Vizja Universities Group

Type:

Undergraduate (Bachelor)

Field of study:

Economics

Duration of study:

3 years (6 semesters)

Mode:

full-time

Obtained title:

bachelor’s degree

Language:

English

Why choose this field of study?

In the era of increasing globalization and continuous development of the economy, completing a degree in economics will provide you with reliable and comprehensive career prospects. Are you passionate about national and local market mechanisms? Are you interested in finance, statistics, industrial or business economics? After completing the undergraduate studies in Economics, you will know how to reason like an economist and how to professionally analyze and manage processes in this area. You will learn to perform qualitative and quantitative analyses, solve complex economic problems, make economic decisions, and predict their consequences. You will be provided with extensive theoretical knowledge and practical tools that you will undoubtedly use in your future career.

When studying at UAFM, you will explore general economics – including microeconomics, which deals with the functioning of individual elements of the economy (the components of the economic system), and macroeconomics, that is, studies of economic processes as a whole. You will also learn the basics of related social sciences, such as economic law, sociology, and socioeconomic geography. Importantly, you will develop a set of indispensable skills including mathematical analysis, statistics, econometrics, database management, or IT tools use.

What sets us apart?

Our focus lies on providing you with a modern economist’s skillset that will benefit you in your future career.
You will learn the basics of programming, business informatics, or experimental economics.
Instead of the laborious process of writing an undergraduate thesis, you will carry out an interesting social project in the field of economics.
You will also become familiar with the project method – a key skill for your future profession.
You will gain knowledge from experts in the field of economics and related sciences.

What can you do after graduation?

After completing the undergraduate program in Economics, you will have the knowledge and skills to apply to the positions offered by:

companies and corporations involved in domestic and foreign trade, as well as financial, controlling or marketing departments in enterprises of all types and sizes;
banks and financial institutions; companies involved in leasing, auditing, consulting, and accounting;
centers and institutions engaged in economic risk assessment, economic forecasting, market analysis or public sector economics.

Studying economics at UAFM will enable you to develop a career in a variety of positions, ranging from specialist to managerial, as well as to run your own business or consulting business (such as economic risk management, investment analysis, or negotiating commercial contracts). How about working in the media as a commentator or economic journalist? This field opens many doors for development – find out yourself!

This program
is for you if:

You are interested in social sciences and the processes that govern the economy and trade.

You believe that mathematics is the mother of all sciences and you have no difficulty navigating the world of numbers and data.

You are a meticulous, well-organized person, quick to make decisions, and have natural analytical skills.

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	2800 €	1550 €
II	2800 €	1550 €
III	2800 €	1550 €

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

OTHER COUNTRIES

Year of study	Annually	Per semester*
I	3800 €	2050 €
II	3800 €	2050 €
III	3800 €	2050 €

*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.