Uniwersytet Kazimierza Wielkiego

What Uniwersytet Kazimierza Wielkiego does

Uniwersytet Kazimierza Wielkiego w Bydgoszczy (UKW) is a public, state-funded university in Bydgoszcz, Poland, operating under the Polish Ministry of Education and Science and formally established in 2001 through the merger of the Bydgoszcz Academy of Pedagogy with regional higher-education institutions, with academic roots dating to 1969. The institution comprises 19 faculties and institutes spanning humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, technical sciences, exact sciences, and arts, and delivers more than 100 study programs at undergraduate, graduate, single-master's, doctoral, and postgraduate levels, serving a primarily Polish-speaking student body alongside an internationally recruited cohort via the English-language Study in Bydgoszcz portal and the International School of Bydgoszcz (ISOB).

UKW's service platform is built around integrated digital infrastructure: the USOS academic information system, the IRKA online candidate registration system, the APD diploma-thesis archive with plagiarism checking via the Jednolity System Antyplagiatowy, Moodle as the cross-faculty LMS, and the proprietary Giermek mobile application for students and staff. Operational delivery is organized through four Kolegia-based Student Service Offices and a central Centrum Rekrutacji i Wsparcia Studentów, supplemented by career services, a Psychological Help Center, and accessibility services being upgraded under the EU-funded 'Uniwersytet Równych Szans 2' project (2025-2028).

The university's revenue mechanics combine (i) direct Polish state subsidy for accredited degree programs, (ii) EU grant funding for specific projects (notably accessibility), (iii) fee-based postgraduate studies (e.g., the Pedagogical Module for Psychologists at 3 x 1,650 PLN per semester), (iv) doctoral-school scholarships funded from the public budget, (v) non-EU and part-time tuition where applicable, and (vi) ancillary income from publishing, dormitories, and facility rentals. Customer segments span domestic students, international students, postgraduate/continuing-education professionals, and senior lifelong learners via the Third Age University, with academic-mobility partnerships spanning over 100 Erasmus+ universities across 26+ European countries plus a hosted UNESCO UNEVOC Centre.

Name

Uniwersytet Kazimierza Wielkiego

Legal name

Uniwersytet Kazimierza Wielkiego w Bydgoszczy

Website

https://ukw.edu.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Uniwersytet Kazimierza Wielkiego is a public, state-funded university in Bydgoszcz, Poland, offering more than 100 study programs across 19 faculties in humanities, social sciences, technical, natural, and arts disciplines to domestic and international students at undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and postgraduate levels.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Degree-Level Scholarships (Undergrad/Masters/PhD/Postdoc) (EDAIAOAE)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Academic research programs
• Postgraduate studies
• Doctoral education
• Teacher training

Headquarters

HQ city

Bydgoszcz

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Postgraduate Studies (Studia Podyplomowe): Fee-based postgraduate programs offered across multiple disciplines. Example: Pedagogical Module for Psychologists costs 3 × 1650 zł (3 semesters). Programs span fields including Administration, Economics, Polish Language Teaching, Engineering, Social Sciences, Politics, Security, Counseling, Philology, Finance, Geography, History, Marketing, Pedagogy, Law, Psychology, and Health.
2. Doctoral School: Publicly funded doctoral school (Szkoła Doktorska) providing free education with doctoral scholarships for all enrolled doctoral students without a doctorate degree. Training in 16 disciplines across arts, humanities, sciences, and engineering.
3. International Student Recruitment: Dedicated recruitment platform (Study in Bydgoszcz) and International School of Bydgoszcz (ISOB) attracting international students. Erasmus+ mobility programs and bilateral agreements with partner universities worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

UKW is a public university offering bachelor's, master's, integrated master's, doctoral, and postgraduate study programs across humanities, social sciences, technical sciences, natural sciences, and arts, delivered through 19 faculties and institutes in Bydgoszcz, Poland. The institution also runs a free Doctoral School with scholarships across 16 disciplines, fee-based postgraduate programs, international student recruitment via Study in Bydgoszcz and ISOB, Erasmus+ mobility, lifelong learning (University of the Third Age), and supporting services such as a Career Office, Psychological Help Center, and library.

Product overview

Uniwersytet Kazimierza Wielkiego is a public university offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs. The university's offerings span undergraduate, graduate, single master's, doctoral, and postgraduate studies across humanities, social sciences, technical sciences, natural sciences, and arts. Key products include undergraduate programs across over 100 fields of study, the Pedagogical Module for Psychologists (a 3-semester qualifying course), HR Management and Coaching with AI (combining management and AI), Psychology (single master's with European certification), Artistic Education in Music, and a Doctoral School. The university also provides a mobile application called Giermek. The institutions operates through organizational units including four Collegia for student services, with Kolegium II specifically handling Education, Music, and Psychology programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IRK (Internetowa Rejestracja Kandydatów): Online registration system for admissions
• Giermek
• Moodle
• Kazimierzowski Uniwersytet Trzeciego Wieku
• Bydgoski Festiwal Nauki

Products and services

• Studia podyplomowe (Postgraduate Studies) Fee-based postgraduate qualification and development programs offered to working professionals and recent graduates across multiple disciplines at UKW.
• Moduł pedagogiczny dla psychologów (Pedagogical Module for Psychologists) A 3-semester qualifying postgraduate course for psychology graduates providing pedagogical preparation required for work as school psychologists; 360 hours of instruction and 35 ECTS credits.
• Zarządzanie zasobami ludzkimi i coaching z AI (Human Resource Management and Coaching with AI) Second-degree studies (master's level) combining pedagogy, psychology, management, and artificial intelligence for HR, coaching and human capital management careers.
• Psychologia (Psychology) Single-cycle master's degree program in psychology with specializations in clinical, health/rehabilitation, social, and developmental-support psychology; European Certificate in Psychology.
• Edukacja artystyczna w zakresie sztuki muzycznej (Artistic Education in Music) First-degree (bachelor's) artistic program in music with specializations in music education, leading musical ensembles, church music, and cultural-management animation, including the Academic Choir.
• Szkoła Doktorska (Doctoral School) Doctoral School (Szkoła Doktorska) offering free PhD training with scholarships across 16 disciplines spanning arts, humanities, sciences, and engineering.
• Aplikacja mobilna Giermek (Giermek Mobile Application) University mobile application for students and staff with dedicated Android and iOS versions, including accessibility declarations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 study programs offered across 19 faculties
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Erasmus+ Partner UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUKW maintains Erasmus+ inter-institutional agreements with over 100 universities across 26 European countries including Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Spain, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Slovakia, Turkey, Hungary, Italy, and Latvia. Agreements cover a wide range of disciplines including administration, security, biology, biotechnology, journalism, music education, economics, philology, philosophy, physiotherapy, physics, geography, history, computer science, materials engineering, linguistics, mathematics, mechatronics, environmental protection, pedagogy, political science, social work, law, psychology, tourism, and physical education. Students and staff can undertake study exchanges, traineeships, and blended intensive programs.
• European University CyprusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean University Cyprus is listed among UKW's Erasmus+ partner universities, enabling student and staff exchanges in various academic disciplines.
• European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) through Erasmus+ program facilitating academic exchanges between Germany and Poland.
• UNEVOC Centre (UNESCO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUKW hosts a UNEVOC Centre affiliated with UNESCO, supporting vocational education and training research and international collaboration.
• AI HeroesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAI Heroes provides free AI training programs for UKW students and the broader community, helping participants learn to use AI in work, research, and daily life. The partnership offers workshops and educational content on artificial intelligence.
• Szlachetna Paczka (Noble Gift) and Akademia Przyszłości (Future Academy)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerUKW's Career Office collaborates with Szlachetna Paczka and Akademia Przyszłości to provide volunteer opportunities for students, combining community service with professional development.
• 1st December 1918 University of Alba Iulia (Romania)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner in Romania for student and staff exchanges, particularly in humanities and social sciences disciplines.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu (Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń): Comprehensive public research university in the neighboring Kuyavian-Pomeranian region. Closest comparable by geography, mission, and public funding model, with similar multi-disciplinary portfolio across humanities, sciences, and arts.
• Uniwersytet Gdański (University of Gdańsk): Large comprehensive public university in northern Poland. Comparable in scale, multi-disciplinary structure, and public funding model, with similar international student recruitment and Erasmus+ programs.
• Politechnika Bydgoska (Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology): Local engineering-focused public university located in the same city of Bydgoszcz. Competes directly for technical students and engineering faculty in the regional market, overlapping with UKW's informatics, mechatronics, and materials engineering programs.
• Akademia Pedagogiki Specjalnej im. Marii Grzegorzewskiej (Maria Grzegorzewska University): Warsaw-based public university specializing in pedagogy, psychology, and special education. Comparable to UKW in its pedagogical origins and core strengths in education and psychology, with overlapping admissions markets.
• Uniwersytet Warmińsko-Mazurski w Olsztynie (University of Warmia and Mazury): Comprehensive regional public university in northeastern Poland of similar scale and structure. Comparable in offering multi-disciplinary programs, public funding, and serving a regional population outside the largest Polish cities.
• Uniwersytet Szczeciński (University of Szczecin): Comprehensive regional public university of comparable size in northwestern Poland. Similar multi-disciplinary portfolio, regional public-university model, and similar student demographics profile.

Broad incumbents

• Uniwersytet Warszawski (University of Warsaw): Poland's largest and highest-ranked comprehensive public university. Overlaps with UKW across many disciplines but operates at much greater scale, with stronger research funding and far broader international recognition.
• Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu (Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań): One of Poland's largest and most prestigious comprehensive public universities. Offers a comparable multi-disciplinary portfolio at greater scale, with stronger research output and broader international recognition than UKW.
• Uniwersytet Jagielloński (Jagiellonian University): Poland's top-ranked research university with a comprehensive multi-disciplinary portfolio. Comparable in breadth of academic offerings but operates at significantly higher research intensity, prestige, and international visibility than UKW.

Emerging players

• SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities: Private Polish university with strong psychology and social sciences programs. Directly comparable in psychology, pedagogy, and HR/social sciences programs, and competes for students seeking a more modern, specialized alternative to UKW's public offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ukwbydgoszcz
• Facebookfacebook.com/ukwbydgoszcz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kazimierz-wielki-university-bydgoszcz

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Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries25 records

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