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Contents

Letter from the Rector | 3


Prestige throughout the world | 4
Reasons to choose Kozminski | 5
Accreditations, awards, distinctions | 6
Rankings | 8
Academic staff | 9
Milestones in the history of the Kozminski University | 10
Studying in Poland | 11
Practical matters | 12
International Foundation Year | 13
Programs in English: key facts | 14
BBA in Program Management | 15
Master in International Business Management | 16
Alliance for Business Education International Master in Management | 17
BBA in Finance and Accounting | 18
Master in Finance | 19
Postgraduate programs | 20
MBA programs | 22
PhD Program in Management | 23
Programs in Polish | 24
The internship and career center | 25
International exchange program | 26
Partner universities | 28
Erasmus Student Network | 29
Studying conditions | 30
Facilities: KOZMINSKI in numbers | 31
Student life | 32
Sports at KOZMINSKI | 34
Tuition and admission fees | 36
Scholarship and discounts | 37
Admission procedures | 38
Academic schedule | 39

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Letter from the Rector

The Kozminski University is an internationally renowned and The Kozminski University is widely known and has been
accredited private business school located in the very heart extensively complimented for our staff ’s outgoing and
of Europe. Like our prospective students, we are young and helpful attitude toward students. We take particularly good
ambitious and have achieved much since our creation in 1993. care of international students, helping them discover the
We offer recognized BBA, MSc, MBA, and PhD programs in unparalleled riches of Polish and Central European cultures
business management and finance. Our course offerings have as well as our unique economic transition experience. We
a unique international flavor; they are taught entirely in English help them organize their lives in Poland, assisting them in
by top-notch international faculty with degrees and teaching finding comfortable lodging, streamlining documentation
experience from prestigious universities throughout the world. formalities, and organizing sightseeing and cultural events
Our students come from 26 nationalities, creating a truly as well as excursions and sports activities. Polish students
international atmosphere that enables them to experience the at the Kozminski University are eager to participate in the
richness of various cultures blended together with our own Erasmus Student Network, which provides friendly help
“Kozminski Way” which consists of three main components: and facilitates settlement in the local environment.Trust me
the highest of international standards of academic excellence; when I say that they have lots of fun together! International
openness to the world; and respect for students’ interests, students feel comfortable and at home on our luxurious
empathy, friendly service, and a spirit of togetherness. modern campus in Warsaw. No wonder the number of
international students studying at the Kozminski University
Our international relationships focus on both academic and is growing every year. Will you be one of them?
business aspects. Mindful of our international reputation, we
chose to partner with the Bradford University School of
Management–one of the highest ranking British university Prof. Andrzej K. Koźmiński, PhD
business schools–in offering joint dual degree MSc and Rector
Executive MBA programs.

We have active student exchange agreements with nearly


90 universities located throughout the world. Every
year we receive a cohort of close to 200 international
exchange students; an equal number of our students spend
a semester or two at prestigious foreign universities.

Our faculty members are active in internationally


recognized publications, and our cooperation agreements
with such schools as Yale University in the United States
provide a rich framework for joint international research.

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Prestige throughout the world

“The Financial Times”

The Kozminski University – A credible rival


for the best public universities
On December 1, 2008, “The Financial Times” published
a profile of Kozminski University, describing it as the best non-
public business school in Poland and a credible rival for best
public schools.

“Wprost”

The Oxford of Central Europe


The “WPROST” weekly magazine called Kozminski
University the Oxford of Central Europe in its article ranking
universities.

“McGraw Hill”
Photo: A. Jagielak/WPROST

One of the leading European Universities


According to “The Guide to the Best European Business
Schools” (McGraw Hill, New York), Kozminski University is
one of Europe’s 50 leading business schools.

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Reasons to choose KOZMINSKI

Prestige Strong brand


Education and good
valued by reputation
employers
– Knowledge and practical skills
– Programs adjusted and updated
according to market needs
– One of the first non-public universities in Poland
– Holder of the Business Superbrand title

– National and international accreditations


– 1st place in rankings

International
Character

Excellent
Business location
orientation Full academic
rights

– Lecturers with practical experience in business –P rograms in English – A campus right in the heart of Europe
– Internships in both Polish and international – International student and staff – Qualifications to award PhD and senior PhD degrees –P oland is the location of choice for many
companies exchange programs – Numerous research projects international companies

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Accreditations, awards, distinctions

Kozminski’s Dual Crowns

Business schools can earn three major accreditations: EQUIS,


AMBA, and AACSB. These are the so-called three crowns.
The best business schools in the world aspire to earn all
three. Kozminski University has already earned two of these
prestigious accreditations and is working on the third.
Managers who employ alumni of a university that bears
accreditations of such a level can be certain that their
employees have solid knowledge and skills, enabling them to
wisely and effectively realize given tasks.

This accreditation is awarded to the best business schools Awarded by the Association of MBAs, this accreditation
by the European Foundation for Management Development confirms the highest quality of educational services compliant
(EFMD), an organization that thoroughly and rigorously with international standards of MBA programs. Only 142 of
evaluates the quality of a university’s services and facilities. the best business schools in the world can boast that they
Of the more than 8,000 business schools worldwide, only hold this distinction. The evaluation process considers factors
116 hold this prestigious accreditation. Kozminski University is such as facilities, programs, qualifications of staff, and students’
the first university in Central and Eastern Europe to hold this achievements. Kozminski University earned its AMBA
distinction and the only university in the region to meet the accreditation in June 2008.
standards set by the European Quality Improvement System.
For more information, visit www.efmd.org For more information, visit www.mbaworld.com

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Accreditations, awards, distinctions

This accreditation, which evaluates the level of professionalism Kozminski University is a full member of the International
of educational institutions, is awarded by the Central and East Association of Law Schools (IALS).
European Management Development Association.

Kozminski University is the only non-public school in Poland to National Accreditation Committee
be a full member of the European University Association–the The National Accreditation Committee awarded Kozminski
organization that represents the European academic society University with a distinction for its management and marketing
throughout the world. program. Kozminski University is the only institution in the
country to receive this distinction. This award was motivated
by the fulfillment of staff, program, and organizational
requirements to a scale far exceeding current standards.

Kozminski University is the only non-public school in Poland to Kozminski University is the first non-public school accepted as
be a full member of the European Law Faculties Association a member of the Conference of Rectors of Academic Schools Kozminski University was awarded a Business Superbrand title
(ELFA). in Poland. Rector prof. Andrzej Koźmiński has been a member for its strong brand within the business sector in 2008 in the
of the KRASP Presidium since 2004. first Polish edition of the Superbrands competition.

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Rankings

Kozminski University ranked at the top of


a prestigious international ranking: Eduniversal

Kozminski University was ranked among the top 6 best


business schools of Eastern Europe according to 2008
Eduniversal ranking. Authorities of 1,000 European academic
institutions were asked to recommend the best university
in their region. Kozminski University was included in the
“TOP Business Schools, internationally known” group. Among
the 12 Polish universities listed in the ranking, Kozminski
University ranked 2nd–just behind the Warsaw School
of Economics.

1 Place
st

Kozminski University is ranked 1st in national rankings of


academic institutions. “Wprost”, “Polityka”, “Rzeczpospolita”,
and “Perspektywy” as well as “Home & Market”* called us the
best non-public university in Poland on a number of occasions.
Our most recent success is our first place in the ranking
conducted by “Rzeczpospolita” and “Perspektywy”, which we
have been awarded ten times year-to-year.
Golden student book statues for Kozminski University
– a prestigious award for educational institutions in Poland

* „ Wprost” and „Polityka” are Polish highest circulated weekly


magazines. „Perspektywy” is a specialized educational
magazine, and „Rzeczpospolita” is the leading daily
newspaper.

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Academic staff

Kozminski University offers educational services at


the highest level thanks to its excellent staff.
■  ur lecturers are prominent scientists with years of academic
O ■  n International Corporate Advisory Board oversees the
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experience. They have authored academic textbooks, Kozminski University, helping to create and realize the
articles, and books of scientific character published in Poland development strategy of the school, create new programs,
and abroad. adjust the existing programs to the needs and requirements
of the market, and develop corporate relations.
■  ur lecturers are also outstanding practicians who have gained
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extensive experience as representatives of the government, ■ Members of the Board:
members of advisory boards, management boards, judges, - Christopher de Beck, Chairman of the Board,
and directors of banks and large financial institutions. Vice Chairman, Banco Commercial Portugues
- Prof. Jacob Frenkel, Vice Chairman, American
■  any Kozminski University employees are members of
M International Group, Inc.
management boards within such institutions as: -U  lrik Nehammer, Vice Chairman,
- Ernst & Young Coca-Cola Beverages Austria
- The Agency of Industry Development - E nrico Pavoni, President, Fiat Auto Poland S.A.
- National Agency of Foreign Investment - Francois Colombie, CEO, Auchan Poland
- France Telecom – Orange owned Polish Telecom - Piotr Freyberg, CEO, 3M Poland
- Millennium Bank - Henryka Bochniarz, President, Polish Confederation of
- BGŻ Bank Private Employers
- Jan Krzysztof Bielecki, Chairman, Bank Pekao S.A.,
■ In 2008, our lecturers were quoted by the press, radio, and former Prime Minister of Poland
television over 400 times as experts in their specific fields. -R  oland Wojewódzki, retired Executive, Swiss Bank
Corporation and Warburg Investment Bank

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Milestones in the history of Kozminski University

 993:
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-The first inauguration of the academic year; students begin studies of management and marketing in Polish
1995:
- New buildings are purchased, moving the school to its present-day location
1996:
- First graduates collect their diplomas
1997: 2008:
- A second program in Polish is launched–finance and banking - We gain faculty to award PhD degrees in economics
- Students begin their management studies in the “English Track” - Kozminski University earns its second crown
– the AMBA accreditation
1998:
- We gain faculty to award PhD degrees in management 2009:
- Kozminski University
1999: 2001: PhD Program in
- Kozminski University becomes the only - A law college is initiated; first law students arrive at the university Management is
university in Central and Eastern Europe launched in the
to receive EQUIS accreditation  2003:
- We gain faculty to award senior PhD degree in management “English Track”
- We gain faculty to deliver a program in - A new program is launched–sociology - MSc Program in
administration Management is made
2004:
- The first European Studies students begin their available for part-time
studies at the university students
- The first senior PhD colloquium
is held - We gain faculty to
- The National Accreditation Committee awards award PhD degrees
Kozminski University with a distinction for our in law
program in management and marketing
- A new program in English is launched – BBA in
Finance and Banking

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Studying in Poland

Warsaw: A capital in the heart of Europe

Poland’s central location in Europe makes it a very attractive


base for international companies looking for a place to set up
facilities for their Central and Eastern European operations.
Combined with its dynamic labor market, extensive foreign
investments, and a rapidly growing economy, the capital city of
Warsaw becomes a financial capital of the region–an excellent
place to begin a professional career in business, management,
and finance.
Less than a two-hour drive south of Warsaw is Cracow,
urbs cellebrissima–the ancient capital of the Polish Kingdom–
which for centuries was the place where Polish kings were
crowned. Today, it is the largest tourist attraction in Poland.
Another two hours south takes you to the picturesque
mountains surrounding the famous Zakopane ski resort,
where highlanders still cultivate their unique culture and live
and dress in the traditional manner.
Only two hours north of Warsaw is Mazury, the Polish lake
district, where you can enjoy swimming in clean lakes, yachting,
camping, bird watching or–if you wish–bison in their pristine
environment. Another two hours north brings you to Gdansk,
a former Hanseatic city that was the birthplace of “Solidarity,”
the trade union movement that shattered communism. Today,
Gdansk is a vibrant port and a place of musical festivals and
many other events.
Everywhere you look, you will see historical treasures, castles,
and country manors–some in ruins, others still inhabited–and
churches, most of which are full of treasures crafted by artists
from many countries, particularly Italy and France. You can see
small charming towns or large industrial cities. Living at the
crossroads of Europe for centuries, Poland has manifested itself
in the differences between the regions and in the richness of Warsaw – Old Town Square
experiences of the Poles.

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Practical matters

Visa requirements & Consular information Medical care and insurance European Credit Transfer System

■ Foreign students from non-EU countries must apply for Students from EU/EEA countries ■  credit system is a systematic way of describing an
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a Student Visa in the Polish Embassy or consulate in their educational program by attaching credits to its components.
home country before arriving in Poland. Any student in ■ S tudents should come to Poland with the European Health ECTS is based on the convention that 60 credits measure
need of assistance should contact the International Programs Insurance Card. This card should be presented when the workload of a full-time student during one academic
Office at Kozminski University. visiting a public health service institution. We advise you year. The student workload of a full-time study program in
to purchase medical and casualty insurance in your home Europe amounts in most cases to 36/40 weeks per year and
■ An EU student can enter Poland with his/her ID document country covering the period of your study in Poland (make in those cases one credit stands for 24 to 28 working hours.
(a valid travel document such as a passport or another sure the insurance is accepted in Poland). Workload refers to the notional time an average learner
document certifying his/her identity and citizenship). might expect to complete the required learning outcomes.
If a student intends to visit Poland’s neighboring countries Students from non-EU/EEA countries
(not all of them are EU member states), a passport is ■  hanks to ECTS Kozminski University students can complete
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recommended. Citizens of the EEA countries are subject to ■  verseas students do not participate in the Polish national
O study programs abroad and transfer the credit they have
the same conditions as EU citizens. Citizens of Switzerland health care system. According to state bilateral agreements, gained so that it is included in their program of studies. Same
can enter Poland only with a valid passport. they can be attended free of charge only in the case of is true for incoming exchange students who can complete
emergency (citizens of Russia, Albania, and Bulgaria can also courses at Kozminski University and the credit for those
benefit from such help). However, the costs of in-hospital courses will be honored by their home university.
medical care and appointments to general physicians
will have to be covered by the students. Therefore, they
should buy health care and casualty insurance in their
home countries for the period of their stay in Poland (such
insurance can also be purchased in Poland after your arrival
through private companies).

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International Foundation Year

The Kozminski University International Foundation Year


Program aims to prepare international and European
participants for further business studies conducted in English.
IFY benefits those who wish to continue their studies to
a degree level and beyond, but who are currently under-
qualified–both linguistically and in their subject specialization–
to begin their undergraduate studies.

This intensive program can be completed in one academic


year of full-time study. It consists of eight compulsory modules
and one optional module for assessment preparation. The
main focus of the program is increasing participants’ level of
English. Students also participate in courses on study skills,
personal development, and the Polish and European culture.

Candidates for the Kozminski University International


Foundation Year must have completed secondary education
in an appropriate range of subjects.

Photo: Dawid Tabor


Robert Subdysiak, Kozminski University student in Sardinia, Capo Testa, 2008

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Programs in English: key facts

The Kozminski University courses in English allow students to gain complete education in management or finance beginning with a bachelor
program and followed by graduate, postgraduate and PhD studies.

program level – title program level – title program level – title

undergraduate – BACHELOR graduate – MASTER POSTGRADUATE / PhD – MBA / PhD

Kozminski University offers a number of programs conducted The first two years are broad and basic; the third year offers visiting professors from renowned European universities. Our
fully in English, from BBA programs through two-year more individual-focused learning. The emphasis is on electives, staff also includes lecturers with hands-on experience from all
MSc programs, with the possibility for PhD studies as well. specialized lectures, and/or workshops. over the world.

We encourage students to study in English–even those Learning in small groups as well as in a more module-based Many of our alumni hold positions in consulting companies.
who believe that their level of knowledge of English is not program of studies–different from the programs in Polish–gives Others–after gaining some professional experience–are quickly
sufficient. After a few months of studying, everyday classes and the programs in English a more individual character. Lectures promoted through the structures of national and international
the practice of the language will enable students to achieve are conducted by Kozminski University academic staff and companies, financial institutions, and public administration.
fluency in English. If you have passed the Cambridge First
Certificate (B2), you can apply for programs in English. You
can also choose to participate in the Kozminski University
Foundation Year where you will participate in business English
courses and familiarize yourself with the university.

Studying in English provides an advantage when applying


for an exchange program because you do not have to
pass the language test. Students who speak English are also
more welcomed by international companies–your future
employers.

Photo: Tomasz Pisiński


During classes, we use professional case studies, including
cases described by the Harvard Business Review. The
undergraduate programs cover all basic management subjects,
including training in methodology and business computing.This
provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for
their first employment opportunities after graduation and sets Kozminski University international students
the stage for future advanced studies at the graduate level.

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BBA Program in Management

The three-year Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) The purpose of BBA studies:
program (equivalent to a BSc) is designed for students
wishing to pursue managerial careers in both domestic and ■  aining knowledge within the area of management and
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international companies. Conducted in English, the program related sciences, regarding the functioning of a company
consists of six semesters. Its objective is to provide students ■ Mastering skills and tools necessary to work in international
with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary business
to run a company or to perform effectively as a manager. The ■ Gaining skills and knowledge necessary to carry out analyses
program includes a six-week internship. of businesses, their environment, and the obstacles they
face
■ Preparing to run a business across borders

Who can you become?

■ A specialist in an international corporation, agency, consulting


Anna Jędrzejuk, student of the BBA Program in Management

company (e.g., in marketing, PR, or HR departments)


■ A mid-level manager in an international corporation, where
fluency in business terminology and the ability to work
in a multicultural environment are required
■ An entrepreneur

What do you gain?

■  nowledge related to the activities of a business


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■ Skills that enable you to efficiently manage a company
■ Knowledge within your fields of interest through elective
courses
■ The possibility to participate in an international exchange
program and visit business schools all over the world
■ Knowledge of English business terminology

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Master in International Business Management
(full-time/part-time)
The MSc in International Business and Management (IBM) into the global business environment either as practicing managers The purpose of MSc IBM studies:
is a program run jointly with EQUIS-accredited Bradford or researchers. Training in research methods forms an integral
University (United Kingdom). part of the course and culminates in a dissertation–a substantial ■  aining advanced knowledge and skills necessary to
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and original piece of research. Students will have the opportunity effectively manage an international enterprise
The MSc IBM is designed to educate international managers, to spend up to six months abroad as part of the program. The ■ Gaining high-quality knowledge of current business models
experts, researchers, consultants, and executives, preparing them program offers excellent preparation for those planning to enter and concepts
to play a leading role in dealing with international business issues into a doctoral program, either as an academic career in research ■ Preparing for effective work in a multicultural environment
throughout the world. The program trains students in decision- or for the purpose of joining major international organizations. ■ Acquiring and honing decision-making and problem-solving
making skills and helps them develop ideas of underlying business skills
solutions based on a thorough academic understanding of business The MSc IBM program has successfully expanded its scope ■ Learning to use the tools necessary to operate in the world
practices. This challenging and rigorous program’s curriculum to reach international students. Many full-time students from of multinational corporations
comprises a mix of taught modules, practical experience, and various countries are currently enrolled, making the program ■ Acquiring the knowledge necessary to develop a successful
research, providing the knowledge and skills necessary for entry truly international. career worldwide

The passion of prof. Grzegorz W. Kołodko, an outstanding economist, former deputy Prime Minister and Minister Who can you become?
of Finance and currently our resident professor and the Director of TIGER Research Center (www.tiger.edu.pl) is
travelling. He visited 130 countries and made thousands of pictures. Here is one of those photographs. All photographs ■ A mid- and senior-level manager in international corporations
are part of an exhibition “World as it is…” ■ A consultant or, after gaining the relevant professional
experience, a manager in a consulting company
■ A professional working on independent projects and
managing a team in an international corporation

What do you gain?

■ You become a student of Kozminski University and Bradford


University at the same time*
■ Two master’s degrees–one from Kozminski University and
one from Bradford University*
■ The possibility to study subjects within your areas of interest
by choosing specific elective courses
■ The possibility to participate in lectures conducted by
internationally experienced practicians of business and
lecturers of renowned universities

* (only in the full-time program)


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Alliance for Business Education International Master
in Management
The Alliance for Business Education International Master in which students may complete the rest of the program in one, The purpose of the ABE IMM studies:
Management is offered in partnership with four members of two, or all three of the ABE partner institutions. The program
the Alliance for Business Education (ABE)–all EQUIS-accredited gives participants a unique opportunity to study in up to four ■  reparing to work in a managerial position in an international
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business schools: 1. Kozminski University (Warsaw, Poland) different countries and obtain an internationally recognized environment and learning about practices utilized in different
2. EADA (Barcelona, Spain) 3. Audencia (Nantes, France) and management qualification. The international experience and countries of the European Union by spending each semester
4. Bradford University School of Management (Bradford, UK). knowledge that ABE IMM students gain by living in, studying, at a different European university
and learning about the four different countries as well as ■ Gaining high-quality knowledge of current business models
Each of these four universities selects graduate students working closely with the international students in the program and concepts
for the ABE IMM program. Students study at their home and improving their foreign language skills prepare them for ■ Networking with the future business leaders of the world
university for at least one semester (the first semester), after exciting careers in international business. by participating in lectures with students from renowned
business schools–namely, EADA (Spain), Audencia (France),
and Bradford University School of Management (UK)
■ Gaining the skills and knowledge necessary to develop
a successful career abroad

Who can you become?

■ A mid- and senior-level manager in international corporations


■ A consultant or, after gaining the relevant professional
experience, a manager in a consulting company
■ A professional working on independent projects and
managing a team in an international corporation

What do you gain?


Photo: Prof. Grzegorz W. Kołodko

■ A master’s degree from Kozminski University and a certificate


of participation in the program signed by all participating
universities–EADA in Spain, Audencia in France, Bradford
University in the UK, and Kozminski University in Poland
■ The ability to participate in International School
(in 2009/2010 organized in Barcelona, Spain)
■ The possibility to spend each semester of study at a different
university

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BBA in Finance and Accounting

The BBA Program in Finance and Accounting is a three-year The purpose of BBA studies:
program conducted in English that prepares students for work
in corporate finance and accounting. Students’ knowledge and ■  nderstanding the mechanisms of international financial
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skills are developed intensively, as are their problem-solving markets
and decision-making abilities, as they focus on formulating, ■ Gaining the ability to analyze and interpret international
implementing, and monitoring business strategy and policy. financial markets and the structure of the relations
Moreover, our BBA enables specialization in the fields of between them
accounting (the universal language of business) and finance. ■ Learning the tools necessary to communicate in the world
The accounting curriculum combines the benefits of traditional of international finance
accounting skills (under International Accounting Standards ■ Learning about the functioning of international financial
[IAS]) with a broad range of business topics reflecting the institutions and banks
expanding needs and responsibilities of finance professionals. ■ Mastering the ability to analyze basic economic
Graduates of the BBA program can expect to have the widest occurrences and economical and financial events as well as
possible range of career opportunities in all areas of business. explain the reasons behind them and predict their results
■ Learning how to manage a business

Who can you become?

■ E mployee of a financial department in an international


corporation or a financial institution
Dimas Alvarenga, student of the MSc Program

■ Mid-level employee in a consulting company


■ An entrepreneur
■ Specialist in any department of a company related to finance
and accounting

What do you gain?

■  nowledge regarding internal and external factors influencing


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the financial conditions of international corporations
■ Knowledge of the English terminology, enabling you to
freely communicate in the world of international corporate
finance
■ The ability to travel to another prestigious university
worldwide as part of a student exchange program

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Master in Finance

The master’s degree in finance is a full-time program aimed at the sector of the economy in which they plan to develop The purpose of the master’s degree studies:
university graduates who wish to increase and sharpen their their career. The program enables these students to develop
knowledge of finance or who have decided to focus their a critical appreciation of finance theory and practice, placing ■  reparing to work in international corporations, where the
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professional activity on corporate finance issues, regardless of considerable emphasis on empirical research methods. knowledge of international finance is equally important to
the ability to work in a multicultural environment
■ Gaining the knowledge necessary to make effective
investment decisions, choose the appropriate financial
investments, and avoid the threat of insolvency
■ Acquiring advanced knowledge within the areas of finance,
accounting, and banking including risk management,
fundamental analysis, and forecasting
■ Gaining knowledge regarding the restructuring and financial
evaluation of enterprises
■ Acquiring the ability to record financial operations as well as
create reports and analyses

Who can you become?

■ A senior-level employee within the financial departments of


corporations and financial institutions
■ After gaining the relevant professional experience, a manager
within financial departments of corporations and financial
institutions
■ A financial consultant in a consulting company
Photo: Prof. Grzegorz W. Kołodko

What do you gain?

■ The knowledge necessary to develop a successful


international career in the area of corporate finance
■ Practical skills and knowledge that enable you to effectively
manage businesses from the financial point of view
■ The ability to operate in the international financial
environment using specific computer software

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Postgraduate programs

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) advanced standing by many British university masters programs; to demonstrate their practical skill and knowledge rather than
Professional Diploma in Marketing an internationally recognized, transferable qualification; a purely theoretical approach to problems. The CIM Diploma
the possibility to gain Chartered Marketer Status through is increasingly being demanded of employees in international
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (www.cim.co.uk) is the Continuous Professional Development. Undertaking CIM companies as a measure of professional competence. It is an
world’s leading professional body for professional marketers, professional qualifications gives membership of the Chartered important qualification for everyone who wants to develop
with branches on every continent. The benefits of holding Institute of Marketing – including access to the CIM library a marketing career.
professional qualifications from this international body include: and research facilities, and membership of the local CIM group
an award focused on knowledge required by practitioners; for enhanced career opportunities – the benchmark of your Business English
examinations in English for non-native speakers being an competence, upgrades an MBA/MSc.The distinctive feature of
excellent demonstration of knowledge and understanding of the CIM Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing is that The purpose of this program is to allow students to gain
business English; recognition of the Postgraduate Diploma for it is a totally practice based examination. It allows candidates specific knowledge and skills necessary to operate in a business
environment in English and prepare teachers and lecturers of
English to deliver business English courses. The program of
studies is designed to provide the terminology and phraseology
of the business language, understanding of the basic business
concepts and business skills. It includes the analysis of papers
regarding commercial regulation and mastering rules, forms
and style of different business related documents. Lectures
broaden the specific terminology and knowledge of the basics
of business, finance, marketing and law.

Postgraduate students after completing their courses

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Postgraduate programs

LLM in International Commercial Law mock trials, small group exercises, simulations, role playing,
lectures using the Socratic dialog, case studies, and professor and
The purpose of this program is to allow lawyers to broaden student on-going interaction and evaluation. Classes will run
their knowledge of legal aspects of commerce in different during the course of the academic year, meeting on weekends.
fields. The program is based on experiences of the best The law that will be used in class will be a mix of Polish, European
American and European schools of law, hence the scope of and American cases and examples. As the focus of the program
presented material is similar to LLM programs in the West. is on practical skills development the substantive law will be less
The prestigious LLM diploma, equivalent to MBA in business, of a focus, as the program will give the students skills that will be
certifies the knowledge of international regulations at an transferable to any legal environment or system.
advanced level, it also allows students to compare Polish and
foreign legislation. The international character of this program English for medicine
(conducted completely in English) also prepares the students
to work with international clients.The program is designed for The purpose of this program is to prepare the medical staff
those students who already have masters’ diplomas in law, but to function in professional environment where knowledge of
want to broaden their knowledge of foreign and international English medical terminology is required. Due to its specificity
legislation. Because the program is conducted in English at least it is designed mostly for doctors, who communicate with their
conversational level of English, confirmed with a certificate or patients in English, and those who are in medical professions
an examination passed before the beginning of studies at the and plan to undertake employment abroad. The program is
Kozminski University, is required to participate. conducted at intermediate and advanced level.

Postgraduate Program in Legal Skills WirtschaftSdeutsch

This course is designed for legal professionals and law students This program is designed to deliver contemporary knowledge
in the 5th year of their legal studies. It is designed to provide legal and skills necessary to function in a German-speaking business
professionals with the practical skills they need to be successful environment.The purpose of the course is preparing managers
in the increasingly competitive legal environment in Poland and and entrepreneurs for using German at work and teachers to
Europe. Skills that will be taught are: oral and written advocacy; deliver business German courses.
identifying legal issues; problem solving; critical thinking; legal
research; negotiation; alternative dispute resolution including
mediation and arbitration and practical legal ethics. All classes
will be skills based, and will be taught using the most advanced
interactive adult education methods including: brain storming,

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MBA programs

EUROPEAN MBA with Bradford University across cultures on group projects and from lectures by Universiteit Maastricht – Business School, the Netherlands
School of Management professors representing a variety of educational and cultural (AACSB, EQUIS/efmd), IAE Aix-en-Provence, France (EQUIS/
backgrounds–thereby gaining skills and experiences to EFMD, AMBA), AUDENCIA Nantes Ecole de Management,
This program, validated by the University of Bradford (UK) and enhance their international career. Euro*MBA alumni profit France (EQUIS/EFMD, AACSB, AMBA), EADA, Spain (EQUIS/
delivered by the Kozminski University is designed to make it from an international alumni network long after they have EFMD, AMBA), Kozminski University, Poland (EQUIS/EFMD,
possible for senior executives to work together, and to relate completed the program. For a continued broad knowledge AMBA), HHL-Leipzig Graduate School of Management,
the learning directly into their own organizations through base and multicultural perspective that can give them the Germany (AACSB). The program was ranked within the
the assessment process. The European MBA is an integrative inside track on international business issues. The Euro*MBA TOP 5 of best MBA programs in the world by the “Financial
program designed for those seeking high-level careers in is a joint offering of the Euro*MBA consortium including Times”.
management. It provides knowledge and skills in a wide range of
business disciplines, and aims at ensuring that graduates can make
a significant contribution to management through career-long
self-development.The program lasts for three semesters. Sessions
are held every two weeks during weekends.The program offers
a two-institution diploma. The University of Bradford, like the
Kozminski University, is an EQUIS-accredited institution. The
Kozminski University was the pioneer in introducing the MBA
degree in Poland and is consistently rated Poland’s number one
private business school by “Rzeczpospolita” daily.

EURO*MBA – distance learning program

The two-year Euro*MBA program offers a mixture of residential


weeks and on-line modules. Participants can work on the
10 on-line courses at their own place. The residential weeks,
in six European cities, occur every four months. During
these weeks, participants visit businesses and governmental
agencies, study subjects specifically related to the region
and work on group projects. This mixture of residential and
distance education allows participants to combine flexible
learning with real-world experience: the best of both worlds.
The multicultural roots of the Euro*MBA run deep. Alumni
and students hail from Australia and Italy; Germany and Japan Students of the Euro*MBA program during their residential week in Warsaw
and numerous points in between. They learn from working

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PhD Program in Management

The Kozminski University holds faculties to award PhD


degrees in the field of Management Studies since 1998. In
2003 as the only non-public university we have been given
faculties to also award senior doctor degrees (habilitacja).
The main purpose of PhD studies is to prepare students to
perform their scientific research which will result in their own
PhD theses. During the program 4 separate modules are
carried out including over 400 hours of classes in total. The
subjects of studies include strategic management, enterprise
management, human resource management, managerial
accounting, managing finances, psycho-sociological problems
of management, managing people within an organization,
managing in public administration, ethics in business, the use of
ethics in management and marketing.

The Kozminski University PhD Program in Management


is a choice of students interested in continuing a career in
academia. The vast number of research opportunities and
programs carried out to a regional, national and international
scale allows for Kozminski University PhD students to gain
Presentation of PhD diplomas
valuable experience in conducting academic research.

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Programs in Polish

Undergraduate and graduate Programs PosTgraduate Programs


(over 40 in offer) within:

■ Management
■ Finance and Accounting
■ Law
■ Industry specific courses

MBA:

■ Executive MBA
■ Industry Specific Kozminski MBA for:
- IT staff
- medical staff
- HR staff
- finance staff
- engineers

PhD:

■ Management
■ Economics
■ Law

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The internship and “Forge”
– Kozminski University Career Center
THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM THE FORGE

Every full-time Kozminski University BBA student is required Kozminski University program of studies not only prepares Our students undertake internships in such companies and
to participate in an internship program that enables them students to enter the employment market by passing theoretical institutions as Auchan Poland, Pekao S. A. Bank, PKO BP Bank,
to gain practical knowledge and become familiar with knowledge on to them; we also encourage our students to BRE Bank, British American Tobacco Poland, CIECH, Coca-Cola,
a corporate environment. The internship is usually organized gain experience through a mandatory internship program. Credit Suisse TFI, Daimler-Chrysler Automotive Polska, Ford
and supervised by the “Forge,” the Kozminski University Career Students rely on the “Forge,” the Kozminski University Career Polska, The Warsaw Stock Exchange, KGHM, The Ministry of
Center, although a student is allowed to find an internship Center, to provide them with help in finding the right offer, Finance, The Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, Philip
individually. In such cases, a relevant agreement must be signed preparing their application, and preparing for their interview Morris Poland, Pioneer, LOT Polish Airlines, RMF FM, Renault
by the university and the company at which the internship is as well as the course of their internship. Poland, Polish Telecom, TVN, and Voivodeship Administrative
to take place, which includes a framework program for the Court.
time the student is to spend with the company.
KOZMINSKI’S EAGLES OF SUCCESS

Kozminski’s Eagles of Success is a prestigious title we award


every year to one outstanding graduate alumnus and one
postgraduate alumnus. The purpose of the competition,
initiated in 2005, is to honor those alumni who have achieved
the most outstanding success and serve as a role model for
others with a Eagle of Success Statue.

Kozminski University Eagle of Success statue

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International exchange program

Kozminski University organized a photography competition


for students who participated in exchange programs
called “Kozminski PhotoExchange”. Students who studied
at universities all over the world submitted pictures
documenting their life–studies, work, entertainment–in a new
environment. Paulina Rzęsista, who took the photo to the left,
is a management graduate who visited Athens University of
Economics and Business in Greece. She earned an award of
distinction during the PhotoExchange competition.

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International exchange program

International Exchange Programs

Participating in an exchange program is an inherent element


of studies at Kozminski University. Every student who has
completed the first year of studies, speaks a foreign language,
and has good academic standing can apply to take part in an
exchange program at one of nearly 90 institutions worldwide,
including locations such as Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France,
Spain, Singapore, the United States, Sweden, Hungary, Great
Britain, and Italy. Our international cooperation is regulated by
agreements within the ERASMUS program and our bilateral
agreements. Each year, more than 100 students spend the
semester studying abroad, while about the same number of
foreign students comes to Kozminski University.

Students Play Against Racism

In May 2008, Kozminski University hosted a soccer competition


organized for students visiting Polish universities as part of
the ERASMUS program. Students manifested their support
for a society called Football Against Racism in Europe. The
Kozminski University team, which included students from
Portugal, Germany, Spain, Romania and Belgium, ranked 2nd.

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Partner universities

87 universities in 29 countries:

■ France (13 universities) ■ United States (4) ■ Belgium (3) ■ Russia (2) ■ Norway ■ Korea
■ Germany (8) ■ Italy(4) ■ Ukraine (3) ■ Latvia (2) ■ Estonia ■ Japan
■ Spain (8) ■ Portugal (4) ■ Singapore (2) ■ Mexico (2) ■ Austria ■ Turkey
■ Sweden (5) ■ Finland (4) ■ India (2) ■ Greece ■ Hong Kong ■ Slovenia
■ United Kingdom (4) ■ Canada (3) ■ Denmark (2) ■ Israel ■ Costa Rica ■ China

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Erasmus Student Network

Erasmus Student Network Kozminski (ESN)

■ ESN Kozminski is a part of a non-for-profit international


student organization which mission is to foster student
mobility in higher education under the principle of
‘Students Helping Students’. ESN Kozminski established on
April 2008 is one of 282 local sections placed in higher
education institutions in 34 European countries.

■ The main goal of ESN Kozminski is to make foreign


incoming students to feel in Warsaw like they were
at home. Organization made by Kozminski University
students, works on voluntary basis to support social
integration process at and out of university also between
incoming and local students.

■ Section members keep in contact with international


students before their coming to Poland and offer them
a help from the very first moment of their stay in Warsaw.
Thanks to many activities, trips and parties they have
a unique opportunity to discover Polish culture and spend
unforgettable moments in mixed Polish and international
students’ community.

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Studying conditions

STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO THE FOLLOWING FACILITIES: FOREIGN LANGUAGES: EXAMINATION CENTERS

■  well-equipped buildings with more than 20,000 m2 of area,


4 ■ The university offers the possibility to study many foreign ■ Kozminski University hosts four examination centers with
boasting 6 auditoria and 64 lecture halls–most of which are languages. faculties to carry out prestigious and certified examinations
air conditioned in German and English.
■ F ull-time students participate in mandatory English lessons.
■ A modern library with an internet catalogue access system. The choice of the second foreign language is up to the ■ It is the intention of the university for all students to gain
The library offers quiet, enclosed study areas equipped with student. The Rector decides on the minimum number of a certificate in English for Business (LCCI); therefore, an LCCI
computers, Internet access, and printers for both individual students required to set up a new language group. preparation program is conducted within the mandatory
and group work. The library collection includes more than language course.
55,000 publications Languages currently offered:
■ The university also offers the possibility to take an
■  computer labs with state-of-the-art computer equipment.
5 ■ For beginners: German, Chinese examination in general knowledge of English–namely, The
A large proportion of the computers are available for London Test of English (Pearson Language Assessments).
students at any time 7 days per week ■ More advanced levels: German, French, Russian, Spanish
■ Law students complete their English courses using the
■ Simulation court room (for law students) ■ Part-time students participate in English lessons (beginners TOLES examination in legal English.
or advanced) or German lessons (advanced).The Kozminski
■  sports halls, 2 sports fields, university book shop, post
2 University law program is an exception, requiring only ■ Our in-house ÖSD Examination Center offers certified
office, kiosk, 2 copy centers, ATM/cash machine, 4 cafeterias, English; in the European Studies program, both German and examinations in German (knowledge of general or business
and secure parking for more than 350 vehicles English are mandatory. language).

■ L UX-MED medical coverage (apart from standard insurance) LEVEL ASSESSMENT: All students take level assessment tests
for full-time students to qualify them for different levels. Participation in these tests
is mandatory, but they do not influence any final score.
 ozminski University is fully accessible for
IMPORTANT! K
handicapped students.

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Facilities: KOZMINSKI in numbers

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Student life

Winners of the first edition


of the „Become the Face of Kozminski University” competition

“Become the Face of Kozminski University” is a school-


organized competition whose winners represent other
students of their program with their image in promotional
materials of the university. Three editions of the competition
have taken place so far, each attracting more than 100
students.

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Student life

STUDENTS CAN FULFILL THEIR PASSIONS Students can participate


AND AMBITIONS in different scientific clubs:

■  y participating in one of 21 science clubs


B ■“Forum Asia Pacific” Scientific Club
■ By working for the Students’ Legal Advice Office, where ■ Insurance Scientific Club
Kozminski University law students provide legal support for ■ Human Resources Scientific Club
those who cannot afford it ■ EURES European Scientific Club
■ In the Kozminski University Student Government ■ “The Creatives” Marketing Scientific Club
■ In the Kozminski University Choir “Chameleon” ■ “Success” Scientific Club of Entrepreneurship
■ “Filmograf ” Film Club
■ IT Consulting Scientific Club
STUDENTS CAN PARTICIPATE AND CO-ORGANIZE ■ “Lege Artis” Scientific Club of Law
■ “Eureka” Scientific Club of Economic and Social Psychology
■ Scientific conferences, seminars, and meetings with known ■ “The Decision Makers” Scientific Club of Business Games
scientific, political, and cultural figures ■ “Synergy” Scientific Club of Responsible Business
■ Student events, mid-year and inauguration parties, lawyers’ ■ “The Mask” Scientific Club
balls, university days, national holiday events, etc. ■ “Ex Ante” Scientific Club
■ Integration camps (in September) and summer and winter ■ “For Protection” Scientific Club
sport camps (windsurfing, sailing, skiing, snowboarding, etc.) ■ The “English Language Club”
■ “The Capitals” Scientific Club of Investment Strategy
■ Financial Markets Scientific Club
■ “Ruskaja Trojka” Russian Language Club
■ “Assentio Mentium” Scientific Club of Civil and Commercial
Law

Kozminski University students in Atrium

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Sports at KOZMINSKI

ACADEMIC SPORT ASSOCIATION A GOLD MEDAL FOR KOZMINSKI “I got used to studying in English. Kozminski University
There are 24 sport sections open for students’ participation Kozminski University won first place and a gold medal in Polish convinced me with its educational offer. The possibility
within Kozminski University Academic Sport Association: Academic Sport Association Championships for our general to study in English beginning with a BBA program and the
aikido, bridge, chanbara, ergo meter, golf, horse riding, results in sports among non-public universities. In general opportunity to get a Bradford University diploma are both
kitesurfing, basketball, skiing, soccer, handball, swimming, ranking, our school even ranked higher than several sports strong advantages. Moreover, studying with other students
volleyball, snowboarding, motoring sports, squash, chess, table academies. from nearly all European countries, Asia, Africa, and South
tennis, tennis, Texas Hold’em poker, triathlon, windsurfing, America broadens one’s horizons and teaches one to function
climbing, and sailing. Kozminski University Basketball Players – in a multicultural environment. Studying business in such an
Champions of Poland international atmosphere is a valuable experience that will
MANDATORY SPORT CLASSES Our basketball players won a Polish Championship this year. surely prove useful in the future.” – said Janek Korycki.
Sport classes are mandatory for all full-time first-year students. Their rivals included partially professional teams but this did
Students choose a sport discipline, a trainer, and a time for not stop our students on their way to success. This year, Janek plans to participate in an international exchange
classes, from the following disciplines: aerobic, team games, self- program. Portugal is his first choice: “I intend to go to Portugal,
defense, gym, boxing, dance, swimming, or table tennis. OUR STUDENTS REALIZE THEIR PASSIONS I like the country very much and I feel well when I go there,
Janek Korycki, an English Track BBA in Management student, is but most importantly I will be able to combine learning with
SPORT FIELDS, SPORT HALLS, THE GYM a passionate kitesurfer. Among his trophies is the title of Polish practice”.
Our students have access to 2 sport fields, 2 sport halls, and Champion and V-ce Champion of the World. Although he
a gym on campus as well as a swimming pool, sauna, basketball grew up in Hawaii, where he finished his high school education,
courts, volleyball courts, tennis courts, fitness club, and he decided to study at Kozminski University.
a climbing wall outside the campus.

Janek Korycki, BBA Program in Management student, Polish kitesurfing Champion Mariusz Fyrstenberg, our Management student, top 8 ATP Doubles Race tennis player,
and V-ce Champion of the World after a game with Marta Domachowska

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Sports at KOZMINSKI

Joanna Paprocka Jan Korycki Mariusz


student of student of the Fyrstenberg
Management BBA Program in student of
Management Management

TAEKWON-DO ITF:
World Champion, TENNIS:
European Champion, Ranked 8th in the ATP
Polish Champion, KITESURFING: Doubles Race, played
winner of the World V-ce Champion for Poland in the Davis
Cup and the European of the World, Cup, member of the
Cup Champion of Poland Polish Olympic Team

Michał Polanowski Krzysztof Buras Paweł Korzeniowski


alumnus of Management student of Law student
and Marketing of Management

WINDSURFING: Swimming:
Youth World BRIDGE: World Champion,
Champion, Olympic European Champion,
2nd V-ce Champion, V-ce Champion, Champion of Poland,
of the World, International Grand member of the Polish
Champion of Poland Champion Olympic Team.

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Tuition and admission fees

Program of Studies Full-time Part-time Full-time Part-time

BBA Programs (6 semesters) 7 000 -- 1 420 --

MSc Programs Semester 1 7 000 5 000 1 420 1 020


(4 semesters)
Semester 2 7 000 5 000 1 420 1 020

Semester 3 5 000 4 000 1 020 820

Semester 4 5 000 4 000 1 020 820

Tuition can be paid in full or in installments (5 payments The admission fee is a one-time non-refundable fee paid Please use the bank and address details below to make
per semester). The tuition covers participation in lectures, directly to Kozminski University’s bank account. Confirmation payments:
workshops, languages classes, consultations with lecturers, of such payment is required for candidate registration. Alumni
first examination for every subject , one re-take examination of Kozminski University applying for another program are not Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego
for every subject, and final examination (if passed within required to pay the admission fee and are entitled for a 10% 03-301 Warszawa, ul. Jagiellońska 59
3 months of completing the last semester of studies). discount.
Put your name and name of the program to which you are
ADMISSION FEE: Candidates admitted to a Kozminski University program applying in the title of the transfer.
650 PLN – for programs conducted in English of studies are obliged to make a payment of at least one
installment of tuition within 7 days from the date they have Account (only for admission fee transfers)
received notification of admission.
PEKAO S.A. 2nd Branch in Warsaw
20 1240 1024 1111 0010 1646 0637

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Scholarships and discounts

Kozminski University students are eligible


for a number of scholarships and discounts:

■  oth full-time and part-time students of Kozminski University


B Winners of Polish educational Olympics receive a special
Discounts have the right to apply for scholarships. scholarship from the Rector of Kozminski University and
■ Students who are in difficult financial situation and who can
75% for students who study in two specializations study completely for free on the condition that in every
document this situation can apply for a social scholarship, year of studies they achieve a grade point average of at
at the same time housing scholarship and board scholarship. least 4.2
■ Handicapped students holding proper documentation have
50% for students who study in two programs at the right to apply for a special scholarship.
the same time ■ Scholarships for academic achievements are granted to
those students who achieved a high grade point average for
10% for students who are children or siblings of a given program in the previous academic year. Kozminski
other students, who attend the university at University students can also apply for motivational
the same time scientific scholarships of the Educational Entrepreneurship
Foundation.
10% for Kozminski University alumni for MSc ■ Students with outstanding achievements in sports can apply
programs for sports scholarships.

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Admission procedures

CANDIDATES FOR FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE CANDIDATES FOR UNDERGRADUATE PART-TIME DOCUMENTS REQUIRED WITH
PROGRAMS AND 5-YEAR PROGRAM in law PROGRAMS AND 5-Year Part Time PROGRAM IN LAW THE APPLICATION

for polish citizens ■ Admission to part-time programs is based on the number of ■ Matriculation certificate issued by the high school or
available places in every program and the time of application. a certified copy
■ Admission is based on the results of the matriculation exam All candidates must hold a matriculation certificate (high ■ Bachelor’s diploma with a supplement (for graduate
(matura) in three subjects chosen by the candidate. school diploma) programs)
■ Qualifying points are calculated based on the percentage ■ Application form (available on our website
results from the matriculation certificate (nowa matura) as CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATE PROGRAMS www.kozminski.edu.pl or in the admission office)
follows: ■ 4 photographs (same as for a national ID or passport)
■ Admissionis based on an interview. Candidates must hold ■ Copy of the national ID or passport
1% at the basic level = 1.5 point a bachelor diploma. ■ Confirmation of payment of the admission fee
1% at the advanced level = 2 points
NOTE: Alumni of Kozminski University undergraduate
■  rades received as result of the “old matriculation” or
G programs are admitted without the interview
International Baccalaureate system are also converted into (2009/2010).
qualifying points.
■ Candidates who have reached the minimum level of 220 points DATES OF QUALIFYING INTERVIEWS FOR GRADUATE
will be admitted to Kozminski University programs until the PROGRAMS IN POLISH:
enrollment limit in every program is reached.The Recruitment
Commission has the right to admit a student who did not Friday, 26 June 2009, 3 pm
achieve the required minimum level or 220 points. Saturday, 1 August 2009, 10 am
Friday, 21 August 2009, 3 pm
For Foreigners: Saturday, 5 September 2009, 10 am
Friday, 11 September 2009, 3 pm
Foreign candidates must hold a legalized or signed ‘apostile’ Friday, 18 September 2009, 3 pm
matriculation (high school graduation) certificate or other
foreign document that entitles one to continue education at DATES FOR QUALIFYING INTERVIEWS FOR GRADUATE
university level. This document must be considered equal to PROGRAMS IN ENGLISH:
a Polish matriculation certificate according to the document’s
nostrification (notarization) regulations or an international Friday, 26 June 2009, 12 pm
agreement. Saturday, 1 August 2009, 12 pm
Friday, 11 September 2009, 12 pm
Friday, 18 September 2009, 12 pm

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Academic schedule

Full-time studies

take place from Monday through Friday.

Part-time studies

in every program except the Kozminski University Program in


Law take place every two weeks in three-day sessions: Friday
(starting at 5 pm), Saturday, and Sunday.

Students of the Kozminski University Program in Law usually


participate in three-day sessions starting on Thursdays (4 pm)
through Friday (4 pm) until Saturday. These sessions also take
place every two weeks.

Kozminski University reserves the right to change the


information included in this brochure, especially those
elements which depend on the current legislation.

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