Institute of Political Science / Univ. of Wrocław

What Institute of Political Science / Univ. of Wrocław does

The Institute of Political Science at the University of Wrocław (Instytut Politologii Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego) is a public university department established in 1969 and based at Koszarowa 3, Wrocław, Poland, operating as one of the country's leading political science research and education centres. It delivers a portfolio of Polish-language degree programmes (Political Science BA/MA, Social Project Management BA/MA, National Security Management MA) and three English-language Master's programmes (Political Science, Branding and Political Leadership, Global Communication), together with a Doctoral College, postgraduate mediation studies, and the annual Summer School on Democracy running since 2013. Core delivery infrastructure runs on the university's USOS academic management system and a multilingual WordPress-based website with Microsoft Sway virtual tours.

The Institute's business model rests on three revenue streams: (1) state funding from the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education covering tuition for Polish and EU students, (2) tuition fees from non-EU international students on English-language programmes, and (3) competitive research grants from the Visegrad Fund, National Science Centre (NCN), COST/EU programmes (CERV, FERS), and other international sources. It publishes two scientific journals — Wrocławskie Studia Politologiczne and the English-language Polish Political Science Review (PPSR) — and maintains an archival Collection of Documents of Social and Political Life. International reach is delivered through Erasmus+ agreements with 60+ partner universities, membership in two CEEPUS networks, a double-degree partnership with the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs, and leadership of the COST Action RELINK² network (€580,000, 2024-2028) on digital civic engagement.

Governance sits with Director Dorota Moroń and three Deputy Directors (Małgorzata Madej for Education, Kamil Glinka for Research and Development, Katarzyna Zalas-Kamińska for International Cooperation and Promotion). The Institute operates a Stakeholder Council that institutionalizes cooperation with employers across municipal government, technology (Clearcode Services), media (Radio Rodzina), education, and civil society. It holds the Polish Accreditation Commission's (PKA) highest quality rating (2024) and won the Ministry of Science and Higher Education's best study programme competition in 2012.

Name

Institute of Political Science / Univ. of Wrocław

Legal name

Instytut Politologii Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego

Website

https://politologia.uwr.edu.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Institute of Political Science at the University of Wrocław is a public university department founded in 1969 that delivers Polish and English-language degree programmes, doctoral studies, and postgraduate training in political science, strategic communication, and national security, serving Polish, EU, and international students with research grant funding from NCN, Visegrad Fund, and EU programmes.

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Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

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Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools

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

Keywords

• Political science education
• Higher education programs
• Social project management
• National security studies
• Postgraduate professional studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Wrocław

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

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

Revenue model

1. State-Funded Education (Polish Citizens): Public funding from the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education covers tuition for Polish citizens and EU students meeting residency requirements. Students pay minimal administrative fees.
2. International Student Tuition: Non-EU international students pay tuition fees for English-language programs in Political Science, Branding and Political Leadership, and Global Communication.
3. Research Grants and Project Funding: External funding from Visegrad Fund, National Science Centre (NCN), European Union programs (CERV, FERS), and other international sources supports research projects and personnel.
4. Postgraduate Studies Revenue: Postgraduate Studies of the Mediation Profession generate tuition revenue from working professionals seeking specialized credentials.

Pricing tiers

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Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Institute of Political Science at the University of Wrocław delivers higher education programs in political science and related social sciences at the bachelor, master, doctoral, and postgraduate levels, both in Polish and English. It also conducts social research projects funded by national and international grants and runs supplementary formats such as the annual Summer School on Democracy and postgraduate mediation studies.

Product overview

The Institute of Political Science at the University of Wrocław offers a comprehensive portfolio of higher education programs in political science and related fields. The portfolio includes bachelor's and master's degree programs in Political Science, Social Project Management, and National Security Management (taught in Polish), alongside three English-language master's programs: Branding and Political Leadership, Global Communication, and Political Science. The institute also provides short-term educational offerings including the annual Summer School on Democracy, doctoral studies through the Doctoral College, and postgraduate mediation certification. All programs are designed with interdisciplinary approaches combining theory with practical applications for careers in politics, public administration, media, and civil society organizations.

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Functional benefit

Brands

• Summer School on Democracy: Annual international summer school organized since 2013 focusing on democracy topics
• Polish Political Science Review (PPSR)
• Wrocławskie Studia Politologiczne
• Game On! – gry terenowe jako narzędzie integracji
• Stakeholder Council

Products and services

• BA Political Science (Polish-language) Polish-language undergraduate degree program in political science offered by the Institute of Political Science, University of Wrocław, for domestic students seeking a first-cycle university degree.
• MA Political Science (Polish-language) Polish-language second-cycle (master) degree program in political science for graduates continuing at the Institute.
• BA National Security Polish-language undergraduate degree program in national security, covering topics relevant to security policy and practice.
• BA Social Project Management Polish-language undergraduate degree program in social project management, aimed at students preparing to manage projects in the social sector.
• BA Political Science (English-language) English-language undergraduate degree in political science delivered for international (non-EU) students, supported by a dedicated international admissions process.
• MA Branding and Political Leadership English-language master's degree program combining branding and political leadership, designed for international students and professionals.
• MA Global Communication English-language master's degree program in global communication, targeted at international students seeking training in cross-border political and organizational communication.
• MA Polish Studies in English English-language master's degree program in Polish Studies, offered to international students through the Institute's English-language portfolio.
• Doctoral Studies in Political Science Doctoral program in political science at the Institute of Political Science, University of Wrocław, for candidates pursuing advanced research degrees.
• Postgraduate Study of Mediation Postgraduate (non-degree) study program in mediation, designed for professionals pursuing credentials in mediation and conflict resolution.
• Summer School on Democracy Annual short-format international academic program on democracy, hosted by the Institute of Political Science, University of Wrocław, providing intensive coursework for international students and lifelong learners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,500 international participants at 2019 ECPR conference hosted by the institute
• +2 more outcomes

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe institute maintains institutional membership in ECPR, enabling staff and students to participate in ECPR-organised events (conferences, summer schools) on preferential terms. This partnership supports the institute's international research visibility and networking.
• Georgian Institute of Public AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDouble degree programme at Master's level conducted in cooperation with the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs from Tbilisi, Georgia. Students can earn degrees from both institutions.
• Association of Wrocław Political Science Graduates and StudentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner bringing together graduates of the institute who are active as entrepreneurs, managers, civil servants, politicians and journalists. Provides networking, mentorship, and industry connections for current students.
• Stakeholder Council MemberscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutionalised cooperation with employers including: Wojsk Adamski (Municipal Office), Dr Tomasz Chmielewski (Clearcode), Tomasz Duda (Radio Rodzina), Dr Radosław Michalski (City Hall), Agata Potarzycka-Szczerba (PR consultant), Marcin Skocz (Semper Avanti), Ewa Skrzywanek (Teacher Training Centre), Laurynas Vaičiūnas (College of Eastern Europe)
• COST Action RELINK² NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Union funded network addressing digital technologies for civic engagement and democracy. Budget up to €580,000 for 2024-2028. Institute professor Michał Jacuński serves as Action Chair. Four Working Groups focus on theoretical, methodological, empirical, and dissemination challenges.
• Visegrad Fund PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple projects co-financed by Visegrad Fund with partners including: Lviv Regional Institute for Public Administration (Ukraine), Metropolitan University Prague (Czechia), Masaryk University (Czechia), Trnava University (Slovakia), University of Szeged (Hungary)
• Humanitarian Aid V4 Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-country consortium studying Ukrainian refugee support practices: Matej Bel University (Slovakia), University of West Bohemia (Czechia), University of Debrecen (Hungary), Ivan Franko National University of Lviv (Ukraine). Led by Prof. Dorota Moroń with 18-member research team.
• InPaCo Project PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch on inter-parliamentary cooperation in the EU funded by National Science Centre (€200,000). Principal Investigator Karolina Borońska-Hryniewiecka; post-doc researcher Jan Krotký. Focuses on EU democracy and parliamentary relations.
• Lower Silesian Schools NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with schools where institute staff, doctoral students and students conduct classes and workshops on social and political issues. Part of Lower Silesian Science Festival.
• Olympiad of Knowledge about Poland and the Contemporary WorldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organiser of district edition since 2020, coordinated by the institute. Students winning district competitions proceed to central competition in Warsaw.
• Wrocław Academic Centre (Visiting Professors)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational visiting professors programme hosted by the institute as part of the City of Wrocław 'Visiting Professors' programme and cooperation with Academia Europaea - Wroclaw Hub.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Department of Political Science, University of Tartu: Estonia's premier political science unit (Johann Skytte Centre). Comparable in Baltic/Central European research focus and English-language program offerings; potential consortium partner and competitor for international students.
• Institute of Political Science, University of Zagreb: Leading Croatian political science faculty, comparable in size and regional focus. Overlaps with Wrocław in Central European and EU integration research themes; CEPSA partner.

Direct peers

• Department of Political Science, Masaryk University: Masaryk University's political science department in Brno. Comparable in scale and mission, active V4 consortium partner, and direct competitor for Central European political science talent and EU project leadership.
• Institute of Political Science and International Relations, Jagiellonian University: Top-tier political science institute at Jagiellonian University in Kraków. Closest comparable in scale, prestige, and program mix (political science, international relations, national security), and direct rival for Polish and international students.
• Institute of Political Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences: Poland's leading non-university political science research institute. Competes for NCN grants, publishes comparable journals, and shares the same faculty talent pool - many researchers hold joint appointments.
• Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University (FSS UK): Charles University's political science department in Prague, with comparable BA/MA offerings, regional V4 focus, and similar research strengths in Central European politics. Frequent co-bidder on Visegrad Fund and EU consortium grants.
• Institute of Political Science, University of Warsaw: Poland's flagship political science department at the country's top-ranked university. Offers comparable BA/MA/PhD programs in Polish and English, and is the primary domestic competitor for top faculty, research grants, and high-achieving students.

Broad incumbents

• European University Institute (EUI): EU-funded postgraduate-only institute in Florence. Overlaps in political science research themes (EU democracy, governance) and competes for top doctoral candidates and visiting scholars in the same European political science ecosystem.
• Central European University (CEU): Privately funded, English-language university with political science programs and a strong Central European focus. Competes for the same international student pool and research prestige, though with broader social sciences scope.

Others

• European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR): The leading European political science academic association. The Wrocław institute is an institutional member and hosted ECPR's 2019 annual conference; ECPR sets the comparative benchmark for political science departments across Europe.

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Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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