Online Culture and Language Course – Get to Know Poland Better (09 April – 01 July 2026)
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 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) has never learned Polish or wishes to expand their knowledge about Poland and intends to link their academic or professional career with Poland – for example, is a student/doctoral candidate of Polish or Slavic studies at a foreign university or a future teacher of Polish as a foreign language,
b) is a student or teacher at a top university (e.g. within the first hundred in the Shanghai Ranking) and intends to connect their academic or professional future with Poland,
c) is a citizen of developed countries (see list here) and wishes to study in Poland,
d) is an academic employee willing and able to promote a positive image of Poland in their home country (e.g. persons publishing academic texts),
e) is a student/doctoral candidate at a foreign university,
f) is a first‑year student at a foreign university,
g) is a secondary‑school graduate abroad, 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 in 2023,
h) resides outside Poland and is a final‑year secondary‑school student whose graduation allows for applying to studies in Poland and intends to undertake studies in Poland.
The University of Rzeszów reserves the right to verify all data confirming the fulfilment of these requirements. A request to provide a scan of the document proving eligibility will be sent to the email addresses provided during registration.
Course duration: 09 April – 01 July 2026
Registration deadline: until 29 March 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, 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 course programme includes:
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5 hours of online language classes per week in groups corresponding to the participants’ level of Polish,
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3 additional hours of online activities per week, including:
a) workshops in groups not larger than the language‑class groups,
b) lectures on Polish history and culture,
c) integration events,
d) participation in joint projects,
e) additional basic Polish lessons in groups at appropriate levels,
f) virtual trips or cultural events during the course.
2. Individual needs
The detailed needs of participants will be determined based on a preference survey sent to qualified course participants.
3. Participation limits
One person may take part in only one such course, even if accepted by more than one university. In such cases, the participant must choose their preferred university and withdraw from the others.
4. Course regulations
The course is conducted in accordance with the applicable Regulations.