ECTS Course Catalogue

University of Applied Sciences in Nowy Sacz

AKADEMIA NAUK STOSOWANYCH W NOWYM SĄCZU

Main university address (Rector's office):
Poland, 33-300 Nowy Sącz, Staszica Str. 1
phone: +48 18 443 45 45 or +48 18 547 56 02
fax: +48 18 443 46 08
website: www.ans-ns.edu.pl
e-mail: Ten adres pocztowy jest chroniony przed spamowaniem. Aby go zobaczyć, konieczne jest włączenie w przeglądarce obsługi JavaScript.

General about university

AKADEMIA NAUK STOSOWANYCH W NOWYM SĄCZU is a state (public) university established by 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 Nowy Sacz, in the beautiful and mountainous area of South Poland. ANS students can find their specialization among the subjects offered by the six PWSZ Institutes (faculties):

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

Full-time studies at University of Applied Sciences in Nowy Sacz are free. We also offer weekend study programs, as well as postgraduate studies. After 3 years the graduates are awarded either a licentiate 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 studies.

University offers also studies on the 2^nd level (Master degree) in field of some courses.

General admission requirements

Generally students applying to PWSZ must present register in the system for prospective students and then provide the required documents:

application form (printed after the electronic registration on the website of the University: www.pwsz-ns.edu.pl, tab: the candidate / E-recruitment);
the original or a copy of high school diploma;
the original or a copy of the diploma of the first degree (candidates for postgraduate courses);
a statement of the average grades achieved during the first degree issued by an institution that has given job title (candidates for postgraduate courses);
a photocopy of the identity card;
documents certifying that the candidate is a winner or finalist in Olympic central,
a medical certificate of fitness for occupation issued by the occupational doctor (for directions: for nursing and medical rescue, physical education and teaching specialties);
proof of payment of application fee;
declaration of chosen filed of study.

More informations on web-site (in polish) - zasady rekrutacji.

Fields of studies

Faculty of Economic Sciences
- ECONOMICS (I degree)
- e-ADMINISTRATION (I degree)
- MANAGEMENT (I degree)
- ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS FINANSING (II degree)
Faculty of Humanities
- ENGLISH PHILOLOGY (I degree)
  • GERMAN PHILOLOGY (I degree)
  • EAST-EUROPEAN PHILOLOGY (I degree)
  • LINGUISTICS FOR BUSINESS (I degree)
- PRACTICAL LINGUISTICS (II degree)
Faculty of Physical Education and Security Sciences
• PHYSICAL EDUCATION (I degree)
- INTERNAL SECURITY (I degree)
- PHYSIOTHERAPY (Master degree)
Faculty of Social Sciences and Arts
- ART EDUCATION AND DIGITAL CREATION (I degree)
- PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ADVERTISING (I degree)
- GRAPHIC DESIGN AND VISUAL TECHNOLOGIES (I degree)
- PRE-SCHOOL AND EARLY SCHOOL PEDAGOGY (Master degree)
- USER EXPERIENCE AND NEW MEDIA DESIGN (II degree)
Faculty of Engineering Sciences
- COMPUTER SCIENCE (I&II degree)
- TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS (I degree)
- MECHATRONICS (I&II degree)
- MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING (I&II degree)
Faculty of Health Sciences
- DIETETICS (I degree)
- MEDICAL RESCUE (I degree)
- NURSING (I&II degree)

Erasmus key data sheet

Full legal name of the institution in English and Polish	University of Applied Sciences in Nowy Sacz Akademie Nauk Stosowanych w Nowym Sączu
ERASMUS code	PL NOWYSA 02
PIC number	995478021
OID number	E10186742
Address	Staszica Str. 1 33-300 Nowy Sącz, Polska
Country	Poland
Phone number	+ 48 18 4434545 or +48 5475602 (ext. 101)
Fax number	+ 48 18 4434608
E-mail	Ten adres pocztowy jest chroniony przed spamowaniem. Aby go zobaczyć, konieczne jest włączenie w przeglądarce obsługi JavaScript.
Web address	www.ans-ns.edu.pl
Head of the institution – Rector	dr hab. inż. Mariusz Cygnar, prof. nadzw.
Institutional Erasmus coordinator	mgr Anna Polek
Contact Persons for: LLP – Erasmus programme Institutional Bilateral Agreements Teacher Mobility Incoming Students Outgoing Students	mgr Anna Polek Ten adres pocztowy jest chroniony przed spamowaniem. Aby go zobaczyć, konieczne jest włączenie w przeglądarce obsługi JavaScript. mgr inż. Katarzyna Górowska Ten adres pocztowy jest chroniony przed spamowaniem. Aby go zobaczyć, konieczne jest włączenie w przeglądarce obsługi JavaScript. mgr Agnieszka Rafałowicz Ten adres pocztowy jest chroniony przed spamowaniem. Aby go zobaczyć, konieczne jest włączenie w przeglądarce obsługi JavaScript. tel. + 48 18 443 45 45 (ext. 101, 102)

Grading system

ECTS grade	Polish grade scale	Approximate % of successful students	Definition
A	5,0	35%	outstanding performance with only minor errors
B	4,5	19%	above the average standard but with some errors
C	4,0	23%	generally sound work with a number of notable errors
D	3,5	11%	fair but with significant shortcomings
E	3,0	12%	performance meets the minimum criteria
FX			Fail – some more work required before the credit can be awarded
F			Fail – considerable further work is required