The University and its campus. The Cracow University of Economics (CUE) founded in 1925 is the largest school of economics in Poland, and the third biggest university in Krakow, which is the main Polish academic center. It has four faculties: Faculty of Economics and International Relations, Faculty of Finance, Faculty of Commodity Science and Faculty of Management. The number of students currently enrolled at the University is estimated at almost 20 000. Its 17 acre campus is located in the vicinity of historical medieval Old Town of Krakow, and easily accessible both on foot or by public transportation. In addition to the main campus in Krakow, the University also has six Remote Teaching Centers in different cities of the region.
Student life and services. A number of organizations and student associations are active at the University. These include to name a few the Student Government, the Independent Students Association, AIESEC (International Association of Economics and Commerce Students), ESN (Erasmus Student Network), SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise), the University Club of the Academic Sport Association, Dominanta Choir and many more. Other services located on campus which cater for students’ needs include College of Physical Education and Sports, College of Foreign Languages, Rector’s plenipotentiary regarding Office in charge of Disabled Persons, Health services, Food centers, Kiosks, International Programmes Office, International Relations Office, Academic Career Center.
International cooperation. The University enjoys a number of international contacts. Presently, it has about 200 partners across the world, cooperating with universities and various organizations from Europe, the Americas and Asia. It offers exchange programs through Erasmus, CEEPUS, EMBS, Direct Entry, Ministerial and Governmental scholarships or bilateral agreements. It offers full study programmes in English on bachelor, master and PhD level. CUE is a member of many networks and associations such as EUA (European University Association), NIBES (Network of International Business and Economic Schools), EMBS (European Master of Business Studies), UNEECC (University Network of the European Capitals of Culture)
Research and teaching infrastructure. The University’s research and teaching infrastructure includes facilities such as the Main Library, University Publishing House, Printing Center, IT Center with computer labs with internet access.
Study levels. Cracow University of Economics (CUE) offers programs for all levels of study: 3 year Bachelor studies, 2 year Master studies and 3-4 year Doctorate studies. Apart from this CUE offers various study opportunities at the post diploma level designed for candidates who already hold a university degree, but wish to further develop their professional qualifications.
Study in English. Cracow University of Economics offers various study programs in English. These are:
•Corporate Finance and Accounting (Bachelor and Master) – the program aims at disseminating through knowledge of the basic of accounting and its international, managerial and financial aspects
•MSc International Finance and Accounting (Master) – focused on broadening students’ knowledge in the area of modern finance and accounting and in developing students’ practical knowledge in order to process financial information
•International Business (Bachelor and Master) – intended for students interested in economic, political and social relations in the spheres of the global economy, foreign trade, international business management and the European Union
•Master of Business Administration – European Multicultural Integrated Management Program (International MBA) – special managerial program for managers working in international environment
•Applied Informatics (Bachelor) – the main objective of this program is to deliver IT knowledge and specific skills needed for effective information systems management in a fast changing world
•Doctoral Studies in Economics, Finance and Management (EFM) – for future researchers, teachers and professionals willing to prepare PhD thesis in Economics, Finance or Management.
•English Track Program – one - semester program comprises set of multidisciplinary courses covering various aspects of the transformation and post – transformation processes of economies in Poland and in the region of Central-Eastern Europe
•"Seminars with Professionals" – given by successful professionals and practitioners who are leaders in prominent companies and institutions worldwide
•Preparatory Course for candidates to study in English – October-June (one academic year)
Internship Option: The internship can take place during summer months in a company in Poland – mostly in Krakow but offers can come also from other cities like Warsaw, Katowice. The availability of internship will depend on the possible match between the student’s skills and expectations and the requirements of the company.
Study programmes:
- BSc Corporate Finance and Accounting
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- MSc International Business
- MSc Corporate Finance and Accounting
- English Track – Polish Path
- English Track – Business Studies
- BSc International Business
- Bsc Applied Informatics
- PhD Studies in Economics, Finance and Management (EFM)
- Preparatory Course in English
Fields of study in Polish:
- administracja (Administration) KAMU YÖNETİMİ
- ekonomia (Economics) EKONOMİ
- europeistyka (European Studies) AVRUPA ÇALIŞMALARI
- gospodarka i administracja publiczna (Economy and Public Administration) EKONOMİ ve KAMU YÖNETİMİ
- stosunki międzynarodowe (International Relations) ULUSLAR ARASI İLİŞKİLER
- międzynarodowe stosunki gosp. (Int.Economy Relations) ULUSLAR ARASI EKONOMİK İLİŞKİLER
- finanse i rachunkowość (Finance and Accountancy) FİNANS ve MUHASEBE
- gospodarka przestrzenna (Spatial Economy) YEREL/MEKANSAL EKONOMİ
- towaroznawstwo (Commodity Science) EMTİA BİLİMİ
- turystyka i rekreacja (Tourism and Recreation) TURİZM ve REKREASYON
- zarządzanie i inżynieria produkcji (Manag and Product Engineering) İMALAT YÖNETİMİ MÜHENDİSLİĞİ
- informatyka i ekonometria (Computer Science and Econometrics) BİLİŞİM ve EKONOMETRİ
- zarządzanie (Management) YÖNETİCİLİK
Facts & Figures:
Established in 1925 690 academic staff members
20700 (64 % women) 500 foreign students
web adresi: http://www.uek.krakow.pl/en/