Online Adaptation Course (25 May – 19 July 2026)
A participant of the course may be a person who knows Polish or English at level B1. The level of Polish or English may be verified during a qualification interview, and its result will determine admission to the course.
A participant of the course may be a foreign national or a person holding dual citizenship (Polish and foreign), for whom Polish is not a first language and who additionally meets one of the following conditions:
a) is a scholarship holder of the Banach NAWA Programme admitted to studies in Poland in the academic year 2025/2026 or intends to apply for the programme for the academic year 2026/2027,
b) is a student at a foreign university and intends to undertake studies in Poland in the academic year 2026/2027,
c) is a final‑year secondary‑school student outside Poland or a graduate holding a secondary‑school leaving certificate (equivalent to the Polish matura) or another document qualifying them to undertake first‑cycle or long‑cycle Master’s studies in Poland, issued outside Poland and obtained no earlier than 2023, and intends to undertake studies in Poland,
d) is a foreign student admitted to studies in Poland in the academic year 2025/2026.
The University of Rzeszów reserves the right to verify all data confirming the fulfilment of these conditions. A request to provide a scan of a document confirming eligibility will be sent to the email addresses provided during registration.
Course duration: 25 May – 19 July 2026
Registration deadline: until 17 May 2026 or until all places are filled.
Admission to the course is based on the order of applications. If the limit of places is reached, the remaining applicants will be placed on a waiting list.
Group size: maximum 12 participants.
Classes will be conducted on the Microsoft Teams platform.
1. The online course programme includes:
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- 8 hours per week of basic Polish‑language classes, including specialist (academic) vocabulary, in groups divided according to language level.
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5 hours per week of lectures on key legal and practical matters, including:
– rights and obligations of foreign nationals,
– residence legalisation,
– functioning of universities, administration, and healthcare,
– contacts with public offices, everyday life, public transport,
– undertaking employment or establishing a business in Poland,
– places at and outside the university where one can easily meet new people — Poles and foreigners. -
4 hours per week of additional activities, including for example:
a) thematic workshops,
b) lectures on Polish history and culture,
c) elements of academic skills — taking notes, exam preparation, effective learning,
d) integration events,
e) online meetings with Poles (e.g. student government representatives, science club members, academics, business representatives, policymakers, or staff of units important for foreign students such as International Offices),
f) meetings with foreigners who have settled in Poland, achieved academic or business success, or have been studying and living in Poland for some time,
g) participation in joint projects,
h) virtual visits to cultural institutions,
i) additional basic Polish classes in groups at appropriate levels. -
4. One virtual excursion.
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Teaching materials, including at least one textbook or course script.
2. Individual needs
The detailed needs of participants will be determined based on a preference survey sent to those admitted to the course.
3. Participation limits
One person may participate in only one such course, even if accepted by more than one university. In such a case, the participant must choose their preferred university and inform the remaining universities of their withdrawal.
4. Course regulations
The course is conducted in accordance with the applicable Regulations.