Recruitment Open for Cursos de Verano at AGH University of Krakow under the SPINAKER Program

 

AGH University of Krakow is pleased to announce the launch of recruitment for Cursos de Verano (Summer Courses) within the framework of the SPINAKER – Intensive International Education Programs, as part of the third edition of the AGH International School.

About the SPINAKER Program

The SPINAKER initiative, financed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) from the European Social Fund 2021–2027, supports the creation and implementation of intensive international education programs. These may include summer and winter schools, specialized courses, training sessions, study visits, and lectures conducted by visiting international professors.

Courses are delivered in on-site, online, or hybrid formats.

Financial Support

Selected participants from Latin America and the Caribbean will receive co-funding of 11,000 PLN (approximately 2,900 USD), which includes a lump sum for travel and accommodation as well as a scholarship.

Course Offerings

Autumn/Winter 2025

Term: 8 September 2025 – 31 January 2026

  • Elements of Technical English (30 hours)
    Online | Dr. B. Rutkowski
    Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science

  • Sustainable Mining Technologies (60 hours)
    Hybrid | Prof. M. Borowski, Dr. K. Zwolińska-Glądys
    Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management

  • Advanced Manufacturing Processes and CNC Programming (60 hours)
    Hybrid | Prof. Paweł Paćko, Dr. R. Kudelski
    Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics

Spring/Summer 2026

Term: 2 February – 3 July 2026

  • Elements of Technical English (30 hours)
    Online | Dr. B. Rutkowski
    Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science

  • Catalysis, Catalysts, Characterization Methods, and Applications (60 hours)
    Hybrid | Dr. B. Samojeden
    Faculty of Energy and Fuels

  • Sociology of the Environment and Social Problems in Post-Mining Areas (60 hours)
    Hybrid | Assoc. Prof. D. Wojakowski
    Faculty of Humanities

Eligibility and Application

The program is open for students from selected partner universities from Latin America and the Caribbean and AGH University of Krakow students. Each institution may nominate one of four courses per student (all with Elements of Technical English as an induction). Interested candidates are encouraged to contact their local International Cooperation Office for nomination procedures.

Application Deadline for Autumn/Winter 2025
30 June 2025, 23:59 CET

Application Extended for AGH University of Krakow students for Autumn/Winter 2025
14 September 2025, 23:59 CET

Application for Spring/Summer
Is open until 30 November 2025

Students from AGH University of Krakow please apply here: APPLICATION FORM

Please attach to your application:
👉 motivation letter,
👉 student enrollment form,
👉 English language certificate (at least B2 level)

Contact

For further information or questions, please contact:

Olga Warykiewicz
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Participating Partner Universities (selected list)

  • UFVJM – Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri

  • Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES)

  • Universidad Militar Nueva Granada

  • Universidad Austral

  • Universidad de Guadalajara

  • Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC)

  • Tecnológico de Costa Rica

  • Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología (UTEC)

  • Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA)

  • ITBA Universidad

  • Universidad de Buenos Aires

  • Universidad Nacional de Río Negro

  • Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN)

  • Universidade de Fortaleza (UNIFOR)

  • Universidad de Concepción

  • Universidad de Chile

  • Universidad de La Serena

  • Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María

  • Universidad UTECO

  • Universidad de los Andes

  • Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

  • Universidad Tecnológica de La Habana José Antonio Echeverría

  • Instituto Politécnico Nacional

  • Tecnológico de Monterrey

  • Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá

  • Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP)

  • Universidad Católica San Pablo

  • Universidad Simón Bolívar

  • Universidad Tecnológica de San Juan del Río

  • Universidad Tecnológica de Corregidora

  • Universidad Tecnológica de Querétaro

  • Universidad Aeronáutica en Querétaro (UNAQ)

  • Politécnica de Santa Rosa

  • Universidad Politécnica de Querétaro

  • Universidade Federal de Alfenas

  • Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais (PUC Minas)

  • Universidad Hispanoamericana de Costa Rica

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The project is implemented under the program of the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange - SPINAKER - Intensive International Education Programs. It is financed entirely from the European Fund for Social Development 2021-2027 (FERS) and is implemented as "Support for the creation and implementation of international education programs", project number FERS.01.05-IP.08-0436/23.