Do you want your future job to truly make a difference? Are you looking to influence the health and lives of thousands of people by creating solutions that have a real impact? The Public Health programme is tailored for those who are passionate about health and eager to take an active role in developing a healthcare system that forms one of the pillars of social security.
This degree combines knowledge in public health, law, management, and finance—essential for analysing public health needs, planning health initiatives, and implementing innovative solutions in collaboration with key public and private stakeholders.
As a graduate of the Public Health programme you will be prepared to work on the implementation of modern technological solutions in healthcare—such as telemedicine, e-health, or medical data analysis. You may find employment in medical institutions, tech companies, government agencies, or international organizations working in the field of public health. You can also work in healthcare digitalization consulting or take part in innovative research and development projects.
You are interested in public health, prevention, and how healthcare systems function.
You have strong analytical skills and a passion for digital innovation.
You are open to interdisciplinary knowledge that combines medicine, management, and technology.
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| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours |
| Occupational Health & Safety Training | 0 | 8/8 |
| Application of Statistics in Medical Research | 4 | 60/32 |
| Social Psychology and Communication in Healthcare | 4 | 45/24 |
| Strategic Management in Healthcare | 3 | 30/16 |
| Analysis of Healthcare Systems and Trends – International Comparisons | 4 | 30/16 |
| Polish and EU Legal Regulations in Healthcare | 5 | 60/32 |
| Health Economics and Cost Analysis of Prevention and Healthcare | 5 | 60/32 |
| Patient Rights and Medical Information Management | 5 | 45/24 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours |
| Epidemiology of Lifestyle-Related Diseases | 3 | 30/16 |
| Quality Management in Healthcare | 4 | 60/32 |
| Health Sociology and Health Inequalities | 3 | 30/16 |
| Leadership and Innovation in Healthcare | 3 | 30/16 |
| Health and Nutrition Education | 3 | 30/16 |
| Global Health Policy Issues | 4 | 30/16 |
| Health Data Analysis with IT Tools | 4 | 30/16 |
| Project Management in Healthcare | 4 | 30/16 |
| Foreign Language (English / German) |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours |
| Chronic and Civilization Disease Management Strategies | 5 | 60/32 |
| Diploma Seminar | ||
| Foreign Language (English / German) | ||
| Internship | ||
| Specialisation subject 1 (see below) | 5 | 45/24 |
| Specialisation subject 2 (see below) | 5 | 45/24 |
| Specialisation subject 3 (see below) | 5 | 45/24 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours |
| Diploma Seminar | ||
| Internship | ||
| Specialisation subject 1 (see below) | 5 | 45/24 |
| Specialisation subject 2 (see below) | 5 | 60/32 |
| Specialisation subject 3 (see below) | 4 | 30/16 |
| Specialisation subject 4 (see below) | 4 | 30/16 |
| Specialisation subject 5 (see below) | 4 | 45/24 |
SEMESTER III
– specialism modules Healthcare Management: Management of Healthcare Institutions (subject 1), Marketing of Healthcare Services and Patient Communication (subject 2), Controlling and Management Accounting in Healthcare Institutions (subject 3);
– specialism modules Clinical Research: Organization and Conduct of Clinical Trials (subject 1), Legal and Ethical Regulations in Clinical Trials (subject 2), Biostatistics and Data Analysis in Clinical Trials (subject 3);
SEMESTER IV
– specialism modules Healthcare Management: Human Resource Management in Healthcare (subject 1), Health Information Systems (subject 2), Labor Law and Health Insurance (subject 3), Financial Management in Healthcare (subject 4), Change and Crisis Management in Healthcare Facilities (subject 5);
– specialism modules Clinical Research: Fundamentals of Evidence-Based Medicine and its Application in Clinical Trials (subject 1), Clinical Trial Documentation and Quality Oversight (subject 2), Clinical Trials in Selected Medical Fields (subject 3), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Principles (subject 4), Pharmacoeconomics and Health Technology Assessment (HTA) (subject 5);
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Public Health | 3100 € / year or 1700 € / semester* | 4100 € / year or 2200 € / 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.
