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 will receive co-funding of up to 11,000 PLN (approximately 2,900 USD, depending on the course), which includes a lump sum for travel and accommodation as well as a scholarship.
Course Offerings
Autumn/Winter 2025
Term: 1 September – 17 October 2025
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Elements of Technical English (30 hours)
Online | Dr. Bogdan Rutkowski
Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science -
Sustainable Mining Technologies (60 hours)
Hybrid | Prof. Marek Borowski
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management
(For students in mining and drilling-related fields) -
Advanced Manufacturing Processes and CNC Programming (60 hours)
Hybrid | Prof. Paweł Paćko
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
(For students in mechanical engineering and robotics)
Spring/Summer 2026
Term: 2 February – 20 March 2026
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Elements of Technical English (30 hours)
Online | Dr. Bogdan Rutkowski
Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science -
Catalysis, Catalysts, Characterization Methods, and Applications (60 hours)
Hybrid | Dr. Bogdan Samojeden
Faculty of Energy and Fuels
(For students in energy and fuels-related fields) -
Sociology of the Environment and Social Problems in Post-Mining Areas (60 hours)
Hybrid | Assoc. Prof. Dariusz Wojakowski
Faculty of Humanities
(For students in environmental protection-related fields)
Eligibility and Application
The program is open to students from selected partner universities. Each institution may nominate one student per course. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact their local International Cooperation Office for nomination procedures.
Application Deadline: 30 June 2025, 23:59 CET
Application Extended for AGH University of Krakow students: 14 September 2025, 23:59 CET
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
