Krakow University of Economics

What Krakow University of Economics does

Krakow University of Economics (Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie, UEK) is a public higher education and research institution founded in 1925 in Kraków, Poland. It operates across three colleges — Economics, Finance and Law; Economics and Public Administration; and Management and Quality Sciences — delivering approximately 30 study programmes in Polish and English at undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and postgraduate levels, alongside MBA and executive programmes through its Krakowska Szkoła Biznesu (Krakow School of Business) and public-administration programmes via Małopolska Szkoła Administracji Publicznej. The institution serves around 15,000–17,000 students, has produced over 100,000 alumni, and employs 1,001–5,000 staff across a main Krakow campus and the Podhale Centre in Nowy Targ.

The university's product surface includes degree programmes, postgraduate studies, MBA and executive education, scientific journals (EBER with Impact Factor 4.8 in Q1, IER with first Impact Factor of 0.7 in 2025), a UEK Publishing House, a UEK Doctoral School, and named industry academies with Shell, Capgemini, and Deloitte. Underlying technology is anchored on a Moodle-based e-Platforma UEK learning management system, the USOSweb student information system, and the Wirtualny Dziekanat self-service portal. A new AI-based Dropout Prediction System, funded under project FERS.01.05-IP.08-005/24, integrates data from these systems to forecast student dropout risk. Distribution is primarily direct on-campus in Kraków and Nowy Targ, with international reach through approximately 200 partner universities, Erasmus+, and English-taught programmes; the institution operates as a NECHE-accredited foreign campus of Clark University for its MBA.

Revenue mechanics combine Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education subsidies, multi-stream European Funds for Social Development (FERS) 2021–2027 grants totalling over EUR 22M between 2024 and 2026, tuition fees for postgraduate and MBA programmes, named one-time fees (e.g., graduation ceremony fees of 80–140 PLN per participant), and research and publication income. Pricing for postgraduate and MBA programmes varies by programme and is not publicly itemised. The customer base is segmented horizontally across domestic and international students, working professionals, executives, doctoral candidates, and corporate partners, with no commercial shareholders and governance exercised through a Senate, Rector, and University Council under Polish state supervision.

Name

Krakow University of Economics

Legal name

Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie

Website

https://uek.krakow.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Krakow University of Economics (Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie) is a public Polish university founded in 1925, delivering 30+ economics and business programmes in Polish and English to approximately 17,000 students, plus postgraduate, MBA, and doctoral education, supported by EU and government funding.

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Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Economics university programs
• Postgraduate studies
• Business school education
• Doctoral programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kraków

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie (UEK) is a public university delivering higher education in economics, finance, management, law, and public administration. It offers approximately 30 fields of study in Polish and English at bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and postgraduate levels to roughly 17,000 students, alongside an executive MBA portfolio through Krakowska Szkoła Biznesu and corporate academies with Shell, Capgemini, and Deloitte.

Product overview

Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie (UEK) is a large public university specializing in economics and business education. Its product portfolio centers on degree programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels across approximately 30 fields of study in Polish and English. The university operates several named sub-brands: Krakowska Szkoła Biznesu UEK (MBA and executive education, holding EPAS and NECHE accreditations), and Małopolska Szkoła Administracji Publicznej UEK (public administration programs). Continuing education includes a portfolio of dozens of postgraduate studies (studia podyplomowe) and the WomenPower leadership program for women. Scientific output is supported by two indexed journals (IER with IF 0.7, EBER with IF 4.8), the UEK Publishing House, and the UEK Working Papers series. Student-facing digital platforms include e-Platforma UEK (MOODLE LMS), USOSweb (student information system), and Wirtualny Dziekanat (self-service portal). Career services are delivered through Akademickie Centrum Kariery. The university operates a Doctoral School and provides executive education through its specialized schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% of UEK students find employment during their studies
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NIBES (Network of International Business and Economic Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIBES is an international network of business and economics schools. UEK participates in the annual NIBES conference, with Prof. dr hab. Łukasz Mamica signing the NIBES Membership Document in 2026, confirming continued engagement for 30 years of collaboration.
• University of Pannon (Hungary)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Pannon hosted the closing international conference 'Innovation Networks in Tourism' for the Visegrad Fund project. UEK representatives dr hab. Krzysztof Borodako and dr Michał Rudnicki participated, presenting the Kraków Network MICE tourism initiative.
• EAFIT University (Colombia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAFIT University students from Colombia visited UEK for a study visit focused on 'Competitive Intelligence and Business Intelligence'. The programme combined academic lectures with company visits to PepsiCo and HAVI.
• ShellminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShell Academy collaboration resulting from business partnerships, supporting practical skills development and knowledge transfer between the university and the energy sector.
• CapgeminiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAkademia Capgemini - joint initiative providing students with practical technology and consulting skills training as part of the university's industry partnership programme.
• DeloitteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAkademia Rachunkowości Deloitte (Deloitte Accounting Academy) - practical accounting training and certification preparation partnership with Deloitte, supporting accounting and finance students.
• IROs Forum (International Relations Offices Forum)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUEK is a member of the IROs Forum, a network of international relations offices of leading Polish academic institutions. Member of 22 full and 5 associate institutions, participating in Erasmus and Admissions thematic groups with 37 leading Polish universities.
• Akademia Rzecznika Finansowego (Financial Ombudsman Academy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative for financial literacy and advocacy training for students and graduates.
• Clark University (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClark University's foreign campus operates at Krakowska Szkoła Biznesu UEK following NECHE accreditation audit in 2019, offering Master of Science in Communication as part of KSB's MBA programme.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Poznań University of Economics and Business: One of the other major Polish state economic universities and a peer in the Perspektywy economic-university rankings. Operates a similar model of economics, finance and management degree programmes across Polish and English.
• SGH Warsaw School of Economics: Poland's leading economics university and the institution UEK most directly competes with for top Polish students, faculty, and research standing. Perspektywy's typical #1 economic university versus UEK's #4 makes it the natural benchmark.
• Kozminski University: Top-ranked Polish private business school with AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA 'triple crown' accreditation. Competes with UEK for English-language, fee-paying and postgraduate students, particularly in management and finance.
• University of Łódź: Large public Polish university with a significant Faculty of Economics and Sociology. Competes for the same central-European Polish student pool and offers overlapping economics/management programmes.
• Wrocław University of Economics and Business: Polish state economics university directly comparable in size, programme mix and mission. A direct competitor in the same national ranking tier as UEK.
• University of Economics in Katowice: Another state-run economics university in the Silesia/Małopolsha orbit of Polish higher education. Comparable in offering bachelor/master/postgraduate programmes in economics and management.

Regional players

• Prague University of Economics and Business: The leading Czech economics university and NIBES network partner of UEK. Closest regional peer across the border with comparable mission, programme portfolio and Central-European positioning.
• Corvinus University of Budapest: Hungary's leading business and economics university with AACSB/EQUIS accreditations. Comparable to UEK in scale, mission, and Central-European regional positioning, including partnership with the Visegrad Fund.
• University of Economics in Bratislava: Slovakia's principal economics university and Visegrad-region peer. Similar size and profile to UEK, also active in NIBES, and competes regionally for Central-European economics students.

Emerging players

• Vistula University (Akademia Finansów i Biznesu Vistula): Warsaw-based private university focused on economics, finance and management with a significant international student body. Represents the kind of private, English-medium competition UEK faces in the fee-paying segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Uniwersytet-Ekonomic
• Instagraminstagram.com/uekrakow

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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