacker-free country. The best option is to
surprised when the shop assistant asks purchase internet connection service on
you for the exact amount, or refuses a
mobile phones. There are cheap pre-paid
larger note (such as 100 PLN), due to
lack of change. That is the result of the cards which provide really good offers. To
MONEY popularity of electronic payments in use Polish SIM cards you need to be sure
Poland. that your phone has no SIM lock.
Our official currency is the złoty (code: PLN,
local abbreviation: zł), divided into 100
POST OFFICE
groszy (abbreviation: gr). You can trans-
late it as “a piece of gold” as the word “zło- Post office, called poczta (www.poczta-pol-
to” means gold. Country has not adopted ska.pl) is the place where you can pay
the Euro, so if you want to pay in cash you local stamps, send letters and parcels
AMU students
at Collegium Maius
in Poznań: need to have złoty’s: to any country, and use EMS courier ser-
photo: Maciej Nowaczyk
■■ Apteka DBAM O ZDROWIE, vice. Postcards and letters require stamps,
ul. 23 Lutego 18 (+48 800 110 110) ■■ you can withdraw the money from the bought only in post offices. If you are reg-
■■ Apteka DOM LEKÓW NA GWARNEJ, ATM’s called bankomat (most of them istering letters and parcels you have to fill
ul. Gwarna 5/2 (+48 61 852 52 44) with explanations in English and few a special form (to provide sender and re-
■■ Apteka WIELKOPOLSKA, other languages) ceiver’s details) and hand it to the staff. To
al. Solidarności 36 (+48 61 657 70 02) ■■ you can use a money exchange office send standard letters and postcards you
■■ Apteka PAMIĄTKOWA, called kantor (that is usually much more can just use the postbox.
os. Czecha 79 (+48 61 833 36 90) convenient and offers better rates)
■■ Apteka DR MAX, ul. Piątkowska 87A One post office is open 24/7 and it is lo-
(+48 61 840 19 00) Poland is one of the most advanced coun- cated at Głogowska 17 street (next to
■■ Apteka DR MAX, ul. Głogowska 120 tries in the EU when talking about card the entrance to Western Railway Station
(+48 61 865 41 00) payments. It is possible to pay by phone, “Dworzec Zachodni”.
■■ Apteka DR MAX, ul. Marcelińska 80 touchless or by credit cards even for small
(+48 61 628 28 17) bills. The most popular form of payment INTERNET AND PHONES There are four mobile network operators Dancing underneath
Rondo Kaponiera
is pay pass (available for payments up and many virtual operators (the so-called (underground passage)
to 100 PLN). Cheques are almost not used City of Poznań offers WiFi access to its res- MVNOs, some of them owned by network photo: Michał Antoniewicz
and be sure that people would be very sur- idents and tourists. You can find more in- operators). Such a wide range of options
prised if you wanted to pay by check and formation at: wireless.poznan.pl. You can fosters competition and results in reason-
very possibly – would ask you to use anoth- also expect hotspots at shops or restau- able prices.
er form of payment. rants, but be careful as Poland is not a
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< BackMain four mobile network operators are: Small shops and marketplaces “Obi” and some smaller shops of that type.
Orange, Play, Plus and T-Mobile. There are also many shopping malls in the
Poznań is unique as it has preserved 20 city and in the suburbs. Among most pop-
Most popular MVNOs: a2 mobile, FM open-air marketplaces where you can buy ular shopping streets filled with presence
Group Mobile, Folx, Heyah, Lajt Mobile, food products, clothes, cosmetics, vegeta- of different shops belong: Dąbrowskiego
Lycamobile, Mobile Vikings, Multimedia, bles, fruits and flowers. The name in Polish Street in Jeżyce district (which is connected
Netia, nju mobile, Plush, Premium Mobile is “targowisko” or “rynek”. They are open to Rynek Jeżycki marketplace) and Półwie-
abonamenty, Red Bull Mobile, Virgin Mo- daily (some of them also on Sundays). The jska Street in the centre (which connects
bile and Vectra. best time to visit them is morning and mid- Old Town with “Stary Browar” Old Brewery
day. Among the most popular are Rynek shopping mall). The most popular shop-
Remember! You will have to register Jeżycki, Rynek Wildecki and Plac Wielko- ping malls in Poznań are: Stary Browar,
a SIM card in order to activate it. The polski. Some small shops belong to trad- Posnania, Avenida, Pestka-Plaza and M1.
best option is to do it at points of sale or ing chains (modern convenience store
mobile operator points. You will need your type) – don’t be surprised that some of COST OF LIVING
passport or ID in order to complete the them are widely visible almost everywhere
procedure of registration. you go like “ABC”, “Lewiatan” or “Żab- As Poland is growing economically (con-
ka”. You should know that most of the gas stant increase of GDP since 2004), prices
SHOPPING stations are open 24/7 including holidays, of products and services go up almost
and they usually allow some basic grocery every year. You can compare qualitative
There are different types of shops in Poland. and food shopping. data and statistics (including EU official
The smallest ones, usually run by private data from Eurostat), but take a look at
individuals or local families are still visible Supermarkets, shopping malls some examples of prices for food products.
in Poznań, although they have to compete and shopping streets Please, note that currency values might
with big supermarkets or discount stores change, especially right now in 2020, in
operated by international companies. Lo- You will notice most popular chain stores in time of COVID-19 crisis, however we are
cal shops may be open from 6:00 a.m. to Poznan, such as “Carrefour”, “Kaufland”, presenting you with prices valid for De-
6:00 p.m. (18:00) on weekdays. Supermar- “Lidl”, “Aldi”, “Netto”, “Intermarche” and cember 2020.
kets open usually later (8:00 or 9:00) and “Tesco”. Also “Auchan” in suburban areas.
work till late evening (21:00 or 22:00). You A popular Polish-Portuguese grocery chain 1 EURO is about 4,60 PLN as of March 2021.
may expect shortened opening hours at store is “Biedronka” (meaning: ‘a ladybug’).
Saturdays and large stores close on Sun- For home-improvement and construction
days. products you can choose the offer of “Cas-
torama”, “Leroy Merlin”, “Ikea”, “Jysk” or
photo: Janusz Starczewski
fotoportal POZ
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