Two‑week On‑site Adaptation Course (28 September – 11 October 2026)
Course Participation Requirements
A participant of the course may be a person who knows Polish or English at a minimum level of B1.
The level of Polish or English may be verified during an online qualification interview, and the result of this interview will determine admission to the course.
Additional requirements for course participants:
A participant 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 first‑year student at a Polish university,
b) is a student at a foreign university who intends to undertake studies in Poland,
c) is a secondary‑school graduate abroad and holds a document entitling them to apply for studies in Poland (equivalent to the Polish matura) and intends to undertake studies in Poland; this document must not have been issued earlier than 2023,
d) resides outside Poland and is a final‑year secondary‑school student whose graduation allows for application to studies in Poland and intends to undertake studies in Poland,
e) is a scholarship holder of NAWA programmes and a participant in the Agency’s activities (including, in particular, the Banach NAWA Programme).
The University of Rzeszów reserves the right to verify all data confirming the fulfilment of these requirements. A request for a scan of a document confirming eligibility will be sent to the email addresses provided during registration.
Course Duration
28 September 2026 – 11 October 2026 (two weeks)
Registration deadline: until 14 June 2026, or until all places are filled.
1. Course Programme
a) 15 hours per week of basic Polish‑language classes — including specialist (academic) vocabulary — in groups corresponding to the participants’ language level,
b) 4 hours per week of lectures on the most important legal and practical matters, such as:
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rights and obligations of foreign nationals,
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residence legalisation in Poland,
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functioning of universities, administration, and the healthcare system,
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practical knowledge regarding contacts with public offices, everyday life, public transport, employment, and establishing a business in Poland,
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places at the university (and beyond) where it is easy to meet new people — both Poles and foreigners.
c) 8 hours per week of additional activities, such as:
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workshops on the Polish language and culture,
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lectures on Polish history and culture,
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elements of academic skills — taking notes, exam preparation, effective learning,
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integration events,
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meetings with Poles (students — e.g. student council representatives or members of student research clubs, academics, people from business, politics, or institutions important for foreign students),
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meetings with foreigners who have settled in Poland and achieved success,
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participation in joint projects,
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visits to cultural institutions,
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additional basic Polish‑language classes in groups at appropriate levels.
d) 2 hours per week of individual consultations in Polish language learning,
e) one excursion to touristically attractive places in our region.
Classes are conducted in a manner adapted to the participants’ knowledge and language proficiency.
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Each participant will receive learning materials, including at least one textbook.
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The detailed needs of learners will be determined based on a preference survey sent to qualified participants.
2. Other Important Information
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The organiser provides free accommodation in the Laura student residence hall (insert link) in double rooms, as well as free meals (three per day). Meal preferences will be collected in a separate survey.
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Participants are required to attend classes and comply with all provisions of the Course Regulations.