The University of Applied Sciences in Wałcz is a higher educational institution, which was founded on 1st July 2004. Since then, professionals have been educated here.
The University of Applied Sciences in Wałcz (PWSZ) was founded on July 1, 2004. Despite its young age, it has become the leading University in the region of Wałcz. Our mission is to gather and forward knowledge, as well as to foster entrepreneurship and culture; to build spaces for business in sharing and applying knowledge; finally, to generate incentives for the growth of sport and culture.
University of Applied Sciences in Wałcz provides students with full-time and extramural degree (Bachelor, Master, Engineering). Our range of courses includes areas falling within the scope of Economic Science, Administration, Management, Technology, Humanities and Physical Education. In addition, the University offers acquisition of additional qualifications, in the form of professional training to the teaching profession in terms of the knowledge acquired in the course of the major.
Such a wide range of educational offers ample choice of study according to the profile of interests and passion of students in order to be competitive in a tough job market. The University provides modern methods of education and professional learning facilities. We offer ample opportunities for students to develop their interests, students initiatives, entertainment and sport.
University of Applied Science in Wałcz is a public institution of higher education, which consists of 3 Institutes:
- Administration and Economic Sciences Institute
- Pedagogy and Physical Education Institute
- Engineering and Management Institute
Studying at our University allows to acquire knowledge and gain the practical skills needed, above all, to the profession, which makes our graduates more competitive in the labor market.
MAJORS
BACHELOR:
Physical education
- Teacher training with correction of posture defects
- Teacher training with a personal trainer
Pedagogy
- Social animation and culture management
- Care and rehabilitation pedagogy
- Care pedagogy with geragogy (caring for the elderly)
- Professional and personal counseling with elements of coaching
Security
- Internal security
- National security and civil defense
Administration
- Local government administration
- Tax administration
Finance and Accounting
- Accounting and Taxes in the enterprise
- Payroll and HR
- European project manager
Management
- Business management
- Marketing and sales
BACHELOR ENGINEERING:
Management and Production Engineering
- Lean Management
- Automation and diagnostics in welding
Computer Science
- Network Administrator
- Cybersecurity
- Investigative IT
MASTER:
Management
- Healthcare management
- Logistics management
- Education management with elements of coaching
- IT project management
- Human Resources management
Pedagogy
- Social and welfare pedagogy with sociotherapeutic help
- Pedagogy of the prevention of pathology and social threats
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
PWSZ in Wałcz also conducts thematically diverse postgraduate studies such as:
- Career Counseling,
- Crisis Management,
- Cybersecurity.
Due to the adaptation of the offer of postgraduate studies to the needs of the labour market, the list of proposed courses may change in a given academic year.
LOCALISATION
The city of Wałcz is located close to the Polish-German border (150 km.) and is crossed by main communication roads; from border crossings in Szczecin and Świnoujście to Bydgoszcz, Warsaw and furtherto the eastern border (route10) from border crossings in Świecko and Słubice (Frankfurt) to Gdańsk, Elbląg and further to Kaliningrad (route 22) from Silesia, Poznań to Kołobrzeg and Koszalin (route 178) Wałcz is located in the centre of the Wałeckie Lake Distric (Pojezierze Wałeckie), a beautiful region of 150 lakes. The city itself is situated between two lakes, with additional small lakes scattered around. Wałcz is surrounded by lush, ancient forests with several nature monuments. The whole Lake District is under ecological protection. The tourist, recreational and environmental amenities of the city make it a perfect place for nature lovers and active people. Wałcz and its surroundings provide ideal conditions for any form of tourist activity; walking, cycling, horse riding, sailing or canoeing. The Central Sports Centre – Olympic Games Preparation Centre is located in the city. Athletes from all over the country come here for sports gatherings. PWSZ students also practice at the Central Sports Centre.
CONTACT
Rektorat (Rector’s Office) Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Wałczu ul. Wojska Polskiego 99, 78-600 Wałcz POLAND
tel./fax: + 48 67 250 01 87 e-mail: rektorat@pwsz.eu
Erasmus Coordinator e-mail: erasmus@pwsz.eu
SEE OUR ERASMUS+ WEBPAGE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN COOPERATION OR STUDYING HERE