Vizja Universities Group

Type:

Uniform Master's studies

Field of study:

Physiotherapy

Duration of study:

5 years (10 semesters)

Mode:

full-time

Obtained title:

master’s degree

Language:

English

Why choose this field of study?

Choose Physiotherapy and gain a career that offers stability, satisfaction, and vast professional opportunities!

Job security – Physiotherapists are in high demand both in Poland and internationally. Your qualifications will open doors to many job opportunities, including the possibility of running your own practice.

A meaningful profession – You will make a real impact on people’s lives by restoring mobility, reducing pain, and helping them return to an active lifestyle.

Career flexibility – Work in hospitals, clinics, sports clubs, sanatoriums, wellness centers, or establish your own practice!

Modern education – Learn in state-of-the-art laboratories and rehabilitation centers, gaining practical experience from day one.

Continuous growth – The physiotherapy industry is constantly evolving, and you can specialize in various fields, from manual therapy to neurological rehabilitation and sports physiotherapy.

What can you do after graduation?

With a degree in physiotherapy, you have countless career opportunities, combining medical expertise with a passion for helping others! After graduation, you can:
Work in hospitals and rehabilitation clinics – assisting patients recovering from surgeries, injuries, and neurological disorders.
Run your own physiotherapy practice – work on your own terms and build your reputation as an expert.
Collaborate with athletes and sports clubs – support training, recovery, and rehabilitation after injuries.
Specialize in aesthetic and wellness physiotherapy – work in SPA centers and wellness facilities, promoting health and relaxation.
Help elderly and chronically ill patients – improve their mobility and quality of life in sanatoriums and nursing homes.
Conduct scientific research and educate future specialists – develop new rehabilitation methods and teach the next generation of physiotherapists.

By gaining additional specializations and certifications, you can expand your career prospects, increase your market value, and secure higher earnings and greater professional independence.

This program is for you if:

You want job security in a fast-growing medical field.
You are passionate about anatomy, sports, and modern rehabilitation techniques.

You enjoy working with people and want a career that offers satisfaction and prestige.
You value independence and want the possibility of opening your own practice.

You are ambitious and eager to specialize, continuously improving your skills.
If you’re looking for a future-proof career that combines medicine, sports, and cutting-edge technology, Physiotherapy is the perfect choice for you!

Tuition fees

Fixed tuition - flexible payments

By choosing to study at UAFM, you can be sure that the tuition fee will not change throughout the duration of your studies. You can pay the tuition fee once for the entire year of study or spread over a semester payment. This allows you to decide how you want to plan your expenses.

Fees (academic year 2025/2026)

EU&OTHER COUNTRIES GROUP

Year of study	Annually	Per semester*
I	3300 €	1800 €
II	3300 €	1800 €
III	3300 €	1800 €
IV	3300 €	1800 €
V	3300 €	1800 €

*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.

OTHER COUNTRIES

Year of study	Annually	Per semester*
I	3300 €	1800 €
II	3300 €	1800 €
III	3300 €	1800 €
IV	3300 €	1800 €
V	3300 €	1800 €

*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.

EU and other countries group
This group includes citizens of the countries member states of the European Union and the following countries citizens: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latin America, Macedonia, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.

Other countries
The citizens of all the remaining countries.

Scholarships - easier than you think

In the academic years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025, UAFM in Kraków awarded nearly 500 Rector’s Scholarships.

Any student who has achieved a high grade point average may apply for a merit-based scholarship.

In the academic years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025, UAFM in Kraków awarded nearly 500 Rector’s Scholarships in the amount of PLN 1,000 per month, depending on academic performance, or PLN 800 / PLN 1,200 per month, depending on scientific, artistic, or sports achievements.

The scholarship can also be awarded for scientific or artistic publications, participation in scientific research or development work, participation in internships, practical training or courses beyond the study program, participation in scientific conferences, and participation in scientific, artistic competitions, exhibitions, or festivals.

A sports scholarship may be granted to a student who stands out with sporting achievements at least at the national competition level or is a member of the national team. Scholarships may also be awarded to athletes representing the university in academic competitions. A first-year student may receive a scholarship based on sports achievements from the 12 months preceding the start of their studies.

Young athletes may receive financial support in the amount of PLN 800 or PLN 1,200 per month.

A scholarship for students with disabilities may be awarded to a student who holds a certificate of disability, a degree of disability, a ZUS medical certificate, a certificate of classification into an invalidity group, or a certificate of permanent or long-term inability to work on a farm.

In the academic year 2024/2025, depending on the degree of disability, approximately 100 scholarships were awarded for students with disabilities, in amounts ranging from PLN 850 to PLN 1,250 per month. In 2023/2024, about 80 scholarships were awarded in the same amounts.

Emergency financial aid is a form of one-time financial support. Any student who has temporarily found themselves in a difficult life situation due to unforeseen events beyond their control may apply for it. Emergency aid can be awarded twice during one academic year; however, it cannot be granted twice for the same event.

In the academic year 2023/2024, we granted 215 emergency financial aids for a total amount of PLN 389,900. Depending on the student’s situation, the amounts ranged from PLN 500 to PLN 3,500 as a one-time payment.

Academic Year 2023/2024:
· 500 Rector’s Scholarships
· 215 emergency financial aids
· 188 social scholarships
· 83 scholarships for students with disabilities

In 2024, we spent nearly PLN 8,800,000 on scholarships.