Departments & lecture halls located at Katowice-Ligota campus
Didactic Tutors
See detail information HERE
Psychological Support Point of the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice
We are pleased to inform, that our Psychological Support Point for students is available again from January 26th, 2023.
All students of SUM in Katowice, those with any disabilities or those in need of emotional and psychological support are welcome to contact the Psychological Support Point. The Psychological Support Point is located in Katowice-Ligota, at 18 Medyków street, next to the Institute of Theory of Medicine (building D4-2) office no 106 (1st floor, in front of the auditorium A2).
Duty hours of the psychologist Ms Sonia Styrkacz – will take place during the winter semester in accordance with the schedule presented below. The schedule for the summer semester will be provided at the later date.
In order to make contacting Ms Styrkacz easier – you can contact her directly via the following email address: sonia.styrkacz@gmail.com
It is requested to show you valid students ID during the first meeting.
ATTENTION: for all those who, due to justified reasons, are not able to meet Ms Styrkacz in person can book online consultations (please contact her directly to establish the form of the consultation). During the first meeting you are obliged to show your valid student ID.
Please note that the agreement with the psychologist is valid by the end of June 2023.
The Schedule for the winter semester is as follows:
- 26.01.2023 – 4pm – 7pm
- 27.01.2023 – 4pm – 7pm
- 2.02.2023 – 4pm – 7pm
- 3.02.2023 – 4pm – 7pm
- 9.02.2023 – 3:30pm – 6:30pm
- 10.02.2023 – 3:30pm – 6:30pm
- 16.02.2023 – 3:30pm – 6:30pm
- 17.02.2023 – 3:30pm – 6:30pm
- 23.02.2023 – 3:30pm – 6:30pm
- 24.02.2023 – 3:30pm – 6:30pm
The Schedule for the summer semester is as follows:
- 2.03.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 3.03.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 9.03.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 10.03.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 13.03.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 14.03.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 23.03.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 24.03.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 27.03.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 30.03.2023: 4pm – 7pm
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- 6.04.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 7.04.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 13.04.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 14.04.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 17.04.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 20.04.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 27.04.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 28.04.2023: 4pm – 7pm
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- 4.05.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 5.05.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 8.05.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 11.05.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 15.05.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 18.05.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 25.05.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 26.05.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 29.05.2023: 4pm – 7pm
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- 1.06.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 5.06.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 9.06.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 15.06.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 16.06.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 22.06.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 23.06.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 29.06.2023: 4pm – 7pm
- 30.06.2023: 4pm – 7pm
Medical health care
Doctor Filipska: phone 517 775 391;
Doctor Drzastwa: phone 792 650 911;
Doctor Mizgała: phone 666 326 001.
Please call first the doctors and arrange a meeting in their clinic located in 3 Maja 59 street, 41-800 Zabrze.
Health insurance
National Health Fund insurance
Based on the Act of 27 August 2004 on healthcare services financed from public funds persons meeting certain requirements specified in the above mentioned Act are entitled for compulsory or voluntary health insurance in Poland.
If you are residing on the territory of Poland and are not entitled to use common healthcare services you can acquire the right to use healthcare services financed from public funds based on voluntary health insurance.
In order to conclude an agreement for voluntary health insurance please contact regional branch of National Health Fund (NFZ) to file an appropriate application and get familiar with detail terms for this procedure like required documents/statements, charges, premiums, etc.
Contact information of National Health Fund branch for Silesia region can be found at https://www.nfz-katowice.pl/index.php/kontakt/kontakt-z-nami
Emergency numbers
| ER | 999 | |
| Police | 997 | |
| Fire brigade | 998 | |
| Emergency from mobile phone | 112 | |
| District police station | +48 (32) 200 3800 | |
| District police officer | +48 600208538 or +48 (32) 200 3840 |
Visa / permanent residency card procedures
All foreign students are obliged to apply for a student visa, which can be issued at the Embassies or Consulates of the Republic of Poland situated on the territory of their native countries.
Upon arrival to Poland without visa all foreign students are required to arrange their Residency Permit Card formalities immediately.
Due to complex and time-consuming procedure of applying for the Residency Permit Card (round 2 months) it is more convenient to apply for a student visa in your own country.
Students applying for a Residency Permit Card in Poland are required to submit the following documents:
- 3 copies of application form (completed in Polish language)
- 4 color photos sized 4.5 cm / 3.5 cm (forward-facing head shots)
- 2 photocopies of passport
- documents certifying source of income (loan certificate or bank statement)
- Dean’s letter certifying the educational status
- documents certifying no tax arrears in Poland
- copy of Medical Insurance Certificate