About the Warsaw University of Life Sciences [Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie, SGGW] Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 4
SGGW Degree Programme 5
Five & a half year (VS) Degree Programme 5
THE EXAMINATION SYSTEM 5
FVM SGGW yearly curriculum hours 5
Application procedure 14
Application Requirements 14
Application Deadlines 15
Application Processing fee and Entrance Exam fee 15
How to Apply 15
Where to send applications: 15
Where to send documentation after the exam is passed (see p.48): 15
Application Receipt and Review 17
Confirmation of application requirements 17
Application Review after exam is passed (Final Registration) 17
Notification of application status 17
How to Register for the Online Preparation Course 19
Visa Requirements 22
NON-EU Residents only 22
EU-Residents do not need a visa - just a temporary residence permit 22
Health Insurance 22
Insurance 23
Tuition & Fees 24
Cost of Living 25
Housing 25
Leisure 25
Vertulio – Warsaw’s Bike Rental System 26
Travel expenses 26
Arrival at Warsaw 27
By aeroplane 27
By train and bus 27
Shops and commercial centres: 27
Academic Services 28
Library 28
Veterinary Reading Room 28
University Medical Clinic 29
APPENDIX 30
General advice from current students: 32
Requirements for the entrance examination – Biology: 40
Requirements for the entrance examination - Chemistry: 41
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST FOR FINAL REGISTRATION 52
Housing Application & First Contact Form 53
About International Medicine Studies, s.r.o. (IMS)
International Medicine Studies, s.r.o. (IMS) is the international student recruitment and support services arm of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Warsaw. We specialise in helping international students to apply and enrol in WULS’s veterinary degree programmes. As part of our mission, we also provide comprehensive support to international students throughout the academic year. Our on-going support ensures that a student’s investment in education abroad is as successful and comfortable as possible for them.
About the Warsaw University of Life Sciences [Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie, SGGW] Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Located in the capital city of Poland, the Warsaw University of Life Sciences-WULS [Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie, SGGW], formerly Warsaw Agricultural University, is the oldest agricultural academic school in Poland, dating back to 1816. At present, the university consists of 13 faculties, there are about 27,000 students currently enrolled. Students can choose between 32 major disciplines and 130 areas of specialisation. Since September 2007, SGGW has belonged to the EUROLEAGUE network of the leading Universities of Life Sciences in Europe (Swedish Agricultural University- SLU; Copenhagen University; University of Life Sciences in Vienna - BOKU; Wageningen University; Hohenheim University; Prague Agricultural University).
The new campus of Warsaw University of Life Sciences is located in Ursynów. The Palace of Julian Ursyn Niemcewicz is the main building. In that house is the University's administrative authorities. The campus is made up of 47 buildings (total usable space of 200,000 m2), student dormitories (3800 bed spaces), facilities such as the Sport Centre (sport halls, swimming pool), SGGW IKAR Hotel, the Main Library, and the building with the conference hall - better known as the Crystal Auditorium, where most celebrated academic events take place. More info can be found on the webpage, http://www.sggw.pl/?lang=en.
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine was established in 1927 and has since then provided education, research and development, veterinary services and many other activities. The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is the leading veterinary faculty in Poland with the novel large and small animal clinics and modern, well-equipped laboratories in basic and clinical veterinary sciences. There are approx. 120 members of academic/teaching staff. Each year a total of 200 students are accepted at the Veterinary Faculty, (while 1100 in total enrol). Research and teaching are perfectly balanced. All academic staff members spent their post-doctorates in high-rank veterinary, animal science or biotechnology universities/research institutions in North America, Asia and Europe. Their research experiences are promptly transferred to educating the students at SGGW.
The veterinary teaching program is accredited by the National Accreditation Committee (PAKA). The Faculty offers several advanced degree programs in veterinary medicine. Since the academic year 2007/8, one course in veterinary medicine is offered specifically to international students (present enrolment is 180). For postgraduate students, the Faculty offers 3-4 year PhD courses in basic and clinical sciences. The PhD courses have functioned successfully since 1992. Every year over 10 postgraduates are enrolled. More info can be found on the webpage, http://wmw.sggw.pl/en/. For further information contact: ludmila_kot@sggw.pl , anna_klatka@sggw.pl.
