University

University of Social Psychology and Humanities (SWPS), Warsaw, Poland

University

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

University of Social Psychology and Humanities (SWPS) - Poland's largest commercial university, was founded in 1996. A highly qualified and experienced faculty is undoubtedly one of the University’s precious assets. On a regular basis, students are involved in many research projects funded from various EU grants. All this is reflected in a large number of publications written by employees, professors and students of the University. The University enjoys an excellent reputation among scholars from all over the world and occupies high positions in Polish ratings of higher educational institutions, as well as among employers.
 
In January 2009, the University of Social Psychology and Humanities received full individual membership in the European Association of Universities - an organization of which the best European universities are members.
 
In 2008, the University took second place in the Academic Rating as a “prestigious university” published by the Center for Academic Information.
 
In 2005, 2006 and 2007, the University was awarded a certificate, as such, that "is credible." This award means that the University provides students with a high level of knowledge and ensures the comfort of the educational process.
 
During the international forum of market relations in Wroclaw in 2003, the University was awarded the steel bar for using the latest achievements in the field of psychology.
 
In the curriculum, special attention is paid to the combination of theory and practice, corresponding to relevant and predicted requirements of the labor market. This provides students and graduates with maximum job opportunities. Most students get their first job as students. Students receive comprehensive knowledge that meets international standards of education, participate in lectures and practices of outstanding academic experts, practitioners from Poland and abroad.
 
SWPS provides great opportunities for scientific development. The university has more than 30 scientific circles. Already in the first year, a student can be one of the organizers of an international conference or an important event in the scientific life of not only the university, but also Poland. Also in SWPS there is the opportunity to enroll in a choir, which was created on the initiative of the Student Council. It consists of students of all ages, directions and specialties.
 
The university pays great attention to the study of foreign languages. The student can master not only English and German, but also Spanish, Swedish, Norwegian and even Arabic. Each student works in his own group, corresponding to the level of his knowledge. Even for students who choose a Polish-language study program, many lectures are conducted in English.
 
The main building of SWPS is a modern educational complex provided with high-tech equipment, which includes many computer classes, spacious classrooms, dining rooms on each floor, a large library, a bookstore for non-fiction, Internet access anywhere in the University, and modern computer laboratories designed for educational purposes. To ensure optimal working conditions, laboratories of experimental, comparative and evolutionary psychology were opened at the University.
 
Throughout its activities, the University of Social Psychology and the Humanities has proved that it is a university of great opportunities.
 
Facts and Figures

  • Year of foundation - 1996
  • Professional staff - more than 1000 people.
  • Number of students - 15500 people.
  • Foreign students - about 1,550 people.