Erasmus+ Factsheet: University of Lomza (PL LOMZA03)

I. Name and address

University of Lomza
ul. Akademicka 14
18-400 Łomża, Poland
Tel: +48 86 215 59 50
Fax: +48 86 215 66 00
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www.al.edu.pl

Erasmus Code
PL LOMZA03

PIC number
949550364

II. Academic authorities

• Rector: Prof. Dariusz Surowik
• Vice-rector for Science and International Cooperation: Prof. Sylwia Chojnowska
• Vice-rector Didactic and Student’s Affairs: dr Dariusz Perło

III.  Description of the Institution

University of Lomza (UL) was first established on June 22^nd, 2004 by an act of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Poland. At first, the main motto of our University was: “Creating small and medium-sized enterprises,” yet it was later altered due to new directions of development and newly formed fields of study. In 2012, the Academic Senate reformed the motto which now states:

“We educate practitioners.”

In the history of Łomża, sixteen years is like a blink of an eye, but in the history of the University it is a whole era, from very difficult organizational beginnings to the present time, when our University stands out from other state schools, thanks to its extraordinary dynamics, great equipment, excellent teaching staff and scientific development. However, the greatest success of the University are individual achievements of our graduates who undertake further studies and wonderfully manage in life as well as at work.

Our University is recognizable in the country and in the region as the centre of education of specialists– practitioners. University of Lomza offers first and second cycle degrees, full-time and part-time. Every year, we develop in our students the knowledge and skills that will enable them to work in their chosen professions, as well as open the door to the world in the form of Erasmus+ (study and practice). Our University became an extremely flexible and efficient institution that is a part of the tradition of Łomża and relies on the cooperation of the entire region. It is the pride of all inhabitants of Łomża, permanently inscribed in the history of the city and its architectural landscape.

IV. Academic Calendar

V. Degree programmes

The graduates of University of Lomza receive the following degrees:

• BACHELOR – a degree obtained upon the completion of a 1^st degree higher education course lasting 3 years.
• ENGINEER – a degree obtained upon the completion of a 1^st degree higher education course in a technical field of engineering, agriculture, or economics lasting 3.5 years.
• MASTER – awarded upon the completion of a 2-year postgraduate master’s course of a 2^nd degree higher education programme.
• POSTGRADUATE STUDIES – aimed at students who obtain the 1^st or 2^nd level degrees and want to improve their qualifications and skills. Lasting from 1 to 1.5 years.

VI. Faculties

Faculty of Computer Science and Technology

• Computer Science (first and second cycle)
• Automation and Robotics
• Food Technology (first and second cycle)
• Mechatronics
• Food Safety and Quality Management

Faculty of Health Sciences

• Nursing (first and second cycle)
• Cosmetology
• Dietetics
• Physiotherapy (long-cycle programme)
• Physical Education

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

• Management (first and second cycle programme)
• Social Work
• English Philology
• Pedagogy

Faculty of Law and Administration

• Administration (first and second cycle programme)
• Law (long-cycle programme)

Useful information

Avarage cost of living:

The standard cost of living in Łomża corresponds to that of most cities in Poland and is relatively cheap compared to the rest of Europe. The prices listed below give an approximate indication of the prices in the area of Łomża.

Travel (Students Receive a 50% Discount)

• Single bus ticket: regular €0.80 (student €0.40)
• Monthly Pass: regular €23.00 (student €12.00)
• Taxis: €0.70 per km (€2.00 Taxi start)

Food

• One-week supermarket shopping: approx. €50.00
• Pizza: approx. €5.00
• A meal in a typical Polish restaurant: approx. €10.00
• Breakfast in a café (cappuccino and croissant): approx. €3.50
• Meal at the University cafeteria: €4.00

Example supermarket food prices:

• Milk (litre): €0.60
• Loaf of bread: €0.70
• Butter (200g): €1.30
• Cheese (kg): €4.00 – €10.00
• Meat (kg): €4.00 – €8.00
• Eggs (box of 12 eggs): €1.80
• Fruit (kg): €0.60 – €4.00
• Potatoes (kg): €0.60

Entertainment

• Pub-club: free entry or approx. €3.00
• Cinema: €6.00
• Beer: €1.50 – €3.00 

Accommodation:

University of Lomza offers dormitory accommodation. Interested students can apply for a place in “Rubikon” Students’ House in the additional Accommodation Form. The rooms are adjusted for 1-2 people, fully furnished with access to the Internet. Students do not have to bring their own bed clothes (blankets, sheets etc.). The rent is about 490 PLN (around €100) a month, including electricity, water, and the Internet. Students will have to pay a deposit of 490 PLN, which is returned when leaving if there are no claims.

Average rent prices:

• A studio flat (per month): €280
• A two-roomed flat (per month): €460
• A single room in private flats (per month): €170
• Single room in a 3-star Hotel (per night): €40-€50

Computer facilities:

Free access to computer facilities and the Internet is provided at the University for students' use, both in the Library and the Internet Café.

Travel:

There is a regular bus service between the University and the city centre in Łomża. The full municipal bus schedule: https://www.mpklomza.pl/images/HT/MIEJSKIE_start.pdf

It is advised to use www.lomza.kiedyprzyjedzie.pl (eng. “when will it arrive”) site with the municipal transportation.

Taxis are available 24 hours a day. There is a mobile app available for taxi transport: Halo Taxi.

Inter-city transport – buses to Warsaw and other main cities in the area are available from the central bus station. Buses travel on most days of the year except for one or two days during the Christmas and Easter holidays.

There are several private bus companies:

• Flix Bus – www.global.flixbus.com/
• Żak Express – www.zakexpress.pl/en/
• Journey Planner – www.en.e-podroznik.pl/

Air, train, and bus services are available from Warsaw to all parts of Poland and the entire world. 

Health Care:

Poland has a ‘free’ health care system based on national health insurance contributions. Anyone paying national health insurance is entitled to use the health services on the territory of Poland at any medical establishment having a contract with the National Health Fund (NFZ – Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia).

All citizens of EU member countries are entitled to use most of the health care services in Poland free of charge provided they either have an E111 form or the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC, in Polish: EKUZ) along with some form of identity such as a passport. English-speaking physician (GP) is available close to the Rubikon Students' House, and there is English-speaking staff in the Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński Provincial Hospital in Łomża.

The services that can be used for free are:

• primary health care
• specialist out-patient care
• hospital treatment
• dental treatment
• rescue services
• ambulance transport

Please note that if you do not have required documents you will have to pay for your treatment yourself.

In addition to the national health service, Poland also has a well-developed private health care sector and it is advisable for students to take out private health care insurance. Special student health insurance is available in many countries at very reasonable rates. 

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