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About University

Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI) is one of the most prestigious institutions in Ukraine, and one of the largest technical institutes in Europe.

The university was primarily funded by The Association of Sugar Mill Owners who came from southwest Russia, and contributed a significant proportion of the 2.6 million rouble costs. When KPI opened there were just four colleges – Mechanics, Engineering, Agriculture and Chemistry.

With tens of thousands of students enrolled, KPI is the largest university in Ukraine today. There are 29 university colleges, specialising in both science and arts subjects, and most degrees are offered in a choice of Ukrainian, Russian or English language.

KPI is comprised of two main campuses. The first is situated in central Kiev and is centred around an open area known as The Knowledge Square. This campus also houses 9,000 students from outside the city and includes a 1,750-seater assembly hall and various sports facilities. The other campus is in the northern town of Slavutych, which is actually a purpose-built settlement for citizens who were evacuated following the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

KPI was the first Ukrainian university to join the community of European universities and it has established cooperative agreements with institutions all over the world. One such agreement, with the University of Oregon in the US, includes a student-exchange program which allows students to study for a semester in a different country.

The university has a history of producing some very prominent figures, particularly in scientific fields. Evgeny Paton, the inventor of electrical welding, was among the first to graduate from KPI, while other alumni include Valeriya Hontaryeva, Chairman of the National Bank of Ukraine, and Sergei Korolev, a Soviet rocket engineer who played a central role in the Space Race of the 1950s and 60s.

High quality education and recognition on labor market are the main tasks of educational establishments that train specialists for the national economy. National technical university of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv polytechnic institute” trains specialists in 42 fields of study and 168 program subject areas.

About the Bologna Declaration

National Technical University of Ukraine ‘Kyiv Polytechnic Institute’ has replaced the existing study courses by structured, two-staged study programs according to «Bologna Model».

Bologna Process is a European initiative in order to bring the transparency and compatibility of the Higher Education across Europe. It defines three cycles of the Higher Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral study.

The main objectives of Bologna Declaration are to increase the mobility and employability of European Higher Education graduates, thus ensuring competitiveness of the European Higher Education on the world scale. Fully respecting the richness of the European cultural diversity, and thus the diversity of the Higher Education systems, Bologna Declaration seeks to articulate the European Higher Education around two main cycles. An employability of the graduates shall be ensured already after the first cycle. The mobility of the graduates around the whole European Higher Education Area will be possible, if the recognition of the degrees earned will be ensured. This is supposed to be done through the increased transparency of the Higher Educational systems, and the trust to the Higher Educational systems that in turn will be based upon the quality assurance of the programs and institutions.

By issuing the Joint European Diploma Supplement to all graduates and using the credit system (ECTS or compatible) the transparency can be reached. While the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) in the past was used only as a credit transfer system from one university to another, now it should become a credit accumulation system. Besides the credit accumulation in regular Higher Education programs, this system shall also provide the possibility to gain credits within an informal and non-formal education, thus taking on board the lifelong learning. The aim of Bologna Declaration is to increase the mobility of both students and staff across the European Higher Education Area. This goal will also require an identification and the solution of a numerous social issues. The joint programs and degrees offered by institutions from different countries will help to reach several goals of Bologna Declaration, and will therefore be further developed.

An important aspect of the student mobility, giving the possibility to move to the different country for further degree, is a system of credits used to recognize degrees and to accumulate credits. It is called the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits measure the workload of the full-time student during one academic year. The student workload of the full-time study program in Europe is around 1500-1800 hours per year. So, one credit is equal to 25 to 30 working hours. The typical credit ranges are 180-240 units for the first (Bachelor’s) cycle, and 90-120 units for the second (Master’s) cycle; 60 or more units have to be earned during the second cycle. There is no credit range for the third cycle. All Master’s courses are assigned a certain value in terms of ECTS. The successful completion of the full calendar year (12 months) of the Master’s course accumulates 90 ECTS credits.

University campus

There are 20 dormitories on the territory of the University, which are home to over 13 thousand students. By appointment dormitories of the campus divided into: 17 dormitories for singles, 2 family dormitories and 1 dormitory for postgraduate students.

In the campus held a local computer network with access to the Internet, which is in each dormitory.

All dormitories are situated in the campus of the University, which is adjacent to the park area (Solomensky district, Kyiv).

Dormitories for single are corridor type and block type. Rooms can accommodate 3-4 people. In the corridor type dormitories, rooms with toilets and washbasins are located on each floor at both ends of the corridor.

Shower located on the first floor. There are two kitchens on each floor.

In block type dormitories, block consists of two or five rooms. In each block separately located toilets and showers. In the dorms, where a block consists of five rooms, kitchen is located in the block, and in the other it is on each floor.

The cost of living depends on the number of students staying in the room.

In family dorms rooms have designing like one-bedroom apartments.

Each dormitory has a working room, where students are able to prepare for the lessons, conduct various cultural events, and sports room for sports.

On campus there are: a student polyclinic, student dining hall for 800 seats, shopping centers, shops, cafes, student clubs, children’s and sports playgrounds, as well as police and security services of the University.

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About Kyiv

Kiev is one of the biggest cities in Europe. It is a bustling capital of independent Ukraine, its administrative, economic, scientific, cultural and educational center. This scenic city with population of over 3 million people is located on the shores of the Dnepr River.

Kiev is a city of invaluable historical and cultural monuments, a city of great events and outstanding people. Everyone will find there something especially interesting for himself. The art and architecture of Kiev are considered world treasures. Many famous artists, poets and writers estimated the unique beauty of this city. The most renowned landmarks include: Cathedral of St. Sophia with outstanding mosaics and frescoes dating back to the 11th century; Kievo-Percherskaya Lavra featuring several monasteries and cathedrals; Golden Gate of Kiev, which date back to 1037; Ukrainian Baroque Church of St. Andrew; the magnificent 19th-century Cathedral of St. Vladimir; and many other attractions. Kiev is often referred to as “the mother of all cities” by Russians and Ukrainians. It is one of the oldest towns in Europe. In the historical center of Kiev you can feel the spirit of the past everywhere.

Kiev is distinguished for its rich cultural life. Theater lovers will find many theatres offering various theatrical programs. Most performances are held in Ukrainian or Russian. The recently renovated Kiev Opera House presents very good opera as well as a broad repertoire of ballets. Ivan Franko Theater is a center of Ukrainian drama, comedy, and musicals. A lot of various exhibitions are carried out in the city’s numerous museums and art galleries.

Kiev is also a scientific and educational center of independent Ukraine. Various universities and science academies including famous Kiev-Mogilyanskaya Academy, which is one of the first scientific establishments in Eastern Europe, are located there. Being the largest city of Ukraine, Kiev is a leading industrial and commercial center of the country. Kiev’s major industries include: food processing (especially processing of beet sugar), metallurgy, manufacture of machinery, machine tools, rolling stock, chemicals, building materials, and textiles. The development of Ukrainian economy gave impulse to business activity of the city. There are a lot of new office centers, banks, trade exhibition centers and other commercial enterprises appearing in the city nowadays.

Take a walk through the ancient streets of this scenic city, feel its unique beauty and the spirit of its past. For sure your stay in Kiev will become one of your most memorable experiences.

About University

Kozminski University, founded in 1993, is a private institution of higher education with full academic rights. The university has obtained Polish and international accreditations, as well as excellent results in global and national educational rankings which shows the high quality of its programs and services. Due to these qualities KU diplomas themselves have become coveted. The university’s offer includes various Bachelor, Master’s, MBA’s as well as Ph.D. programs. All of these are also offered in English. Since 2009 Kozminski University is classified in the prestigious educational rankings provided by the ‘Financial Times’ – Business School Rankings, which include the best universities from around the world. Moreover, for the past 16 consecutive years it holds first place throughout private universities in educational rankings published by ‘Perspektywy’ and ‘Rzeczpospolita’ and ‘WPROST’. Kozminski University also received a special distinction from the National Accreditation Committee in regards to management, administration and law programs. Kozminski University holds three international accreditations: EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB. Only around 70 business schools from all over the world hold all three accreditations. The AACSB accreditation is awarded to such prestigious universities such as Yale and Harvard.

Kozminski University holds the rights to award doctoral degrees in the following disciplines: management, economics, finance, sociology and law. As the only private higher education institution in Poland, it has the power to authorize a higher Ph.D. degree (habilitation degree) in the discipline of management and economics. Also under the so-called parametric evaluation of research units within the field of economics Kozminski University boasts the highest first category ranking.

The educational offer includes: management (in Polish and English), management in virtual environments (in Polish and English), finance and accounting (in Polish and English), economics – international markets, law, administration, as well as social sciences in management: business and media sociology and psychology in management. Starting in the academic year 2016/2017 the university has created an elite law program called “Law and Finance”.

The university has such faculties:

• Administration
• Economy
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Faculty of law

Campus and Facilities

Kozminski University is the sole proprietor of all the buildings on its campus. The campus spreads over a total surface area of 3.4 hectares and its buildings are comprised of: offices for academic and administrative staff, lecture theatres, classrooms, IT facilities, library, study rooms, meeting rooms, a fitness centre, a bookstore, a post office, photocopying facilities, student canteens and faculty cafeterias. 60% of all classrooms and lecture theatres are fitted with high class IT equipment and have access to networked computers equipped with audio-visual appliances such as monitors with plasma screens, visualizers, TV sets, video recorders and tape recorders.

The school now has 6 large auditoriums (each seating between 100 and 200 people) as well as 26 classrooms (seating 50 to 100 people) and 24 workshop classrooms (seating up to 50 people). Larger classrooms and all auditoriums possess audio-visual equipment. The school owns 5 seminar and discussion group rooms, as well as a Senate Hall (seating 120 people), 4 computer labs and 2 server rooms. The 4 cafeterias are available for faculty and students and are located on our premises as well as a bookstore, 2 photocopying offices, 5 coffee machines, a cash machine, a post office, 2 student organization offices and 3 guest apartments for visiting faculty members (including 2 double rooms and 1 single room). There are 98 fully equipped faculty and administration offices (equipped with computers, printers, telephones and faxes). Our parking facilities offer 400 places for students and 70 further places for our faculty and staff. The University also owns several sport facilities. These include 1 playing field and 2 sports halls. In addition it rents out a swimming pool, a sauna – and basketball and volleyball courts. Our main hall (600 m2) not only provides a proper rest area for students, it can also be used as an exhibition area. Book fairs, work fairs and art exhibitions are held there on a regular basis.

Although the University does not yet own residential facilities for students, those coming from outside Warsaw as well as international students can rent rooms in private flats throughout the city – a customary practice in Warsaw.

Library and Research Facilities

The Kozminski University Library is committed to being a user-oriented, electronic research library of high international standard. Our goal is to take the lead in IT.

The Kozminski University library is two stories high and has a combined work area of 1,263.5 m2. It allows free access to our book collection and contains 43 computer stands with library catalogues as well as booths for individual and team work. Computers and audio-visual appliances for the presentation of the multimedia collection are also included. Separate areas are devoted to magazine and journal reading, as well as an information laboratory and computer stands with Internet connection. These connections enable students to tap into world data bases as well as access economic publications in electronic form.

Because of its modern design, the Kozminski University Library can serve 200 people simultaneously. To date it has accommodated over 8000 readers. In the storage area, books are divided into a main book collection and student manual section (displayed according to numerous currens) with direct access to all reading areas. The whole collection contains 33,841 volumes, out of which 60% are in Polish, 39% in English and 1% in German, French and Russian. We subscribe to 353 journals, out of which 126 are foreign titles. We possess six full-text data bases such as: Ebsco, Proquest, Euromany and Factivia.

The library owns a computer librarian system (Patron) available on the Internet. Book searches are conducted according to author, title, issue, Universal Decimal Classification, and other criteria. The catalogue is found in the library’s computers and it is possible to gain access to this catalogue via the Internet. The library is dedicated to providing quality services to all its users. Library staff members remain open to new technologies and consistently seek to develop new networks whilst striving for the highest in international library standards.

The Sports Centre

Academic Sport Association secures student physical development and organizes various sporting events and athletic camps.

The University also owns several sport outlets. These include 1 playing field and 2 sport halls. In addition it hires out a swimming pool, a sauna – and basketball and volleyball courts.The Kozminski University ASA comprises 14 divisions: soccer, basketball,volleyball, swimming, tennis, table tennis, aikido, sailing, judo, twoevent competition, aerobics classes, Alpine skiing, golf and diving.

Additional Information

Program aims to prepare international students for further business studies conducted in English.

Duration: 1 year / 600 hrs

Subjects: English Language and subject of specialization (8 modules)

Required documents:

• IELTS (>=6.5 points), TOEFL(>=87 points)
• Recognition of the candidate’s high school diploma
• Translation of a foreign High School Diploma into Polish or English

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About Warsaw

Warsaw is Poland’s largest city and an economic, political, and cultural centre. The symbol of the city is the Mermaid, featured on the city seal. Warsaw is a bustling metropolis and features an unforgettable history. A city where a fourth of the terrain is covered by parkland and a city of culture for all tastes and budgets.

Warsaw is a mixture of relaxing green spaces, historic sites and vivid modernity. Discover the charming Old Town, Wilanów Palace and amazing Lazienki Park, where you can watch free Chopin concerts every Sunday during the summer. Experience a few of the dozens of interactive museums, including the Warsaw Uprising Museum, the Museum of the History of Polish Jews and the Copernicus Science Centre. For exciting nightlife, visit the vibrant Vistula boulevards and upscale clubs.

About university

Poznan University of Economics and Business is one of the best, oldest and most prestigious economic universities in Poland, widely renown for its academic excellence.

The teaching staff consists of highly-qualified educators as well as widely recognized, eminent scientists and business practitioners. The University’s curricula meet the requirements of the global labour market and the EU’s educational standards. Students receive credits in accordance with the ECTS standard, which enables them to undertake international study programmes. The curricula is also deeply practice-oriented. The students not only obtain a thorough university education – they also develop practical skills expected of professional managers. The school is unique in Poland to offer blocks of subjects taught by highly-qualified specialists from the world of business, by bosses and managers of leading corporations and by professors from foreign universities. Thanks to the wider educational context, PUEB students have a comprehensive view of economics and are able to function fully in business.

The University has been awarded the certificates and accreditations confirming that its teaching and research standards comply with the highest academic requirements (e.g. certificates from the EPOQS Foundation for the Promotion and Accreditation of Economic Education; the ISO 9001:2000 certificate issued by the world-class certification company). The school attaches great importance to the quality of education and it consistently applies modern teaching methods in class.

The school also has an undisputed position as a leader in economic research as well as a major centre for applied research, expert evaluation, analysis and consultancy.

Broad relationships with business practice are possible thanks to the Partner Club. Its members – Polish and international firms as well as reputed business organisations – help the University to adjust its courses to the needs of the business environment and support the school in carrying out its educational mission: they provide specialist materials for use in classhold lectures and training courses as well as comprehensive programme of traineeships and placements.

Reasons to study at Poznan University of Economics and Business

• Top-ranking University of Economics
• One of the most prestigious and oldest economic schools in Poland
• International standards of education
• Highlights on global business trends and professional management skills
• Vast multinational cooperation
• Located in a city renown as a centre of multinational business, bustling with attractions of cosmopolitan metropolis.
• The school’s reputation is built on high educational standards consistent with the world’s teaching methods in managerial education and the latest ideas of economics and business trends.
• The University’s strengths are its educational base, international relationships and cooperation with the business world. With its reputation for the highest quality, recognized by national and international institutions, it specializes in the education of business leaders, highly-qualified managers and economic experts capable of operating successfully in the globalized business.

Polish education system

Since 2007/2008 academic year Polish higher education system has been divided to three stages, which are: Bachelor (Licencjat, Inżynier), Master (Magister), and Doctor (Doktor). This system applies to all fields of education except Law, Pharmacy, Psychology, Veterinary Medicine, Medicine and Dentistry, which are still based on two-stage system (Master and Doctor).

Polish university education system has a history of 650 years of educating high profile professionals. It resulted with a profit not only for Poland, but also for many countries all over the world, where the Poles brought their profesionalism and the spirit of innovation. Want some examples? Ignacy Domeyko established the geology research in 19th century Chile. Between 1872 and 1876 Ernest Malinowski built the world’s highest located railroad in Peru. Bronisław Malinowski was a creator of modern anthropology. Ten Nobel Prizes were awarded to Polish artists, scientists and other public figures. Maria Skłodowska-Curie is one of only four laureates to receive a prize twice.

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About Poznan

Poznan is a place where the energy of the New Europe is merged with the civilization of the West. A metropolis with over half-a-million residents, Poznań is situated in the most economically developed region of Poland, closer to Berlin than to Warsaw. Poznanians can be counted on — they are well-educated, competent and welcoming.

Poznan cultural climate is formed by the wide range of entertainment on offer. Major international events hosted here include: Malta Festival — the biggest theatre festival in Poland, Dancing Poznań — which has been attracting dancers from all over the world for 17 years and the Made in Chicago Festival — the only festival of the Chicago Jazz School in Europe.

Poznan stands as one of Poland’s main trading places and is becoming a popular destination for people in search of a city break. Situated to the west of the country on the route from Berlin to Warsaw, the city has a population of well over 600 000 people.

Poznan lies in the region in which the Polish state was born, and has witnessed several important historical events. Through the ages — and numerous power struggles — Poznan has overcome some overwhelming forces and has been key to Poland’s current status.

The city is home to some outstanding displays of architectural beauty and fantastic displays in the museums. The area round Poznan is plentiful in attractive lakes and green areas making it an ideal place for seekers of culture, leisure, and of course fun!

Population: 39 million Major language: Polish Major religion: Christianity International dialling code: +48

About Academy

The Kyiv State Maritime Academy named after hetman Petro Konashevich- Sahaydachniy (KSMA) is one of the largest higher institutions of Ukraine in maritime education of the IV level of accreditation.

Today, more than 7,000 students from Ukraine and other countries of the world obtain educational qualification degrees of “Bachelor” and “Master” at the Academy and its divisions. Navigators and ship engineers for sea and river fleet, lawyers, managers of organizations, economists, accountants and software engineers are being trained here.

The teaching staff of the Academy includes 270 highly qualified scientific and pedagogical experts – doctors and candidates of sciences, professors and associate professors, as well as a large number of sea captains and chief engineers who have many years of experience.

The material and technical resources of the educational complex includes 3 buildings of the academy, more than 50 educational laboratories and study rooms for general subjects, the computer labs equipped with modern computers that are joined into a local area network and connected to the Internet, a hostel, a library, a spacious gym and an assembly hall. The students have shipboard training on the educational and industrial vessels of the Academy.

The Academy maintains a high standard of modern maritime education and maritime simulator training. As a division of the Academy, the Centre of training, recurrent training and advanced training of water transport specialists was created, which is equipped with modern training equipment that meets the requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the International Convention of Training, Certification and Watch-keeping for Seafarers (STCW) (including the Manila amendments to this Convention).

The Academy has contacts with higher educational establishments of the same kind abroad. The graduates have opportunity to get diploma of education abroad.

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About Kyiv

Kyiv is one of the biggest cities in Europe. It is a bustling capital of independent Ukraine, its administrative, economic, scientific, cultural and educational center. This scenic city with population of over 3 million people is located on the shores of the Dnepr River.

Kyiv is a city of invaluable historical and cultural monuments, a city of great events and outstanding people. Everyone will find there something especially interesting for himself. The art and architecture of Kyiv are considered world treasures. Many famous artists, poets and writers estimated the unique beauty of this city. It is one of the oldest towns in Europe. In the historical center of Kyiv you can feel the spirit of the past everywhere.

Kyiv is distinguished for its rich cultural life. Theater lovers will find many theatres offering various theatrical programs. Most performances are held in Ukrainian or Russian. The recently renovated Kyiv Opera House presents very good opera as well as a broad repertoire of ballets. Ivan Franko Theater is a center of Ukrainian drama, comedy, and musicals. A lot of various exhibitions are carried out in the city’s numerous museums and art galleries.

Kyivis also a scientific and educational center of independent Ukraine. Various universities and science academies including famous Kyiv-Mogilyanskaya Academy, which is one of the first scientific establishments in Eastern Europe, are located there.

Being the largest city of Ukraine, Kyiv is a leading industrial and commercial center of the country. Kyiv’s major industries include: food processing (especially processing of beet sugar), metallurgy, manufacture of machinery, machine tools, rolling stock, chemicals, building materials, and textiles. The development of Ukrainian economy gave impulse to business activity of the city. There are a lot of new office centers, banks, trade exhibition centers and other commercial enterprises appearing in the city nowadays.

Take a walk through the ancient streets of this scenic city, feel its unique beauty and the spirit of its past. For sure your stay in Kyiv will become one of your most memorable experiences.

Kyiv is one of the most beautiful cities of the world that picturesquely spreads on the Dnipro river hills. As others old cities Kyiv has no exact date of foundation. According to the legend, Kyiv was founded more than 1,500 years ago by three brothers Kyi, Schek, Khoryv and their sister Lybid. The city was named after the oldest brother Kyi. In the 9th century Kyiv became the capital of the Ancient Rus. The territory of this independent state stretched out from the Baltic Sea in the North to the Black Sea in the South and from Volga River in the East to the Carpathians Mountains in the West. Kyiv is often referred as “the mother of all cities” by Russians and Ukrainians and as a cradle of Slavonic civilization.

About Academy

Aston Educational Group (Aston) is a professional international educational group which began in the United States in 1991, and made its way to China in 1996. Aston Educational Group provides language training, K-12 education, and educational and cultural exchanges for millions of students around the world.

Aston International Academy was established to help students master the English language. Aston International Academy, also known as AIA, has an excellent track record of helping our students achieve their goals, whether it be getting into an American college or university or landing their dream job. Over the last 12 years we have managed to maintain a personal environment ideal for learning and living. With no more than 10 students in a class, our classrooms foster intimacy, progress and confidence.

Aston International Academy is committed to providing immersive academic and non-academic English language education to speakers of other languages. Serving both international students and Austin residents, we aim to foster a community of learners with a focus on fluency, accuracy and confidence in a comfortable, family-like atmosphere.

Student Support

AIA students consistently comment on how they feel they are part of a family at our school. We work very hard to help each student reach their goals and do so in a comfortable and supportive environment. We are able to offer an array of services at no extra charge:

• Placement testing upon arrival and completion of program
• Certificates of completion
• Student ID
• University counseling
• Visa and immigration counseling
• Social activities and outings
• Holiday and birthday celebrations
• Customized payment plans

Additional Information

Description: Intensive English Program (only English)

Period of study: 1-2 semesters

Requirements: All students must take a placement test onsite before permitted to begin classes

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About Austin

Austin was established along the Colorado River on the edge of the Hill Country in 1839. Austin is the capital of Texas and one of the most exciting cities in the U.S. It is small enough to be comfortable, but big enough to offer everything a bigger city does: museums, excellent restaurants, nightlife, movies, festivals and outdoor activities. The sun always seems to be out in Austin! The summers are hot, but our winters are mild.

Austin’s mild climate allows you to enjoy outdoor activities virtually year round. Austin has 300 days of sunshine a year and an average temperature of 71 degrees in November.

Austin is also home to world-class universities and AIA is located just blocks from one of the top universities in the country: the University of Texas. Students can walk to campus in just minutes, or take a 5 minute bus ride to be in the heart of downtown Austin.

Austin is located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest. The City is named for Stephen F. Austin, the “Father of Texas.”