AGH University Student Campus: The Ultimate Survival Guide

Formalities when moving in

Physical accommodation takes place in the last days of September. When arriving at a specific student dormitory, you must have an identity document and a current photo for the resident card.

1. Signing the contract: It defines the rules of the lease, the amount of monthly fees and your obligations to the university.
2. Technical condition protocol: This is the most important document during accommodation. You need to carefully check the condition of the furniture, windows and installations in the room. Each defect should be entered into the protocol to avoid being charged with repair costs at check-out.
3. Collection of bed linen and keys: In most AGH UST dormitories, you can rent a set of bedding free of charge, which is subject to periodic replacement in the linen warehouse.

Student Housing Standards: Block Comparison

The AGH UST Student Town consists of 19 student dormitories (DS), which differ in the standard of finishing, the layout of the rooms and the price. Knowing these differences will allow you to better personalize your application in the CSK system.

Basic Standard (DS: Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, etc.)

Most blocks of flats in the AGH UST Town offer a corridor or folding layout. In the corridor system, bathrooms and kitchens are shared by the entire floor. In the folding system (e.g. in DS 1 “Olimpia”), two or four rooms form a common “composition” with one bathroom and a sanitary annex.

• Room facilities: As standard, the room has beds, wardrobes, desks, chairs and a refrigerator.
• Shared infrastructure: On each floor there are public kitchens equipped with electric or gas hobs.

Standard Comfort (DS: Babylon, Capitol, Acropolis)

These are buildings that have undergone a thorough modernization or are of a higher initial standard. They usually offer 2-person rooms in smaller compositions (e.g. two rooms for one bathroom).

• Finishing: Newer furniture, better sound insulation and renovated sanitary facilities.
• Price: The monthly cost of staying in these homes is about 15-25% higher than the basic standard.

Specifics of Student Dormitory No. 19 (Daisy)

It is a dormitory with a specific purpose, often chosen by people who value more peace or international students. It offers rooms with a layout similar to micro-apartments.

On-campus technical infrastructure and services

The AGH UST Town functions as an independent district, providing access to all necessary services without having to leave the campus.

Internet access (MS-Net)

The MS-Net network is an integral part of the AGH UST infrastructure. Every resident has the right to use free, broadband wired internet.

• Device Registration: To access, you need to register the MAC address of your network adapter on the system.
• Terms of use: The network is monitored for security. It is forbidden to share the connection with third parties and to use your own Wi-Fi routers without the consent of the administrator (in many blocks the routers are already permanently installed).

Laundries and special rooms

In each student dormitory there are laundry rooms equipped with automatic washing machines and dryers.

• Reservation system: Typically, you will need to register with the porter or use an electronic booking system.
• Room keys: Keys to the laundry, drying room, gym or study rooms are collected at the gatehouse upon presentation of the resident’s card.

Catering and commercial services

There are numerous retail outlets located on the premises of MS AGH, including chain stores (e.g. Lewiatan), which are adapted to the student budget.

• Student canteen: Near the Capitol block, there is a cafeteria offering full meals at subsidized prices for students.
• Student clubs: In the Town there are legendary clubs: Studio, Zaścianek, Filutek and Gwarek, which are the center of cultural and concert life.

Rules of order and regulations of the resident

Living in such a large concentration of people requires strict adherence to the regulations, which are enforced by the administration and the Student Town Guard.

Resident card and entry system

Your most important document is the Resident Card (i.e. “pass” or magnetic card). You must show it to the doorman at every entrance to the building.

• Guests: You have the right to receive guests until 23:00. Each guest must leave an identity document at the gatehouse.
• Overnight stays: It is possible to spend the night for a third party after paying a fee at the Town’s ticket office or buying the so-called “guest accommodation”.

Quiet and safety

Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The exception is the periods of juvenalia or official outdoor events, about which the residents are informed in advance.

• Residents’ Council: In each block there is a Residents’ Council, which mediates in tenants’ disputes and takes care of the additional equipment of kitchens or recreation rooms.
• Smoking: Smoking and e-cigarettes are strictly prohibited in the rooms and in the corridors. Smoking is only allowed in designated outdoor areas.

Keeping it clean

You are responsible for keeping your room clean. The common areas (corridors, kitchens, public bathrooms) are cleaned by the dormitory staff, but it is your responsibility to clean the workstation in the kitchen immediately after preparing the meal.

Everyday life: Transport and logistics

The location of MS AGH makes it one of the best connected points in Krakow, which has a direct impact on the comfort of life and time savings.

Public transport (MPK Kraków)

The Student Town is surrounded by strategic transport hubs: “AGH UST Student Town” and “Czarnowiejska”.

• Getting to the university: Most of the AGH UST faculties (building complex A, B, C, D) are located within a 5-15 minute walk from the dormitories.
• Getting to the center: Trams and buses running from Nawojki and Czarnowiejska streets allow you to reach the Main Market Square in less than 10 minutes.

Barbecue field

It is the only place in Krakow where, according to the regulations, it is allowed to legally grill and consume low-proof alcohol in the open air by the inhabitants of the Town.

• Rules: The barbecue area is monitored and open during designated hours. Each user is obliged to clean up after themselves and segregate waste.

Specific tips for residents of MS AGH

To make your life on campus easier, you may want to implement a few practical technical and organizational solutions:

• Invest in an Ethernet cable: Despite the presence of Wi-Fi in some zones, the wired connection in the room is always more stable and faster, which is important for remote learning and online exams.
• Buy rubber shower flip-flops: Even in rooms of a higher standard, the use of a flip-flop shower is a basic principle of hygiene in the academic environment.
• Bring your own desk light: Overhead lighting in rooms is often insufficient for many hours of study at night.
• Install the washing machine booking app: If your student dormitory uses an online system, check the availability of appointments a few days in advance – laundries are the busiest on weekends.
• Segregate waste: There are special garbage cans in the Town. Failure to comply with segregation rules may result in penalties for the entire floor or block.
• Meet your doorman: A good relationship with the concierge staff makes it easier to deal with matters such as picking up courier shipments or reporting sudden technical failures.

Pricing depending on student status

The amount of monthly rent is indexed every academic year and depends on your status:

• AGH UST student: It uses the lowest base rates.
• AGH UST PhD student: The rate is usually close to that of a student body, with slight differences in some student dormitories.
• A person from outside the university: If you live at MS AGH as a student of the Jagiellonian University or PK, your rate will be increased by VAT (currently 8% for accommodation services), unless you present an appropriate certificate from your home university of secondment to MS AGH.

How do I make payments?

All payments are made only by cashless means. Each resident has an individual account number visible in the CSK system.

• Timeliness: Fees must be paid by the 15th day of each month. Exceeding this deadline results in the automatic calculation of statutory interest for delay.
• Deposit and last month: Please note that the deposit paid at check-in cannot be credited towards the last month of stay. It is only used to secure claims for possible damage to the room.

Logistics for motorists and cyclists

Although the Student Campus is located close to the center of Krakow, many students use their own means of transport. Managing parking space in such a densely built-up area requires strict rules.

Parking in the Town

Entry to the premises of the AGH UST University of Science and Technology is limited by barriers. As a resident, you have the right to apply for a parking subscription.

• Entry ID: It is issued on the basis of the vehicle’s registration certificate and a certificate of accommodation. The parking fee is symbolic for students, but the number of spaces is limited.
• Parking zones: You must park only in designated spaces. The Student Town Guard regularly inspects vehicles for valid ID tags; Failure to do so results in wheel locking or towing of the vehicle.

Bicycle storage (Bicycle storage)

AGH UST promotes ecological transport, which is why there is a bicycle room in each student dormitory.

• Access to the premises: Keys to the bicycle room are usually available at the concierge office. For safety reasons, bicycles must not be stored in corridors or rooms (due to fire and hygiene regulations).
• Repair stations: On the campus, m.in. at DS Babilon, there are publicly accessible bicycle repair stations equipped with basic tools and pumps.

Summer Action: Summer Holidays and Summer Accommodation

The AGH UST Student Town does not end its activity at the end of the summer session. In the period from July to September, the complex changes its character, functioning partly as a cheap hostel, and partly as a base for students working or doing internships in Krakow.

Procedure for staying for the summer

If you want to keep your room seat for the holiday period, you will need to submit an additional application to the CSK system in June.

• Change of room: Often, for the summer period, the administration consolidates residents in selected blocks of flats in order to carry out renovations in the remaining buildings. This means that you may be asked to move to another room for 3 months.
• Summer prices: Holiday rates are usually higher than during the academic year, as they are not subject to such high grants from the material assistance fund.

Storage of things (Deposit)

For people who go on vacation but return to the same room in October, the administration often provides so-called deposits. You can leave your fridge or cartons of personal belongings there for a small fee, eliminating the need to transport all your belongings to your family home.

Health, safety and psychological support

AGH UST provides the residents of the town with comprehensive care that goes beyond the accommodation itself.

SCANMED Medical Center

In the Town, at Nawojki Street, there is a dedicated student clinic.

• Primary Health Care (PHC): You can prescribe your declaration of choosing a family doctor there, which is crucial if you spend most of the year in Krakow.
• Specialists: The clinic offers access to a dentist, gynaecologist and doctors of other specializations under the National Health Fund.

Security and notification system

The area of the MS AGH is monitored by a network of cameras connected to the headquarters of the MS AGH Guard.

• SMS notifications: The university uses an SMS notification system about sudden threats or technical difficulties (e.g. planned water or electricity outages). Make sure your phone number in the CSK system is up to date.
• Installation overviews: As a resident, you are obliged to make the room available for periodic inspections of the electrical installation and chimney ducts, which usually take place once a year.

Culture and Inclusion: Student Clubs and Juwenalia

The town is not only a place to stay, but the heart of Krakow’s student culture. Knowing the rules of the entertainment zones will allow you to avoid conflicts with the administration.

Academic Cultural Centre (ACK)

Clubs such as Studio or Zaścianek are the venue for the largest concerts and cultural events. As a resident of the town, you often have the right to buy tickets at preferential prices for selected events.

• Noise Restrictions: Although the clubs are soundproofed, during large outdoor concerts (e.g. during the Juwenalia) you have to take into account increased traffic and loud music. This is the specificity of life in an academic center.

Rules on the grill field

The barbecue area between the dormitories is the only place of its kind in Krakow.

• Maintaining order: The AGH UST MS Fire Brigade is rigorous in its approach to the issue of breaking glass and littering the area. For leaving a mess on the grill field, you can be punished with a reprimand from the town director, which closes the way to accommodation in the following years.

Check-out and bail recovery: Step by step

Ending your stay at MS AGH requires completing several formalities that guarantee the full refund of the deposit.

1. Notification of the date of departure: You must inform the administration about the date of departure at least a few days in advance.
2. Room cleaning: This is the most common cause of disputes. The room must be brought to the state in which you found it. This applies in particular to defrosting and washing the refrigerator, washing windows and vacuuming cabinets.
3. Technical acceptance: An administrative employee (quartermaster) inspects the room in your presence. If they find deficiencies in equipment (e.g. lack of a chair, damaged blinds), the cost of buying them will be deducted from the deposit.
4. Settlement with the warehouse: You must return the bedding and blankets to the laundry warehouse and obtain the corresponding confirmation on the circulation card.
5. Passing keys and cards: The last step is to hand over the keys and the resident’s card at the gatehouse. After this step, the check-out process in the system is closed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a student of another university live in MS AGH?

Yes, students of other Krakow universities (e.g. UJ, PK, UEK) can apply for a place at the MS AGH as part of the so-called free sale, which usually starts in the second half of September. However, prices for people outside AGH UST are usually higher.

How much is the deposit and when is it returned?

The deposit is the equivalent of a month’s rent. It is returned to the bank account upon check-out, provided that the room has been returned intact and all fees have been paid.

Is it possible to have your own electrical appliances (microwave, kettle) in the rooms?

These rules depend on the specific student dormitory and the connection power of the installation. Typically, electric kettles are allowed, while high-power appliances (microwaves, heaters) require the approval of the administration.

What to do if a roommate breaks the rules?

Any conflicts should be reported to the Residents’ Council in the first place. If this does not help, the matter is taken over by the dormitory administration, which has the right to move the troublesome resident to another room or remove him from the Town.

Is it safe in the Town?

The area is patrolled by the MS AGH Guard and covered by a dense monitoring system. Each entrance to the building is controlled by a doorman, which significantly limits the access of unauthorized persons.

What is the check-out procedure for holidays?

You have to report the date of departure to the administration, clean the room, settle the bedding and hand over the keys. The room is picked up by a business worker who checks the condition of the equipment according to the initial protocol.

Can I change the assigned room during the semester?

Yes, this is possible through the so-called swap of places. The procedure requires the consent of both parties involved and the administration of both student dormitories. This is often done through a seat exchange in student forums.

Living in the AGH UST Student Town is an economical and logistically optimal solution for every student of the Krakow University of Technology. In order to fully enjoy your stay, you should first of all take care of the formalities in the CSK system, respect common property and follow the rules of social coexistence set out in the regulations. If you have already received information about the allocation of a place, your next step should be to pay the reservation fee and prepare the documentation necessary to sign the lease agreement at the end of September.