Vizja Universities Group

Type:

Undergraduate (Bachelor)

Field of study:

Public Health

Duration of study:

3 years (6 semesters)

Mode:

full-time

Obtained title:

bachelor’s degree

Language:

English

Why choose this field of study?

Are you wondering if Public Health is the right study path for you? If you’re interested in how the healthcare system works and want to have a real impact on shaping and improving it, this might be exactly what you’re looking for! The Bachelor’s degree programme in Public Health combines knowledge from multiple fields—such as health sciences, law, management, and finance—essential for professionals responsible for analysing public health challenges, planning health campaigns, implementing systemic innovations, cooperating with relevant institutions, and developing effective solutions with significant social impact.

This is a degree for those who want to actively contribute to the development of the healthcare sector—and help people on a systemic and large scale. Importantly, public health is a field that is resistant to short-term trends or economic crises. Experts in this area are consistently in demand and can count on a wide range of professional opportunities.

What can you do after graduation?

After completing your studies in Public Health, you will be prepared to work in both the public and private healthcare sectors, as well as in institutions, offices, and organizations involved in healthcare services:

hospitals, clinics, and medical practices (particularly in departments of statistics and medical records, units handling documentation and settlements with the National Health Fund, and medical secretariats);
public health institutions (units focused on health data analysis and health policy planning);
regional branches of the National Health Fund (in roles related to verifying the accuracy of medical coding, and analyzing costs and services);
outsourcing companies providing medical coding services for healthcare facilities;
research and statistical institutions (focused on medical data analytics and reporting);
insurance companies (in positions responsible for verifying the accuracy of reported services and treatment costs).

This program is for you if:

You are interested in public health and the functioning of the healthcare system.

You have an analytical mind and enjoy working with numbers.

You are meticulous and well-organized.

New requirements for visa applications

Note: important information for bachelor’s degree candidates (first-cycle studies)

In line with the new requirements for visa applications introduced by Polish consulates around the world, candidates applying for a student visa are now required to submit a document confirming their eligibility to apply for a bachelor’s degree (first-cycle studies), issued by the Polish Education Superintendent Office (in Polish – Kuratorium Oświaty). Previously, this document could be provided after arrival in Poland, but under the new regulations, it must be submitted along with the visa application. The procedure for master’s degree candidates remains unchanged.

While the new requirement may slightly extend the visa process, the UAFM is fully prepared to support bachelor’s degree candidates throughout this period. To ensure there are no disruptions to their education, candidates who cannot arrive in Poland before the start of classes will be able to participate in lectures online via MS Teams. For more information call us: (+48) 12 25 24 400

Tuition fees

Fixed tuition - flexible payments

By choosing to study at UAFM, you can be sure that the tuition fee will not change throughout the duration of your studies. You can pay the tuition fee once for the entire year of study or spread over a semester payment. This allows you to decide how you want to plan your expenses.

Fees (academic year 2025/2026)

EU&OTHER COUNTRIES GROUP

Year of study	Annually	Per semester*
I	2600 €	1450 €
II	2600 €	1450 €
III	2600 €	1450 €

*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.

OTHER COUNTRIES

Year of study	Annually	Per semester*
I	3600 €	1950 €
II	3600 €	1950 €
III	3600 €	1950 €

*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.

EU and other countries group
This group includes citizens of the countries member states of the European Union and the following countries citizens: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latin America, Macedonia, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.

Other countries
The citizens of all the remaining countries.

Scholarships - easier than you think

In the academic years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025, UAFM in Kraków awarded nearly 500 Rector’s Scholarships.

Any student who has achieved a high grade point average may apply for a merit-based scholarship.

In the academic years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025, UAFM in Kraków awarded nearly 500 Rector’s Scholarships in the amount of PLN 1,000 per month, depending on academic performance, or PLN 800 / PLN 1,200 per month, depending on scientific, artistic, or sports achievements.

The scholarship can also be awarded for scientific or artistic publications, participation in scientific research or development work, participation in internships, practical training or courses beyond the study program, participation in scientific conferences, and participation in scientific, artistic competitions, exhibitions, or festivals.

A sports scholarship may be granted to a student who stands out with sporting achievements at least at the national competition level or is a member of the national team. Scholarships may also be awarded to athletes representing the university in academic competitions. A first-year student may receive a scholarship based on sports achievements from the 12 months preceding the start of their studies.

Young athletes may receive financial support in the amount of PLN 800 or PLN 1,200 per month.

A scholarship for students with disabilities may be awarded to a student who holds a certificate of disability, a degree of disability, a ZUS medical certificate, a certificate of classification into an invalidity group, or a certificate of permanent or long-term inability to work on a farm.

In the academic year 2024/2025, depending on the degree of disability, approximately 100 scholarships were awarded for students with disabilities, in amounts ranging from PLN 850 to PLN 1,250 per month. In 2023/2024, about 80 scholarships were awarded in the same amounts.

Emergency financial aid is a form of one-time financial support. Any student who has temporarily found themselves in a difficult life situation due to unforeseen events beyond their control may apply for it. Emergency aid can be awarded twice during one academic year; however, it cannot be granted twice for the same event.

In the academic year 2023/2024, we granted 215 emergency financial aids for a total amount of PLN 389,900. Depending on the student’s situation, the amounts ranged from PLN 500 to PLN 3,500 as a one-time payment.

Academic Year 2023/2024:
· 500 Rector’s Scholarships
· 215 emergency financial aids
· 188 social scholarships
· 83 scholarships for students with disabilities

In 2024, we spent nearly PLN 8,800,000 on scholarships.