Krakow II
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ABOUT KRAKOW
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2nd largest city
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Population of 780,980
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Krakow was officially the capital of Poland until 1596
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One of the oldest cities in Poland, dating back to the 7th century
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Starting from the Stone Age to being one of the most famous cities in Europe
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Krakow accommodates more than 200,000 students, making it a young, dynamic and blooming city despite its age
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Noted as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe
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In 2000 was cited as 'European Capital of Culture'
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 Location of Krakow |  Wieliczka Salt Mine |  The Cloth Hall |
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 St. Mary's Basilica |  Wawel Royal Castle |  Kraków Barbican |
 Auschwitz krakow |  Town Hall Tower |  Jewish Quarters |
Andrzej Frycz Modrzewkski
Krakow University
INTERNATIONAL.KA.ED.PL
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Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University (AFMKU) was founded in 2000
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It is the first non-public medical university to offer and English division
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In 2015 the English division was established
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AFMKU have a strong connection with over a 100 foreign higher educational institutions linking with 30 countries, this helps AFMKU to enhance their educational system and have several exchange opportunities
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The teaching approach in AFMKU consists of having integrated modules, teaching subjects in a particular order allowing students to obtain a holistic mindset to medicine
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Clinical training starts from 1st year, as AFMKU heavily believe in early hospital integration for medical students
The University building
Important Information
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Duration: 6 Years (12 Semesters)
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Degree awarded: Master's degree (M.D.) [Lekarz]*
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No. of English division students per year: 25
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Hospitals:
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15 affiliated hospitals in Krakow
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Tuition cost: 7500 EUR per semester- 1st to 6th Year
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Accreditations: AFMKU holds several accreditations
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Recognition: AFMKU is included in the World Directory of Medical Schools, therefore the Medical degree awarded from MUB is acceptable to (Recognition):
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the General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK
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the ECFMG
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the Medical registration in Canada
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Loans & Scholarships:
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Loans- Not available
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Scholarships- Are available
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USMLE training- Not available
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USMLE exam can be organised by JUMC
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cNBME is provided
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A comprehensive national board exam, taken prior to the STEP 1 USMLE exam, to identify if the student is ready or not.
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Erasmus exchange: Is available
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ECTS points (6 years): 360
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4-Year MD programme: Not available
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Rotation: Not available
Contact Information
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Address: Gustawa Herlinga- Grudzińskiego 1, 30-705 Krakow
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Opening Hours: 8:00 to 16:00- Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 15:00- Saturday
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Tel: +48 12 252 44 00
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E-mail: rekrutacja@afm.edu.pl
APPLICATION
APPLICATION
General
Information
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Regarding admission/registration process, contact:
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rekrutacja@afm.edu.pl and the above contact details
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Response time: It can take anywhere from a few days to 3 weeks to get a response, during the application process. TIP- Applying earlier the better
Who is Qualified?
Candidates holding high school certificates in at least one of the following subjects:
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Mathematics
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Physics
How to apply?
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Register and make an account on AFMKU’s Online application system
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TIP: Use an email address you use regularly, as you will receive all sorts of links and updates on your application
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Follow the instructions and complete the application form:
- Pay the application fee of 85 PLN
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Print the application form, sign it and post it along with the documents mentioned below to the University (address mentioned under 'Contact information')
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Once the University receives your post, they will send you an email, stating whether you are accepted or not.
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If candidate is accepted into AFMKU, in order to confirm your place, candidate has to pay a fee of 625 EUR
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After this, candidate is required to have a full medical check up done in Poland only, the medical check up cannot be done in candidate's own country.
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Candidate is officially enrolled into AFMKU, CONGRATULATIONS!
How are Applicants assessed?
Candidates are admitted based on their high school grades
Entrance Examination
There is NO written entrance exam + interview/oral exam
Documents required
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Completed application form
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High school grade certificates
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These certificates should be validated (legalised) or affixed with an apostle and translated to Polish.
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The translation has to be done by a swore translator (ask the University)
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Passport photocopy
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Secondary school leaving certificate:
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an official document which states that the candidate is eligible to apply to all types of higher education institutes (Universities) and that they have passed their final year of High school (should include the grades of the final year subjects e.g. Biology, Chemistry, etc.)
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Certificate documenting English language fluency
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a document stating the language of instruction at the candidate's high school was in English
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General medical certificate
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Receipt of application fee (85 PLN)
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1 passport photo
Application/ Registration fee
Application fee: 85 PLN
Registration fee: 625 EUR - Only pay once you are accepted
Dates
Application has to be completed within these dates (for 2023/2024 enrolment):
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Opening and closing dates: 16 May - end of August 2023
Preparatory Course
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There is NO preparatory course offered in AFMKU
Transfers
Is available
Student Dormitory
Apartments
Accommodation
Transport
Bus & Tram:
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The public transport network in Krakow has 2 zones, Strefa I and Strefa II:
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Strefa I ticket used for travelling within Krakow city
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Strefa II ticket used for travelling outside Krakow city (Aglomeracja)
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attractions like Salt mine in Wieliczka and Balica Airport are in Strefa II
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The tickets can be used for both buses and trams
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Where to buy tickets?
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On the bus/tram:
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Ticket machine-accepts card payment (paper ticket)
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you do not need to tag/validate these tickets
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Bus dirver (cash only & paper tickets)
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Small corner shops/Kiosk (paper tickets)
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you have to tag/validate these tickets
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Ticket machines at the bus/tram stop (paper tickets)
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you have to tag/validate these tickets
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Intercity travelling in Poland:
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You can get 51% discount with your student ID (not if you are 26 and over)
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Main train station is: Kraków Główny
Taxi services:
TIP: Make sure you carry your student ID when travelling on public transport & trains, to avoid fines of 150-300 PLN from ticket inspectors!
Jakdojade is a public transport app that everyone uses to travel via public transport in Poland. You put in your current location and your destination and it will show you what buses/trams to take. This app can be used in all Polish cities, as there is a feature where you can change the city you are in.
Food/Restaurants
Food
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There is no canteen service
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Students have to cook or order food
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Cooking your own food is much more cost effective than eating outside in restaurants. (Learning some basic cooking skills will be very useful)
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Weekly grocery shopping costs varies for each individual depending on their diet, preferences and choice of grocery shop
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Grocery shops:
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Biedronka
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Lidl
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Carefour
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*The first 1-2 weeks of living, your shopping costs will most likely be the highest, as you would be buying the basic things like, washing powder, sponges, frozen food, canned foods and etc
Restaurants
These are some of the popular restaurants in Krakow:
 The Himalayan Treasure, Flavor of Asia |
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 Saffron |
 Starka Restaurant |
 Judah Food Market |
 Dworek street food Krakow |
Night life
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Krakow is a big city, hence there are countless bars and clubs!
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Entry fee varies for each club (relatively cheap-especially for students)
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Different age requirements per club (usually 18)
BARS
 Mercy Brown |  Galaxy Hookah |  House of Beer |
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 Wodka Bar |
cLUBS
 Mr. Vavelsky Garden & Karaoke Pub |  Choice Club |
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Student Associations
Student assossications are student friendly groups that arrange all sorts of events for students such as:
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Medical courses (e.g. suturing course, needle course)
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Gaming events
Couldn't find any source - any feedback on this is appreciated
Living costs
I have made a video summarising the average living costs of a medical student living in Poland.
Again these are averages so it can vary for each individual but it should give you a general idea of the expenditure that takes place being a medical student in Poland.
