“Erasmus Days 2025” at Bialystok University of Technology – meetings, presentations, and conversations about international opportunities

Erasmus Days is an international initiative celebrated simultaneously at many universities in Poland and abroad. These are information days that help participants learn more about the Erasmus+ programme. During the meetings, students could share their experiences with peers who had already studied or done internships abroad.

– I took advantage of several opportunities to go abroad within the Erasmus+ programme. I studied at the University of Padua – says Natalia Kulik, a third-year Environmental Engineering student and first-year Forestry student at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences of Bialystok University of Technology. – It gave me a chance to step out of my comfort zone, explore the world, and overcome language barriers.

The four days of Erasmus Days showed that international exchanges are also an opportunity to see the world from a different perspective.

– It’s definitely worth taking the risk and going abroad – adds Gabriela Sawicka, a third-year Management student at the Faculty of Engineering Management of Bialystok University of Technology. – It’s an opportunity to learn, develop yourself, and meet new people and cultures. Thanks to the Erasmus+ programme, you can build relationships that last for a long time.

From the perspective of Bialystok University of Technology, initiatives such as Erasmus Days strengthen the university’s prestige and highlight its commitment to international cooperation.

– Erasmus+ opens the door to joint scientific and educational projects – says Assoc. Prof. Dorota Krawczyk, DSc, PhD, Eng., Vice-Rector for International Cooperation at Bialystok University of Technology. – It’s worth looking at mobility not only as an adventure but also as an investment in personal and professional development – adds Prof. Krawczyk.

Studying or doing an internship abroad means everyday life in a new place.

– It’s worth preparing well, doing some research, taking care of the documents, and keeping in touch with your coordinator – advises Maja Kalicka, a third-year Biomedical Engineering student at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of Bialystok University of Technology. – It’s also good to take some basic medicines – climate change often causes colds. But the most important thing is to stay positive.

And it’s a great lesson in organisation.

– It’s best to plan your trip in advance, especially flights and accommodation – the earlier you make your reservations, the better prices you can get – explains Kacper Jacewicz, a third-year Management student at the Faculty of Engineering Management of Bialystok University of Technology.

Michał Guzowski, a third-year Logistics student at the Faculty of Engineering Management of Bialystok University of Technology, encourages others:

– Get out there and meet people. The language exam before the trip is not difficult – it takes place at Bialystok University of Technology, and anyone with a communicative level of the language should do fine.

University staff can also benefit from going abroad.

– For us, it’s an opportunity to discover different working methods – notes Assoc. Prof. Jolanta Piekut, DSc, PhD, Eng., from the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences of Bialystok University of Technology. – It’s also a chance to establish scientific and educational contacts.

As part of this year’s Erasmus Days, a Portuguese Day was held. Visitors to the Centre for Modern Education could see the exhibition “Discover Portugal with Erasmus+”. There were also culinary workshops and ceramic painting lessons inspired by Azulejos. In the evening, lovers of Portugal met at Nie Teatr, where students and staff shared their experiences of life in the warm climate of the Iberian Peninsula.

To take part in the Erasmus+ programme, students must pass a language qualification test. If they don’t have a language certificate, they can take an internal exam. Detailed information is available on the website of the International Relations Offices of Bialystok University of Technology.

– Next, you need to choose a university and match your study programme so that you don’t lose a semester – explains Magdalena Kadłubowska from the International Relations Offices of Bialystok University of Technology.

In the last academic year, 216 students from Bialystok University of Technology took advantage of the opportunity to study, do internships, or participate in short-term mobilities abroad. Currently, the university has over 350 international students.

– I recommend everyone to take part in the Erasmus+ programme – encourages Maja Kalicka, a third-year Biomedical Engineering student at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of Bialystok University of Technology. – I’ll try to apply again for the seventh semester. Maybe I’ll go to Italy or Spain. We’ll see – smiles Maja.

Erasmus Days were aimed at both those who are only thinking about going abroad and those returning to the programme. They showed how many directions and experiences await Bialystok University of Technology students. The events took place from 13 to 16 October 2025 at all faculties of the university.

The series of meetings was organised by the International Relations Offices of Bialystok University of Technology. Volunteers participated as part of a project within the European Solidarity Corps, funded by the European Union.

Erasmus Days were co-financed by the European Union.

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