Secure a stable, well-paid, and prestigious career in national security! If you want to gain elite qualifications, ensure job security, and have a real impact on protecting people and institutions, this program is for you.
Guaranteed employment and high earnings – graduates are in high demand in uniformed services, government administration, and the private sector.
Fast-track career advancement – this program prepares you for leadership positions in the military, police, security institutions, and corporations.
Global career opportunities – you will gain knowledge of international security, NATO and EU structures, opening doors to prestigious organizations worldwide.
Hands-on experience from day one – you will learn strategic security management, risk analysis, and modern protection technologies, making you job-ready immediately after graduation.
Elite preparation for uniformed and defense services – if you aspire to join the military, police, or other security forces, these studies will give you a competitive edge in recruitment.
Gain a prestigious profession and choose from multiple well-paid career paths!
Uniformed services and armed forces – work in the Police, Border Guard, Military, Fire Department, Military Police, or Prison Service, with stable employment and secure benefits.
Government and local administration – manage security and crisis situations at national and regional levels.
Security management in the private sector – enjoy high earnings as a security manager in corporations, banks, security companies, or the logistics sector.
Security and intelligence analyst – monitor risks and implement protection strategies in state and private institutions.
International security consultant – work within NATO, the EU, and diplomatic institutions.
Education and training expert – become a lecturer or trainer in security strategy and crisis management
You want job security, high earnings, and a fast-growing career.
You are passionate about defense, crisis management, and security strategy.
You have strong decision-making skills and can handle high-pressure situations.
You are looking for a degree that provides practical skills and a competitive edge in the job market.
You dream of a career that offers prestige, fulfillment, and real influence on national security.
Invest in your future and start an elite career in the security sector – stable employment, high earnings, and prestige await you!
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| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours |
| Conventions and law of war | 4 | 50/20 |
| Master`s seminar - semester I | 2 | 30/30 |
| Security basis - seminar | 2 | 40/20 |
| Methodology of social sciences | 5 | 50/35 |
| Armed Forces in the state defence system | 6 | 60/30 |
| Defence sports | 3 | 30/25 |
| Combat and special shooting | 5 | 60/30 |
| Soldiers legal liability | 3 | 40/20 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours |
| Security negotiation and leadership | 4 | 40/10 |
| Master`s seminar - semester II | 2 | 30/30 |
| History of war | 4 | 50/20 |
| NATO and UE crisis management system | 6 | 60/20 |
| Crisis management logistics | 4 | 30/20 |
| Scientific researches | 5 | 60/20 |
| Basics of diplomacy | 3 | 40/10 |
| Ceremonial and military regulations | 2 | 30/10 |
| Specialisation subjects (see below) |
SEMESTER II
– Subjects in the General specialisation: Information analysis in security, Protection of classified information and personal data, People and property protection company management, The National Rescue and Firefighting System in the crisis management system;
– Subjects in the Information Protection specialisation: Criminal law aspects of the protection of classified information, Information theory basics, Personal data protection, Classified information protection, Database security, Security audits in information systems;
– Subjects in the Territorial Defence specialisation: Patriotic education, Territorial Defence Forces missions in state defence, Basics of schooting training, Reconnaissance and foreign armed forces, Basics of communication and information operations;
– Subjects in the Intelligence and Special Operations specialisation: Protection of classified information and personal data, Special forces and services in the state’s politics and legal system, Special forces and services in the state’s information ecosystem, Interrogation Tactics and Techniques – Counterintelligence vs. Police Services, Methods and forms of conducting counterintelligence activities – selected issues, Means of warfare in contemporary conflicts;
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours |
| Foreign language | 2 | 30/30 |
| Master`s seminar - semester III | 6 | 30/30 |
| System analisys in security | 4 | 40/20 |
| Education for security and defence | 5 | 50/20 |
| Modern battlefield tactics | 6 | 50/20 |
| Selected regions security problems | 5 | 50/20 |
| Internacional terrorism | 4 | 40/20 |
| Risk in security | 4 | 40/20 |
| Specialisation subjects (see below) |
SEMESTER III
– Subjects in the General specialisation: Security history, Crime as a security threat;
– Subjects in the Information Protection specialisation: Information infrastructure, Organizing and managing the information protection system in administration and economy, Protection of confidentiality in the enterprice, Protection of international classified information in the civilian and military spheres, Security certificates, Quality and information security management;
– Subjects in the Territorial Defence specialisation: Command and control basics, Selected aspects of Territorial Defemse Forces tactisc, Total Air Defence, Combat engineering, NBC defence, Service and operation of military equipment, First aid, Facilities protection and defence;
– Subjects in the Intelligence and Special Operations specialisation: Technical means of obtaining information by special forces and services, Methods and forms of conducting intelligence activities – selected issues, Special forces and services in the fight against terrorism, Intelligence activities and special operations, Information analysis in special forces and services;
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 |
|---|---|---|
| National Security | 3000 € / year or 1650 € / semester* | 4000 € / year or 2150 € / 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.
