Vizja Universities Group

Type:

Undergraduate (Bachelor)

Field of study:

Tourism and Recreation

Duration of study:

3 years (6 semesters)

Mode:

full-time

Obtained title:

bachelor’s degree

Language:

English

Why choose this field of study?

Do you dream of turning your passion for travel into a fulfilling and well-paid career? Do you love exploring new places, meeting interesting people, and organizing unforgettable experiences? If so, Tourism and Recreation at Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University is the perfect degree for you!

Turn your passion into a profession – study what you love and gain the knowledge and skills needed to work in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries.

Practical and business-oriented learning – from organizing tourism events and planning infrastructure to business management and promotion, you’ll learn how to successfully operate in this dynamic sector.

Opportunities beyond employment – the program not only prepares you for various jobs in tourism but also equips you with the skills to start and run your own tourism business.

International career potential – the tourism industry knows no borders! Your degree will open doors to career opportunities in Poland and abroad.

Comprehensive preparation – gain essential knowledge of tourism law, risk management, and strategic business planning, ensuring your success in the field.

What can you do after graduation?

With a Tourism and Recreation degree, you’ll have the qualifications to secure well-paid, exciting jobs in a variety of roles, including:

Travel agency specialist – work in a travel agency, organizing and selling unforgettable trips.
Tour manager, resident, or leisure animator – create unique experiences and make travel enjoyable for groups and individuals.
Event organizer or coordinator – plan and manage business and leisure events, from corporate retreats to adventure expeditions.
Government tourism specialist – work in public administration, shaping the tourism industry at the national and regional levels.
Entrepreneur in the tourism sector – start your own travel-related business, whether it’s a tour operator company, event agency, or consulting service.

With a degree from Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University, you will be fully prepared—both theoretically and practically—to develop your career or launch your own business in the tourism industry, nationally and internationally.

This program is for you if:

You want to combine your passion for travel with a stable and rewarding career.
You dream of running your own business and being your own boss.

You are an open-minded, communicative person who enjoys interacting with people.
You thrive in a dynamic environment and have strong organizational skills.

Choose a future full of adventure, professional success, and global career opportunities!

New requirements for visa applications

Note: important information for bachelor’s degree candidates (first-cycle studies)

In line with the new requirements for visa applications introduced by Polish consulates around the world, candidates applying for a student visa are now required to submit a document confirming their eligibility to apply for a bachelor’s degree (first-cycle studies), issued by the Polish Education Superintendent Office (in Polish – Kuratorium Oświaty). Previously, this document could be provided after arrival in Poland, but under the new regulations, it must be submitted along with the visa application. The procedure for master’s degree candidates remains unchanged.

While the new requirement may slightly extend the visa process, the UAFM is fully prepared to support bachelor’s degree candidates throughout this period. To ensure there are no disruptions to their education, candidates who cannot arrive in Poland before the start of classes will be able to participate in lectures online via MS Teams. For more information call us: (+48) 22 536 54 88

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	2400 €	1350 €
II	2400 €	1350 €
III	2400 €	1350 €

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

OTHER COUNTRIES

Year of study	Annually	Per semester*
I	3400 €	1850 €
II	3400 €	1850 €
III	3400 €	1850 €

*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.