In order to plan your stay at the Uni of Opole and get the most of your time off in Poland, please, have a look at our academic calendar of the University of Opole for 2016/2017 as well as the national holidays and breaks.
- Adaptation Day: 30.09.2016 (Friday) – one day before the semester officially starts – all the incoming students are welcome at the university.
- Adaptation Week for exchange students: 3 – 7.10.2016 – a week of introduction to the university and Opole for those who came here for a short term study (Erasmus+ etc.).
- Inauguration of the Year: 04.10.2016 (Tuesday) – official ceremony at the University (held in Polish language).
- The University Day: 10.03.2017 (Friday) – another anniversary of establishing the Uni of O (typically a day off classes – you are welcome to join official celebrations, in Polish…)
Fall Term
- Regular classes: 03.10.2016 – 26.01.2017* (*25 and 26 January 2017 – (Wednesday and Thursday) classes will be held according to schedule proposed for Friday)
- 31.10.2016 Day off
- Christmas break: 24.12.2016 – 01.01.2017
- Exam session: 27.01.2017 – 09.02.2017 (Classes are over, only the exams are held. Refer to your professor or syllabus to see whether your course concludes with an exam or some in-class form of evaluation. In the latter case, your course – including the grading – will finish max. on Jan 26.)
- Winter break: 10.02.2017 – 12.02.2017
- Make-up exam session: 13.02.2017 – 24.02.2017 (For those who re-take exams failed in the session. Technically, it is the spring term already.)
Spring Term
- Regular classes: 13.02.2017 – 09.06.2017
- Easter break: 13.04.2017 – 19.04.2017
- Day off: 02.05.2017 (Refer to the list of holidays below to understand, what we call in Poland a ‘May’s weekend’.)
- Exam session: 12.06.2017 – 26.06.2017 (Classes are over, only the exams are held. Refer to your professor or syllabus to see whether your course concludes with an exam or some in-class form of evaluation. In the latter case, your course – including the grading – will finish max. on June 9.)
- Make-up exam session: 04.09.2017 – 17.09.2017 (For those who re-take exams failed in the session.)
Public holidays
- New Year’s Eve – January 1
- Epiphany – January 6
- Easter – April 16-17
- Labour Day – May 1
- Constitution Day – May 3
- Corpus Christi – June 15
- Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – August 15
- All Saints’ Day – November 1
- Independence Day – November 11
- Christmas – December 25-26
Jam Session
On November, 9, Artistic Manor in Opole hosted 18th Jam Session organised by the Opole Blues Foundation. Every person who was willing, could perform on the stage, regardless of the instrument they play. Among the artists was one of our Erasmus Exchange Students, Miray...
National Independence Day in Poland
In November, we have two important holidays: we celebrated All Saint’s day on the 1st of November, and this Saturday we have another celebration, National Independence Day. Since it is a public holiday, please, keep in mind that on this day all shops are closed. Why...
Social scholarship
The Board of The Dr Marian Kanton Bank Pekao S.A. Foundation created a special social scholarship for students, who despite their struggle against adversity, excel in their academic performance. This academic year, five students from the faculties of Economics and Law...
Free Mock FCE & CAE Exams at University of Opole
In November the University of Opole Cambridge Exam Preparation Centre organizes the first, free of charge, mock exams at FCE (B2) and CAE (C1) levels with the use of original materials supplied by the University of Cambridge. This is an incredible opportunity to test...
Academic Calendar
Dear Erasmus students, Here you have the Academic calendar for this semester. 02.10.2017 - 24.01.2018* - Classes 23.12.2017 - 02.01.2018 - Christmas break 25.01.2018 - 07.02.2018 - Exam session 08.02.2018 - 11.02.2018 - Semester break In order to plan your leaving...
Internship in Bratislava
The Placement Slovakia programme prepared an internship offer (Erasmus+ Internship in Marketing) for the position of Business Support Coordinator for a company which is an online yacht search. The placement will take place in Bratislava, for minimum 5 months, starting...
Cambridge Exams at the University of Opole
This year our University starts cooperation with the Cambridge English Examination Centre and thanks to it both students and staff members of the University of Opole will have an opportunity to take one of the English proficiency exams: FCE (First Certificate Exam -...
Visit from Java
A delegation from Airlangga University has visited the University of Opole.
American English with Natasha
Dear students, This year we are lucky to have a Fulbright teaching assitant, Natasha from Arizona. It’s obvious that we cannot but take full advantage of her stay with us and use the opportunity to enhance our English proficiency. Thus, we invite you to the “American...
Film Festival Opolskie Lamy
Film Festival Opolskie Lamy is the biggest movie event in the Opole Voivodeship. This year we celebrate its 15th edition. From the 4th till the 14th of October everyone who wishes can watch the most important movies for the cinematography, divided into three blocks:...