REGULATIONS CONCERNING ADMISSION
OF NON-NATIONALS FOR THE STUDIES
IN GDYNIA MARITIME UNIVERSITY

PRINCIPLES

Foreigners may undertake studies at Gdynia Maritime University in accordance with the regulations set out in the Higher Education Act of 27 July 2005 (Dz.U. No 164, item 1365 of 2005) and the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 12 October 2006 on undertaking studies and courses and participating in research and development work by foreigners (Dz.U. No.190, item 1406 of 2006).

Under the regulations applying to Polish citizens studies may be undertaken by:

• foreigners who were given permission to settle in Poland;
• foreigners with refugee status granted in the Republic of Poland;
• foreigners with temporary protection status on the territory of the Republic of Poland;
• migrant workers: citizens of Member States of the European Union or the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) – contracting parties of the European Economic Area provided that they are or were employed in Poland, their family members provided that they live on the territory of the Republic of Poland;
• foreigners who acquired the EU long-term resident permit on the territory of the Republic of Poland;
• foreigners who acquired the temporary resident permit (pursuant to Art. 53.1.7, Art. 53.1.13 and Art. 53.1.14 of the Foreigners Act of 13 June 2003 – Dz. U. No. 128, item 1175 as amended);
• citizens of Member States of the European Union or the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) – contracting parties of the European Economic Area and their family members having financial resources indispensable for covering the costs of living in the course of their studies; these applicants, however, are not entitled to maintenance grants, grants for the disabled, accommodation grants, food allowance and student aids;

Applicants go through the recruitment process.

Remaining foreigners can undertake studies omitting the process of recruitment on the basis of:

• international agreements in line with the provisions set out in these agreements;
• agreements entered into with foreign entities by the institutions of higher education in line with the provisions set out in these agreements;
• a decision of the minister responsible for higher education or the relevant minister
• the vice-chancellor’s decision.

The foreigners in question can undertake studies:

• as scholarship holders of the receiving institution (Poland);
• paying tuition fees;
• paying no tuition fees and getting no scholarship;
• as scholarship holders of a sending institution with no tuition fees incurred;
• as university scholarship holders.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarship holders of the receiving institution (Poland) are granted a scholarship by  the minister responsible for higher education. The minister establishes its amount.

Foreigners of Polish origin applying for a scholarship awarded by the Government of the Republic of Poland should contact the Polish Embassy or the Polish Consulate at their permanent residence to receive further information concerning the scholarship mentioned above.

Other candidates are asked to contact the Bureau for Academic Recognition and International Exchange (Biuro Uznawalności Wykształcenia i Wymiany Miedzynarodowej), ul. Smolna 13, 00-375 Warszawa; tel./fax.: (48 22) 828 81 61 for further information .

STUDIES IN POLISH

1. Satisfactory knowledge of Polish is a prerequisite for admission to the university. International candidates may gain admission to the BSc and supplementary MSc studies, uniform MSc studies taught in Polish provided that:
   
   a) they complete a one - year Polish preparatory course for candidates who plan to undertake studies in units designated by the minister responsible for higher education,
   b) they are awarded a certificate in Polish as a foreign language issued by Państwowa Komisja Poświadczania Znajomości Języka Polskiego jako Obcego,
   c) they are given a confirmation from the university that the level of their knowledge of Polish makes it feasible for them to undertake studies in Polish.
   
2. The fee for full-time studies conducted in Polish and the non-refundable recruitment fee are specified by the Vice Rector for Educational Affairs.
3. The fees are payable to the bank account for the whole academic year in advance.
4. Students of Polish origin make payments with a discount of 30%.
5. The amount of fees is given in Attachment no 2 to the Regulations.

STUDIES IN ENGLISH

1. There is a possibility of intramural or extramural studies in English. The necessary condition for undertaking such studies is a sufficient number of candidates, which is determined by the Dean of the Faculty of a given specialization. The payment for the studies is established annually by the Dean of the Faculty. Fees must be paid in EURO into the bank account for the whole academic year in advance. The terms of payment are subject to the legal contract.
2. In such a case the fee for the studies is specified every year by the Dean of the Faculty and then confirmed by the Vice Rector for Educational Affairs. 
3. The fees made in Euro shall be payable to the bank account for the whole academic year in advance. The terms of payments are the subject to the civil-legal contract.
4. The admissions commission of the respective Faculty will conduct the admissions process for candidates.

ACCOMODATION

Students may be provided with accommodation at Gdynia Maritime University’s Student Hostel in shared rooms. The type of a room depends on the availability of rooms currently being at the Dean’s disposal.

DOCUMENTS

Candidates for the first year must submit the following documents by the date announced by the admissions commissions of the respective Faculties:

1. The original of a school-leaving certificate translated by a certified translator.
2. The document officially recognizing the school-leaving certificate issued in a foreign country confirming its equivalence to the Polish school - leaving certificate.
3. A health certificate confirming suitability of a candidate to study in a given field. The health certificate should be issued by a certified doctor in Poland.
4. Candidates for marine specializations – an international seamen's health certificate appropriate for the specialization a candidate chooses. The health certificate should be issued by a certified doctor in Poland. Candidates cover the expenses of medical examinations and certificates.
5. A certificate of completing the Polish language course or a confirmation of the Polish Language competence (refers to studies in Polish).
6. A completed form of a personal details questionnaire (ankieta osobowa cudzoziemca).
7. 4 photos for passport.
8. A receipt of non-refundable registration fee
9. An insurance policy in case of illness or accident for the period of studies in Poland or the European Health Insurance Card.

ACCEPTANCE FOR STUDIES

1. After completing successfully the admissions process and paying the appropriate fees for the 1st year of studies, a candidate receives a certificate of being accepted for the studies.
2. By the definite term announced by the Dean’s office of the respective Faculty, a student-to-be is obliged to submit a visa, resident permit or some other document entitling them to stay in the territory of the Republic of Poland. 
3. A standard student contract of provision of educational services for a fee is made with a candidate. The form of this contract is included in the Attachment No 3. The curriculum and the fees that constitute the attachments to this contract are specified by the authorities of the respective Faculty.
4. The final decision concerning the admission for studies is made after undersigning a legal contract between the candidate and the University.
5. All fees shall be payable to the bank account of the University given in the attachment No 2 to the herein Regulations.
6. The aforementioned documents should be submitted directly in the respective Dean’s Office depending on the specialization a student-to-be applied for. 
7. The decision to accept an applicant for the studies is taken by Vice Rector for Education.

                       
Final provisions
The Deputy Rector for Education Affairs shall make a final decision in cases that are not defined by these Regulations.

DEAN’S OFFICE - FACULTY OF NAVIGATION
Aleja Jana Pawła II
81-345 Gdynia
tel.: + 48 58 6201301, +48 58 6202674
fax: + 48 58 6901101
e-mail: wndt@am.gdynia.pl

DEAN’S OFFICE - FACULTY OF MARINE ENGINEERING
ul. Morska 81-87
81-225 Gdynia
tel.: + 48 58 6218997, +48 58 6901321
fax: + 48 58 6901399
e-mail: wmdt@am.gdynia.pl

DEAN’S OFFICE - FACULTY OF MARINE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
ul. Morska 81-87
81-225 Gdynia
tel.: + 48 58 6901651, +48 58 6901256
fax: + 48 58 6219938
e-mail: wedt@am.gdynia.pl

DEAN’S OFFICE - FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
ul. Morska 81-87
81-225 Gdynia

Dean’s Office - Intramural studies
tel.: + 48 58 6901215
fax: + 48 58 6270967
e-mail: wpitdts@am.gdynia.pl

Dean’s Office – Extramural studies
tel.: + 48 58 6901635
fax: + 48 58 6616892
e-mail: wpitdtn@am.gdynia.pl

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