On October 28–29, 2026, staff from the EURAXESS Wielkopolska Network participated in a two-day training course titled "Employing Internationals: Legalizing Residency and Work, and Practical Options for Remuneration".
The event was attended by representatives from the Poznań University of Life Sciences, the Poznań University of Economics and Business, Poznan University of Technology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, and the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences.
The programme covered a wide range of topics, including the principles for concluding employment contracts with internationals—both those from the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) and those from outside these regions. Particular attention was given to the legalization of residency and work, including specific regulations for Ukrainian citizens, as well as the unique rules governing the employment of internationals within the higher education sector.
A significant part of the training focused on the obligations of universities as employers—specifically, verifying the legality of the internationals' residency and employment, maintaining and storing documentation, and preparing for inspections by authorized government bodies.
The training also addressed tax-related matters for internationals, such as determining tax residency, applying double taxation avoidance agreements, and navigating social security and health insurance requirements. The programme was rounded out by discussions on specific practical challenges, employer liability, and recent regulatory changes affecting the operations of higher education institutions. The training provided an opportunity to deepen knowledge and organise key concepts essential for the proper employment of foreign nationals at a higher education institution, in compliance with current regulations.
Thank you for your participation, your commitment to enhancing professional competencies, and an inspiring exchange of experiences!
The training "Employing Internationals: Legalizing Residency and Work, and Practical Options for Remuneration" was organised within the "One Region, Wide Horizons – Euraxess Wielkopolska" project. The project is financed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange under the "NAWA-EURAXESS Network" programme.
The "NAWA-EURAXESS Network" programme is financed by the European Union from the European Fund for Social Development 2021-2027 (FERS) as part of the project entitled: "Support for higher education and science institutions in serving foreigners and Poles traveling abroad", no. FERS.01.05.IP.08-0003/24.
