Implementing the assumptions of the Bologna Declaration in Polish higher educationBożena Cieślar, Klaudia Matras, Sylwia Niewczas

Presentation Description

• The presentation deals with the issue of implementing the premises of the Bologna Declaration in Poland. First, the main aims of the Bologna Declaration are discussed as well as the so-called Bologna Process. Then, the actions that were undertaken in Poland after the 1999, when the declaration was signed, are presented. The next part of the presentation consists of charts presenting the results of implementing the Erasmus programme in Poland and its results, namely the increased mobility of Polish students. Finally, the Bologna process in Ukraine is mentioned. The presentation ends with the discussion part that touches upon issues connected with the implementation of the Bologna Declaration in Ukraine.

The Bologna DeclarationThe Bologna Declaration was signed on the

19th of June 1999 and it introduced:Two main cycles of studies

( undergraduate, graduate)system of common credits – ECTS

(European credit transfer system)European cooperation in quality assuranceCommon framework of reference of easily

readable and comparable degrees

The Bologna processEuropean integration in the field of higher education focuses on harmonising

educational systems in the so-called Bologna process.

• The main objectives of implementing the Bologna Declaration are:

Creating conditions for students and teachers’ mobility

Adjusting the educational system to current situation on labour market

Improving the shape and competitive position of the higher education systems in Europe

Activites undertaken in PolandWorking out the principles of issuing

Diploma SupplementsApplying the common credit system (ECTS)Developing two-stage study system as well

as adjusting the standards of higher education in Poland

Increasing students’ mobilityDeveloping programmes for lecturing in

foreign languages

European students coming to Poland

In 1998/1999- 220 studentsIn 1999/2000- 466 studentsIn 2000/2001- 614 studentsIn 2001/20002-1,300 students

Mobility of Polish students throughout the years (1998-2011)

Foreign students coming to Poland throughout the years.

Since year 1998 the number of foreign students visiting Poland increased 34 times.

Years Number of foreign students coming to Poland

1998/1999 220

2004/2005 2332

2007/2008 4446

2009/2010 6070

2010/2011 7583

In Total: 1998-2011 36652

10 Polish universities which sent the greatest number of students on student exchange projects in 2009/2010

University Number of students

Uniwersytet Warszawski 1117

Uniwersytet Jagielloński 783

Uniwersytet A. Mickiewicza w Poznaniu

775

Uniwersytet Wrocławski 526

Uniwersytet Łódzki 386

Politechnika Warszawska 352

Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika 326

Uniwersytet Śląski w Katowicach 269

Politechnika Łódzka 261

Uniwersytet Gdański 250

10 Polish universities which accepted the greatest number of foreign Erasmus students in 2009/2010

University Number of students

Uniwersytet Jagielloński 512

Uniwersytet Warszawski 439

Uniwersytet im. A. Mickiewicza w Poznaniu

224

Uniwersytet Wrocławski 219

Politechnika Warszawska 194

Szkoła Główna Handlowa w Warszawie

172

Politechnika Łódzka 153

Politechnika Wrocławska 149

Uniwersytet Łódzki 135

Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie

134

Mobility of Polish students in 2010/2011 – the most popular target countries

Erasmus students coming to Poland in 2010/2011

Where did the greatest number of students come from?

Mobility of Polish university staff – popular target countries in 2010/2011

10 countries which accepted the greatest number of university staff in 2010/2011

The Bologna process in Ukraine Ukraine was welcomed to Bologna process at the summit in Bergen in 2005.

Bologna zone

Discussion Are student exchange programs popular in Ukraine? Which countries are• the most popular to visit?

Are assumptions of the Bologna Declaration implemented in Ukraine• (Establishment of a system of credits - ECTS; adoption of a system based• on two main cycles of education: Bachelor, Master; mobility od students)?

Has any of you participated in a student exchange program yet?• Which country have you visited?