FAQ | Exchange Students

• DOES SCHOOL OFFER ANY FORM OF ACCOMMODATION?

Yes. We offer accommodation in a student dormitory belonging to Poznań University of Technology, which is located about 15 min walking and has a convenient tram connection with UAP. It is possible to apply for a double room (570 PLN / month) or triple room (520 PLN / month). While signing the contract, it is obliged to pay non-refundable fee of 100 PLN and  refundable one-month rent.

• DO I HAVE TO FOLLOW ONE PARTICULAR STUDY PROGRAMME AT THE UAP?

No. Exchange students coming to our University are not restricted only to the courses included in their main degree programme, but are also able to choose a number of free choice studios of art and design from other faculties. For example, a student of Photography can, apart from Photography Studios, join a studio of Sculpture, Design, Printmaking etc. Choice of studios, however, should be made in accordance with the requirements of each student’s home university.

• WILL I RECEIVE A STUDENT CARD FOR THE PERIOD OF MY STUDENT EXCHANGE?

Yes. Each exchange student will receive UAP student card, which will give you an access to our University’s facilities such as library, printery, equipment rental or just can work as a pass to our studios after working hours. This card will give you also a 50% discount in a public transport in Poznań and intercity trains in Poland (but only if you are under 26 years old). Moreover, many cultural institutions like museums, theaters or cinemas and restaurants offer lower prices for students. To issue such card for you we will need your full-color ID picture (digital), size 236x295px.

• WHAT KIND OF DOCUMENTS DO I NEED TO STAY WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF POLAND AND STUDY LEGALLY?

All applicants, who do not have a citizenship of EU or EFTA countries, are obliged to apply for a proper visa. When in doubt, we recommend contacting the nearest Embassy or Consulate of the Republic of Poland.
We kindly remind that staying in Poland without a proper visa may cause result in legal problems.

• WHAT ABOUT HEALTH INSURANCE?

According to Polish law, foreigners who begin studies in Poland are required to have health insurance that covers the period of their stay in the country. All exchange students are obliged to have a health insurance which covers at least basic medical help, such as European Heatlh Insurance Card, International Student Identity Card (ISIC) or other.

• DO I HAVE TO DELIVER A PORTFOLIO APPLYING FOR THE FACULTY OF ART EDUCATION AND CURATORIAL STUDIES?

Yes, a portfolio is also required for the theoretical programme.

useful guideline: Portfolio- how to prepare

• HOW CAN I SUBMIT MY APPLICATION?

Please send a complete set of your application documents (Application Form and Learning Agreement Before the Mobility part) together with a portfolio of your works to the following email adress: erasmus@uap.edu.pl