International Exchange
The Tischner European University is exchanging students and staff with many universities abroad. The geographical area covered and the number of our partner institutions is growing every year. Today we collaborate with 34 institutions from 17 countries, including USA.
Since 2004 Tischner European University has been a proud holder of an Erasmus University Charter, entitling it to participation in the EU-founded Erasmus programme, which supports Higher Education Institutions and since 2007 constitutes an element of the Lifelong Learning Program developed on the European level. Every year we successfully apply for Erasmus grants, which give significant administrative and financial support to those students who wish to study for a semester or complete an internship abroad. Every year we also host students from our partner institutions, or individuals coming as "visiting students".
Besides spending one or two semester abroad on Erasmus programme, TEU students have possibility to participate in many short-term programmes, which is a great chance to meet new friends, taste other cultures and take part in serious, multinational debates. International students willing to learn more about Poland and Central Europe in a short period of time, come to TEU for a few weeks to participate in summer schools, or to take part in projects organized by student associations, some co-funded by the EU programme "Youth in Action".
Exchanges, study trips and intensive programs involving local and international students, are complemented by lectures offered by professors from abroad, open meetings with distinguished guests and conferences gathering speakers from all over the world.
Jose Maria Aznar, former Prime Minister of Spain; Rocco Butigilione, Italian Minister of European Politics; Prof. Clyde Wilcox from the Georgetown University (USA); Prof. Anjoo Sharan Upadhyaya from the Banaras Hindu University in India; Gyaliong Tsetrin, former political prisoner from Tibet - these are just a few of those who have visited us up till now.
Cost of Living
A month spent in Krakow can cost, depending on accommodation and lifestyle, from 900 to about 1850 PLN (225-450 Euro). For a whole semester of studies (5 months) a student should be prepared to pay at least 4750 PLN (about 1200 euro).
Accommodation: 400 – 1000* PLN
Board: 400 – 600 PLN
Transportation card: 47 PLN
Culture and leisure: 50-200 PLN
Total: 900-1850 PLN
*Such large difference in the estimated costs occurs because they are dependent on the standard and location of the flat.
Obviously nothing stands in the way of spending far more, these costs are only an average. The most varied point can be culture and leisure, as Krakow offers a whole spectrum of expensive restaurants and boutiques, cultural events and entertainment, as well as other aspects of student life not only connected with their education. That’s why additional spending is able to rise far above 200 PLN.
