Old Polish University was established in 2001 based on the decision of the Minister of National Education DSW-3-0145-33 / Eco / 2001. The school was entered in the register of universities run by the Minister of National Education under No. 199 and has a legal personality. In the first year of operation, 111 students were educated at the University. With each year, the number of students is increasing and currently, the number of all 30 faculties is 3052. In 2001, the university was called the School of Regional Economics Management and later changed to the School of Economics, Tourism and Social Sciences. Due to the dynamics of the University's development and the reference to the traditions of the Swiętokrzyskie region and the Staropolski Industrial District, the name was eventually changed to Old Polish University, which operates currently.
Old Polish University in Kielce conducts 3-year undergraduate studies (undergraduate), 3.5 years of engineering studies, 2-year undergraduate studies (MA) as well as postgraduate studies, courses, and training. All levels of study are conducted in a fixed (daily) and extramural (extramural) system. At present Old Polish University as an independent ranking of Perspectives and Rzeczpospolita has been named the best non-public university in Swiętokrzyskie region.
Old Polish University is a thriving academic center, which currently has 5 national faculties (Kielce, Warsaw, Zyrardow, Myslenice, and Bochnia) and 2 abroad (Lutsk- Ukraine, and Dublin- Ireland). The Old Polish University is an international institution that emphasizes both theoretical and practical education. Every year, about 100 students attend the Erasmus Plus Program for study and internship abroad to 58 partner universities and institutions. The most frequently selected destinations are Spain, Greece, Slovakia, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Italy. As part of our student exchange programs, our students may study part of the program in the United States.
Old Polish University actively cooperates with the local community and self-government institutions. Our priority is to develop study programs appropriate to the local and global labor market requirements. Practical training is provided, inter alia, through practical training and apprenticeship. This education allows to verify previous knowledge, develop professional skills and teach how to apply knowledge and skills in practice. In keeping with the constant improvement of the quality of education, the Internal Quality Assurance System was developed. The main aim of the Internal Quality Assurance System is to build a quality culture in the university environment and to achieve a high level of quality to better meet the expectations of students and employers as well as to improve the competitiveness of higher education institutions in the higher education sector (domestic and foreign).
The University operates on the territory of Poland and abroad, integrating the experiences and needs of the social environment including employers with the learning process, creating conditions for students and employees to develop their talents comprehensively, providing specialist knowledge, training in practical skills, and creative attitudes and social competences. As a response to the changing challenges of the market and the global economy, in an atmosphere of tolerance and freedom, a lasting relationship with society and responsibility for action.
One of the most sought-after schools in the region and country, educating professionals with practical skills with a high level of social competence. Learning, researching and developing human resources, developing university infrastructure, lifelong learning using e-learning, and harmonizing the learning process within the European Higher Education Area are the basis for further development of the University.
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