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University of Opole

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The University of Opole is a public research university located in Opole, Poland. It is one of 21 Polish universities and one of three public institutes of higher education in Opole. The University of Opole was the first public university established after fall of communism and the first one to host a theological faculty. The university mission encompasses both research and research-informed teaching, with the latter being an important part of the university tradition. Being an inclusive and open institution, the university welcomes students from non-traditional backgrounds, including underprivileged comm unities.

The university’s unique “Opole educational model” is based on the assumption that graduates, including those enrolled in professional and vocational programmes, should have a sound liberal arts background. The Opole model gives the students the best of both worlds – the opportunity to study at a research institution and personal care and available usually only in liberal arts colleges.

One of the hallmarks of the University of Opole is its well-balanced mix of pure and applied research, the university has also well-developed ties with business, industry and public administration, resulting in pioneering model of cooperation of academic and non-academic stakeholders for the benefit of the Opole region.

The University of Opole maintains strong research links with numerous institutions in Poland and abroad. The University of Opole hosts a UNESCO Chair on Cultural Property Law and supervises a palaeontological excavation site in Krasiejów, which is considered to be one of the most valuable sites in the world. A sensational discovery was made there of Triassic proto-dinosaurs.

Undergraduate programme in English

English Philology
English in Public Communication
International Business

Postgraduate programme in English

English Philology
Europa Master (Political Science)
Intercultural Communication
Master of Liberal Arts
Palaeobiology
Sustainable Development (Economics)

Doctorate programme in English

English Language and Literature

The University of Opole consists of twelve faculties and nineteen research institutes, cooperating with other university units, which creates a dynamic, modern and versatile research and teaching organism.

The University of Opole was established in 1994 as a result of the merger of the leading pedagogical university in the country - the Pedagogical University - with the Opole branch of the Catholic University of Lublin.

The university has a huge scientific potential, generated mainly by its award-winning staff and a multitude of specialist laboratories, laboratories, IT and media centers, as well as by impressive library resources.

The University of Opole constantly expands and enriches its educational offer, establishes cooperation with research centers and business in the country and abroad, sends students for foreign internships and exchanges (Erasmus program, Europa Master Studies), funds them with scholarships, gives them the opportunity to pursue their passions in the student government , science clubs, in the field of culture, entertainment and sport

An extensive list of nearly 80 fields of study offered by the University of Opole guarantees comprehensive and thorough education.

Opole is a city that is exceptionally saturated with student atmosphere. Student culture, student entertainment, student way of being are present at every step.

One of the intriguing features that distinguishes the University of Opole from other universities in the country is that in the capital of the smallest voivodeship in Poland, the largest number of students in the country per capita.

In combination with the charming, intimate nature of Opole, where everything is close and the center looks like an old-fashioned chocolate box, this gives an effect comparable to those found in the old university cities of Italy, Germany and France.

A dozen or so thousand young people study at four universities in Opole. Taking into account the number of all inhabitants (118,000), it means that statistically every fourth person encountered on the streets of the city is a student during the academic year.

Importantly, Opole ranks second in the ranking of the cheapest Polish cities.

The student campus is located in an attractive but quiet part of the city, close to the old town, two theaters, a multiplex cinema, a swimming pool, two fitness centers, a sports stadium, student entertainment venues, atmospheric cafes and stylish tea rooms. On the campus itself, there is an impressive modern Student Cultural Center and a year-round "Orlik" pitch with artificial lighting.

The annual "Piastonalia" is the flagship academic event during which Opole's inhabitants meet with their student brothers. It is a Żak festival, a several-day spring carnival on the streets of Opole combined with all-night fun - of course, free from learning.

Student services

This is the University of Opole, a city in the South of Poland. You are on the page which is created for students to make it easier to plan your arrival and life in Opole. You can find information how to become a student of Opole University, or, if you are a student already, you can find information about the courses or informational services. For all interested there is information about city of Opole, what services you can use, the places you can go, where to eat etc. Just surf the page, use the menu and find the information for yourself or contact us. Greetings, “Hello!” team

Library services

The Main Library of the University of Opole is the biggest academic library in Opole Province. It has over 900,000 books, journals and special editions. The Library consists of 11 specialist libraries, whose resources correspond to educational and research fields of the relevant faculties and institutes of the University.

ICT services

eduroam (Education Roaming) is a registered trademark registered by the TERENA organization , is a project aimed at providing a secure wireless network within the scientific environment.

Every employee or student registered in their home scientific institution participating in the eduroam project can access the Internet at any other institution participating in the project in Europe.

Campus life

Our campus is located right in the centre of Opole. Thus, a 12-minute walk will get you to the Old Market, 20 minutes and you are at the railway station, 5 minutes and you are watching a movie at the multi-screen cinema. If you want to swim or do shopping, no problem, a swimming pool and a shopping centre are also close by. If you are hungry and you do not feel like cooking anything by yourself visit bars, cafes or restaurants located within a walking distance from the campus. If you are tired of walking you can use a city bike and reach some beauty spots Opole is famous for.

Sports facilities

You like jogging, roller skating, playing basketball or volleyball, or maybe you do yoga, CrossFit or body-building? Well, that’s great ‘cause sport at our University is not just a PE course but a way of life. Our campus is the main site of our sports facilities with a complex of fields and an open-air gym at its centre.

You can choose from a range of 28 sport courses: aerobics, fitness, mind/body aerobics, body-building, skating, basketball, soccer, indoor soccer, volleyball, martial arts, ballroom dancing, table tennis, mountain and lowland tourism, cycling tourism, cycling and kayak tourism, jogging, roller blading, rowing, CrossFit or dance aerobics.

Accreditation

Ministry of Science and Higher Education; Polish Accreditation Committee

Affiliations and memberships

International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)

5500

Students

€330

Average cost of living in Poland

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Cost of living in Poland

Total average cost: €330

Living in Poland as a student is relatively affordable compared to other European Union countries. The cost of living for students can start from 1500 PLN (330 EUR) a month. However, the prices depend on the city you are currently living in. Living in the capital and tourism city might be slightly expensive than other Polish big cities. On this page, you will find out how much it costs to live in Poland for a month. Please remember, that to be able to study in Poland non-EU/EEA students have to possess sufficient means to cover the living costs.

Living Costs in Polish Big Cities

Some popular cities for study destinations in Poland are Warsaw, Krakow, Gdansk, Wroclaw, Poznan, Lodz, and Katowice. Comparison of living costs can be done through monthly expenses for student dormitory and public transportation tickets. Now, let's take a look! Which city offers the most suitable living cost for you?

Entry requirements

Documents required to issue the Decision on Conditional Admission (the scans of these documents have to be attached in the Online Registration System (IRK))

1. an application form signed by the candidate and the candidate’s Statement on the delivery of letters in electronic form(printouts from the Online Registration System (IRK));

2. secondary school leaving certificate or matura exam (candidates for BA programmes)

3. original BA or MA diploma (candidates for MA programmes) (certified copies are not acceptable)

4. a digital photo in the IRK (example of photo can be found here)

5. certified translation into English of all documents issued in a language other than English

6. English language proficiency certificate (if required)

7. passport

Documents to submit before the Admission Deadline

1. originals of all the documents listed above

2. certified translation of the documents into English (if issued in other languages)

3. statement proving that the certificate/diploma allows the candidate to study at the university level in the country in which it was issued

4. legalization/apostille of a document of international qualification, issued outside of Poland

5. insurance policy against sickness and accidents for the period of the candidate’s education in Poland, The European Health Insurance Card or a declaration on accession to the Polish National Health fund (Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia – NFZ) immediately after commencing their education, covering medical costs up to 30 000 EUR

6. one photo (format 35*45) identical to the digital photo uploaded in the IRK system.

IMPORTANT:

● documents that have to be recognized in Poland have to be translated into Polish

● all the documents (paper versions) have to be submitted to the Admission Office before the Admission Deadline

● secondary school certificate and BA or MA diplomas have to be legalized (stamped with apostille)

● Decision on admission issued on the basis of the document scans attached in the system is considered to be CONDITIONAL, and will be revoked should any of the required documents is missing before the Admission Deadline.

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