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VISTULA WARSAW SCHOOL OF UNIVERSITY TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

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Close cooperation Developing with business passions in students clubs

Multicultural environment

Great location

Experienced lecturers and Above-average practitioners earnings after the studies

VISTULA GROUP OF UNIVERSITIES Practical knowledge. Business approach. Global opportunities. VISTULA GROUP OF UNIVERSITIES IN NUMBERS

5 500 64 000 students graduates 80 MBA countries of origin 2 programs of students and staff 70% 3rd year students have a job 300 cooperating 29 000m2 companies campus area

VISTULA GROUP OF UNIVERSITIES VISTULAPractical knowledge. GROUP OF Business UNIVERSITIES approach. Global opportunities. Practical knowledge. Business approach. Global opportunities. THE MOST IMPORTANT AWARDS

place among private place in Poland in universities internationalization in “Perspektywy” quality (Vistula University) ranking (Vistula University)

place for WSTHM among VISTULA GROUP OF UNIVERSITIES Vistula Group of Universities Practical knowledge.tourist Business private approach. universities Global opportunities . Practical knowledge. Business approach. Global possibilities. in “Perspektywy” ranking COMFORTABLE CAMPUS

• 8 modern aulas • well-equipped classrooms • surface and underground parking • well-stocked scientific library • gym and sports hall • ATM, doctor's office, fast wi-fi • relaxation zones and catering points serving dishes and snacks from different parts of the world

VISTULA GROUP OF UNIVERSITIES Practical knowledge. Business approach. Global opportunities. MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT

STUDENTS AND STAFF FROM COUNTRIES 80

VISTULA GROUP OF UNIVERSITIES Practical knowledge. Business approach. Global opportunities. More: www.vistula.edu.pl 7 CLOSE COOPERATION WITH BUSINESS

VISTULA GROUP OF UNIVERSITIES Practical knowledge. Business approach. Global opportunities. STUDENT’S LIFE

• Studies at Vistula are not only lectures and learning. • Our Students can develop their passions and interests in many clubs and student organizations, as well as active sports sections.

Student’s clubs 23 and organizations

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An unique support program for new students, thanks to which they can easily and quickly they can adapt into academic community and develop under the guidance of experienced advisors.

BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS • Support from experienced advisors. 72 mentors • Valuable tips of your own development. • Help in making precious acquaintances. 260 mentees • Motivation to positive changes. 8 supervisors

VISTULA GROUP OF UNIVERSITIES More: 10 Practical knowledge. Business approach. Global opportunities. www.vistula.edu.pl ERASMUS+ BEST EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD! Our Students can: • gain experience from an internship abroad, • improve their language skills • benefit from monthly funding of up to 500 euros for studying and up to 600 euros for internships.

• 40 member countries of the European Union; • 800 000 lecturers, school and university teachers, trainers and youth workers will participate in employee mobility projects; • 4 million people participating in the programme, including 2 million students.

VISTULA GROUP OF UNIVERSITIES More: 11 Practical knowledge. Business approach. Global opportunities. www.vistula.edu.pl GREAT PLACE TO STUDY TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE POLAND

• Highly International Education. • Low costs of studying and living (discounts for international students). • High level of security and personal safety. • Great Culture and Entertainment. • and... delicious food! 

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Poland is a fascinating country that serves as the geographical and cultural crossroads of Eastern and Western Europe. Below you will find some useful information about the Poland.

MONEY WEATHER TRANSPORTATION

Currency in Poland is zloty. Approximate rate is The weather in Poland is characterized by Thanks to its central location, Poland around: transitional periods between the four seasons of can be reached by plane, train, bus or 1$ = 3,74 PLN the year. ferry. A flight to Warsaw takes only 2 1€ = 4,18 PLN. • Spring is often changeable. There are rather hours, for example, from London, Paris, moderate temperatures. Brussels, Berlin, Vienna or Prague. What you can buy with about: • The summertime can be really hot, even 35 °C. 5 PLN in Warsaw: • Autumn is usually sunny, but November is You can take a bus to cities and to 2 single reduced fare tickets for public transport frequently very wet and can be cold. smaller towns that have no rail 2 cheeseburgers at McDonald’s • Winters can be really cold, with the chance of connections. There is also minibus 50 PLN in Warsaw snow from November till March. The service offered by scores of carriers. Two discounted (student) tickets to the cinema temperatures from December to late February Train/bus ticket to another big city (e.g. Kraków) usually fluctuate around 0 °C to -10°C.

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You will find almost anything you like in Poland: from rocky mountains, wide beaches, clean lakes and vast forests to world-class monuments. The greatest attraction of the country is its varied, unspoilt and unrestrictedly accessible nature. In Poland there is a large number of landscape parks and protected areas, including 23 national parks, 7 of which are on the UNESCO List of Biosphere Reserves.

Wawel Castle in Cracow Masurian Lakeland Wieliczka Salt Mine Gdańsk Old Town

Find more here: http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-poland/

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Accomodation Work permit Students can live in dormitories or they can hire private Foreigners from EU, Norway, Lichtenstein, Iceland and Switzerland can work in apartments. Many of them rent rooms in bigger apartments. Poland without work permit or establish own business. Foreigners who don’t Cost of living come from EEA countries need to apply for a work permit. Poland is a country where cost of living is lower than in other countries. Students should remember that average costs are Safety and security different in each city. Most visitors to Poland experience no difficulties. Poland has a low rate of Public transport violent crime and a moderate level of street crime. Major cities have higher rates of crime. There is no high risk of terrorism. The public transportation system in Poland is easy. Depending on the size of the city you can find buses, trams and trolleybuses. Metro is only in Warsaw. Poland is quite advanced Driving licence when it comes to handicapped transportation. In Poland, driving licences are valid for 15 years. If you’re a citizen of EU member you only have to make sure you took it with you when you left home Find more here: http://studyinpoland.pl/en/ as it is valid in Poland. VISTULA GROUP OF UNIVERSITIES More: 16 Practical knowledge. Business approach. Global opportunities. www.vistula.edu.pl WELCOME TO WARSAW – SAFE CITY TO STUDY

CAPITAL OF POLAND, GREAT ARCHITECTURE, OLD Vistula is located 350 meters to Stokłosy Metro Station TOWN, CLUBS, THEATERS, CINEMAS, and bus stop. Quick access to Warsaw city center (by car RESTAURANTS, MUSEUMS…AND MUCH MORE! about 18 minutes, public transport about 24 minutes).

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VISTULA RIVER Warsaw offers a range of attractions set by the Vistula river. You can chill out on the urban beach beneath the Poniatowski bridge which during the long summer days offers lots of sports opportunities. There are many clubs and bars by the river bank with live music, dancing spaces and unique atmosphere. Visit also newly opened Vistulan Boulevards where you can find many food trucks, pubs, and chillout zones. COPERNICUS SCIENCE CENTER A one of a kind science museum standing on the bank of the Vistula river. It contains over 450 interactive exhibits that enable visitors to single-handedly carry out experiments and discover the laws of science for themselves. The Centre is the largest institution of its type in Poland and one of the most advanced in Europe. PALACE OF CULTURE AND SCIENCE See the whole Warsaw from the top of one of its greatest buildings. The extensive sightseeing terrace which surrounds the top tower is the only public-admission terrace placed so high (114 m). It is on the 30th floor. The terrace can be reached within just 19 seconds by taking an elevator. The 30th floor interiors include the Gothic Hall, an in-house gallery, and a coffee place.

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1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2017 2018

VISTULA GROUP OF UNIVERSITIES More: 20 Practical knowledge. Business approach. Global opportunities. www.vistula.edu.pl THE HISTORY OF VISTULA UNIVERSITY

Incorporation of Incorporation of University of Business Founded in 1992 Merging universities European Academy of Art in Wrocław

2012 2014 1992 2006 2012 2012 2015

New name New name Incorporation of of Vistula University Academy of Finance Polish Open University

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# 13 2013

# 18 2012

2011

# 36 2010 * „Perspektywy" ranking

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prof. Witold Orłowski Marek Kulczycki PhD Associate – special adviser of European – chairman of FM Bank PBP, prof. Krzysztof Rybiński Commission former chairman of Deutsche – former chairman of on the budget, member of Bank PBC SA, former employee of NBP the National Development United Nations on Industrial Council established by the Development

prof. Longin Pastusiak Bartłomiej Nowak PhD Associate prof. Antoni Fałat – former – former director of the – former Rector of European Vice-President of NATO office of Vice-President Academy of Arts, former member Parliamentary of the European of the council of culture of the Assembly Parliament, former President of Poland adviser to the members of the Convention on Future of Europe

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BACHELOR'S MASTER'S Journalism and Media communication Economics Economics Philology Finance and Accounting Finance and Accounting Graphic Design Management International Relations Management MOBILE STUDIES Philology Economics Finance and Accounting ENGINEERING PROGRAMS Management Architecture Computer Engineering MBA Executive MBA Global MBA

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• Business focused university, preparing the graduates to lead, establish and manage tourism, sport and recreation enterprises. • Research projects and numerous conferences and seminars. • Professional contacts in the travel industry. • Prominent theorists and practitioners.

VISTULA GROUP OF UNIVERSITIES Practical knowledge. Business approach. Global opportunities. THE HISTORY OF WARSAW SCHOOL OF TURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGMENT Merging of universities WSHGiT

Founded in 1996 WSTiR in Warsaw WSTiH in Łódź

1996 2012 2012 2012

Creating a new name Incorporation of Institute of Tourism SGTiR (WST&HM)

VISTULA GROUP OF UNIVERSITIES More: 27 Practical knowledge. Business approach. Global opportunities. www.vistula.edu.pl PROMINENT EXPERTS FROM POLAND AND ABROAD

Associate prof. Jolanta Żyśko Associate prof. Teresa Skalska – a member of the group of experts – The Association for Research, of the European Commission on Development and Promotion of human resources management in Tourism - President sport

Krzysztof Celuch PhD Kazimierz Waluch PhD – member of the International Board – Former expert of the Ministry of of Directors of Meeting MPI Poland Regional Development, Director of the Institute of Tourism

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BACHELORS’ MASTERS’ Tourism and Recreation Tourism and Recreation • hospitality management • sports management • gastronomy management • management in tourism • business tourism • management in the hotel • leisure time tourism industry • recreation in tourism • catering management Dietetics • events management • diet consulting • dietetics for active people

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