LAZARSKI UNIVERSITY STUDY in POLAND at a WORLD-CLASS UNIVERSITY No1 Faculty of Economics and Management in Poland for cooperation with business around according to magazine:
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Located in WARSAW Poland’s economic and political capital
2 Among non-public universities in Poland according to Through our double-degree programs magazine with Coventry University in Great Britain No1 Faculty of Law and Administration among non-public universities in Poland according to newspapers:
3 ABOUT POLAND
Poland is a dynamic country of some 38 million people. It is located in the heart of Europe and is part of the European Union. Poland has a rich and dynamic culture and a strong academic tradition. Over 50% of the country’s citizens have a university or college degree. The language spoken in Poland is Polish, but many Poles also speak English, especially in larger cities. Poland is a great place to study for foreigners, and the cost of living and studying in Poland is far lower than in other European countries.
4 ABOUT WARSAW
Warsaw is the political and economic capital of Poland. It has about 1,7 million inhabitants and is the 6th largest city in the European Union. Warsaw is also the most ethnically diverse city in the country, and has more universities and colleges than any other Polish city. Warsaw is also very welcoming for foreign students and is a great place to study and build a successful career.
5 ABOUT LAZARSKI UNIVERSITY
A FACULTY OF EXPERTS
The faculty members who teach and do research at Lazarski University are experts with many years of educational and practical experience. They also hold degrees from top educational institutions not just in Poland but also from other countries like the USA, UK, Canada, Germany, Italy, and others.
QUALITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
The educational programs at Lazarski University combine the best in theoretical knowledge with the latest in practical applications. The teaching methods that are used are not just based on lectures but also on case studies, simulation games, and practical workshops designed to give students the skills they need to succeed in their future careers.
6 ABOUT LAZARSKI UNIVERSITY
DIVERSE STUDENT POPULATION
Lazarski Univesity has around 4000 students studying in English or Polish. Over 80% of the students in the English- language programs come from outside of Poland from countries like Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Germany, Belgium, Vietnam, China, Russia, and many others.
CONVENIENT LOCATION
Lazarski University is located in Warsaw, Poland’s economic and political capital. The campus is located in the south- western part of the city in the Mokotow district, and is a mere 4 metro stops away from the city centre. The campus is also close to the main international airport in Warsaw, which is about 5 km away.
7 STUDENT SUPPORT
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Lazarski University offers a variety of entry scholarships for bright and ambitious candidates. Scholarships and tuition reductions are also available for students during their academic career based on grade performance and extracurricular activity.
ACCOMMODATION
The Accommodations Department provides many different housing solutions for foreign students. These include dormitories as well as apartments. Lazarski University also cooperates with a number of real estate agents to help students find the perfect place to live if they wish to look for accommodation on their own.
8 VISA AND LEGAL SUPPORT
The Student Help Desk is dedicated to helping new and current students adapt to academic life in Warsaw and at Lazarski University. This is the place where students can turn to with issues regarding their schooling or life in the city, and where they can receive comprehensive information and assistance about travel and student visas, legalization of their residence, insurance, etc.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
The Lazarski University health clinic is ran by the private company Centermed and offers medical assistance to both Polish and foreign students. It is open five days a week and is staffed by competent doctors and nurses who treat basic illnesses and, if needed, can refer students for more specialized treatment in nearby hospitals.
9 STUDENT LIFE
STUDENT’S UNION
The Student Union represents student interests and organizes student life by initiating cultural events, entertainment and integration events, as well as tours and trips to other cities – all of which are excellent opportunities to play and relax after class, integrate and allow students to forge strong friendships and lasting memories.
SPORTS AND CLUBS
The Physical Education department offers many classes and activities for active students. These include aerobics, football, basketball, volleyball, handball, swimming, and many more. There are also a number of student clubs and initiatives which students can join to help them meet more people and broaden their horizons.
10 INTERNSHIPS AND JOBS PLACEMENT
In addition to pursuing their degrees and studying hard, Lazarski University also encourages students to gain real-world work experience through internships and part-time jobs. Here the Internships and Jobs Department works to connect students with employers both during their academic career, and after graduation, as well as helps students prepare for their first job interviews.
STUDENT EXCHANGES
At Lazarski University students also have an opportunity to study for one or two semesters at a partner university outside of Poland. Exchanges are available with over 90 different universities in countries like Germany, Belgium, Demark, Cyprus, France, Spain, Turkey, Vietnam, and many others.
11 OUR DOUBLE-DEGREE PARTNER
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Coventry University is a forward-looking, modern university with a proud tradition as a provider of high quality education and a focus on applied research. The university currently has over 26 000 students, and is located in the city of Coventry, about 160 km north-west of London, England. It has won many awards for its teaching and research achievements and is highly ranked as a top university in the UK.
Lazarski University currently operates four double-degree programs with Coventry University: BA in International Relations and European Studies, BA in Business Economics, MA in International Relations, and International Business Economics. This means that upon graduation, students of these programs receive two degrees – one from Lazarski University and one from Coventry University.
12 “University of the Year for Student Experience 2015”
According to The Times and Sunday Times University Guide, UK
“University of the Year 2015”
According to The Times and Sunday Times University Guide, UK
13 PROGRAMS IN ENGLISH
With specializations BA in Management in Tourism and Travel BA in Finance and Accounting Management, This program is ideal for or E-business Finance and accounting is one of the fastest specialties in students who wish business. This program is for students who wish to play a to pursue a managerial career critical role in improving the financial health of businesses, and to solve real world business problems. individuals, and organizations, to work in banks or to work As part of the program, students may choose to specialize as financial consultants. in Tourism and Travel Management, or E-business.
BA in Economics BA in International Relations
This program is intended to train students in the This program is for people who are curious about global affairs application of fundamental economic knowledge to real- and who wish to exert an influence in both governmental and life managerial, financial, ethical, and analytical problems non-governmental institutions and business. It is taught encountered in business and economics. by expert professionals and academics with many years of experience.
MSc in Economics MA in International Relations
Through this program students will develop their skills The program is designed to broaden knowledge of and professional interests in economics to become key government policy, diplomacy, economics, politics, and law players in business, irrespective of the geographical in an international context. It is designed for students who location of their future job. wish to deepen their knowledge about world affairs.
14 DOUBLE-DEGREE PROGRAMS
BA in Business Economics BA in International Relations and European Studies
The BA in Business Economics program leads to a degree The BA in International Relations and European Studies program from both Lazarski University and Coventry University. It is an leads to a degree from both Lazarski University and Coventry innovative and unique program that combines the scientific University. This program is ideal for students who want to know how rigor of economics with the practicability of business. Future the world works, and who wish to gain employment in the fields of analysts, researchers, and business leaders will want to diplomacy, international politics, non-governmental organizations, choose this program. or international business.
MSc in International Business Economics MA in International Relations
The MSc in International Business Economics program The MA in International Relations leads to a degree from both leads to a degree from both Lazarski University and Coventry Lazarski University and Coventry University. Students will deepen University. This program is dedicated to students who wish their knowledge of international politics, as well as gain skills and to deepen their knowledge of economics in an international competencies necessary to succeed in international organizations context and to broaden their skills and competencies in this and institutions. As part of the program, students may choose very interesting and profitable field. to specialize either in Contemporary Politics, or European Administration.
15 PROGRAMS IN ENGLISH
LL.M. in Law LL.M. in Transnational Commercial Practice The LLM in Law program prepares lawyers for an international career and to meet the challenges of the The dual-LL.M. in Transnational Commercial Practice global market, expanding their professional skills and program is ran in conjunction with Boston University. It expertise in the field of international law. provides an emphasis on international business, trade, dispute resolution, and the cross-border practice of The program is administered by Lazarski University and law. The program is spread over 3 cycles which can be leads to a degree from Coventry University. The program completed in a one, two, or three year period. Cycles I lasts 3 semesters and covers topics such as international and II are taught in Budapest and Cycle III is taught in business law, international criminal law, international Warsaw. trade law, and many more.
16 International Legal Skills Program
The International Legal Skills Program, which is a joint program with the Center for International Legal Studies (CILS) in Salzburg, Austria has a strong emphasis on practical learning. Global forces are impossible to escape in today’s interconnected world. As a result, professionals who can effectively handle issues on an international level and can operate in multiple legal systems are in increasing demand. This is a two semester program that meets once a month during weekends.
17 PROGRAMS IN POLISH
BA in Management BA in Finance and Accounting
This program is designed for students who This program is ideal for students who wish wish to pursue a career as managers. As to learn about the functioning of financial part of the program, students may choose institutions, or who wish to start a career in a specializations such as: Innovation and banking or financial consulting. As part of the Entrepreneurship, Interactive Marketing, program, students may choose specializations Organization and Management, or Human in Banking and Financial Counseling, or Resource Management. Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
BA in Economics BA in International Relations
The program is designed to train students This program is for people who wish to in the application of fundamental economic learn about politics, business, and law in an knowledge to real-life managerial, financial, international context. Students may choose ethical, and analytical problems encountered specializations in International Trade, or in business and economics. European Studies as part of their curriculum.
18 BA in Administration MA in Law
This program is intended to teach students about This is a combined BA and MA program that lasts the functioning of government institutions and 5 years. Through this program students will be administrative organizations, and to train them taught about the Polish legal system in terms of for future careers as public administrators. corporate and criminal law, and will be trained to work as legal advisors, lawyers, attorneys, judges, or government and public administration officials.
MA in International Relations MA in Economics
This program is ideal for students who are This program offers comprehensive training interested in an international career either in the areas economic and business analysis. in business, politics, or in non-governmental Here students will deepen their understanding organizations. The program is taught by experts of markets and economic transactions, and will with years of professional and academic receive the skills necessary to become competent experience. and proficient economists.
PhD in Law MA in Administration
The PhD in Law program is for accomplished This program is meant for students who wish to lawyers and legal scholars who wish to receive a pursue a career in public administration in either doctorate in law in a Polish context. The program government, or self-government institutions. operates in a loose seminar format where There are several specializations available within students work closely with their supervisors to the program to give a comprehensive overview of complete a doctoral dissertation. how public administration works and functions.
19 LANGUAGE AND PREPARATORY COURSES
One month language course Two month language course
All candidates applying to study at Lazarski University must Candidates who wish to study at Lazarski University but possess advanced skills in the language in which they wish do not have an advanced language skill level in Polish or to study – either Polish or English. Students whose language English may enroll in two month language classes before skills are slightly below the required level may take a one the start of the academic year. Classes begin in the middle month language course before the start of the academic of July and run until the end of September. Once students year. One month language courses start at the end of August achieve an advanced language skill level, they may proceed and run until the end of September. to study in a BA or MA program of their choice.
One semester language course Two semester language course
The one semester language course is for students who Students who have a beginner language skill level in Polish have an intermediate or lower intermediate language skill or English may enroll in a year-long, two semester language level. Students may choose to study Polish or English, and course before they begin regular academic programs. The once they achieve an advanced language skill level they may language courses begin in October and run until June. Once enroll in a regular BA or MA program. The one semester students achieve an advanced language skill level they may language course runs from February until June. proceed to study in the BA or MA program of their choosing.
20 Premed
The PREMED study program is ran in conjunction with the Central Clinical Hospital of the Polish Ministry of Interior. It prepares candidates for entry exams to study medicine at any medical university in Poland and is formulated to meet the current entrance examination standards. The program lasts two semester and is taught in English, with elements of Polish language training as well. In addition to receiving preparation to study medicine in Poland, students will also gain First Aid certificates.
21 HOW TO APPLY?
step 1 step 2 Choose a program of study Language verification
The first step is to log onto We require that students have an advanced language the Lazarski University website skill level of at least B2 (TOEFL 87+, IELTS 5.5). www.lazarski.pl Candidates with lower levels can sign up for additional language courses.
step 4 step 3 Receive decision Submit relevant about placement documents
Documents that are necessary include copies of high school transcripts, transcript and diploma translations, copies of passports, etc.
step 7 step 5 step 6 Verification of Visa procedure Welcome to Poland :) payment of first tuition installment
22 EDUCATIONAL OFFER
PROGRAMS IN ENGLISH PROGRAMS IN POLISH
BA in Business Economics BA in Management BA in International Relations BA in Finance and Accounting and European Studies BA in Economics MA in International Business Economics BA in International Relations MA in International Relations Double Degree Double BA in Administration MA in Law BA in Finance and Accounting MA in Administration BA in Economics Msc in Economics BA in International Relations MA in International Relations BA in Management (specialization in Tourism PhD in Law and Travel Management or E-Business) One month language course LL.M. in Law Two month language course LL.M. in Transnational Business Practice International Legal Skills Program One semester language course One month language course Two semester language course Two month language course One semester language course Two semester language course BA programs last 3 years, Premed with 2 semesters per year
MA programs last 2 years, with 2 semesters per year 23 CONTACT
International Recruitment Office www.lazarski.pl Lazarski University Tel: +48-5435-368 43 Swieradowska st, Warsaw Fax: +48-5435-368 02-662, Poland Email: [email protected]