University of Applied Sciences in Nowy Sącz welcomes guest lecturers or administration members from our Erasmus+ partner universities. The professional visits are very important for maintaining the vitality and quality of our educational standards. Teaching and Staff exchanges are included in a range of our Erasmus+ bilateral agreements.
If you wish to visit our University please contact International Relations Office This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. sending the Staff mobility agreement signed by home Erasmus coordinator. Applications should be sent 1-3 months before the planned date of visit.
Staff mobility agreement for teaching or training
To accept the nomination we reqire:
Erasmus Incoming Staff mobility agreement for teaching
or
Erasmus Incoming Staff mobility agreement for training
signed by candidate as well as home Erasmus coordinator.
Please send the documents to e-mail address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )
You can find more information here.
International Relations Office
mgr Anna Polek – Erasmus institutional coordinator
e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
mgr Agnieszka Rafałowicz
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Rector’s Office:
Staszica St. 1, room 14 and 15
33-300 Nowy Sącz, Poland
Staff with disabilities and special needs
The university supports the mobility of disabled staff. It offers support, integration, equal access and inclusion during mobility time in frame of the Erasmus+ Program. This applies to many different disabilities: including: physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments in interaction with various barriers. The university wants to prevent prejudices and difficulties in preparation for mobility and during time of mobility. Each person can receive support at every stage of mobility, which is offered by employees of the cooperation and development department. Employees provide information and assistance on forms of physical, emotional, mental and other support. There are opportunities to take advantage of psychological, professional and other consultations. Visiting teachers and administrative staff have the option of accommodation in the Student Dormitory or Guest hotel, which are adapted for people with disabilities. They can also use the University Library in an individual way.
More information can be obtained by contacting the University Coordinator of the Erasmus+ Program This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
ANS in Nowy Sacz
Welcome to theUniversity of Applied Sciences in Nowy Sacz!
University of Applied Sciences in Nowy Sącz (Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Nowym Sączu) is a state college established by the Polish government order on June 16, 1998 as one of the first schools of this type in Poland. It is located in the charming town of Nowy Sącz, in the beautiful mountainous area of Southern Poland. The students can find their specialization among the subjects offered by the six faculties.
Full-time studies at University of Applied Sciences in Nowy Sącz are free. ANS also offers part-time (weekend) study programs, as well as postgraduate studies. After 3 years the graduates are awarded either a licencjat diploma (Bachelor of Arts degree) or after 3.5 years – an engineering diploma (Bachelor of Science degree). Graduates may then work in their chosen profession as well as pursue master degree studies and post-graduate programs. Since 2012 the university has been offering second-cycle studies (Master degree) in the field of Economic and business organization; Nursing; Pedagogy; Production Engineering and Management; Mechatronics, Informatics. The university also has master’s (5-year) studies in the fields of Physiotherapy as well as Pre-school and Early School Education.
Address: Poland, 33-300 Nowy Sacz, Staszica Street 1
Website: www.ans-ns.edu.pl
Tel.: +48 18 443-45-45, ext. 101 or 102 Fax: +48 18 443-46-08
- Faculty of Economic Sciences
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of Physical Education and Security Sciences
- Faculty of Engineering Sciences
- Faculty of Social Sciences and Arts
- Faculty of Health Sciences
Fields of study 1st undergraduate and 2nd master degree
Academic calendar
The academic calendar is divided into two semesters (winter and summer semester).
Winter semester 2022/23
| June 1 | Erasmus application deadline for winter semester |
| October 1 | First day of classes for the winter semester |
| October 3 | Official ceremony of beginning new academic year - no classes |
| November 1,2 | All Saints - religious holiday (closed shops) |
| November 11 | National Holiday - no classes (closed shops) |
| December 24 – January 1 | Christmas Break/ New Year - no classes |
| December 25 – 26 | Christmas Holiday (closed shops) - no classes |
| January 1 | New Year (closed shops) - no classes |
| January 6 | Three Kings Religious Holiday - no classes (closed shops) |
| January 30 -February 16 | Examination period |
| February 16 | Final term for passing all exams |
Summer semester 2022/23
| December 1 | Erasmus application deadline for summer semester |
| February 20 | First day of classes |
| April 9-10 | Easter Holiday - no classes (closed shops) |
| April 5-11 | Break - no classes |
| May 1-3 | Break. National and religious holiday - no classes (May 1 and 3 closed shops) |
| June 16 May 20-21 |
University Holiday Juvenalia - Students Holiday (party and concerts) |
| June 8 | Religious Holidays - no classes (closed shops) |
| June 18 | Last day of classes for the summer semester |
| June 19 – July 2 | Examination period |
| September 11-17 | Allowance term for passing all exams |
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