National Health Fund Insurance

Legal Framework:

• Based on the Act of 27 August 2004 on healthcare services financed from public funds, individuals meeting specific requirements outlined in the Act are entitled to compulsory or voluntary health insurance in Poland.

Voluntary Health Insurance:

• Residents in Poland without entitlement to common healthcare services can obtain the right to use healthcare services financed from public funds through voluntary health insurance.

Application Process:

• To initiate voluntary health insurance, please contact the regional branch of the National Health Fund (NFZ).
• File an appropriate application and familiarize yourself with detailed terms, including required documents/statements, charges, premiums, etc.

Contact Information (Silesia Region):

• Find the contact details of the National Health Fund branch for the Silesia region on the NFZ website.

Emergency Situations:

• In case of emergencies, foreign students can visit the 24-hour GP healthcare unit or use hospital emergency services.

Obligatory Medical Checkup:

• The AGMED Sp. z o.o. at ul. Morcinka 15-17, 40-124 Katowice, is responsible for students’ obligatory medical checkup in cooperation with the University in the year 2023.

Regular GP Medical Services:

• Each student needs to sign up with a medical facility of their choice for regular GP medical services.

Psychological Support:

• For mental health struggles, there is a Psychological Support Point at the Medical University of Silesia, catering to students seeking assistance during their studies.

Student Dormitories in Katowice

Location:

Dormitories are situated on the campus of the University in Katowice-Ligota at 24 and 26 Medyków Street and

in Zabrze at 19 Jordana Street and 42 and 44 M. Curie Skłodowskiej Street.

 

Katowice: Dormitory at 24 Medyków Street: ·     Offers 112 single rooms. ·     Each room has a kitchenette and a bathroom with a sink, shower or bathtub, and a toilet. ·     Internet access available in each room. Dormitory at 26 Medyków Street: ·     Offers 98 single rooms. ·     Each room has a kitchenette and a bathroom with a sink, shower, and toilet. ·     Internet access available in each room. Additional Facilities: ·     Students can use quiet study rooms, laundry, and parking.

Zabrze: Dormitory at 19 Jordana Street: ·     Offers 89 rooms grouped into 39 segments. ·     The segment consists of 2 or 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. Kitchens are communal, 2 on each floor. ·     There are 2 laundry rooms , 4 quiet study rooms, TV room. ·     Internet access available in each room Dormitory at 42 M. Curie-Skłodowskiej Street: ·     Offers 81 rooms with internet access ·     2 sanitary facilities and 2 public kitchens in each corridor. Dormitory at 44 M. Curie-Skłodowskiej Street: ·       Offers 80 rooms with Internet access. ·       2 sanitary facilities and 2 public kitchens in each corridor.

 

Pricing (According to SUM Rector’s Ordinance):

Basic Standard Rooms:

• Place in a 21 m² room: PLN 830 / 180 EUR / 200 USD per person.
• Place in a 27 m² room: PLN 910 / 200 EUR / 220 USD per person.

Rooms of a Higher Standard:

• Place in a 21 m² room: PLN 1010 / 215 EUR / 240 USD per person.
• Place in a 27 m² room: PLN 1200 / 260 EUR / 285 USD per person.

For more information about prices, refer to Zarzadzenie_Nr_148 

Application Process:

• Students applying for a place in the dormitory should submit an appropriate application at the time and place determined by the Dean’s Office.

Contact Information:

Katowice: Phone: +48 32 208 85 70 Email: dsligota@sum.edu.pl or bursa@sum.edu.pl

Zabrze: Phone: +48 32 275 50 37 or +48 32 275 59 79 Email: dszabrze@sum.edu.pl

Regulations:

• For detailed regulations, refer to the official Regulations of Student Dormitory of the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice .

MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SILESIA

FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES IN KATOWICE

Academic Calendar 2023/2024

English-language program

• Years 1 – 4 / International program
• Years 1 – 6 / European program

Winter Semester:

1. Classes: 01/10/2023 – 04/02/2024
2. Christmas Holiday: 22/12/2023 – 07/01/2024
3. Examination Session: 05/02/2024 – 18/02/2024
4. Winter Vacation: 19/02/2024 – 25/02/2024
5. Re-sit Examination Session: 26/02/2024 – 10/03/2024

Summer Semester:

1. Classes: 26/02/2024 – 16/06/2024
2. Easter Holiday: 29/03/2024 – 03/04/2024
3. Examination Session: 17/06/2024 – 30/06/2024
4. Summer Vacation: 01/07/2024 – 30/09/2024
5. Re-sit Examination Session: 02/09/2024 – 15/09/2024
6. Re-sit Examination Session (for 4th year / International program ONLY): 21/08/2024 – 03/09/2024

All issues pertaining to students’ academic progress should be finally solved between 16/09/2024 and 30/09/2024.

Rector’s Days (Days Off):

• 10/11/2023
• 02/05/2024
• 31/05/2024

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MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SILESIA

FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES IN KATOWICE

Academic Calendar 2023/2024

English-language program:

• Years 5 – 6 / International program

5th Year – Regular (IX + X Semesters):

1. Classes: 04/09/2023 – 07/06/2024
2. Christmas Holiday: 22/12/2023 – 07/01/2024
3. Easter Holiday: 29/03/2024 – 03/04/2024

6th Year – Regular (XI + XII Semesters):

1. Classes: 07/08/2023 – 28/06/2024
2. Christmas Holiday: 22/12/2023 – 07/01/2024
3. Easter Holiday: 29/03/2024 – 03/04/2024

5th Year – Spring Admission (IX Semester):

1. Classes: 19/02/2024 – 05/07/2024
2. Easter Holiday: 29/03/2024 – 03/04/2024

5th Year / 6th Year – Spring Admission (X + XI Semesters):

1. Classes: 18/09/2023 – 28/06/2024
2. Christmas Holiday: 22/12/2023 – 07/01/2024
3. Easter Holiday: 29/03/2024 – 03/04/2024

6th Year – Spring Admission (XII Semester):

1. Classes: 07/08/2023 – 02/02/2024
2. Christmas Holiday: 22/12/2023 – 07/01/2024

10 reasons why you should visit Katowice 

Katowice is a city with a long story. The first mentioned appeared around 16th century.

Katowice, which was a symbol of mining, became a modern, european city. Attract people with its grand history, cultur, architecture and events.

WELCOME | KATOWICE

 

Green city

City is full of parks, which makes Katowice one of the greenest cities in Poland. Around 40% of the area of the city are forrests. One of the greatest parks in Katowice is Silesian Park. It is one of the biggest park in the whole Europe.

Katowice was the first city in Poland, which introduce the „Plan of the low-emission economy”. This plan contribute improving air quality and Energy security.

SILESIAN PARK

 

Social life – city of events

It is worth to mention that Katowice was a host during COP 24 – UN Climate Summit, organized in 2018. Beside this, city is known from music festivals like Silesian Jazz Festival, Rawa Blues Festival, Off Festival or Tauron Nowa Muzyka. Additionally annually are organized theater festivals like A PART International Theater Festival and Summer Theater Garden.

One of the most famous buildings in Katowice is Spodek Arena, place where organized are sports events and concerts. It is a symbol of modern architecture.

Katowice is a student city, full of restaurants and coffee shops.

Katowice GET UP TO DATE!

 

Public transport is one of the best developed in Poland

 

Buses and Trams 

Katowice and neighboring cities are connected by buses and tramways.

 

Train station

Katowice is a transfer center, beside of very good connection with majority of polish cities, train station in Katowice gives possible for trips abroad, thanks for connection with for example Prague or Vienna.

PKP

 

Airport

Airport in Katowice (airport is around 30km from Katowice – in Pyrzowice) has connection with all bigger cities in Europe. Access to airport is possible thanks to buses connected with the center of Katowice. Based on plans, in the end of 2023, will be open passenger rail link.

AIRPORT

You are welcome to visit Katowice!

 

NOSPR-Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra in Katowice 

The heart of the building is a monumental body of colored concrete covering the concert hall with 1800 seats. This great hall captivates with its intimate atmosphere. The audience surrounds the stage from all sides, shortening the distance between the musicians and the audience.

 NOSPR

Concert online Vivaldi Bottesini Reinl Elgar

Date	English name	Polish name
January 1	New Year’s Day	Nowy Rok
January 6	Epiphany	Święto Trzech Króli
Sunday in Spring (movable)	Easter Sunday	Niedziela Wielkanocna
Monday following Easter Sunday	Easter Monday	Poniedziałek Wielkanocny
May 1	Labour Day	Święto Pracy
May 3	Constitution Day	Święto Konstytucji 3 Maja
7th Sunday after Easter	Pentecost Sunday	Zielone Świątki
9th Thursday after Easter	Corpus Christi	Boże Ciało
August 15	Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary/ Polish Armed Forces Day	Wniebowzięcie Najświętszej Maryi Panny/ Święto Wojska Polskiego
November 1	All Saints’ Day	Wszystkich Świętych
November 11	Independence Day	Święto Niepodległości
December 25	Christmas Day	Pierwszy dzień Bożego Narodzenia
December 26	Boxing Day	Drugi dzień Bożego Narodzenia