IGNATIANUM UNIVERSITY | 6-7 JULY
Meeting of the Group of International Relations Officers
The Meeting of the Group of International Relations Officers will take place from the 6th to the 7th of July, at Ignatiaum University (Krakow, Poland). As part of this group’s ongoing initiatives, we are also pleased to announce a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) on «Erasmus Opportunities,» which will be held from the 6th to the 10th of July. To maximize networking and collaboration, there will be joint sessions scheduled between both encounters, bridging the IRO meeting and the BIP. Find out all the information about the program, registration, accommodation, and transportation options for the meeting below.
PROGRAM
REGISTRATION
EVENT LOCATION
ACCOMMODATION
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CONTACT
LOCATION OF THE EVENTS
Ignatianum University
Ignatianum University: A Legacy of Excellence and Evolution
The roots of Ignatianum stretch back to the late 19th century, specifically to 1867, when the Jesuit community in Kraków established a significant center for religious and philosophical studies. Following decades of academic development and resilience through the complexities of European history—including the formal erection of the Philosophical Faculty in 1932—the institution was recognized by the state in 1989, allowing it to open its doors to lay students. Over the following years, it evolved from the College of Philosophy and Education (named in honor of St. Ignatius of Loyola) into a university-rank academy in 2011. Most recently, as of October 1, 2023, the institution officially became Ignatianum University in Cracow by decree of the Grand Chancellor, Arturo Sosa SJ.
Today, the Jesuit University Ignatianum in Kraków stands as a vibrant ecclesiastical university with full state rights, governed by an agreement between the Government of the Republic of Poland and the Polish Episcopal Conference. It offers a prestigious range of programs across several fields:
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Humanities: Philosophy and Cultural and Religious Sciences.
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Social Sciences: Pedagogy, Political Science and Administration, and Psychology.
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Family Sciences: Dedicated studies and research within this specific field.
Academic Identity and Research
It continues to be a cornerstone of humanistic education in Poland, blending the 450-year-old Jesuit pedagogical tradition with modern research. The university now confers doctoral and postdoctoral degrees in six disciplines and operates a Doctoral School with specialized training pathways, ensuring high-quality education recognized globally.
A Hub for Collaboration
As one of nearly two hundred Jesuit universities worldwide and a key member of the Kircher Network, Ignatianum plays a vital role in fostering dialogue within the European Jesuit network, championing justice, faith, and the common good.
The Campus
Located in the historic center of Kraków, the university’s facilities offer a unique atmosphere where history meets contemporary academic life.
PROGRAM OF THE EVENTS
DOWNLOAD HERE THE IRO PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
DOWNLOAD HERE THE BIP PROGRAM (COMING SOON)
Meeting of the Group of International Relations Officers
5TH OF JULY
Recommended arrival day
19:00 Welcome Cocktail
6TH OF JULY
Opening of the Meeting and the BIP
Welcome Dinner
7TH OF JULY
Continuation of the Meeting
BIP on Erasmus Opportunities
Organizing Institution: Unversidad Loyola
Host Institution: Ignatinaum University
5TH OF JULY
Recommended arrival day
19:00 Welcome Cocktail
6TH OF JULY
Opening of the Meeting and the BIP
Welcome Dinner
7TH OF JULY
Continuation of the BIP
8TH OF JULY
Continuation of the BIP
9TH OF JULY
Continuation of the BIP
10TH OF JULY
Continuation of the BIP
Registration and payment for the IRO meeting
The fee per participant (for the IRO meeting) is 150€. The fee payment should be made through a wire transfer to Ignatianum University.
Payment information
Beneficiary name: Ignatianum University
Bank
Code IBAN: ALIOR BANK S.A.: PL 75 2490 0005 0000 4600 2204 9504
Code Swift / Code BIC: ALBPPLPW
Participants must indicate the following communication in their bank transfer:
«Krakow Kircher Network» and the participants First Name and Surname
Please fill out the following form to register for the meeting of the Group of International Relations Officers.
Transportation
Getting to Kraków from the Balice John Paul II Airport (Lotnisko Balice)
The most convenient and cheapest option is to get to Kraków by train (similary – to get to the Airport from Kraków).
Trains from Balice Airport to Kraków Główny run between 4:00 and 24:00. The first train departs at around 4:17, and the last train departs at 1:17. Trains run every 30–60 minutes.
17-minute journey; ticket price: 20 PLN
Stop at Kraków Główny Station (Krakow Main Station).
It’s a 15-minute walk from the Main Station to Ignatianum University (Kopernika 26 Street). GoogleMaps: Do Akademia Ignatianum W Krakowie — Mapy Bing
AirPortTransport information: https://krakowairport.pl/en/passenger/transport-en/directions/from-to-krakow-airport/train-en/ To check the Train timetable: https://rozklad-pkp.pl/
Registration for the BIP "Erasmus Opportunities"
Please fill out the following form to register to participate in the BIP «Erasmus Opportunities»
Accommodation
Recommendations
Hotel PURO Kraków Kazimierz **** (a 20-minute walk from Ignatianum) ul. Halicka 14a; 31 – 036 Kraków;
www.purohotels.com tel. +48 12 88 99 000; e-mail: krakow.kazimierz@purohotels.com
Hotel PURO Kraków Stare Miasto **** (a 15-minute walk from Ignatianum) Ul. Ogrodowa 10; 31 – 155 Kraków;
www.purohotels.com tel. +48 12 88 99 023; e-mail: krakow@purohotels.com
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Hotel Wyspiański *** (a 5-minute walk from Ignatianum) Ul. Westerplatte 15; 31 – 033 Kraków;
https://www.hotel-wyspianski.pl/en/ tel. +48 12 429 60 28; email: wyspianski@janpol.com.pl
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Ascot Premium Hotel **** (a 2-minute walk from Ignatianum) ul. Radziwiłłowska 3; 31-026 Kraków;
https://ascotpremium.pl/en/ tel. +48 12 384 06 66; e-mail: rezerwacja@hotelascot.pl
Should you require an invoice, please provide the following details to request one:
A) Details for a personal invoice:
- Participant’s first name and surname
- Address: Postcode and town/city, street, country
- Email address to which the invoice will be sent
B) Details for an invoice to an institution/business entity:
- Institution to which the VAT invoice is to be issued:
- Name of the institution
- Tax registration number (VAT number in the case of a foreign institution):
- Address: Postcode and town/city, street, country
- Email address to which the invoice will be sent
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