Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw

What Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw does

Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw (UKSW) is a public higher education institution in Poland, established by Act of Parliament on September 3, 1999, with institutional roots dating to 1954 (previously operating as Akademia Teologii Katolickiej). The university educates approximately 9,600-11,000 students and doctoral candidates across 43-95 fields of study at 15 faculties, with state-authorized rights to award doctoral degrees in 13 disciplines and habilitation degrees in 10 disciplines. Its academic portfolio spans humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, theology, law, medicine, and engineering, delivered across three Warsaw campuses (Dewajtis, Wóycickiego, Dziekanów Leśny) and a recently inaugurated Dialogue Center over the Baltic Sea.

UKSW's core product is degree-bearing higher education and research, delivered through an integrated digital ecosystem managed by its in-house Centrum Systemów Informatycznych (CSI). The technology backbone includes the USOS University Study Service System (with USOSweb web interface), CAS Central Authentication providing single sign-on, Moodle e-learning platform with Microsoft Teams integration, IRK candidate registration, APD diploma archive with anti-plagiarism checks (JSA/OSA), and supporting systems for room booking, HR, asset management, and central printing. Students and employees receive Microsoft Office 365 (with 1TB OneDrive) and Google Workspace for Education. The iUKSW mobile application extends access to Android users.

The university is funded primarily through Polish Ministry of Education and Science subsidies, supplemented by tuition (notably for non-EU students and select programs), research grants from NCN and NAWA, EU structural funds, and partnerships with corporate entities (Erste Bank Polska, KGHM, PGE, NBP) and government agencies. It operates three wholly-owned subsidiaries (Collegium Medicum UKSW, EZRA UKSW Sp. z o.o., TECH-INNO-MED UKSW) and participates in academic consortia (KRASP, KRUP) and student organizations (ESN, IFMSA-Poland, AZS, NZS). The institution holds the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research certification and complies with GDPR/RODO under a designated Data Protection Officer.

Name

Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw

Legal name

Uniwersytet Kardynała Stefana Wyszyńskiego w Warszawie

Website

https://uksw.edu.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Short description

UKSW is a public Catholic-heritage university in Warsaw, Poland, educating approximately 11,000 students across 15 faculties and 95 fields of study, with state-authorized doctoral and habilitation degree-granting rights across 23 disciplines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Study Abroad Credit Transfer, Transcript & Academic Advising Services (EDAIAAAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Academic research programs
• Doctoral education
• University e-learning
• Catholic university studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

UKSW is a public higher education institution delivering undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and postgraduate programs across 15 faculties and 95 fields of study, including medicine, law, psychology, theology, journalism, and environmental engineering. The university supports these academic activities with a digital service ecosystem (USOS, Moodle, IRK, CAS, iUKSW app) and provides research infrastructure, library resources, and student services to approximately 9,600-11,000 students on three Warsaw campuses.

Product overview

Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw operates as a public higher education institution offering a comprehensive digital ecosystem for academic administration, teaching, and research. The university's product portfolio is built around USOS (University Study Service System) as the central platform, complemented by USOSweb as the web interface for students and employees. Supporting systems include Moodle for e-learning, IRK for candidate registration, and multiple administrative tools (SRS for room booking, HSM for asset management, CRU for contracts, EVA for teacher evaluation, and Central Print Service). The university provides the iUKSW mobile application for on-the-go access to academic services. Research infrastructure includes specialized laboratories and the Multidisciplinary Research Center. Student services are delivered through integrated digital platforms covering financial aid, accessibility services, and psychological support.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Programs Bachelor's, master's, and single master's degree programs across 95 fields of study (e.g., medicine, law, psychology, journalism, environmental engineering, Italian philology, economics), delivered to prospective and current students on three Warsaw campuses.
• Doctoral School (Szkoła Doktorska) Doctoral program awarding PhD degrees in 13 authorized disciplines and habilitation (post-doctoral) degrees in 10 disciplines, supporting advanced research and academic career pathways.
• Academic Research Services Research support services including project management, scientific publications, research achievements database, knowledge base, laboratories, research stations, and the Multidisciplinary Research Center, available to faculty, doctoral candidates, and external collaborators.
• Student Support Services Comprehensive student services including scholarships and financial aid, internships, dormitories, student loans, health insurance, accessibility services, psychological support, legal clinics, and student organizations.
• University Library Services Library services including electronic databases accessible via Pulpit UKSW, with resources for academic research and study, including the Wolters Kluwer LEX legal database.
• Postgraduate Studies Continuing education and postgraduate programs delivered through the Centrum Kształcenia Podyplomowego for working professionals seeking specialized knowledge and career advancement.
• Erasmus+ International Exchange International student exchange program enabling UKSW students to study at European partner universities and supporting incoming international students, supported by the Erasmus Student Network.
• Studies in English (English-language Programs) Degree programs delivered in English for international students, including offerings such as Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience, attracting non-EU students to study in Warsaw.
• Central Print Service (CW) University-wide printing, copying, scanning, and mobile printing service authenticated via university ID card, available to students and employees.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration28 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• KRUP - Konferencja Rekrutacyjna Uczelni PolskichminorOthersPartner in Polish university recruitment conferences and student recruitment initiatives
• KRASP - Konferencja Rektorów Akademickich Szkół PolskichcoreOthersConference of Rectors of Academic Schools in Poland - main academic policy advocacy organization
• NCN - Narodowe Centrum NaukicoreOthersNational Science Centre - primary Polish research funding body for basic research grants
• NAWA - Narodowa Agencja Wymiany AkademickiejcoreOthersNational Agency for Academic Exchange - promotes Polish higher education internationally and supports incoming/outgoing mobility
• Erste Bank PolskaminorOthersFinancial partner providing banking services and sponsorship for university initiatives
• NCK - Narodowe Centrum KulturyminorOthersNational Centre for Culture - supports cultural and educational projects
• KGHMminorOthersPolish copper mining company - potential research collaboration and sponsorship
• PGE Polska Grupa EnergetycznaminorOthersPolish energy conglomerate - potential research collaboration in environmental studies
• OPI - Ośrodek Przetwarzania Informacji Państwowy Instytut BadawczycoreTechnology or IntegrationInformation Processing Centre - Polish research institute providing IT systems and digital infrastructure support
• NBP - Narodowy Bank PolskiminorOthersNational Bank of Poland - central bank with potential research collaboration in economics
• Fundacja Pro PoloniaminorOthersFoundation promoting Polish heritage and culture internationally
• ESN - Erasmus Student NetworkcoreOthersInternational student organization supporting Erasmus exchange students with 140 national organizations in 129 countries
• IFMSA-PolandminorOthersInternational Federation of Medical Students' Associations - Warsaw North branch operates at UKSW Medical Faculty
• AZS - Akademicki Związek Sportowy UKSWminorOthersAcademic Sports Association - coordinates sports activities including football, basketball, volleyball, judo, and winter sports
• NZS - Niezależne Zrzeszenie Studentów UKSWminorOthersIndependent Students' Association - 45-year history of student initiatives and social projects including Wampiriada blood donation and Projekt Spektrum autism awareness

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SGH Warsaw School of Economics: Top Polish public economics and business university based in Warsaw. UKSW's economics, finance, and management programs overlap directly with SGH's core offerings, particularly for Warsaw-based applicants.
• Jagiellonian University: Poland's oldest and most prestigious research university based in Kraków, offering comprehensive multi-disciplinary and doctoral programs. Comparable scale, doctoral authority, and public-university research mandate, though operating in a different Polish market.
• University of Warsaw: Poland's largest and highest-ranked public university, also located in Warsaw, offering a comprehensive multi-disciplinary portfolio from undergraduate to doctoral across competing faculties (law, psychology, journalism, economics). UKSW competes directly for students and research funding in the same Warsaw catchment area.
• Warsaw University of Technology: Major public Warsaw-based technical university offering engineering, environmental, and applied science programs. UKSW's environmental engineering and informatics programs compete for overlapping applicants in the Warsaw STEM market.
• SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities: Private Polish university specializing in psychology, law, and social sciences with strong Warsaw presence. Directly comparable for UKSW's psychology and law programs, competing for the same applicant demographic.
• Pontifical University of John Paul II in Kraków: Catholic pontifical university in Kraków with overlapping theology, philosophy, and canon law programs. Shares UKSW's religious mission and competes for Catholic students and religious-studies research funding.
• Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań: Major public comprehensive research university in Poznań with broad multi-disciplinary portfolio and doctoral school. Comparable in mission, public funding model, and multi-disciplinary scale to UKSW.
• Catholic University of Lublin: Poland's other major Catholic-affiliated public university, sharing UKSW's religious identity, canon law, and theology focus. Directly comparable in mission and student positioning within the Polish Catholic higher-education segment.
• Marie Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin: Major Polish public research university in Lublin with comprehensive multi-disciplinary portfolio including doctoral school. Comparable in scale, doctoral authority, and Catholic-region student base.

Regional players

• University of Gdańsk: Large public comprehensive university in northern Poland serving a similar multi-disciplinary mandate. Comparable in scale and public-university research authority, though UKSW's planned Baltic Sea Dialogue Center creates increasing geographic overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/uksw1999
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCEGzRv_HAOef2F54RqKKShA
• Facebookfacebook.com/Uniwersytet-Kardynala-Stefana-Wysz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/uniwersytet-kardyna%C5%82a-stefana-wyszy%C5%84skiego-w-warszawie
• Instagraminstagram.com/uksw_uniwersytet
• TikToktiktok.com/@uksw_uniwersytet

Compliance2 records

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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