Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego i Sportu im. Jędrzeja Śniadeckiego w Gdańsku

What Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego i Sportu im. Jędrzeja Śniadeckiego w Gdańsku does

Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego i Sportu im. Jędrzeja Śniadeckiego w Gdańsku (AWFiS) is a public higher education institution in Gdańsk, Poland, established circa 1952, specializing in physical education, sports sciences, physiotherapy, and health-related disciplines. The university serves domestic Polish students, international students (via English-language programs), and postgraduate learners, offering a portfolio of 49+ study programs including bachelor's, integrated master's, master's, doctoral (Szkoła Doktorska), postgraduate, and executive MBA programs. The institution's core academic infrastructure includes the Centrum Laboratoryjne AWFiS (Laboratory Center) for sports diagnostics, biochemistry, physiology, and biomechanics research, alongside specialized sports facilities such as the Narodowe Centrum Żeglarstwa (National Sailing Center). The university publishes the Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity, a peer-reviewed scientific journal.

AWFiS operates an integrated business and research model combining state-funded education (Polish Ministry of Education subwencja), tuition revenue from non-EU/EEA international students, postgraduate and continuing education fees (via the Competence Development Center / Centrum Rozwoju Kompetencji), sports facility rentals, EU structural fund grants, and sponsorship revenue routed through its affiliated sports club KS AZS AWFiS Gdańsk. Corporate sponsors include PGE, ORLEN, BALTAsa.com, and JOMA Sport Polska. Research initiatives span neurofeedback EEG/space studies, Onko Fitness (oncology rehabilitation), and pregnancy/postpartum exercise programs. Distribution is primarily direct via the IRK (Internet Candidates Registration System) for domestic enrollment and dedicated international admissions for foreign students. Marketing is conducted through the university website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn), the 'Z Kanclerzem o Sporcie' podcast, open days, and the Panorama quarterly magazine. The institution was ranked 2nd among Polish Physical Education Universities in the Perspektywy 2026 ranking, with three programs (Physiotherapy, Physical Education, Tourism and Recreation) ranked 1st nationally. Notable alumni include Olympic medalists Adam Korol and Irena Szewińska. Current leadership: Rector Prof. dr hab. Paweł Cięszczyk (2024-2028 term).

Name

Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego i Sportu im. Jędrzeja Śniadeckiego w Gdańsku

Legal name

Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego i Sportu im. Jędrzeja Śniadeckiego w Gdańsku

Website

https://awf.gda.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

AWFiS is a public Polish university in Gdańsk specializing in physical education, sports sciences, physiotherapy, and health. It serves 49+ study programs for domestic and international students, with research in biomechanics, neurofeedback, and sports medicine.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Physical Education and Sport Sciences)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Intercollegiate Athletics (Varsity Sports Programs) (EDALAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Strength & Conditioning / Performance Training (EDALAIAI), Sports Medicine, Athletic Training & Rehabilitation Services (EDALAIAH), University/College Club Sports Programs (MPAKACAK)

Keywords

• Physical education programs
• Sports science degrees
• Physiotherapy education
• Higher education sports
• Sports research university

Headquarters

HQ city

Gdansk

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. State Budget Funding: Core funding from the Polish state budget for public higher education institutions. The university receives subwencja (state subsidy) for educational and scientific activities.
2. Tuition Fees - International Students: Fees charged to international students from outside EU/EEA for English-language programs. Educational fees for foreign students are publicly disclosed on the international admissions pages.
3. Postgraduate and Continuing Education: Revenue from postgraduate studies (studia podyplomowe), specialized courses, workshops, trainings, and continuing education programs including the Competence Development Center.
4. Sports Facilities Rental: Revenue from renting sports facilities and venues including the National Sailing Center and other sports complexes to external parties.
5. EU Structural Funds: Project funding from European Union structural funds including FESR and EFS+ programs for institutional development, staff training, and internationalization initiatives.
6. Sport Club Operations: Revenue and operational funding for KS AZS AWFiS Gdańsk sports club including sponsorship from partners like PGE, ORLEN, and Ministry of Sport.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego i Sportu im. Jędrzeja Śniadeckiego w Gdańsku (AWFiS) is a public university that delivers higher-education degree programs in physical education, sport sciences, physiotherapy, tourism and recreation, cosmetology, dietetics, occupational therapy, and related health and wellness disciplines. The university also provides postgraduate studies, doctoral programs, an executive MBA in sport, lifelong learning through the University of the Third Age, and rents out specialized sports facilities such as the National Sailing Center.

Product overview

AWFiS is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs across physical education, sports sciences, and health-related disciplines. The core offering consists of bachelor's degree programs (Wychowanie Fizyczne, Sport, Turystyka i Rekreacja, Turystyka i Hotelarstwo, Diagnostyka Sportowa, Kosmetologia, Dietetyka w Sporcie i Rekreacji, Trener Personalny i Fitness, Sprawność Fizyczna w Służbach Mundurowych, Sprawność Fizyczna w Siłach Specjalnych, Terapia Zajęciowa, Aktywność Fizyczna i Terapia Środowiskowa), integrated master's programs (Fizjoterapia, Wychowanie Fizyczne JSM), and master's programs (Sport II stopnia, Zarządzanie w Sporcie). The institution extends its portfolio with postgraduate studies (Studia Podyplomowe), a doctoral school (Studia Doktorskie), executive education (MBA w Sporcie), lifelong learning for seniors (Uniwersytet III Wieku), and an academic journal (Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity). Research initiatives include NEUROFEEDBACK EEG, Onko Fitness, and the EU-funded internationalization project Welcome to Poland. Facilities include the Narodowe Centrum Żeglarstwa and Centrum Laboratoryjne AWFiS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KS AZS AWFiS Gdańsk: Klub Sportowy AZS AWFiS Gdańsk - the university's academic sports club competing in various Polish sports leagues
• Centrum Rozwoju Kompetencji (CRK)
• Szkoła Doktorska
• Narodowe Centrum Żeglarstwa
• Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
• Kwartalnik Panorama

Products and services

• Wychowanie Fizyczne (Physical Education) Bachelor's, integrated master's, and second-degree programs in physical education that prepare students to become qualified PE teachers in primary and secondary schools and sports educators. Open to Polish and international candidates.
• Fizjoterapia (Physiotherapy) Integrated master's (JSM) degree program in physiotherapy, an interdisciplinary health-sciences program combining clinical practice, rehabilitation, and physical culture to prepare licensed physiotherapists for healthcare, rehabilitation, and sports-medicine settings.
• Sport Bachelor's and master's degree programs in sport science covering training methodologies, sports performance, and athletic development for students pursuing careers in competitive sport, coaching, and sport-science research.
• Turystyka i Rekreacja (Tourism and Recreation) Bachelor's and master's degree programs in tourism and recreation management, providing industry-specific knowledge and practical skills for careers in the tourism, hospitality, and leisure sectors.
• Turystyka i Hotelarstwo (Tourism and Hospitality) Bachelor's degree program in tourism and hospitality management, preparing students for careers in the tourism and hospitality industry.
• Diagnostyka Sportowa (Sports Diagnostics) Bachelor's degree program focused on sports diagnostic methodologies, functional assessment, and laboratory-based evaluation of athletes.
• Kosmetologia (Cosmetology) Bachelor's and master's degree programs in cosmetology and beauty sciences, preparing students for careers in the health, wellness, and beauty industries.
• Dietetyka w Sporcie i Rekreacji (Dietetics in Sport and Recreation) Bachelor's degree program combining nutrition science with sport and recreation applications, for students pursuing careers in sports nutrition, dietetics consulting, and wellness services.
• Trener Personalny i Fitness (Personal Trainer and Fitness) Bachelor's degree program training personal trainers and fitness instructors for careers in the fitness industry, sports clubs, and wellness facilities.
• Sprawność Fizyczna w Służbach Mundurowych (Physical Fitness in Uniformed Services) Bachelor's degree program providing specialized physical preparation and qualification training for careers in uniformed services such as the military, police, and other security formations.
• Sprawność Fizyczna w Siłach Specjalnych (Physical Fitness in Special Forces) Bachelor's degree program focused on elite physical conditioning, tactical fitness, and selection preparation for special operations forces.
• Zarządzanie w Sporcie (Sports Management) Master's degree program in sports management and administration, preparing students for leadership roles in sports organizations, federations, clubs, and sport-related enterprises.
• Terapia Zajęciowa (Occupational Therapy) Bachelor's degree program in occupational therapy, training students for careers supporting patient rehabilitation and functional recovery through therapeutic activity.
• Aktywność Fizyczna i Terapia Środowiskowa (Physical Activity and Environmental Therapy) Bachelor's degree program combining physical activity with environmental therapy approaches for health promotion and therapeutic applications.
• Studia Podyplomowe (Postgraduate Programs) Postgraduate studies (studia podyplomowe) including Physical Education for Teachers, Motor Preparation Training, Dietetics in Sport, Pedagogical Preparation, and Health Education for Teachers, delivered through the Competence Development Center (Centrum Rozwoju Kompetencji) on an annual subscription basis.
• Studia Doktorskie (Doctoral School) in Sport and Fitness Sciences Doctoral school (Szkoła Doktorska) offering PhD programs in sport and fitness sciences, available in both Polish and English language tracks for doctoral candidates.
• Studia MBA w Sporcie (Executive MBA in Sport) Executive MBA program specializing in sports management, targeting mid-career professionals in sport-related organizations, federations, and businesses.
• Uniwersytet III Wieku (University of the Third Age) Lifelong-learning programs for senior participants, organized through the University of the Third Age (Uniwersytet III Wieku) initiative.
• Sports Facility Rentals (including National Sailing Center) Rental of the university's sports facilities — including the National Sailing Center, athletic venues, and sports fields — to external organizations and individuals for events, training, and competitions, billed on a published pay-as-you-go fee schedule.

Quantifiable outcome

• Three study programs ranked 1st in Poland (Physiotherapy, Physical Education, Tourism and Recreation) - Perspektywy 2026 ranking
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KS AZS AWFiS GdańskcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The university's affiliated sports club (Klub Sportowy) providing competitive athletics programs. The club operates multiple sports sections including sailing, rowing, fencing, athletics, table tennis, judo, gymnastics, and team sports. Athletes represent the university in national and international competitions including Academic Championships and Olympic events.
• AZS (Akademicki Związek Sportowy) - GdańskcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Academic Sports Association - Gdańsk Branch. The university's primary partner for organizing academic sports competitions and representing Polish universities in international academic sports events.
• Ministerstwo Sportu i Turystyki (Ministry of Sport and Tourism)coreOthers · 1 January 2026Government ministry providing funding for sports programs, athletic scholarships, and sports policy alignment. Co-sponsor of the KS AZS AWFiS Gdańsk sports club.
• Grupa PGE (PGE Group)minorOthers · 1 January 2026PGE Group - major Polish energy company and sponsor of PGE Sailing Team Poland through KS AZS AWFiS Gdańsk, supporting the sailing section's Olympic program.
• ORLENminorOthers · 1 January 2026Major Polish oil company and sponsor of KS ORLEN AZS AWFiS Gdańsk, supporting various sports programs and competitions.
• Miasto Gdańsk (City of Gdańsk)coreOthers · 1 January 2026City government providing support for sports events, facilities, and university operations. Main sponsor of Children's Day celebrations and sports festivals organized by the university.
• Pomorskie (Pomorskie Region)minorOthers · 1 January 2026Regional government of Pomerania providing funding support for sports programs and events including Województwo Pomorskie sponsorship of university sports festivals.
• Pomorska Federacja SportuminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Pomeranian Sports Federation - partner in organizing sports competitions and events including Children's Day sports festival.
• Pomorska Rada OlimpijskaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Pomeranian Olympic Council - partner in organizing sports events and promoting Olympic values in cooperation with the university.
• Polski Związek Żeglarski (Polish Sailing Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026National sailing federation cooperating with the university through the National Sailing Center and sailing programs. Partner in sailing competitions and talent development.
• Gdański Uniwersytet Medyczny (Medical University of Gdańsk)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Medical university partner for research collaboration, including Translational Medicine Center cooperation. Dr Magdalena Dzitkowska-Zabielska serves as deputy coordinator at the Translational Medicine Center of GUMed while working at AWFiS.
• NAWA (Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange)coreOthers · 1 January 2026National agency supporting international student exchange and university internationalization. Project 'Welcome to Poland' implemented under NAWA ELCOME TO POLAND 2025 program for attracting international students.
• BALTAsa.comminorOthers · 1 January 2026Sponsor of BALTA AZS AWFiS Gdańsk table tennis team competing in LOTTO Superliga.
• JOMA Sport PolskaminorOthers · 1 January 2026Sports equipment manufacturer providing apparel and gear sponsorship for KS AZS AWFiS Gdańsk athletes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AWFiSGda
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCF_phtOA1sjrmB1BTkRUoaA
• Facebookfacebook.com/AWFiSGD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/akademia-wychowania-fizycznego-i-sportu-im.-j%C4%99drzeja-%C5%9Bniadeckiego-w-gda%C5%84sku
• Instagraminstagram.com/awfis_gdansk
• TikToktiktok.com/@awfis.gda

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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