Third edition of 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 online and hybrid formats.
Students testimonials
My experience with AGH was amazing from beginning to end. We were invited to Krakow on a very generous scholarship after completing the online courses and felt very well received. The teachers were really nice to us and they took us on 2 incredible visits to see how real mines operate. It was such an interesting experience, although a little challenging. Everyone on both courses has been super friendly and we have done plenty of activities together and created many memories. My favorite part was definitely the trip to Zakopane where we took a sleigh ride.
My experie
nce at AGH University of Krakow in the SPINAKER Sustainable Mining Technologies course was outstanding. The courses connected cutting edge sustainability standards with real engineering practice, and the professors created a highly applied, international learning environment. Field visits to KGHM Polska Miedź and Brzeszcze coal mine made the programme unforgettable, strengthening our technical understanding, from copper extraction to methane and ventilation challenges while showing how innovation and governance shape modern mining. As a student from Latin America, I especially value the knowledge transfer and the practical tools I can bring back to help advance safer, more sustainable mining in our region.Benjamín Sánchez Adam, student from UTFSM (Chile)
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
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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
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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 Deadline for Spring/Summer 2026
6 January 2026, 23:59 CET
Application Extended for Spring/Summer 2026
4 March 2026, 23:59 CET
Students from AGH University of Krakow please apply here: APPLICATION FORM
Please attach to your application:
👉 motivation letter,
👉 student enrollment form,
Contact
For further information or questions, please contact:
Olga Warykiewicz
Participating Partner Universities (selected list)
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UFVJM – Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri
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Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES)
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Universidad Militar Nueva Granada
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Universidad Austral
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Universidad de Guadalajara
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Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC)
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Tecnológico de Costa Rica
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Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología (UTEC)
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Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA)
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ITBA Universidad
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Universidad de Buenos Aires
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Universidad Nacional de Río Negro
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Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN)
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Universidade de Fortaleza (UNIFOR)
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Universidad de Concepción
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Universidad de Chile
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Universidad de La Serena
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Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María
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Universidad UTECO
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Universidad de los Andes
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Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
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Universidad Tecnológica de La Habana José Antonio Echeverría
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Instituto Politécnico Nacional
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Tecnológico de Monterrey
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Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá
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Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP)
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Universidad Católica San Pablo
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Universidad Simón Bolívar
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Universidad Tecnológica de San Juan del Río
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Universidad Tecnológica de Corregidora
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Universidad Tecnológica de Querétaro
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Universidad Aeronáutica en Querétaro (UNAQ)
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Politécnica de Santa Rosa
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Universidad Politécnica de Querétaro
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Universidade Federal de Alfenas
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Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais (PUC Minas)
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Universidad Hispanoamericana de Costa Rica
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