University of Humanities and Economics in Lodz

Lodz, Poland
Website: www.ahe.lodz.pl Founded: 1993 year Type of University:Private StudyQA ranking: 10 pts. Languages: Polish Phone: +48 42 631 58 00/01
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The University has more than 20 faculties and offers a wide choice of subjects, including 5 courses in English (see Study in English). Students can choose to study any of over 100 courses. The curricula of the courses are constantly updated according to market demands. In accordance with the requirements of the European Educational Standards the AHE in Lodz implements a new paradigm of education, which is characterized by: new methods, new content, new teaching staff.

One of the most distinguishing features of University of Humanities and Economics is that each student benefits from an individual approach to learning needs. It helps in solving tasks and problems they face with in creative and innovative way. For each year of study we use the method of projects and workshops, whereby the students develop their competencies, and shape attitudes needed to succeed in life and career. Thanks to the new model of education students also develop their personality. During the studies are conducted workshops, which enhance skills in communication, resolving the conflicts, cooperation, or negotiation. The best projects are awarded in four categories: project in the field of entrepreneurship, pro-social project, the project focused on the personal development, and artistic project.

University of Humanities and Economics in Lodz was established in 1993. It is one of the largest non-public institutions of higher education in Poland. In 2007, the University gained the right to award PhDs in the following subjects: linguistics in the department of humanities, information technology in the department of technical sciences and visual arts in the department of fine arts. In 2009, the University has achieved distinguished status of the Akademia.

Year 2013 was exceptional, because the University was celebrating its twentieth anniversary. These two decades have allowed the University of Humanities and Economics in Lodz become one of the largest private universities in Poland.

Reliable School 2011 - The Most Credible School in Poland

The University of Humanities and Economics in Lodz won first place in the ranking of private universities in Poland with the rights to grant students an MA, organized by the Academic Information Centre (Akademickie Centrum Informacyjne) in Poznan. The center gave the academy the prestigious title of “Wiarygodna Szkoła” (Credible School). 

The University of Humanities and Economics in Lodz was awarded the “Reliable School” certificate by the Academic Information Centre of Poznan. This project aims to recognise non-public universities which function in line with the law, have at their disposal an appropriate didactic infrastructure, have accreditations awarded by the National Accreditation Committee, ensure proper conditions for study and conduct extensive scientific activities as well as cooperate with foreign universities.

Rzeczpospolita and Perspektywy ranking

The University of Humanities and Economics in Lodz was placed 5th in the Polish Ranking of Non-Public Master’s Degree Universitites 2009 published by Rzeczpospolita magazine and “Perspektywy” monthly. This places UHE amongst the leading  non-public universities.

Student’s Nobel 2009

A student of UHE in Lodz – Piotr Pawlikowski has been considered the best student of the region of Lodz and awarded the Student’s Nobel 2009 in the competition organized by NZS in Lodz for his study results and social activity.

Modernization of the Year 2008

The building at 69/71 Pomorska Street, which houses the Television Recording Studios of the national Patio TV television, was the winner of the 12th Edition of the Polish Competition “Modernization of the Year 2007”. The facility owned by the Foundation of Entrepreneurship and Science Support operating at UHE won in the category of the “most interesting internal modernizations and adaptations”.

Equal Chances Company 2007

The University of Humanities and Economics in Lodz was awarded the prestigious emblem as well as the title of the Equal Chances Company 2007 for applying a policy of equal chances of men and women at the workplace. Among one hundred companies from all over Poland, UHE placed first in the category of large enterprises. The Competition has been organized for the second time by the Lewiatan Polish Confederacy of Private Employers and Partners of the GENDER INDEX project. The competition took into consideration the proportion in employment of men and women, equality in access to promotions and trainings, manner of enrolment, reconciliation of private and professional life as well as practices preventing molesting and mobbing.

Student-friendly university 2004

In 2004, the Students’ Parliament of the Republic of Poland awarded UHE in Lodz with a prestigious distinction of “Student-friendly university”.

Good News Messenger 2004

In 2004, UHE in Lodz was awarded the title of Good News Messenger.

Philanthropist of the Year 2005

UHE was awarded for cooperation with the Gajusz Foundation, and in particular for organization of the event entitled “Share your future” in which applicants for admission to the university, instead of the entry fee during the enrolment proceedings, paid a voluntary (no less than 10PLN) amount in aid of the Gajusz Foundation.

The University of Humanities and Economics in Lodz is located in the 19th century factory sites. In those well-preserved and restored walls with a unique industrial atmosphere are organized educational, cultural and business events. Our students and professors have at their disposal a well-equipped lecture rooms, a library, computer and multimedia laboratories, a radio studio, television studios, scientific workshops and exhibition galleries. There is also a canteen.

The Polish Virtual University is part of AHE. The PUW educational platform provides opportunities to gain qualifications without need of commuting and disrupting everyday duties or family commitments.

The AHE is an academy of modern technologies boasting a professionally equipped publishing house, television studio, outpatient clinic and printing house as well as the largest, among non-public schools in the region, free-access library. We are the first and only school in Poland that offers a specialization in Mainframe Systems – virtualization, transaction, mass conversion etc.

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Local: $ 3.03 k
Foreign: $ 3.36 k
Duration: 1 year
Languages: English
Study mode: On campus
Study type: Full-time
StudyQA ranking: 1992