In a globalized world shaped by rapid economic transformation, a degree in Economics gives you the tools to understand, interpret, and influence key financial and market trends. If you’re drawn to topics like market dynamics, public finance, or business analytics, this program offers a comprehensive foundation for a future-oriented and versatile career.
At UAFM, you will learn to think like an economist – analytically and strategically. You’ll explore how businesses, governments, and individuals make economic choices, how resources are allocated, and how policies affect market outcomes. Through a combination of theory and hands-on learning, you’ll develop the ability to assess data, forecast trends, and make informed decisions that drive success in today’s economy.
The curriculum integrates micro- and macroeconomics, business and financial analysis, and social sciences such as economic law, geography, and sociology. You’ll also gain essential skills in statistics, econometrics, and data management, as well as an introduction to programming and digital tools that are crucial in modern economic work
An Economics degree from UAFM opens doors to a wide range of industries and professional paths, including:
This program is ideal if:
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
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| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours |
| Health and Safety | 0 | 8/8 |
| Academic Skills | 1 | 15/8 |
| Introduction to Philosophy | 5 | 35/20 |
| Introduction to Psychology | 5 | 30/24 |
| Economic History | 5 | 30/24 |
| Intellectual Property | 4 | 30/24 |
| Fundamentals of Economics | 5 | 30/24 |
| Theory of organisation and management | 5 | 30/24 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours |
| Foreign Language I | 2 | 30/16 |
| Sports class | 0 | 30/- |
| Methodology of scientific research | 4 | 30/16 |
| Fundamentals of Sociology / Economic Geography | 3 | 30/16 |
| Fundamentals of Accounting | 3 | 30/24 |
| Fundamentals of Private and Public Finance | 4 | 30/24 |
| Financial analysis in corporate finance | 3 | 30/24 |
| Mathematics I | 4 | 60/32 |
| Descriptive Statistics | 4 | 60/32 |
| Economics of shared resorces / Social Economics | 3 | 30/16 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours |
| Foreign Language II | 2 | 30/16 |
| Sports class | 0 | 30/- |
| Financial Markets / Corporate Finance | 4 | 30/24 |
| Informatics in economics | 4 | 45/24 |
| Mathematics II | 5 | 60/32 |
| Microeconomics I | 5 | 60/40 |
| Macroeconomics I | 5 | 60/32 |
| Introduction to Programming | 5 | 60/32 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours |
| Foreign Language III | 2 | 30/16 |
| Economic policy. Social policy | 3 | 30/16 |
| Microeconomics II | 5 | 60/32 |
| Macroeconomics II | 5 | 60/32 |
| Mathematical Statistics | 4 | 60/32 |
| Data Visualization Methods / Tools for Business Intelligence | 4 | 45/16 |
| History of Economic Thought | 3 | 30/16 |
| Quantitative methods in economics | 4 | 60/32 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours |
| Foreign Language IV | 3 | 30/16 |
| Experimental economics - lab class | 4 | 45/24 |
| Quantitative methods in economics | 4 | 60/32 |
| Specialisation subject 1 (see below) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Specialisation subject 2 (see below) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Specialisation subject 3 (see below) | 4 | 30/16 |
| Specialisation subject 4 (see below) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Specialisation subject 5 (see below) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Methodology for preparing a project | 3 | 30/16 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours |
| Quantitative methods in economics: time series and forecasting | 6 | 60/32 |
| Introduction to the theory of games | 4 | 30/16 |
| Specialisation subject 1 (see below) | 4 | 30/16 |
| Specialisation subject 2 (see below) | 4 | 30/16 |
| Specialisation subject 3 (see below) | 4 | 30/16 |
| Specialisation subject 4 (see below) | 4 | 30/16 |
| Social Project | 4 | 30/16 |
SEMESTER V
– specialism modules Applied Economics: Demography (subject 1), Models for mathematical economics (subject 2), Economic Analysis of Law (subject 3), Behavioral Economics (subject 4), Economics of the public sector (subject 5)
– specialism modules Global Economy: Strategies for internationalisation in business (subject 1), Globalisation and competitiveness of national economies (subject 2), International Economic Relations (subject 3), Global Supply Chains (subject 4), Monetary systems and monetary markets (subject 5)
– specialism modules Quantitative Methods in Economics: Database Management (subject 1), Tools for assisting decision-making (subject 2), AI and machine learning (subject 3), Deterministic Models in Operational Research (subject 4), Probabilistic Models in Operational Research (subject 5)
SEMESTER VI
– specialism modules Applied Economics: Economic Growth – Theory and Practice (subject 1), Industrial Economics (subject 2), Economics of agriculture (subject 3), Economics of labour (subject 4)
– specialism modules Global Economy: Finance and International Settlements (subject 1), Business intelligence and information security (subject 2), Commodity Markets (subject 3), Global Financial Markets (subject 4)
– specialism modules Quantitative Methods in Economics: Introduction to Actuarial Statistics (subject 1), Models of social choice (subject 2), Quantitative methods in economics: high frequency time series (subject 3), Quantitative methods in economics: panel data (subject 4)
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.
Save 1 000 € per year — throughout your entire studies
INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIP (IRS)
The International Regional Scholarship (IRS) is a permanent reduction of your annual tuition fee designed to support international students and make high-quality education more accessible. Candidates with citizenship of one of the 30 selected countries are entitled to the scholarship for the entire duration of their studies. The discount is reflected in your tuition fee based on the country selected in your application.
| Programme name | With Scholarship (IRS) | Regular tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | 3200 € / year or 1750 € / semester* | 4200 € / year or 2250 € / semester* |
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.
