Studies in Economics Faculty prepare for the profession of economist. The curriculum has been prepared so as to provide the graduate with the ability to grasp economic phenomena in the field of economics. The aim of the studies is to equip the graduates with competences for professional, independent performance of tasks in the field of economics, including carrying out financial matters in small, medium and large corporate production, service provision and commercial enterprises, in public institutions, financial organizations, as well as in economic entities. The knowledge and skills acquired in these studies are useful in running one’s own business activity.

Specialty offered in the Economics Faculty:

• entrepreneurship and development of own business activity (PiRWDG);
• economics of public sector (ESP).

Specialty "entrepreneurship and development of own business activity (PiRWDG)" facilitates a student preparation to work in business. The graduate has the skills necessary to conduct consulting activities or their own business. They are prepared both as a micro-entrepreneur as well as to perform expert professions, in Poland and abroad, in particular such professions as an analyst, specialist, consultant in commercial or public sector or on the border of these two sectors.

Choosing the specialty "economics and finance of small and medium-sized enterprises", the student has in-depth knowledge of the theory and practice of enterprise operation. They know the methods of market analysis, know how the capital market operates, know the rules of running an investment account. Moreover, the student can also design business strategies in the field of finance and marketing.

Characteristic of the student at the specialty “economics of public sector”

A graduate of the "economics of public sector" specialty can undertake employment in all entities of the public economy, which require the skills to prepare, make and implement decisions. The graduate is prepared to efficiently respond to changes in the economic and social environment. This applies to changes in the methods of financing and managing health care, the field of culture, but also small, medium and large public organizations and non-profit organizations.

A graduate of the "economics of public sector" specialty may undertake employment in local government units, budget units, local budget institutions, executive agencies, budget economy institutions, state special purpose funds, Social Insurance Institutions and the funds managed by them, as well as in the Agricultural Social Insurance Fund and funds managed by the President of the Agricultural Social Insurance Fund, in the National Health Fund, independent public healthcare institutions, public universities, the Polish Academy of Sciences and its organizational, state and local government units.

The first-cycle studies curriculum in economics complies with the teaching standards, the graduate is prepared to undertake second-cycle studies in the same or a related faculty and specialty.

The studies take 6 semesters. Number of hours is 1650, plus 720 hours of internship. Number of ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) is 180.

Fee for the year of study: 2000 euro (only forigners students)

Admission of International Candidates to degree programmes in English Academic Year 2026/2027

Applications must be submitted electronically via NET24 online recruitment platform https://ujd.net24apply.com/login

Application timeline:

• First intake: 2 March – 31 May 2026
• Second intake: 1 June – 30 June 2026

Documents required

Secondary/High School certificate

You must provide:

• a copy of your Polish Matura certificate, or
• a foreign secondary/high school certificate (a document that allows you to apply for university in the country where it was issued).

The document must:

• have Apostille – if it was issued in a country that is a member of the Hague Convention (5 October 1961) https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41
• have legalisation – if it was issued in a country that is not a member of the Convention
• be translated into Polish by a sworn translator. List of sworn translator in Poland: https://arch-bip.ms.gov.pl/pl/rejestry-i-ewidencje/tlumacze-przysiegli/lista-tlumaczy-przysieglych/search.html (The translation must be submitted to the University by the 30 October 2026 for the academic year 2026/2027)

• be officially recognised by NAWA – Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange https://syrena.nawa.gov.pl/

NAWA Recognition

If your certificate is not automatically recognised in Poland, you must obtain an official Diploma Recognition Statement from NAWA, which confirms that your certificate allows you to start university studies in Poland.

https://nawa.gov.pl/en/recognition/how-to-obtain-a-recognition-statement/secondary-school-certificate

Information from the Director of NAWA is not required for certificates issued in EU, OECD and EFTA countries or in countries with which Poland has concluded agreements on mutual recognition of education, including Ukraine full secondary education certificate and China Gaozhong certificate.

Electronic photo in .jpg format (The photo must meet passport photo requirements)

Document confirming their English language proficiency at a minimum B2 level according to the list:

List of documents recognised that confirm proficiency in the English language at a minimum B2 level, in accordance with the regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education:

A certificate, diploma, or other document confirming proficiency in English in all four language skills (listening comprehension, reading, speaking, and writing) at B2, C1, or C2 level, issued by one of the following institutions: 

• University of Cambridge, ESOL Examinations: 

̶            B2 First (FCE) 

̶            C1 Advanced (CAE) 

̶            C2 Proficiency (CPE) 

̶            B2 Business Vantage (BEC Vantage) 

̶            C1 Business Higher 

̶            Certificate in English for International Business and Trade (CEIBT) 

•  University of Cambridge, ESOL Examinations, British Council, IDP IELTS Australia: International English Language Testing System IELTS – at least 5.5 points
•  Trinity College London: 

̶            ESOL Skills for Life – Level 1 (B2) or higher 

̶            Integrated Skills in English (ISE) – ISE II or higher 

̶            ISE Digital – above 80 points (B2)

• Educational Testing Service (ETS): 

̶            Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-Based Test (iBT) – at least 72 points 

̶            Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) – at least 785 points in Listening & Reading, 150 points in Speaking, and 160 points in Writing

• Pearson Assessment English: 

̶            Pearson English International Certificate – paper and computer-based versions (formerly Pearson Test of English General (PTE) or London Tests of English) Level 3 (Edexcel Certificate in ESOL International Level 1 – Pass, Merit, Distinction) or higher 

̶            Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) – at least 59 points 

•  LanguageCert (PeopleCert Qualifications (PCQ)): 

̶   LanguageCert International ESOL – LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing) (Communicator B2), also known as LanguageCert International ESOL Communicator B2 Listening, Reading, Writing or higher, along with LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Speaking) (Communicator B2), also known as LanguageCert International ESOL Communicator B2 Speaking or higher. 

̶    LanguageCert Academic – LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) (LanguageCert Academic B2) or higher

̶         LanguageCert Test of English – LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) (LanguageCert Test of English B2) or higher,

•  Education Development International (EDI), London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations Board: London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations (LCCI):

̶            English for Business Level 2 or higher

̶            Foundation Certificate for Teachers of Business English (FTBE)

•  European Consortium for the Certificate of Attainment in Modern Languages – Level B2 (Vantage) or higher. 
• telc GmbH, WBT Weiterbildungs-Testsysteme GmbH: 

̶            Certificate in English 

̶            Certificate in English for Business Purposes 

̶            Certificate in English for Technical Purposes 

̶            telc English 

̶            telc English Business 

̶            telc English Technical 

̶            telc English University  

Insurance

All foreigners in order to undertake studies must have health insurance. It is recommended that the document presented upon enrolment be valid for at least the first year of studies in Poland and cover treatment costs up to EUR 30 000 for the entire period of validity.