Welcome Point is a new support space dedicated to international students, doctoral candidates, researchers, and guests associated with Poznan University of Technology. It was created to help people arriving from other countries begin their studies, work, or stay at the University and support them in adapting to a new academic and cultural environment.
Why was Welcome Point created?
Poznan University of Technology has been developing international cooperation for many years and welcomes students and staff from all over the world. Currently, students from more than 80 countries study at the University, and the number of participants in international programmes continues to grow. However, surveys conducted among international students showed that many of them experience difficulties related to adaptation, administrative procedures, and everyday functioning on campus. In particular, students pointed to the lack of one central place where they could receive comprehensive support and information. In response to these needs, Welcome Point was established – a first point of contact designed to support the international community at PUT and help create an open, friendly, and inclusive atmosphere at the University.
What does Welcome Point do?
Welcome Point offers support both in formal matters and in everyday challenges related to living and studying in Poland. At Welcome Point, you can receive assistance and information regarding:
information about the University – its structure, study organisation, campus, laboratories, and infrastructure,
University procedures and organisational matters,
residence and administrative issues,
legalisation of stay, safety, and healthcare,
finding your way around the campus,
public transportation and purchasing tickets,
opening a bank account,
everyday life in Poznań,
adapting to a new cultural and academic environment.
Welcome Point also supports the Buddy Programme, within which new international students can count on the assistance of more experienced PUT students. An important part of Welcome Point’s activities also includes integration and information events for the international community, such as Orientation Day, Intercultural Café, information meetings, workshops, and training sessions supporting students’ well-being, intercultural communication, and adaptation to university life.
Welcome Point also conducts surveys and consultations in order to better understand the needs of international students and guests, and to continuously improve the quality of support provided.
Will Welcome Point continue operating after the completion of the “PUT. Open Doors. Open Minds.” project?
YES! Welcome Point was created as part of Poznan University of Technology’s long-term efforts to support the internationalization of the University and to build an open and welcoming academic environment for international students and guests. The point will continue to operate within the structure of the International Relations Office also after the completion of the “PUT. Open Doors. Open Minds.” project.
Welcome Point will continue to serve as a place of first contact, information, and organizational support for the international community of the University, helping international students adapt and function in their everyday life on campus.
Where can you find Welcome Point?
Welcome Point operates within the International Relations Office of Poznan University of Technology and is located in room 101, Building A2 (Piotrowo 5 Street, 61-138 Poznań).
Do you have questions?
Contact us: welcome@put.poznan.pl 📧