1. Implementing the assumptions
of the Bologna Declaration in
Polish higher education
Bożena Cieślar, Klaudia Matras, Sylwia Niewczas

2. 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.

3. The Bologna Declaration
 The 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 assurance
 Common framework of reference of easily
readable and comparable degrees

4. The Bologna process
 European 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

5. Activites undertaken in Poland
 Working out the principles of issuing Diploma
Supplements
 Applying the common credit system (ECTS)
 Developing two-stage study system as well as
adjusting the standards of higher education in
Poland
 Increasing students’ mobility
 Developing programmes for lecturing in foreign
languages

6. European students coming to
Poland
 In 1998/1999- 220 students
 In 1999/2000- 466 students
 In 2000/2001- 614 students
 In 2001/20002-1,300 students

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

8. 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

9. 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 775
Poznaniu
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. 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 224
Poznaniu
Uniwersytet Wrocławski 219
Politechnika Warszawska 194
Szkoła Główna Handlowa w 172
Warszawie
Politechnika Łódzka 153
Politechnika Wrocławska 149
Uniwersytet Łódzki 135
Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w 134
Krakowie

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

12. Erasmus students coming to Poland in 2010/2011
Where did the greatest number of students come from?

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

14. 10 countries which accepted the greatest number of university
staff in 2010/2011

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

16. 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?