WSB University, Warsaw


WSB University in Warsaw is a private university located in Warsaw, Poland.

History

WSB University in Warsaw was established in 2001 as Wszechnica Polska University. The university continues the educational aims included in programmes of interwar Free Polish University and post-war activity of the Common Knowledge Society. In 2010 the university was formally entitled to grant MA degrees in Pedagogy and Philology; in 2013 – in Internal Security and Finances and Accounting. Within 20 years of functioning of the university about 10000 students of BA, MA and postgraduate studies have completed their education earning their titles and academic certificates.
The university is listed in the official registry of private higher education institutions of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. It runs full-time and extramural courses within BA studies and extramural courses within MA studies. The central location of the university is the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw. The university has its own educational facility located at 10 Karmelicka St. On August 1, 2025, the university merged with the WSB University, becoming the tenth location of the University.

Education

Students are enrolled into the university based on their secondary school final exam results. During the studies foreign languages and Information Technology are taught. The university organises Polish Language and Polish Culture courses for foreign students.
The faculty offers first-cycle programmes, second-cycle programmes, long-cycle master's studies, postgraduate studies and MBA programmes, as well as degree programmes taught in English and participation in the International Doctoral Academy.

First-cycle (bachelor’s) studies

Degree programmes:
  • Administracja – specialisations: „Doradztwo administracyjne i obsługa cudzoziemców”, „Sztuczna inteligencja w administracji”, „Zarządzanie publiczne i e-administracja”.
  • Bezpieczeństwo narodowe – specialisations: „Bezpieczeństwo cyfrowe i przeciwdziałanie cyberzagrożeniom”, „Kryminologia z kryminalistyką”, „Organizacja i funkcjonowanie służb publicznych”.
  • Filologia angielska – specialisations: „Intercultural Communication in Business and Advertising”, „Translation”.
  • Filologia hiszpańska – specialisations: „Język dyplomacji i instytucji międzynarodowych”, „Komunikacja językowa w biznesie i administracji”, „Tłumaczenia”.
  • Finance and accounting – specialisations: „Finanse przedsiębiorstw”, „Rachunkowość, podatki i audyt finansowy”, „Technologie cyfrowe w finansach”.
  • Zarządzanie – specialisations: „E-marketing i e-commerce”, „Psychologia w biznesie”, „Sztuczna inteligencja i analiza danych”, „Zarządzanie zasobami ludzkimi”, „Zrównoważone zarządzanie organizacją i raportowanie ESG”.

Second-cycle (master’s) studies

Degree programmes:
  • Public administration – specialisations: „Administracja publiczna”, „Administracja w biznesie”, „Zrównoważony rozwój i ESG w administracji”.
  • Bezpieczeństwo wewnętrzne – specialisations: „Kryminalistyka i profilowanie kryminalne”, „Sztuczna inteligencja i analiza danych w bezpieczeństwie”, „Zarządzanie i dowodzenie w sytuacjach kryzysowych”.
  • English studies – specialisations: „Język dyplomacji i instytucji międzynarodowych”, „Komunikacja językowa w biznesie i administracji”, „Tłumaczenia”.
  • Hispanic studies – specialisations: „Język dyplomacji i instytucji międzynarodowych”, „Komunikacja językowa w biznesie i administracji”, „Tłumaczenia”.
  • Finance and accounting – specialisations: „Doradztwo podatkowe”, „Finanse i rachunkowość przedsiębiorstw”, „Informatyka w zarządzaniu finansami”.

Long-cycle master’s studies

Degree programmes taught in English

Study in English offerings on the Warsaw campus :First-cycle studies – Management – specialisations:
  • * Bachelor's – Business Management | WARSAW,
  • * Bachelor's – Computer Science and IT in Management | WARSAW,
  • * Bachelor's – Digital Marketing and Sales Management | WARSAW.Second-cycle studies – Management – specialisations:
  • * Master's – International Business | WARSAW,
  • * Master's – Sustainability Development Manager | WARSAW.

Postgraduate studies and MBA programmes

The Warsaw branch participates in the university-wide offer of postgraduate and MBA studies. According to the university, WSB University offers more than 100–150 postgraduate programmes, including MBA programmes and ACCA certification tracks; some of these programmes are available online and thus also accessible to students based in Warsaw.
On the Warsaw recruitment website, the following thematic groups of postgraduate and MBA studies are listed, among others:MBA study programmes:
  • * „ACCA po polsku – zarządzanie finansami i rachunkowość w środowisku międzynarodowym ” – online,
  • * „ACCA Strategic Professional” – online,
  • * „Executive MBA dla branży wodociągowej” – online,
  • * „Executive MBA in English” – classes held in Warsaw,
  • * „Master of Business Administration ” – online,
  • * „MBA w ochronie zdrowia ” – online,
  • * „MBA w ochronie zdrowia dla pielęgniarek i położnych ” – online.Postgraduate studies:
  • * Język polski jako drugi,
  • * Studia z zakresu zielonych kompetencji,
  • * Studia dla samorządu i administracji,
  • * Studia informatyczne,
  • * Studia oświatowe,
  • * Studia z zakresu HR i kadr,
  • * Studia z zakresu bezpieczeństwa,
  • * Studia z zakresu coachingu,
  • * Studia z zakresu finansów,
  • * Studia z zakresu handlu,
  • * Studia z zakresu medycyny i fizjoterapii,
  • * Studia z zakresu zarządzania.

International Doctoral Academy (PhD)

The doctoral offer of WSB University includes the International Doctoral Academy, a doctoral programme conducted in English, delivered mainly online and aimed at international participants, including graduates and students of the Warsaw branch of the university.

International Exchange and Internationalization

WSB University in Warsaw, as part of the WSB University network, implements the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System since 2007 and participates in the Erasmus+ programme since 2014. The university organizes the annual InterUni Forum for Internationalization of Higher Education, addressing student mobility, international partnerships, cross-border research, and global curriculum development.

Erasmus+ Programme

Under the current Erasmus+ programme, students and staff can participate in international mobility including study exchanges and work placements. The programme focuses on social inclusion, green and digital transitions, and democratic participation. Learning mobility and cooperation partnerships are available, with exchanges lasting 2-12 months for studies or 5-30 days for short-term programmes.

International Partnerships

The university collaborates with over 200 partner universities worldwide, maintaining bilateral agreements, student exchange programmes, and double degree opportunities across Europe, Asia, and other regions.

International Projects

European Union-funded Erasmus+ projects include:Enter-CBL, project no. 2023-1-PL01-KA220-HED-000160857VR4Skills, project no. 2022-1-PL01-KA220-HED-000089035EQUATION promoting gender equality in higher educationSPARK-COIL, project no. 101178638

International Accreditations

International accreditations include:
  • CEEMAN IQA, 2020-2026
  • EUR-ACE® Label from KAUT
  • HR Excellence in Research
  • Business School Impact System certificate