welcome to gdańsk university of technology
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welcome to gdańsk university of technology
WELCOME TO GDAŃSK UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Gdańsk University of Technology (Polish name: Politechnika Gdańska) is one of the oldest universities in Poland and the largest technical university in Northern Poland. It was established in 1904 and ever since its grounding it is educating world class engineers in various areas of science and technology. Located in Gdańsk – a city of thousand-year tradition and the gate to the Polish coastal line – it is a perfect place to study and enjoy student life. The University is constructed of nine faculties with 41 fields of study. It employs 1200 academic teachers and educates more than 25 thousand undergraduate, as well as about 400 doctoral students. For potential candidates it is important to know that Gdańsk University of Technology is one of the most popular universities among young people. The fifth time in a row it came in the second place in the ministerial ranking measuring the popularity of the university among candidates to study. The graduates not only easily find a job after graduation, but also often successfully create and run their own businesses. According to a nationwide survey, earnings of Gdańsk University of Technology graduates are in the third place among graduates in the country. During recent years, the University has been changing and constantly adapting to economic and social demands. The historical campus was adjusted to the needs of innovative organisation of studies and modern methods of teaching. GUT boasts of its tradition and history, which is considered university’s wisdom, facing its main challenge – the future. Great emphasis is placed on maintaining high education quality standards. GUT is the first and only Polish university to be a member of the CDIO Initiative, founded by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in collaboration with Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden. CDIO aims to provide an education for engineers that enables them to “Conceive, Design, Implement and Operate” pro-industrial technological systems. GUT is an active member of a number of university networks and associations, e.g. Baltic Science Research (coordination of nanotechnology research and education), Baltic University Network (Uppsala Protocol), Conference of European Schools of Advanced Education and Research and the Baltic Sea Region University Network. Employees of GUT are scientists working with passion. Their achievements and scientific activities are reflected in a significant number of awards and distinctions granted by both the Minister of Science and Higher Education, as well as a number of national and international institutions related to scientific and research activities. International Students and Visitor Office 58 347 28 28 [email protected] STUDY PROGRAMMES TAUGHT IN ENGLISH programme duration in semesters 1 Bachelor of Science in Green Technologies and Monitoring 7 2 Bachelor in Management 6 3 Master of Science in Architecture 3 4 Master of Science in Automatic Control and Robotics specialization:Signal Processing 3 5 Master of Science in Civil Engineering 3 6 Master of Science in Control Engineering and Robotics specialization:Automatic Control Systems 3 7 Master of Science in Control Engineering and Robotics specialization:Robotics and Decision Systems 3 8 Master in Economic Analysis 4 9 Master of Science in Electronics and Telecommunications specialization:Radio Communication Systems and Networks 3 10 Master of Science in Electronics and Telecommunications specialization:Computer Electronic Systems 3 11 Master of Science in Environmental Engineering 3 12 Master of Science in Green Technologies and Monitoring 3 13 Master of Science in Informatics specialization:Distributed Applications and Internet Services 3 14 Master in Management specialization:International Management 4 15 Master in Management specialization:Small Business Economics & Management 4 16 Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering specialization:International Design Engineer 17 Master of Science in Ocean Engineering Specialization: Ship and Offshore Structures 18 Master of Science in Ocean Engineering Specialization:Marine and Offshore Energy 19 PREPARATORY SEMESTER for master programmes applicants Programme Guide 3 4 4 1 LIVING GUIDE How to get to Gdansk? Gdansk is easily accessible by all means of transport: 1. By plane to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport or Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport, located in the capital of the country, 350 km far from Gdansk 2. By train (major operators: TLK, InterRegio and PKP Intercity) www.pkp.pl 3. By ferry More about possibilities to travel to Gdansk Download city map TRAVEL PLANNER How to get to GUT? One of our students – mentors (who are volunteers) will be expecting you at airport/train station to take you to your dormitory. Just in case, please find below information how to get there: 1 From the Gdańsk airport to GUT you can travel by: Pomeranian Rapid Railways (PKM): you can catch the train every 15 minutes just next to terminal. Before you will take train you must buy ticket at ticket machine. Get off at to stop “GDAŃSK WRZESZCZ”, and take train to “GDAŃSK POLITECHNIKA”. The main building is about 15 minutes walking distance from the station (look for road signs!) Bus no. 110 (direction: WRZESZCZ PKP) to stop "GALERIA BAŁTYCKA", change to tram no. 2, 5, 6, 9, 11 or 12 (direction: ŁOSTOWICE, ŚWIĘTIKRZYSKA, NOWY PORT, PRZERÓBKA, CHEŁM WITOSA, SIEDLCE) get off at "POLITECHNIKA" stop. The main building of GUT is 10 minutes walking distance from the stop. The tickets costs between 3,- and 3,60 PLN -> read more taxi - approx. cost is 50,- PLN (ask taxi driver for price before you will use service) 2. From the main railway station "GDAŃSK GŁÓWNY" to GUT you can travel by the same conditions like mentioned above, so either by trams or by Fast City Rail (in Polish SKM). If you travel by train to "GDAŃSK WRZESZCZ" you can take from "KLONOWA" stop a tram no. 5, 6, 9, 11 or 12 (towards: ŁOSTOWICE, ŚWIĘTIKRZYSKA, NOWY PORT, PRZERÓBKA, CHEŁM WITOSA, SIEDLCE) and get off at "POLITECHNIKA" stop. From airport to university local travel planner www.ztm.gda.pl www.pkp.pl http://www.skm.pkp.pl/ How to get to dorm Just after informing us about your arrival date to GUT, you will receive information in which dormitory you will be accommodated. Dormitories are located in walking distance from GUT campus Your mentor will help you to find dorm, but again - just in case –please find below addresses of GUT student houses: Students house no. 1, and 2: Students house no. 3: Students house no. 4: Students house no. 5, and 10: Students house no. 6: Students house no. 7: 115 Traugutta St 32 Do Studzienki St 61 Do Studzienki St 7 Wyspiańskiego St 9 Wyspiańskiego St 18 Leczkowa St Students house no. 8: Students house no. 9: Students house no. 11: 5a Wyspiańskiego St 5 Wyspiańskiego St 15 Chodkiewicza St First steps at GUT Your first step should be to International Students and Visitors Office (ISVO) with your documents mentioned above in order to start the registration to the university (no charges will be incurred). IVSO is situated in Main Building of GUT(no. 1 at CAMPUS MAP), room no. 265. Check list for newcomers: visit ISVO open bank account (free of charge) when your student ID will be issued (you will be informed by text message or e-mail) -> register at moja.pg.gda.pl (free of charge) pay dormitory deposit (200 zł – refundable) application for Student ID Card (cost 17 PLN) registration of your stay at City Hall on basis of confirmation issued by dormitory administrator (both actions: free of charge) Accommodation: Students are accommodated in one of GUT’s dormitory, situated near campus. At Gdańsk University of Technology's Campus you can find 10 dormitories/hall of residence offering 2500 places. Dormitories are quite comfortable but there are only double or triple rooms available. The rent you have to pay in the beginning of each month. Prices: 90 - 150 Euro per bed, depending on the standard of the building and the kind of room. It is possible to stay in dormitories also during summer holidays (when you decide to stay longer after finishing your study period), but rent is higher than during the academic year. Feel free if you want to rent a flat/room/private house in Gdańsk on your own, but please note, that prices for private accommodations as a rule cost more than a room in dormitory. Cost of accommodation at GUT’s dormitory per month [PLN] Dormitory no. 12 (only PhD students) 1, 3, 4, 5ł, 6, 8 5, 11 2, 7, 10 Single room 450 405 375 345 Double room Triple room 360 330 300 350 320 290 Each no-EU student is obliged to register upon his arrival at the City Hall. Registration of stay in Polish language: „Zgłoszenie pobytu czasowego” Required documents: passport and form with stamp and signature of administrative office of your dormitory. Fees: free of charge Please note: registration is temporary, after its validity you will need to register again If you are staying in private apartment form need to be sign by owner and additionally you need to take with you agreement of renting the apartment and copy of apartment notary act. I recommend to go to the city hall with apartment owner, however this is not obligatory. City Hall (in Polish language: “Urząd Miasta”, responsible Department is: “Ewidencja Ludności”) ul. Partyzantów 74 80-254 Gdańsk map Accommodation at GUT Dormitories BASIC RULES: 1. Quiet hours: 22:00 – 6:00 (no disruptive music, loud voices, etc.) 2. Visiting hours: 7:00 – 23:00. Overnight guest are allowed to stay in dormitory, but first you must obtain permission of administration office. 3. Party: only with written approval of the head of the dormitory. 4. Safety rules: smoking inside the dorm, drugs, violence, harassment, and other illegal activities will not be tolerated. 5. Payment: invoice will be available at your account at moja.pg, and must be paid by the 20th day of each month. 6. Caution: each students is obligated to settle 200 PLN refundable one-off payment. 7. Any damage caused by you to university property will be paid by you. 8. Leave all public places, such as kitchens, laundry and showers in the same (or better) condition as when you came to them. Climate: Due to surrounding hills and the Baltic Sea, climate and weather in Gdansk is diverse. During the summer the sea and its cool breeze contribute to temperature drop. The opposite situation takes place in the winter, when the sea reduce the temperature drop. Usually the coldest month in Gdansk is February (-3°C, but -15°C is not rare), and the warmest July and August (+18°C, but 25-30°C at times). An average winter provides splendid weather for skiing in the Polish mountains and an average summer is a mix of heat waves and showers. Gdańsk weather forecast Customs and religious holidays: 1 November: All Saints' Day (day off) 11 November: Independence Day (day off) eve of St. Andrew's Day: a magical night of future-telling 24 December - 1 January: Christmas Break 6 January: Epiphany (day off) Fat Thursday: the day of eating traditional Polish doughnuts and Angel Wings-celebrated on the last Thursday before the religious period of Lent Shrove Tuesday: the last day of the Carnival when people party before the beginning of Lent Easter: from Thursday to Monday - moveable feast between late March and late April 1 May: Labour Day (day off) 3 May: Constitution Day (day off) Corpus Christi: on Thursday-moveable feast, depends on Easter Sunday; May/June (day off) Polish national bank holidays: 2016 Shopping: Opening hours: Groceries, such as Lidl, Real, Carrefour or Biedronka are open between 8 am and close at 9 pm. You may expect shortened opening hours of small local shops and during the weekend. As for shopping centres, they open at 10 am. And do not close till 10 pm, seven days a week. During public holidays all supermarkets and malls are closed. Gas stations are open 24/7 and they usually allow limited shopping. Banks are usually open between 10 am. and 6-7 pm. In Gdansk there are few markets where you can buy fresh fruits and vegetables. One of them is close to the University and dormitories on Wyspianskiego Street. For other greater shopping needs there are two major shopping centers in the Tricity: GaleriaBałtycka (Baltic Gallery) and Klif in Gdynia. In Gdansk you can find also: Madison Shopping Gallery in the city center, Manhattan in Gdansk-Wrzeszcz, Alfa Centrum in Gdansk-Przymorze. In case you need to buy something in the middle of the night there is supermarket Tesco and several pharmacies. Where to go for shopping? Emergency phone numbers: The country code for Poland is 0048 (+48) and the Gdańsk code is 58. When calling from a landline, dial: 999: Ambulance, 998: Fire Brigade, 997: Police, 981: Road Assistance, 986: Municipial Police. When calling from a mobile phone dial 112 (which is the general emergency number), or one of the above numbers preceded by the local code (e.g. in Gdańsk police 58 997). Currency: The Polish unit of currency is złoty (PLN). 1 złoty = 100 groszy. Local abbreviation: zł. The exchange rate for 1 euro is approximately 4,3 PLN. It is recommended to get polish currency upon arrival you will need this if you plan on taking public transport. In most restaurants and bigger shops you can pay with bank cards or credit cards. There is also plenty of ATMs. Pay pass is becoming increasingly popular. In order to open a bank account at a Polish bank you usually need only a passport. The student identity card entitles students to discounts on tickets to cinemas, theatres, museums and public transport. Polish zloty: Banknotes and coins Currency converter Living costs: Minimum monthly living costs of an average student in Poland is 1300-2000 PLN. Monthly rent: dormitory 300-450 PLN, room at a private apartment 500-1000 PLN Generally the costs of food, public transportation and housing are somewhat lower in Poland than in Western Europe. Nonetheless, they increase every year. Average prices of everyday products: bread 500g: 2-5 PLN, milk 1l: 2-4 PLN, butter: 3-5 PLN, eggs (10): 4-8 PLN water 1,5l: 2-3 PLN, water (restaurants, pubs) 0,33l: 3-5 PLN coffee in a cafe: 7-12 PLN apples 1kg: 1-4 PLN, potatoes 1kg: 1-3 PLN, tomatoes 1kg: 2-9 PLN, orange juice 1l: 3-5 PLN, white sugar 1kg: 3-5 PLN, chicken breasts 1kg: 15-20 PLN, washing detergents: 4-7 PLN, Other exemplary costs: energy and gas monthly: 120 PLN, full price monthly ticket: 80-105 PLN, cinema student's ticket: 16-20 PLN, haircut: 25-50 PLN, lunch at canteen: 10-15 PLN Public transport: Public transport in Tricity (Gdańsk, Sopot, Gdynia) is delievered by busses, tramways, trolleybuses (in Gdynia) and Fast City Rail (in Polish, SKM), connecting the Tricity. As a rule, tickets should be bought at newsagent's booth, from the driver (but you need the exact amount) or ticket machines on stops and stations. The tickets for tramways, buses and trolleybuses must be validated in a ticket punching machine immediately on boarding the vehicle. The puncher, usually an orange box at the eyelevel, which stamps the date and time on your ticket. Tickets for fast city rail you have to punch before you get on, in the machines on stations or city rail tunnels. There are many types of tickets available, including long-term and time-limit tickets.The expected length of the trip is indicated on the timetable at the stop/station. Brace yourself for ticket controllers, dressed casually, appeared suddenly and rarely communicate in english. They have to have ID tags. Students aged below 26 are entitled to discount in most means of public transport. In municipal transport it is 50% discount; necessary documents: a valid Polish student card (sometimes the International Student Identity Card - ISIC) and a 37% discount on transportation via national railways. In Gdańsk you can buy, i.e: one way ticket: 3,- PLN (does not entitle to change the vehicle), onehour ticket: 3,60 PLN, 24-hours ticket: 12,- PLN. It is also possible to buy a season ticket, especially for those who frequently use public transport. You can choose 1, 4 or 5 months valid season ticket (80-219,- PLN) . Tickets for 4 or 5 months are only for students. The mentioned above prices are without discount for students. More about tickets Students who have already received their student cards can use them as season tickets for Gdansk municipal transport. To do so, they should fill in the following form: wniosek and submit it along with the student card at one of the branches of ZTM, e.g: Punkt Obsługi Klientanr 2, Wyspiańskiego 9A (close to the university). Punkt Obsługi Klientanr 3, Main Railway Station in the city centre (tunnel). After submitting the documents, the student receives a confirmation, that will be valid for 5 days, which will allow him to travel in the municipal transport with student discount. Useful links with timetables: http://trojmiasto.jakdojade.pl http://www.ztm.gda.pl, http://www.zkmgdynia.pl/, http://www.skm.pkp.pl/, Legal stay: EU/EEA CITIZENS: If you are an EU/EEA student, you only need your ID document (e.g. identity card or passport) to enter Poland. For stays exceeding 90 days please check here: Information for EU/EEA citizens traveling to Poland. If you are planning to stay longer than 3 months, you need to register at the City Hall. NON EU/EEA CITIZENS: A citizen of a non-EU/EEA country can enter the territory of Poland on the basis of a valid travel document (passport) and a visa (we recommend D-type national visa). Check the list of countries where citizens are exempted from visa duties up to 3 months. What should you do if your VISA is going to EXPIRE?: 1. Apply for residence permit for a fixed period in the Department of Citizens Affairs of the Voivodeship Office (province administration, in Polish Urząd Wojewódzki), or 2. Back to your country of residence and apply again for visa Visa prolongation in Poland is possible in exceptional circumstances only List of required documents for Residence Permit application : 4 sharp, colour photos – size: 4,5 x 3,5 cm, taken in last 6 months, biometric Passport: 1 copy of all pages, 2 x pages with personal data, visas, stamps confirming crossing the borders original and copy of application form-residence permit for a defined period of time; Health insurance – original & photocopy; Polish sworn translation of insurance card – original & photocopy Letter of acceptance or confirmation of GUT’s student status containing duration of studies – original & copy (filled in by your faculty); Document confirming possession of financial assets covering subsistence costs (e.g. Bank Statement) Confirmation of tuition fee payment Confirmation of payment 340 PLN: to be payed at the cash-desk in Pomerania Voivodeship Council or by bank transfer; NB! Application and documents are accepted only in Polish language! Resident Permit application need to be submitted to: Department for Citizenship and Foreigners' Affairs of the Voivodeship Office 21/27 Okopowa Str. (entrance from Rzeźnicka Str.), 80-810 Gdańsk Other types of residence permits in Poland issued to NON-EU Citizens: Settlement permit (granted to a foreigner who proves to have strong family or economic bonds with Poland, to have a place of residence, to be married to a Polish citizen). Residence permit for EC long-term resident (granted to a foreigner who has been residing on the territory of Poland legally and continuously for at least 5 years directly before submission of the application and has a stable and regular source of income). Useful links: Education and legalization of stay in Poland Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Poland MigrantInfo Discover Europe! Polish visa is valid in Shengen states up to 3 months during visit in time interval of 6 months http://www.polskibus.com/ http://www.skyscanner.pl/?currency=EUR http://rozklad-pkp.pl/en MEDICAL CARE NON EU / EEA CITIZENS: Health insurance is mandatory for all non-EU students. You can choose private insurance company or join a voluntary health insurance in Poland in one of National Health Fund branches (NFZ- NarodowyFunduszZdrowia). Under this insurance scheme, students are entitled to free medical care and can use university health care clinics and health centres. Also, all foreign students have the option of purchasing additional accident insurance. For detailed information visit the website of the National Health Fund PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT Being new in new environment requires sometimes professional support, in such a situation do not hesitate to ask for it.You can obtain support in English language on: [email protected] SPORTS AT GUT: Academic Sports Centre at Gdansk University of Technology: The dream of any sport, you will find the facilities for practice in the Academic Sports Centre Technical University. The resort operates 20 sports sections, including swimming, athletics, judo, volleyball, football, tennis and table tennis. Sports center is located in Wrzeszcz on the main traffic route, close to SKM and tram lines. Join SPORT SECTION We have a modern, newly renovated swimming pool complex , a large 25-meter and a small 12.5-meter, which students use in physical education. Season ticket (for one semester) is 190 PLN, available directly at GUT Sport Centre – contact: [email protected] Exchange programmes at GUT Erasmus+ is the EU Programme in the fields of education, training, youth and sport for the period 2014-2020.The Erasmus+ Programme is designed to support Programme Countries' efforts to efficiently use the potential of Europe’s human and social capital, while confirming the principle of lifelong learning by linking support to formal, non-formal and informal learning throughout the education, training and youth fields. The Programme also enhances the opportunities for cooperation and mobility with Partner Countries, notably in the fields of higher education and youth. More information: CLICK HERE FSS: Program Scholarship and Training Fund - Mobility University (hereinafter referred to as the Project) is an educational program funded by the EEA Financial Mechanism, Norwegian Financial Mechanism and national funds: CLICKHERE Polish GRADE system : Polish grade IN POLISH IN ENGLISH 5.5 CELUJĄCY Excellent / Distinction 5.0 BARDZO DOBRY Very good 4.5 DOBRY PLUS Good plus 4.0 DOBRY Good 3.5 DOSTATECZNY PLUS Satisfactory plus 3.0 DOSTATECZNY Satisfactory / a credit passing grade 2.0 NIEDOSTATECZNY Unsatisfactory/ insufficient ECTS Guide GUT Rules and regulations Rector’s Decree concerning the level of fees associated with the provision of educational services for foreigners commencing fee-paying studies at Gdańsk University of Technology ACADEMIC CALENDAR AY 2015/16 GUT CAMPUS Mini Glossary: student dziekanat wydział semestr plan zajęć akademik legitymacja studencka zajęcia biblioteka ulga studencka bilet bank kantor wakacje przystanek autobusowy/tramwajowy student Dean’s Affairs Office faculty semester timetable dormitory student ID card classes library students discount ticket bank money exchange office holidays bus/tramp stop SKM lotnisko tramwaj dzień dobry mam na imię… do widzenia cześć dziękuję poniedziałek wtorek środa czwartek piątek sobota niedziela Fast Urban Railway airport tramp good morning/afternoon my name is… good bye Hi! Thank you Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday GUT Authorities and student contact persons at Faculties: Rector Prof. Henryk Krawczyk Vice-Rector for Scientific Research Prof. Józef E. Sienkiewicz Vice-Rector for Education Prof. Marek Dzida Vice-Rector for Development and Quality Prof. Kazimierz Jakubiuk Vice-Rector for Cooperation and Innovation Prof. Jacek Mąkinia UNIVERSITY ORITIES Faculty of Architecture: Dean: Prof. Antoni Taraszkiewicz student contact person: Małgorzata Bogdanowicz e-mail: [email protected]; tel .: 58 347-63-83 workplace: Main Building Room 313 Faculty of Chemistry : Dean: Prof. Sławomir Milewski Student contact person: Urszula Kampowka email: [email protected]; tel .: 58 348-62-24 workplace: Main Building Room 6 Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics : Dean : Prof. Krzysztof Goczyła Student contact person:Alexandera Zaborowska e-mail: [email protected]; tel .: 348-62-81 workplace: Building of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics room 149 Faculty of Electrical and Control Engineering: Dean: Prof. LeonSwędrowski Student contact person: Miroslawa Kamonciak email:[email protected]; tel .: 58 348-60-63 workplace: EiA Building Room 45 Faculty of Applied Physics and Mathematics: Dean :Prof. WojciechSadowski, PhD Student contact person:Magdalena Topp e-mail: [email protected]; tel .: 58 347-20-06 workplace: Main Building room 102 Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering: Dean: Prof. IreneuszKreja, Ph. D., D. Sc., Student contact person:Marta Wojcieszenko; tel .: 58 348-61-70 e-mail: [email protected] Workplace: Main Building 158 Faculty of Mechanical Engineering : Dean: Prof. Jan Stąsiek Student contact person:BarbaraUrbańska e-mail: [email protected]; tel .: 58 347-16-85 Workplace: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Building Room 226 Faculty of Ocean Engineering and Ship Technology : Dean: Prof . JanuszKozak, PhD Student contact person: Tomasz Stecewicz e-mail: [email protected]; tel.: 58 347-27-07 Workplace: Faculty of Ocean Engineering and Ship Room 203 Faculty of Management and Economics : Dean: prof. Julita Wasilczuk Student contact person: Beata Liberadzka e-mail: [email protected]; tel .: 58 348-62-75 Workplace: Faculty of Management and Economics (ul. Traugutta 79), room 509 Accommodation and dorm issues: visit your dorm administration office, Students who wish to change the accommodation are requested to contact ISA with request ([email protected]) If you have any questions, doubts or need a help to legalize your stay in Poland, please contact us: International Students and Visitors Office GUT main building, room. no 265 Counseling Services for international Students Tuesday 9:00 – 11:00 Wednesday 12:00 – 14:00 Thursday 12:00 – 14:00 Friday 8:00 – 10:00 e-mail: [email protected] phone: +4858 347 2828 and Facebook GUT International Office International Students Association Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 – 12:00 Al. Zwycięstwa 25 (building no. 25)
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