University of Bielsko-Biała

What University of Bielsko-Biała does

University of Bielsko-Biała (Uniwersytet Bielsko-Bialski) is a Polish public higher education institution headquartered at ul. Willowa 2, Bielsko-Biała, in the Podbeskidzie region of southern Poland. The institution traces its origins to 1968 and was granted full university status in 2019 when it was renamed from the Academy of Technology and Humanities. It operates five faculties — Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science (WBMiI), Materials Engineering Construction and Environment (WIMBiŚ), Management and Transport (WZiT), Humanities and Social Sciences (WH-S), and Health Sciences (WNoZ) — delivering approximately 33 study programs to a combined enrollment of around 4,546 students. The product portfolio spans full-time and part-time bachelor's and master's degrees, an Interdisciplinary Doctoral School, postgraduate professional studies, the University of the Third Age, CISCO and ECDL certifications, and four peer-reviewed scientific journals under the Wydawnictwo Naukowe university press. Supporting infrastructure includes the Academic Computer Center (ACI) with Eduroam, PIONIER.Id, Office 365, and Azure Dev Tools for Teaching, plus the e-Uczelnia learning management system and the Science Point LAB outreach facility.

The business model is structurally a state-funded Polish public university: revenue is primarily per-student state subsidies for Polish/EU citizens meeting admission criteria, supplemented by fee-based tuition for evening/weekend students and self-paying candidates, postgraduate fees, dormitory accommodation, conference and event income (including the 25th Jubilee Beskidzki Festiwal Nauki i Sztuki and ENERGETAB), professional training courses, and senior lifelong-learning memberships. The go-to-market is event-driven and community-led, combining open laboratories, virtual tours, the IRK online enrollment platform, social media (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Discord), and outreach through regional career fairs. Deep partnerships with regional employers — Stellantis, Nemak, Magneti Marelli, Polmotors, Nittan Euro Tech — align curriculum with regional automotive and industrial demand, while the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research (HRS4R) recognition strengthens eligibility for EU research funding.

Name

University of Bielsko-Biała

Legal name

Uniwersytet Bielsko-Bialski

Website

https://ath.bielsko.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Short description

University of Bielsko-Biała is a public Polish higher education institution serving approximately 4,546 students across 33 programs and 5 faculties in southern Poland, offering engineering, technical, humanities, and health sciences degrees with strong regional automotive industry partnerships.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAHAEAA

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Technical & Polytechnic Universities

SECONDARYEDAHAAAD

Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Public Research Universities

SECONDARYEDAHAEAL

Technical Universities with Energy, Materials & Sustainability Focus

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Technical & Polytechnic Universities

Keywords

• Higher education
• Academic degree programs
• Postgraduate studies
• Doctoral education
• Continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bielsko-Biała

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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 - Full-time Studies: State-funded (bezpłatne) studies for eligible Polish/EU students, and fee-based studies for self-paying students in daytime, evening, and weekend formats across bachelor's and master's levels.
2. Post-Graduate Studies (Studia Podyplomowe): Fee-based continuing education programs for professionals seeking specialized credentials. Separate bank account for post-graduate studies (account 21 12404142 11110010 54573476).
3. Conferences and Events: Revenue from organizing academic conferences including Beskidzki Festiwal Nauki i Sztuki, ENERGETAB partnership, and sector-specific olympiads (logistics, business, automotive). Separate conference account (73 12404142 11110010 54572831).
4. Training Courses and Certifications: CISCO networking courses, ECDL certification, and various professional training programs. Separate courses account (66 12404142 11110010 54573636).
5. University of Third Age Membership: Lifelong learning programs for seniors with dedicated funding account (88 1240 6292 1111 0011 2812 1334).
6. Student Dormitory (Dom Studenta): Student housing services providing accommodation revenue for the academic year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

University of Bielsko-Biała is a public higher education institution offering approximately 33 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across five faculties (Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science, Materials Engineering/Construction/Environment, Management/Transport, Humanities/Social Sciences, and Health Sciences). The institution supplements its degree portfolio with a doctoral school, postgraduate professional studies, lifelong learning programs for seniors, professional certification training, scientific publishing, and career services for roughly 4,500 students.

Product overview

University of Bielsko-Biała is a public higher education institution offering a comprehensive academic portfolio across five faculties (Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science, Materials Engineering/Construction/Environment, Management/Transport, Humanities/Social Sciences, and Health Sciences). The core offering comprises approximately 33 academic degree programs at undergraduate and graduate levels, supplemented by doctoral programs, postgraduate professional studies, lifelong learning for seniors, scientific journals, research services, and career development support. The institution operates with a modular educational ecosystem where foundational degree programs form the primary product, complemented by specialized add-on modules including vocational training, scientific publishing, and community outreach.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Academic Degree Programs Undergraduate (bachelor) and graduate (master) degree programs across five faculties covering engineering, technical, social, humanities, and health sciences. Offered in full-time, part-time, evening, and weekend modes for approximately 4,500 students.
• Doctoral School (Interdyscyplinarna Szkoła Doktorska) Interdisciplinary doctoral program providing advanced research training, scientific publication opportunities, and academic career development for doctoral candidates.
• Postgraduate Studies (Studia Podyplomowe) Fee-based continuing education programs for working professionals seeking specialized credentials and career advancement.
• Third Age University (Uniwersytet Trzeciego Wieku) Lifelong learning programs for senior citizens (50+), offering educational events, cultural activities, and social engagement opportunities.
• Training Courses and Certifications Professional development training including CISCO networking courses, ECDL computer literacy certifications, and EU-funded training programs for students.
• Library Services Academic library services offering digital and physical resources, research support, and scholarly publication services to students and faculty.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,546 students educated across 33 study programs on 5 faculties
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nittan Euro TechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniwersytet Bielsko-Bialski zacieśnia współpracę z Nittan Euro Tech, indicating deepening strategic cooperation between the university and the technology company.
• Rockwell AutomationminorOthersRockwell Automation awards the Julia Bizewski-Polczyński Scholarship, with UBB student Milena Riva as recipient. Partnership supports student talent development in automation and control technologies.
• PolmotorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional automotive technology company cooperating with university, providing industry insight and potential research collaboration opportunities.
• NemakcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational automotive components manufacturer with production facilities in the region, cooperating with university on engineering programs and research.
• Magneti MarellicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive components company (now part of Marelli) with operations in Bielsko-Biała region, collaborating on engineering education and research.
• STELLANTIScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor automotive group operating manufacturing facilities in Poland, cooperating with university on talent development and applied research.
• ZIAD Bielsko-BiałaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost of 39th International Energetic Trade Fair ENERGETAB, with university participation in annual event promoting energy sector collaboration.
• City of Bielsko-BiałacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner supporting regional higher education and contributing to urban development initiatives.
• Powiat BielskiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBielsko County administrative authority cooperating on regional development and educational initiatives.
• Bielsko Cultural Center (BCK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural institution cooperating on humanities programs, artistic events, and community cultural development.
• Teatr w Bielsku-BiałejminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional theater cooperating on cultural events, humanities programs, and student cultural activities.
• AquaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal water utility company potentially cooperating on environmental engineering and sustainable development research.
• Gemini Park Bielsko-BiałaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional shopping center as potential marketing partner for student events and promotional activities.
• ZUSminorOthersZakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (Social Insurance Institution) as institutional partner for social sciences programs and student internships.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Jan Grodek State Vocational Academy in Sanok: Smaller regional public higher education institution in the Podkarpacie region adjacent to UBB's Podbeskidzie catchment. Comparable in serving a sub-national Polish region with applied programs, but smaller scale and more vocational focus.
• Koszalin University of Technology: Regional Polish technical university serving a different geographic area (northwestern Poland) but comparable in scale and program portfolio. Comparable as a regional polytechnic serving local industry clusters, but operating in a different labor market.

Broad incumbents

• University of Silesia in Katowice: Major public comprehensive university in the Silesian metropolitan area offering broad humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences programs. Competes for students in the same regional catchment area, particularly for the humanities and social sciences faculty offerings.
• AGH University of Science and Technology: One of Poland's leading technical universities located in Kraków, offering comprehensive engineering, materials science, and computer science programs. Comparable in technical/engineering focus but substantially larger and more research-intensive, competing for top applicants from the same Silesia-Małopolska region.
• Silesian University of Technology: Largest technical university in the Silesian region with extensive engineering, computer science, and applied sciences programs. Direct regional peer and primary competitor for engineering students in southern Poland, but significantly larger scale and broader program portfolio.

Direct peers

• Czestochowa University of Technology: Regional technical university in the neighboring Częstochowa area offering similar engineering, mechanical, and management programs at comparable scale. Closest direct peer in size, mission, and regional positioning within the Silesian Voivodeship.
• Kazimierz Pułaski University of Technology and Humanities in Radom: Similar-size regional Polish university combining technical and humanities programs with analogous faculty structure. Direct peer by mission (technical + humanities), scale (~5,000 students), and public regional university positioning.
• University of Economics in Katowice (UE Katowice): Public economic-focused university in the Silesian metropolitan area offering business, management, and transport/logistics programs. Direct competitor for UBB's Faculty of Management and Transport (WZiT) students and partnerships with regional employers.
• Opole University of Technology: Another regional Polish technical university with comparable scale and program mix spanning mechanical engineering, construction, economics, and management. Direct peer in the public regional technical university category serving similar student demographics.

Emerging players

• WSB University (Akademia WSB): One of Poland's largest private universities with campuses across multiple cities, including programs in business, IT, and engineering. Competes for working professional and postgraduate students in the same region through flexible fee-based programs — direct overlap with UBB's postgraduate and evening study offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/UniwersytetBB
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@UniwersytetBielskoBialski
• Facebookfacebook.com/uniwersytetbb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-bielsko-biala-poland
• Instagraminstagram.com/uniwersytetbielskobialski
• TikToktiktok.com/@uniwersytet.bb

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