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Accessibility declaration

AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków undertakes to ensure the accessibility of its website in accordance with the Act of 4 April 2019 on the digital accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public entities.

The accessibility declaration applies to the website AGH Accessibility Office.

  • Website publication date:
  • Date of last significant update:

Digital accessibility status

This website is partially compliant with the annex to the Act of 4 April 2019 on the digital accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public entities due to the non-compliances listed below.

Unavailable content

Non-compliance with the annex

  • The “I understand” button in cookies does not work via keyboard.
  • Keyboard focus moves in a non-logical order and is not always visible.
  • Some links lack a description of their purpose or open a new window without warning.
  • Inconsistencies in linking
  • The service contains inaccessible or partially accessible PDF files.

Preparation of the accessibility declaration and its update

  • Date of declaration preparation:
  • Date of last review of the declaration:

The declaration was prepared in cooperation with the AGH Digital Accessibility Support Section based on a self-assessment using the Checklist for examining the digital accessibility of a website v. 2.2 (docx, 0.12MB).

Feedback and contact details

You can report any problems with the digital accessibility of this website to Marek Lewkowicz —by email at marlew@agh.edu.pl or by phone at +48 885 950 448.

Everyone has the right to request access to the digital accessibility of this website or its elements.

When submitting such a request, provide:

  • your full name,
  • your contact details (e.g. phone number, email),
  • the exact address of the website where the inaccessible element or content is located,
  • a description of the problem and how you would like it to be resolved.

We will respond to your request as soon as possible, no later than within 7 days of receiving it.

If this deadline is too short for us, we will inform you. In this information, we will provide a new deadline by which we will correct the reported errors or prepare the information in an alternative way. This new deadline will not be longer than 2 months.

If we are unable to ensure the digital accessibility of the website or content indicated in your request, we will propose alternative access.

Handling requests and complaints regarding accessibility

If, in response to your request to ensure digital accessibility, we refuse to provide the requested accessibility, and you disagree with this refusal, you have the right to file a complaint.

You also have the right to file a complaint if you do not agree to use the alternative method of access proposed in response to your request.

You can submit a complaint by post or email to the management of our institution:

  • Przemysław Olszewski, MA — Director of the Rector’s Office of AGH,
  • Address: al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Kraków,
  • email: biuro@agh.edu.pl.

Helpful information can be found on the government portal gov.pl. You can also inform the Ombudsman about this situation and request intervention in your case.

Other information

Architectural accessibility

Main Building of AGH University of Science and Technology — Al. Adama Mickiewicza 30, Kraków

Building entrance and control area access

The main entrance to the building is located at Mickiewicza Avenue 30. There are stairs (7 steps) at the entrance. This entrance is not accessible for wheelchair users.

For wheelchair users, an adapted entrance is located at the back of the building from the northern courtyard, where a lift to the building is available. Intercoms are installed at the entrance and exit of the courtyard to contact the porter’s lodge in case the gate is closed. Persons with mobility impairments cannot access the porter’s lodge – there is no level access between level -1 and the porter’s lodge (6 steps) and between level 0 and the porter’s lodge (16 steps).

Accessibility of corridors, stairs and lifts

Corridors in the building allow free movement – there are no level differences. Access is limited to the entire basement level and part of the ground floor (to the north and south wings).

The stairs do not have special facilities for persons with disabilities, except for access to rooms no. 380–383, where a lift has been installed.

The building is equipped with 3 passenger lifts:

  • two internal lifts measuring 1.1x1.3 m, operating between levels -1 (lower ground floor) and the 3rd floor (-1, 0, 1, 2, 3), partially adapted for people with disabilities.
  • an external lift, serving as an entrance/exit from the northern courtyard, adapted for people with disabilities, operating between ground level outside the building (P) and the 2nd floor (P, -1, 0, 1, 2).

The lifts are equipped with voice announcements and Braille labels.

The building contains two accessible toilets located on the first and third floors.

The AGH Main Auditorium is equipped with an FM hearing support system.

Information on parking facilities for persons with disabilities

In the internal parking area, near the entrance (lift) adapted for people with disabilities, there is a designated parking space.

Access to the parking area is from Reymonta Street 7 (Main Gate). Entry is limited by a barrier with an intercom and service point. It is possible to apply for a card to open the barrier or request assistance from AGH security staff.

Communication and information accessibility

Assistance dogs are allowed in AGH buildings.

If you need a sign language interpreter on-site or online, please contact the AGH Accessibility Office. The information point is open from 10:00 to 14:00. The service is free for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons.

Contact with the AGH Accessibility Office:

Stopka