Vizja Universities Group

Type:

Graduate (Master)

Field of study:

Economics

Duration of study:

2 years (4 semesters)

Mode:

full-time

Obtained title:

master’s degree

Language:

English

Why pursue a Master’s in Economics?

Are you ready to take your economic knowledge to the next level and become a leader in shaping financial and policy decisions? The Master’s program in Economics at UAFM is designed for individuals who want to actively engage in analyzing and influencing economic processes – locally and globally – while building a fulfilling, well-compensated career.

This graduate program is ideal for those who have completed undergraduate studies in Economics or related disciplines such as Finance and Accounting, Business Analytics, Banking, or Management, and are now ready to deepen their expertise. Through this program, you’ll gain advanced competencies in economic theory, modeling, forecasting, and real-world application of economics in social, political, and business contexts.
You will explore specialized areas such as monetary economics, health and education economics, or development economics, and strengthen your ability to solve complex economic challenges, design policy recommendations, and lead strategic decision-making.

What can you do after graduation?

With a Master’s degree in Economics from UAFM, you will be well-positioned to pursue senior and specialist roles in:

Public policy analysis, strategic planning, or social and economic program development.
Financial institutions, auditing firms, and consultancy agencies as an analyst, consultant, or manager.
Domestic and international trade, investment advisory or controlling departments.
Government bodies and non-governmental organizations shaping economic strategies and reforms.
Entrepreneurship or freelance consulting for private clients or institutions.
Media and publishing, as an economic journalist, researcher, or commentator.

This program is perfect for you if:

You want to shape economic policy and play a strategic role in decision-making at national or international levels.
You’re seeking a promotion, higher salary, or transition into managerial positions within the economic or financial sector.
You’re already working in a role connected to economics and want to deepen your knowledge to improve your performance and career prospects.

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	2900 €	1600 €
II	2900 €	1600 €

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

OTHER COUNTRIES

Year of study	Annually	Per semester*
I	3900 €	2100 €
II	3900 €	2100 €

*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.