Polish-Japanese Institute of Information Technology

What Polish-Japanese Institute of Information Technology does

Polish-Japanese Institute of Information Technology (PJATK, legal name: Polsko-Japońska Akademia Technik Komputerowych) is a private non-public higher education institution founded in 1994 and headquartered in Warsaw at ul. Koszykowa 86, with a branch in Gdańsk. It operates bachelor's, master's, doctoral, postgraduate, and MBA programs across computer science, cognitive science, bioinformatics, graphic design, interior design, Japanese cultural studies, and information management — delivered in Polish and English via full-time, part-time, and blended/distance modes. Over its 30-year history the institution has produced nearly 15,000 graduates working worldwide, and was ranked 2nd in the Perspektywy 2026 Ranking of Non-Public Universities.

The core product portfolio spans degree programs (with tuition paid per semester in monthly or installment cadences, with a 2% discount for two-semester lump-sum payment) plus a set of preparatory add-ons: a one-year Zero Course in art preparation (10,000–13,000 PLN), an annual language course (12,000 PLN), and remote matura preparation courses in mathematics and computer science (1,200–1,800 PLN). Distance and blended learning are delivered through the EDUx and Nomad learning platforms, supplemented by MS Teams and Zoom for synchronous teaching and Adobe Creative Cloud for arts curricula. The institution also runs a Doctoral School in ICT & Design and a Liceum (secondary school), extending the funnel into pre-tertiary education.

PJATK's business model is direct-to-consumer: tuition fees from degree-seeking students are the primary revenue stream, marketed through a centralized recruitment portal (rekrutacja.pjwstk.edu.pl), open days, secondary-school outreach workshops, webinars, social media, and career fairs. Customer segments are prospective Polish and international high-school graduates (primary), plus employers and industry partners who use the institution as a graduate-recruitment pipeline. Notable industry and international partners include JICA, Fujitsu, Microsoft, Orange Polska, Wirtualna Polska, Adobe Education, HCEM (Vietnam), and EXPO 2025 Osaka. Revenue, ownership, and financial results are not publicly disclosed; no funding rounds, acquisitions, or external equity backing are identified.

Name

Polish-Japanese Institute of Information Technology

Legal name

Polsko-Japońska Akademia Technik Komputerowych

Website

https://pja.edu.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Polish-Japanese Institute of Information Technology (PJATK) is a private non-public higher education institution founded in 1994, operating campuses in Warsaw and Gdańsk, and offering bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and MBA programs in computer science, design, and Japanese cultural studies to Polish and international students.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Warszawa

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees (Czesne): Recurring tuition fees charged per semester for degree programs. Students pay tuition in monthly installments or semester installments with a 2% discount for two-semester payments. Additional preparatory courses and language programs generate separate revenue streams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PJATK is a private higher education institution offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Bioinformatics, Information Management, Graphic Design, Interior Design, and Japanese Cultural Studies. Programs are delivered in Polish and English across full-time, part-time, and blended/distance learning modes at campuses in Warsaw and Gdańsk, with supplementary preparatory, language, postgraduate, and MBA offerings.

Product overview

PJATK (Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology / Polsko-Japońska Akademia Technik Komputerowych) is a higher education institution founded in 1994, offering a portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, postgraduate, and MBA programs across eight faculties in Warsaw and Gdańsk. The core academic offerings span Computer Science, Information Management, Cognitive Science, Bioinformatics, Graphic Design, Graphic Design and Multimedia Art, Interior Design, and Japanese Cultural Studies — delivered in Polish and English, full-time, part-time, and blended/distance modes. Supporting the academic programs are preparatory and continuing education products: the Zero Course (art portfolio preparation), One-Year Language Course, high school exam prep courses (mathematics and computer science), and an online/distance learning infrastructure via EDUx and Nomad platforms. The institution also operates a Doctoral School (ICT&Design), postgraduate programs, and MBA offerings, collectively forming a technology-and-arts-focused educational institution rather than a commercial software product company.

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Products and services

• Computer Science (Informatyka) Programs Full-time, part-time, and blended-learning bachelor's and master's degree programs in computer science offered in Polish and English, covering programming, databases, mobile and desktop applications, computer networks, project management, and robotics.
• Cognitive Science – Technology, Communication, Design (Kognitywistyka) Modern bachelor's degree program combining cognitive science with informatics tools, communication technologies, and creative design applications, offered in Polish and English.
• Bioinformatics (Bioinformatyka) Interdisciplinary master's degree combining programming, artificial intelligence, and life sciences, with specializations in nucleic acid bioinformatics, structural bioinformatics and proteomics, and applied bioinformatics.
• Graphic Design – New Media Arts (Grafika — Sztuka Nowych Mediów) Modern bachelor's and master's programs preparing game designers, animation creators, and interaction designers, offered in full-time and part-time modes; the New Media Arts Faculty holds authority to confer doctoral degrees in fine arts.
• Graphic Design and Multimedia Art (Projektowanie graficzne i sztuka multimediów) Full-time bachelor's and master's programs in English focused on digital communication and design, preparing students as design practitioners for the 21st century.
• Interior Design – New Media Arts (Architektura wnętrz) Interior architecture program combining fine arts and architectural knowledge with digital media, multimedia, and visual arts competencies.
• Cultural Studies – Japanese Culture (Kulturoznawstwo — Kultura Japonii) Unique program for enthusiasts of Japanese culture, pop culture, and language, including East Asian art and culture subjects, intensive Japanese language instruction, and basics of Korean language.
• Information Management (Zarządzanie informacją) Engineering and master's programs training effective use of a wide range of IT tools in management, combining foundational IT skills with modern business competencies.
• Doctoral School ICT&Design Doctoral school enabling students to obtain a PhD in the ICT and Design fields.
• Postgraduate Studies and MBA Programs Wide range of postgraduate programs and prestigious MBA offerings, including MBA for IT, for continuing education and professional advancement.
• Zero Course (Kurs Zero SNM) One-year art preparatory program (420 academic hours) covering painting, drawing, art history, communication, English language, and digital foundations using Adobe CC, designed to prepare candidates for portfolio-based admission to the New Media Arts Faculty.
• One-Year Language Course (Roczny kurs językowy) Intensive one-year language preparation program in Polish or English for candidates without a B2 language certificate, preparing for international language certifications such as IELTS, NAWA, or TELC.
• Artistic Preparatory Course – Drawing, Painting, Art History Short preparatory course (64 class hours over 16 sessions) in drawing, painting, and art history for candidates to Graphic Design and Interior Design programs.
• High School Mathematics Matura Prep Course Remote course (60 class hours) delivered via MS Teams preparing secondary school students for the extended mathematics matura exam.
• High School Computer Science Matura Prep Course Remote course (40 class hours) delivered via MS Teams preparing secondary school students for the extended computer science matura exam.

Quantifiable outcome

• Highest graduate earnings among Polish universities according to Ministry of Education and Science Economic Outcomes of Graduates study (ELA)
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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and regional.

• JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with Japan's official development assistance organization, facilitating student and faculty exchanges with Japan, internships, and cultural programs. JICA supports PJATK's international collaboration initiatives with Japanese institutions.
• FujitsumajorTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership providing students access to enterprise-grade technology, potential internships, and industry exposure in the technology sector.
• MicrosoftmajorTechnology or IntegrationEducational technology partnership offering students access to Microsoft tools, platforms, and certifications for skill development.
• Wirtualna PolskamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Polish internet company partnering with PJATK for student recruitment, career opportunities, and industry collaboration.
• Orange PolskamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelecommunications company collaborating with PJATK on student career development, internships, and graduate employment.
• Adobe Education ProgrammecoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides PJATK's academic community with access to Adobe creative tools, software, and educational courses for design and multimedia programs.
• HCEM (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership between PJATK and the Vietnamese university for educational exchange and collaboration in technology education.
• EXPO2025regionalGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipation in the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, Japan, showcasing PJATK programs and fostering international academic connections.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kozminski University: Leading private university in Warsaw offering business, management, and finance programs. Directly comparable as a top-ranked Polish non-public higher education institution competing for similar tuition-paying students with strong graduate outcomes.
• SWPS University: Major Polish private university with multiple campuses offering social sciences, psychology, design, and interdisciplinary programs. Comparable as a large-scale private higher education provider with strong branding.
• Lazarski University: Private Warsaw-based university offering economics, law, and IT programs. Closely comparable as a non-public institution targeting similar high school graduate segments in Poland.
• Vistula University: Private university in Warsaw offering economics, management, and informatics programs in Polish and English. Comparable in scale, tuition-based model, and target student segments to PJATK.
• WSB Universities: Network of private universities across Poland offering business, IT, and applied programs. Comparable in tuition-based model, multi-city footprint strategy, and applied curriculum orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Warsaw University of Technology: Poland's largest public technical university. Competes with PJATK for top IT students, but as a tuition-free public institution with much broader scope and scale.
• AGH University of Science and Technology: Major public technical university in Kraków with strong IT and engineering programs. Indirectly competes for IT talent pipeline and represents the public alternative to private IT education in Poland.
• Coursera: Global online learning platform partnering with universities. Represents a broader competitive and complementary force in higher education delivery, particularly relevant to PJATK's blended/online programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/polskojaponska
• YouTubeyoutube.com/TVPjwstk
• Facebookfacebook.com/polskojaponska
• LinkedInpl.linkedin.com/school/pjatk
• Instagraminstagram.com/polskojaponska

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