APS Maria Grzegorzewska University (Akademia Pedagogiki Specjalnej im. Marii Grzegorzewskiej)

What APS Maria Grzegorzewska University (Akademia Pedagogiki Specjalnej im. Marii Grzegorzewskiej) does

APS Maria Grzegorzewska University (Akademia Pedagogiki Specjalnej im. Marii Grzegorzewskiej) is a public pedagogical university headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, founded in 1922 and recognized as Poland's oldest pedagogical university. It delivers accredited Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, and postgraduate programs concentrated in special pedagogy, social rehabilitation, therapeutic education, and related disciplines, serving approximately 6,000 students with a faculty and administrative staff of roughly 180.

The university's core offering is degree-bearing higher education in special education and therapeutic professions, supported by a Doctoral School, postgraduate certification tracks, and regulated professional qualifications such as the Community Therapist credential authorized by the Polish Ministry of Health in 2024. Supporting infrastructure includes an e-learning platform, the Virtual Museum of Maria Grzegorzewska (2021), and a Research Participant Recruitment Platform (2022), which collectively enable online instruction, public engagement, and research commercialization. The institution holds a UNESCO Chair in Janusz Korczak Social Pedagogy, held continuously since 2004, anchoring its international research standing.

The business model combines direct Polish Ministry of Education and Science subsidies (the primary revenue line, allocated per student and per research grant), tuition fees from degree and postgraduate students, competitive research grants from bodies such as NCN, revenue from regulated certification services, and ancillary income from facility rental and continuing-education programs. International cooperation is structured around 48 Erasmus+ bilateral partner universities plus named agreements with Quinnipiac University (USA), University of Murcia (Spain), and several Ukrainian universities (Kharkiv, Kyiv, Lviv), facilitating student/faculty exchange and joint research. The institution was recently renamed from Społeczna Akademia Nauk to its current form, re-anchoring the brand around its founder's pedagogical legacy.

Name

APS Maria Grzegorzewska University (Akademia Pedagogiki Specjalnej im. Marii Grzegorzewskiej)

Legal name

Akademia Pedagogiki Specjalnej im. Marii Grzegorzewskiej

Website

https://aps.edu.pl

Company type

Public

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Short description

APS Maria Grzegorzewska University is a public pedagogical university in Warsaw, Poland, founded in 1922, delivering accredited Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, and postgraduate programs in special pedagogy and therapeutic education to approximately 6,000 students, funded primarily through Polish Ministry of Education subsidies and tuition.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Graduate Schools of Education (M.Ed., Ed.D., Ph.D.) (EDAHAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Undergraduate Teacher Education Colleges (EDAHAFAA), Art & Design Teacher Education Colleges (Art Education, Music Education) (EDAHAJAJ), Secondary & Subject-Area Teacher Preparation Programs (STEM, Humanities, etc.) (EDAHAFAH)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Special pedagogy
• Teacher training
• Doctoral programs
• Postgraduate studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from tuition fees for various study programs including undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and postgraduate studies. Both full-time and part-time programs generate tuition income.
2. Government Funding: Core funding from the Polish Ministry of Education and Science (Ministerstwo Edukacji i Nauki) including subsidies for educational activities, research projects, and infrastructure investments. The university received state budget funding for campus improvements including access control systems, CCTV monitoring, and security infrastructure.
3. Research Grants: Funding from National Science Centre (NCN) and other research funding bodies for scientific research projects, scholarships, and research positions. Multiple grants documented including NCN Sonata, Opus, and Miniatura programs.
4. Certification Services: Revenue from certification programs such as the 'Community Therapist for Children and Youth' certification granted by the Minister of Health in June 2024.
5. Postgraduate Programs and Courses: Revenue from continuing education programs including postgraduate studies, professional development courses, and specialized training programs.
6. Facility Rental: The university rents out facilities and spaces for events, conferences, and educational purposes through its facilities rental program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

APS Maria Grzegorzewska University provides higher education programs across undergraduate (3-year bachelor's), graduate (2-year master's), doctoral, and postgraduate levels in pedagogy, special education, psychology, sociology, social work, artistic education, and health sciences. The university also offers professional certification programs, continuing education courses, and academic publishing services, supported by an e-learning platform, library resources, and a research infrastructure.

Product overview

APS Maria Grzegorzewska University is a public higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and support services. The core educational offerings include bachelor's, master's, and post-graduate studies across disciplines including pedagogy, special education, psychology, sociology, social work, physiotherapy, speech therapy, and artistic education. The university's academic portfolio also includes a Doctoral School providing full doctoral training, and professional certification programs such as the Community Therapist certification. Supporting the educational mission are digital platforms including an e-learning system, the Virtual Museum of Maria Grzegorzewska, and a Research Participant Recruitment Platform. The university maintains a Publishing House for academic publications, a Main Library with extensive digital resources (EBSCO, Legimi, IbukLibra, Scite AI), and a Didactic Development Center for faculty training. Research infrastructure includes access to statistical software (PS IMAGO PRO/IBM SPSS) and qualitative analysis tools (MAXQDA).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor's, Master's, and Postgraduate Studies (Studia licencjackie, magisterskie i podyplomowe)
• Doctoral School (Szkoła Doktorska)
• Community Therapist Certification for Children and Youth (Certyfikacja Terapeuty Środowiskowego)
• E-learning Platform (web.aps.edu.pl)
• Virtual Museum of Maria Grzegorzewska (Wirtualne Muzeum Marii Grzegorzewskiej)
• Research Participant Recruitment Platform (PdRUB)
• APS Main Library (Biblioteka Główna APS)
• APS Publishing House (Wydawnictwo APS)
• APS Didactic Development Center (Centrum Doskonalenia Dydaktycznego APS)
• Facility Rental Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 688 students graduated from 1922-1939 during the pre-war period
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration7 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Quinnipiac University (USA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Visit by Prof. Tamilla Triantoro and Gedeon Werner from Quinnipiac University on June 8, 2026 to explore collaborative opportunities. The meeting was hosted by the Institute for Human Development Support and Education and the Department of Education for Sustainable Development.
• University of Murcia (Spain)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026Visit by two researchers from the University of Murcia (Prof. Maria Jesus Bazaco Belmonte and Dr. Pedro Moreno Abellan) from April 28-30, 2026, demonstrating ongoing academic exchange.
• Consortium of 5 Italian Universities (University of Campania 'Luigi Vanvitelli', Pegaso University, University of Naples 'Federico II', University of Salerno, University of Sannio)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Formal friendship and cooperation agreement with consortium of Italian universities coordinated through the UNESCO Chair, expanding European academic network.
• Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) - Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Formal friendship and cooperation agreement established between APS UNESCO Chair and the Iberoamerican University in the Dominican Republic, expanding the university's reach to Latin America.
• Faculty of Education in Osijek at J.J. Strossmayer University (Croatia)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Formal cooperation agreement signed in January 2016 between the UNESCO Chair and the Croatian university's Faculty of Education, facilitated by Prof. Adam Frączek.
• UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 October 2004UNESCO Chair in Janusz Korczak Social Pedagogy established on October 13, 2004. The chair promotes international research collaboration, summer schools, and publications aligned with UNESCO Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 4, 5, 10). Activities focus on social inclusion, children's rights, gender equality, and cultural diversity.
• Kharkiv National Pedagogical University named after H.S. SkovorodamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with Ukrainian partner university, one of several Ukrainian academic institutions in the solidarity network supporting students and scholars from Ukraine during the conflict.
• Kyiv University named after Borys GrinchenkomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration with Kyiv-based university in Ukraine, supporting joint educational initiatives and student exchange within the university's solidarity with Ukraine program.
• Ivan Franko National University of LvivmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the prominent Ukrainian national university for academic cooperation and student support initiatives.
• International Janusz Korczak AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner in promoting the legacy and educational philosophy of Janusz Korczak, aligned with the UNESCO Chair's mission to advance children's rights and social pedagogy.
• Polish Janusz Korczak AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Polish association dedicated to Janusz Korczak's educational legacy, formalized through a cooperation agreement signed September 15, 2016.
• State Fund for the Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons (PFRON)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partnership with Poland's state fund for disability rehabilitation, supporting the university's mission in special education and inclusion.
• Education Development Centre (Ośrodek Rozwoju Edukacji)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the national education development center for collaborative projects in educational improvement and teacher training.
• Polish National Commission for UNESCOmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the national UNESCO committee supporting international educational and cultural initiatives.
• Masovian Centre for Social PolicyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership with the Masovian social policy center for collaboration on social welfare and community development projects.
• Warsaw Ghetto MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Warsaw Ghetto Museum on historical and educational projects related to Holocaust studies and social pedagogy.
• Regional Blood Center and Blood Treatment in WarsawminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership for blood donation drives and health education initiatives within the university community.
• Erasmus+ Partner Universities (48 institutions)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorActive Erasmus+ program partnerships with 48 foreign universities enabling student and staff exchanges, joint research, and international academic mobility across Europe and beyond.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Uniwersytet Pedagogiczny im. Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie: Poland's other major public pedagogical university, based in Krakow. Offers comparable undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in pedagogy and education sciences, making it the closest direct competitor for Polish students seeking teacher training at a specialized public institution.
• Akademia Ignatianum w Krakowie: Jesuit humanities and social sciences university in Krakow with strong pedagogy, psychology, and social-work programs. Competes for the same Polish student segment seeking education-focused degrees with a values-driven institutional identity.
• SWPS Uniwersytet Humanistycznospołeczny: Private Polish university specializing in psychology, sociology, and social sciences. Directly competes with APS for students interested in social pedagogy and psychology programs, and unlike APS has the agility of a private institution to expand programs quickly.
• Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego Józefa Piłsudskiego w Warszawie: Warsaw-based public university of physical education offering the physiotherapy program that APS also delivers. Operates in the same Warsaw student market with overlapping health-sciences and teacher-training positioning.
• University of Helsinki — Faculty of Educational Sciences: Leading Nordic faculty of education focused on teacher education, educational psychology, and special education research. Comparable international peer in mission and scope, and a natural benchmark for APS's pedagogy and special education programs.

Broad incumbents

• Uniwersytet Warszawski: Poland's largest comprehensive research university, also based in Warsaw. Offers pedagogy, psychology, and sociology programs that compete for the same top students who might otherwise attend APS, but as part of a much broader academic portfolio.
• Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu: Major Polish public research university with established Faculty of Educational Studies. Competes nationally for pedagogy students and offers complementary doctoral programs in education sciences.
• UCL Institute of Education (IOE): Globally ranked graduate school of education within University College London. Represents the upper-bound benchmark for an education-focused institution and a potential partner for APS's international research ambitions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/apswarszawa
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Compliance1 record

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Profiles10 records

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