Detailed introduction of the University of Economics in Katowice:

Introduction

The University of Economics in Katowice is located in Katowice, Silesian Province in southern Poland. It is a long-standing and influential higher economics school. Its predecessor was the private school of social and economic sciences established in 1937.

Overview

Number of students: 10,520 students in 2016-2017.

Number of faculty and staff: 507 academic staff and 1,033 administrative staff in 2016-2017.

History and establishment time

The school was approved by the decree of the Polish Ministry of Religious Affairs and Public Education in December 1936. On January 11, 1937, it began to enroll students and teach at the School of Industrial Organization, which was the only school at the time. The School of Public Administration was opened in 1938. The school was closed in September 1939 due to the war, but resumed teaching in February 1945, expanding the field of economics education and increasing the number of teaching staff. In the 1970s and 1980s, the school built a series of new buildings around the original buildings to form a campus. In 1950, the school was nationalized and transformed into the School of Economics, and in 2010 it was officially renamed the University of Economics in Katowice.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: 500 More than 100 academic staff members have rich teaching and research experience in economics, management, finance and other fields, and can provide students with professional guidance and cutting-edge academic knowledge.

Teaching facilities: The school is equipped with complete teaching facilities, including modern classrooms, libraries, computer laboratories, financial trading laboratories, etc., which provide good conditions for students' study and research.

Scientific research results: It has carried out extensive research in the fields of economics, finance, management, etc., and has achieved a series of influential scientific research results, providing theoretical support and decision-making basis for regional economic development and industry practice.

International cooperation: It has signed friendly bilateral exchange agreements with some universities in many countries and regions such as Austria, Belgium, and Belarus, providing students and teachers with opportunities for international exchanges and cooperation.

Nature of the institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Committed to providing modern subject research and High-quality education and teaching, cultivating academic talents who can create and disseminate knowledge and new ideas, emphasizing that academic groups are open to professional international cooperation, focusing on combining theoretical knowledge with practical application, and contributing to students' future career development and social and economic development.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school has research centers such as the Social Labor Dialogue Center, which focus on studying issues such as the relationship between employers and employees in the process of regional economic transformation.

Key disciplines: Covering disciplines such as economics, finance, management, information and media, and accounting, among which economics, finance and insurance, information and communication, and management have strong strengths in teaching and scientific research.

Faculty

It consists of the School of Economics, the School of Finance and Insurance, the School of Information and Media, the School of Management, and other departments.

Ranking

Ranked 29th in the national university rankings of the Global University Network (4ICU), the school has a high reputation and influence among economic colleges in Poland.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Tuition fees for undergraduate and master's programs vary depending on the major, and are roughly in the range of 2000-3000 euros/year.

Accommodation fee: The cost of school dormitories varies from 150 to 300 euros per month, depending on the room type and facilities.

Campus

Location and environment: The main campus is located in the Zavodzi district of Katowice, about one mile from the city center. In addition, there are business schools, finance and management schools and other departments in Ribnik. Katowice is one of the important industrial and cultural centers in Poland, where students can access rich economic and cultural resources.

Campus facilities: The campus has the classical former town hall (now the principal's office), teaching buildings, scientific information center and academic library, as well as leisure facilities such as swimming pools, providing students with a comfortable and convenient learning and living environment.