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Description of Nicolaus Copernicus University (UMK)
Nicolaus Copernicus University (UMK) is considered a popular institution of higher education in Poland. This is a public institution, founded in 1945 and named after the famous astronomer - Nicolaus Copernicus. Territorially the university is located in the city of Torun. The University of Nicolaus Copernicus conferred the degrees of bachelor, master, doctor, candidate of science.
Advantages
In the national ranking, the institution ranks 7th among the best institutions in the country.
Prominent graduates
In the famous Polish University of Nicolaus Copernicus, such well-known personalities were educated:
- Zbigniew Herbert (poet);
- Pyotr Pavel Boyanchik (former champion of the country in ice dancing);
- Maciej Konacki (astronomer);
- Mariusz Lemenczyk (mathematician);
- Zbigniew Nowek (former head of the Polish Intelligence Agency);
- Andrzej Leach (senator and famous sports journalist);
- Jan Rompshi (poet and ethnographer);
- Alexander Volschan (astronomer);
- Tomasz Zaboklitsky (CEO of PESA SA).
Here are just some of the famous graduates of the institution.
Facilities and equipment at Nicolaus Copernicus University (UMK)
The main campus of Nicolaus Copernicus University is geographically located in Torun. Most of the campus is surrounded by a lake and beautiful nature. In addition, the university has a branch in the city of Bydgoszcz and separate corps in Grudzidz and Wloclawek. The institution also owns a research station in Svalbard.
The school has a rich library, a comfortable hostel for foreign citizens, a sports complex, a cultural center, canteens, computer classes and laboratories.
UMK is a member of the European University Association.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
In order to enroll in a university, an applicant must first submit a statement of grades at a previous place of study. Then you will need to pass the entrance exam. According to the general results there is a transfer. Claim for a place can both local residents and foreigners. Gender restrictions are absent.
Nicolaus Copernicus University offers the following levels of study:
- Shorter / intermediate university level qualifications;
- The first final qualification of the first university level;
- Postgraduate studies;
- Doctor degree;
- Graduate / post-doctorate.
The cost of the bachelor degree is 3419 USD / year, the master's degree program is 3989 USD / year. Students with excellent academic performance provide an opportunity to participate in a scholarship program.
Education at UMK
The academic year at the Nicolaus Copernicus University traditionally consists of semesters. University contains the following faculties:
- Biology and environmental protection;
- Chemical;
- Earth Sciences;
- Economics and Management;
- Pedagogical sciences;
- Fine arts;
- Medical sciences;
- Historical;
- Humanitarian;
- Faculty of Languages;
- Legal;
- Mathematics and computer science;
- Medical;
- Faculty of Pharmacy;
- Political science and international studies;
- Physics, astronomy and applied informatics;
- Theology.
In total, the university has about 24,000 students and 1980 teachers. Foreign citizens make up 1% of the total number of students. The institution conducts international cooperation with universities in Germany, Italy, France, the United Kingdom, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The institution also supports the educational program for the exchange of students and teachers.
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
