The Students` Parliament of the Republic of Poland

What The Students` Parliament of the Republic of Poland does

PSRP (Parlament Studentów Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej), founded in 1995 and headquartered in Warsaw, is the statutory (ustawowy) representative body of all students in Poland, mandated by the Law on Higher Education and Science to act on behalf of approximately 1.3 million students enrolled across every public and non-public higher education institution in the country. It operates as an independent non-profit umbrella federation for all student self-governments (samorządy studenckie), delivering a portfolio of services and initiatives that include the Student Rights Ombudsperson (Rzecznik Praw Studenta), legal assistance, psychological support (Strefa Komfortu with SWPS University), disability accommodation (MONIT), student rights awareness campaigns (Studenckie prawa – jasna sprawa), and an annual cycle of training events and conferences (Konwent Przewodniczących, Krajowa Konferencja, Konferencja Ekspertów Praw Studenta, Akademia PSRP #zaPROJEKTowani, and the Pro Juvenes awards Gala). Core products are institutional initiatives and projects rather than technology — there is no proprietary software platform, and core technology is listed as not applicable.

The organization is almost entirely grant-funded, drawing project-based subsidies from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (Ministerstwo Nauki i Szkolnictwa Wyższego) — for example, a 713,000 PLN award for the Studenckie [re]Formy conference in 2025 — and supplements this with token cost-recovery fees for select training events (1,400 PLN for Konwent, 850 PLN for Akademia PSRP, a 100 PLN refundable deposit for the EPS conference). Core representation, advocacy, legal, and ombudsperson services are provided free of charge to student governments and students. PSRP maintains seats in the Polish Accreditation Committee (PKA), Rada Główna Nauki i Szkolnictwa Wyższego, NAWA, and Rada Dialogu z Młodym Pokoleniem, and holds membership in the European Students' Union (ESU), with a PSRP representative elected to the ESU Board. The go-to-market is event-driven: annual national conferences, training programs, ministry consultations, and direct engagement with the ~1.3 million-student constituency via its affiliated student self-governments and a network of project subdomains.

Name

The Students` Parliament of the Republic of Poland

Legal name

Parlament Studentów Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej

Website

https://psrp.org.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

PSRP is the statutory non-profit representative of all ~1.3 million Polish students, delivering advocacy, legal support, training events, and Ministry-funded projects to student governments and individuals across Poland's universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Advocacy and Representation Services

NAICS

Administration of Education Programs (923110), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDADALAD

Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in Education

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Education Partnerships, Intergovernmental & NGO Programs

SECONDARYEDADAIAA

Student Information Systems (SIS) & Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS)

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Education Data, Reporting & Accountability Systems

Keywords

• Student representation
• Higher education advocacy
• Student rights protection
• Academic training programs
• Nonprofit advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Subsidies and Grants: PSRP operates primarily through public funding, receiving subsidies from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (Ministerstwo Nauki i Szkolnictwa Wyższego) for specific projects and operational activities, as well as grants for initiatives such as Uczelnia Otwarta, Strefa Komfortu, Studenckie prawa – jasna sprawa, and Akademia PSRP.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Parlament Studentów Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej (PSRP) is the statutory representative body of all students in Poland, mandated by law under the Law on Higher Education and Science. It provides advocacy and policy representation, legal aid and a Student Rights Ombudsman service, psychological support, and nationwide training programs and conferences for student self-governments across public and private higher education institutions.

Product overview

The Students' Parliament of the Republic of Poland (PSRP) operates as a unified platform of initiatives and services rather than a traditional product company. The core portfolio includes student rights protection services (Rzecznik Praw Studenta, Pomoc prawna), educational conferences (Konferencja Ekspertów Praw Studenta, Konwent Przewodniczących, Krajowa Konferencja), skill development programs (Akademia PSRP #zaPROJEKTowani), and various thematic initiatives addressing student welfare (Strefa Komfortu for mental health, MONIT for disability support, Uczelnia Otwarta for accessibility). Additional initiatives include Studenckie Prawa – Jasna Sprawa for rights awareness, Studenci dla uczniów for educational outreach, Zdrowe Pokolenia for health education, and the annual Pro Juvenes awards gala. All initiatives are coordinated through dedicated project websites and supported by the main PSRP portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rzecznik Praw Studenta (Student Rights Ombudsman) Statutory ombudsperson service that intervenes in cases of student rights violations at universities and runs preventive activities to raise awareness of student rights and obligations. Available to all Polish students and student governments.
• Pomoc Prawna (Legal Assistance) Free legal consultations and assistance provided to student self-governments and students on matters related to higher education law and institutional disputes.
• Strefa Komfortu (Psychological Support) Free online psychological consultations and cognitive-behavioral therapy sessions for Polish students, delivered in partnership with the SWPS University Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Clinic.
• Konwent Przewodniczących Samorządów Studenckich Annual conference focused on exchanging good practices and experiences among student union chairpersons, with training sessions delivered by experienced trainers. Participation fee of 1,400 PLN per person.
• Krajowa Konferencja PSRP (National Conference) Annual training retreat where student union representatives acquire knowledge from specialists on academic, life-skill, and professional development topics through selected training panels.
• Konferencja Ekspertów Praw Studenta (EPS) Annual conference preparing student union members to conduct and coordinate student rights and obligations training at their institutions, providing theoretical and methodological knowledge from top trainers. Free with 100 PLN refundable deposit.
• Akademia PSRP #zaPROJEKTowani Training academy developing project planning, teamwork, and project organization skills for student union members through workshops and mentorship. Participation fee of 850 PLN per person.
• Uczelnia Otwarta (Open University) Initiative to recognize universities that create accessible, safe, and inclusive academic environments, promoting good practices in student support, equality, and anti-discrimination. Funded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
• Studenckie Prawa – Jasna Sprawa (Student Rights Awareness) Student rights awareness campaign covering student rights and obligations, engagement, and career development through infographics, articles, and consultations.
• Konferencja Studenckie [re]Formy National conference bringing together students, academic leaders, and science representatives to discuss the future of higher education through discussions, workshops, and open space sessions.
• Gala Nagród Pro Juvenes Annual awards ceremony recognizing active students, their initiatives, and individuals and entities friendly to students.
• MONIT – Mówimy O Niepełnosprawnościach i Trudnościach Initiative addressing students with disabilities, providing information about support methods in accessible formats through infographics, articles, and publications.
• Studenci dla uczniów (Students for Pupils) Educational bridge project connecting academic teachers, students, and primary/secondary school students through educational videos about career planning, study selection, and learning methods.
• Zdrowe Pokolenia (Healthy Generations) Health promotion initiative promoting healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition, and food waste reduction education, organized into 8 thematic modules of educational videos.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• European Institutions (hosted during Polish EU Presidency)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2025PSRP participated in the 'Transnational Science Cooperation: Fostering Collaborative Research in Europe and Poland' conference in Brussels, held as part of the Polish Presidency of the EU Council. The event gathered scientific, academic, and political representatives across the continent.
• Krajowa Reprezentacja Doktorantów (KRD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2025PSRP and KRD signed a mutual support agreement (Porozumienie) regarding shared advocacy for both student and doctoral communities in the context of amendments to the Higher Education Law. The first agreement was signed on May 11, 2024 in Rzeszów. The collaboration aims to strengthen the voice of the academic community in debates on higher education reform.
• Ministerstwo Nauki i Szkolnictwa Wyższego (Ministry of Science and Higher Education)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025PSRP maintains a close collaborative relationship with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, receiving project funding and participating in policy consultations. The Minister of Science and Higher Education appoints PSRP's chair to advisory bodies, and PSRP participates in ministerial conferences and working groups on higher education policy.
• European Students' Union (ESU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025PSRP is a member of European Students' Union (ESU), representing Polish students at the European level. PSRP's representatives participate in ESU Board Meetings, and a PSRP member (Joanna Maruszczak) was elected to the ESU Board. ESU represents 45 national student union organizations from 40+ countries covering over 20 million students.
• Polska Komisja Akredytacyjna (Polish Accreditation Committee, PKA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSRP nominates student experts (eksperci ds. studenckich) to serve on PKA evaluation panels for quality assurance in higher education. PSRP members participate in accreditation reviews and contribute to shaping quality standards in Polish higher education.
• Rada Główna Nauki i Szkolnictwa Wyższego (Main Council for Science and Higher Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSRP holds seats in the Rada Główna Nauki i Szkolnictwa Wyższego, participating in the highest advisory body for science and higher education policy in Poland.
• Klinika Terapii Poznawczo-Behawioralnej Uniwersytetu SWPScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSRP partners with the SWPS University Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Clinic to provide free psychological support to Polish students through the Strefa Komfortu project. The clinic provides therapists for individual consultations and psychotherapy sessions offered free of charge to students.
• Vilnius University Students' Representation (VU SA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSRP hosted a delegation from the Vilnius University Students' Representation during the second session of the Student Council of the 2025/2026 term. The visit included exchange of experiences and discussion of future cooperation in scientific, cultural, and exchange programs.
• NAWA (Narodowa Agencja Wymiany Akademickiej)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSRP maintains a representative in the NAWA (National Agency for Academic Exchange) council, supporting international academic exchange and cooperation.
• Rada Dialogu z Młodym Pokoleniem (Council for Dialogue with the Young Generation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSRP actively nominates and supports student candidates for the Council for Dialogue with the Young Generation, an advisory body to the Chair of the Committee for Public Benefit, which reviews draft legislation and government programs affecting young people.
• Academic Security and Equality Network (Akademicka Sieć Bezpieczeństwa i Równości)minorOthersPSRP collaborates with the Academic Security and Equality Network, particularly through the Rzeczniczka Praw Studenta at AGH University, on student rights protection and safety issues.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Union of Students (NUS) UK: UK national confederation of students' unions; structurally analogous to PSRP as a representative umbrella body with both advocacy and training/service delivery functions, though operating in a different national market.
• European Students' Union (ESU): European-level federation of which PSRP is a member; ESU represents 45 national student union organizations from 40+ countries covering 20+ million students, making it the direct parent-body peer in the same product category (student representation and advocacy).
• Norsk studentorganisasjon (NSO): Norwegian national student organization; comparable Nordic peer with similar advocacy, training, and service delivery model, providing a regional benchmark for student union operations and funding mix.
• Krajowa Reprezentacja Doktorantów (KRD): Polish national representative body for doctoral students; PSRP and KRD signed a mutual support agreement in 2024 and collaborate on higher education law amendments. Closest direct peer operating in the same Polish higher education policy domain.
• fzs (Freie Zusammenschluss von Student*innenschaften): German federal association of student bodies; comparable national student representative federation operating under a similar statutory framework in a neighboring higher education market, with analogous advocacy, training, and policy engagement model.
• FAGE (Fédération des Associations Générales Étudiantes): French federation of student associations; comparable continental European student representation body with similar advocacy, training, and member-services portfolio, and a shared ESU affiliation.

Broad incumbents

• Deutscher Studentenwerk (DSW): Germany's umbrella organization for student services (economic, social, health, cultural); broader in scope than PSRP but operates under a comparable statutory model with government funding and an analogous mix of advocacy and direct service delivery to students.
• CRUE (Conference of Spanish University Rectors) - student representation arm: Spanish higher education stakeholder body including student representation; broader in scope but operates in a comparable statutory/policy environment with similar relationships to government and ESU.

Regional players

• Fundacja Edukacyjna Perspektywy: Polish educational foundation running student-facing programs (salary studies, ranking, conferences); operates in the same Polish higher education ecosystem as PSRP and is a potential partner/competitor for student engagement initiatives and event sponsorship.

Emerging players

• AIESEC: Global youth-led organization present in Polish universities; an adjacent player focused on student leadership development and international exchange — partial overlap with PSRP's Akademia PSRP and Studenci dla uczniów initiatives but operates on a private-network rather than statutory model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/parlament_studentow_rp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-students'-parliament-of-the-republic-of-poland

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

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