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Intro Days – 28-30 September 2026

Intro Days is a series of meetings for new international students at the Jagiellonian University (excluding exchange participants). The aim is to introduce them to university life and daily functioning in Kraków.

The event will include:

 Online panels

remotely via MS Teams

Join the workshops here

 On-site event

at the university and institutions such as the Collegium Maius Museum and the Jagiellonian Library. Registration is required, and spots are limited. Registration links can be found next to the events below.

Programme

The following events are conducted in English. The list of events for Polish speakers is available on the Polish language version of the website.

  • 08:30-08:45

    Opening of Intro Days 2026

    (online)

    Welcome and introduction for participants, presentation of the structure of the Jagiellonian University and its latest achievements.

  • 08:50-09:05

    University Onboarding

    (online)

  • 09:10-09:25

    Student dormitories

    (online)

  • 09:30-10:00

    History of the Jagiellonian University

    (online)

  • 10:10-10:40

    Training on university etiquette

    (online)

    Information about higher education institutions, training on application preparation, and rules of communication and netiquette.

  • 10:50-11:35

    USOSweb, JU e-mail, MS Teams

    (online)

    Workshops on using USOSweb, including help with course registration.

  • 11:45-12:10

    Student Centre for Support and Adaptation (SOWA)

    (online)

    Student Centre for Support and Adaptation "SOWA" is a project of the Jagiellonian University and the University Hospital in Kraków addressed to Jagiellonian University students. In the centre you can talk to a qualified person about mental health problems affecting your studies, work or private life.

  • 12:20-12:45

    Organisation of the academic year

    (online)

    During the panel, important dates for course registration, submission of subject declarations, class schedules, and holidays will be discussed.

  • 12:55-13:20

    Fees

    (online)

    During the panel, the rules and deadlines for tuition payments, conditions for fee exemptions, and the procedure for submitting exemption requests will be discussed.

  • 13:30-13:55

    International and domestic exchanges

    (online)

    During the panel, the most important international and national programmes for Jagiellonian University students will be discussed. The participation rules, application deadlines, scholarship amounts, as well as the destinations and duration of the trips will be presented.

  • 15:00-16:30

    Collegium Maius Museum

    (on-site, registration required)

    an event for individuals over 18 years old

    ul. Jagiellońska 15, 31-010 Kraków

    Register
  • 17:15-18:45

    Student organizations

    (online)

    The meeting with student organizations is an opportunity to get to know the Student Government, Scientific Circles, the JU Student Ambassador Team, the Student Cap Brotherhood, and the Słowianki Song and Dance Ensemble.

  • 08:30-09:30

    Legalization of stay

    (online)

    The panel will be led by employees of the Małopolska Provincial Office and the Border Guard. They will discuss residence legalization, entry and exit regulations, types of visas, and penalties for illegal stay.

  • 09:40-10:40

    Insurance

    (online)

    During the panel, the rules of health insurance, the conditions for insurance provided by the University, the rights of the insured, and registration locations will be discussed.

  • 10:50-11:20

    Financial aid

    (online)

    During the panel, forms of financial assistance for Jagiellonian University students will be discussed, including types of scholarships, application procedures, and required documents. The rights of international students will also be addressed. The panel will conclude with a presentation of Jagiellonian University student dormitories and Collegium Medicum.

  • 12:00-13:00

    Museum of Pharmacy

    (on-site, registration required)

    an event for individuals over 18 years old

    ul. Floriańska 25, 31-019 Kraków

    Register
  • 13:30-15:30

    Botanical Garden

    (on-site, registration required)

    an event for individuals over 18 years old

    ul. Mikołaja Kopernika 27, 31-501 Kraków

    Register
  • 16:00-16:40

    NAWA scholarships

    (online)

    Each panel will cover NAWA scholarships: for the Polish diaspora, the Łukasiewicz scholarship, and the Banach scholarship. Participants will learn about the scholarship payment procedures, additional benefits, and the relationship between the course of study and the program regulations.

  • 16:45-17:45

    Questions and answers with Ambassadors

    (online)

  • 08:30-09:00

    University surveys - why is it important to participate in them?

    (online)

  • 09:05-09:35

    Your career with Career Service!

    (online)

    During the meeting with the JU Career Service, participants will learn about the Office's offer, current labour market data in Kraków, and career support services such as coaching, CV consultations, mentoring, job fairs, and training.

  • 10:10-11:10

    Meeting for parents

    (online)

    The Jagiellonian University invites parents to a meeting to discuss the differences in formalities for adult and minor students, as well as measures to ensure safety. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.

  • 10:30-11:30

    Visiting the Jagiellonian Library

    (on-site, registration required)

    an event for individuals over 18 years old

    al. Adama Mickiewicza 22, 30-059 Kraków

    Register
  • 12:30-13:30

    Nature Education Centre

    (on-site, registration required)

    an event for individuals over 18 years old

    ul. Gronostajowa 5, 30-387 Kraków

    Register
  • 14:00-15:00

    Library training

    (online)

    An overview of the rules for using the resources of the Jagiellonian Library and faculty libraries.

  • 15:10-16:10

    Safe Student

    (online)

    Rector's Proxy for Student Safety and Security will talk about their role in supporting students and the academic community in matters of safety, from preventive and educational activities, through the development of procedures, to responding to security-related situations at the University.

  • 16:30-17:30

    Questions and answers with Welcome Centre Team

    (online)

    Information desk for all international students participating in Intro Days, providing organizational and substantive support.

Map of stationary events:

Good to know:

 What to do if there are no available spots?

In case the spots are fully booked, we invite you to sign up for a tour in Polish.

 Virtual Tours

It is also possible to take a virtual tour of historical sites related to the heritage of the Jagiellonian University.

 Language of Online Meetings

Presentations will be conducted by staff members with translation into English, depending on the language version of the panel. Members of the JU Student Ambassadors Team will also translate your questions from other languages.

 Still unclear?

Contact our Ambassadors in case of any questions.

Thank you for your attention and see you at the event!