Vizja Universities Group

Type:

Graduate (Master)

Field of study:

Sustainability Analytics and Audit

Duration of study:

2 years (4 semesters)

Mode:

full-time

Obtained title:

master’s degree

Language:

English

Why choose this field of study?

Sustainability is no longer just a fashionable buzzword – it is a real need in modern business and one of the key areas requiring qualified professionals. Due to new EU regulations (including mandatory ESG reporting), companies in Poland and Europe are looking for people who can not only understand, but also implement and evaluate environmental, social and corporate governance activities.

The second degree course in Sustainability Analytics and Auditing combines knowledge of economics, finance, ecology and management with a practical approach to analysing, reporting and auditing ESG strategies. It is a course created for those who want to have a real impact on the development of responsible business and at the same time gain a strong professional position.

What sets us apart?

You will learn how to implement ESG strategies in companies – step by step and taking into account market realities.
You will learn about international non-financial reporting standards and tools for their analysis and verification.
You will work using the project method as used in ESG teams around the world.
You will master modern analytical tools, including IT solutions to support sustainability reporting.
You will gain professional experience through internships and collaboration with industry experts.
You will join an academic environment that is open to international collaboration and modern approaches to education.

What can you do after graduation?

Graduates of the Sustainability Analytics and Audit degree are prepared to work as, among others:

ESG project coordinators,
sustainability specialists,
ESG auditors,
non-financial reporting experts,
advisors in consulting companies,
ESG analysts in the private and public sector.
You can also use the knowledge you gain to develop your own business that responds to current market needs and builds a competitive advantage based on responsible management.

This program
is for you if:

You are interested in responsible business and want to have an impact on its development.
You think analytically and want to develop your competences based on real market needs.
You are looking for a course of study that gives you specific skills and the opportunity to work in the rapidly growing ESG industry.

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	3000 €	1650 €
II	3000 €	1650 €

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

OTHER COUNTRIES

Year of study	Annually	Per semester*
I	4000 €	2150 €
II	4000 €	2150 €

*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.