Warsaw School of Economics Students' Union

What Warsaw School of Economics Students' Union does

The Warsaw School of Economics Students' Union (Samorząd Studentów SGH) is the statutory representative body of all students enrolled at SGH, Poland's largest economics university. Established in 1990, it operates as a non-profit self-governance organization with roughly 300 actively involved students organized through a 9-member Presidium and a 27-member Council, including a Chair (currently Michał Banaczyk for the 2026/2027 term following the invalidation of prior elections). Membership is automatic upon enrollment, making the union a monopoly representative inside the institution.

Its core offerings are programmatic rather than commercial: recurring career fairs (Autumn Career Fair, Student Job Fair), an international Buddy Programme made possible by membership in the CIVICA European University Alliance, a Mentoring Program, thematic CIK courses, integration events, and the Juwenalia student festival, which draws approximately 20,000 participants. Employer engagement has expanded from event-only sponsorship to year-round partnerships with Grant Thornton, Stryker, Warner Bros. Discovery, and JPMorganChase, the last of which runs a structured Working Student Program from October 2025 through May 2026.

The business model is grant- and sponsorship-funded, not commercial: revenue sources are the university-allocated Student Activity Fund (FRS), with individual grants capped at 10,000 PLN and the FRS VI pot receiving a +30,000 PLN uplift for 2026, plus corporate sponsorship of events. There are no listed prices, no consumer subscriptions, and no disclosed financials. Strategically, the union is broadening its surface from event delivery toward a continuous service ecosystem for students and a recurring partnership channel for employers.

Name

Warsaw School of Economics Students' Union

Legal name

Samorząd Studentów SGH

Website

https://samorzadsgh.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Statutory student self-governance body at SGH Warsaw School of Economics representing all enrolled students through a Presidium and Council. Operates career fairs, mentoring, the Buddy Programme, and the Juwenalia festival, funded by the Student Activity Fund and corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Government Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHABAD

Social Sciences & Public Policy Research Universities

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

SECONDARYEDADAHAC

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Education Funding, Grants & Financial Aid Administration

Keywords

• Student representation services
• Campus event management
• Student funding programs
• Career development programs
• Student integration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Student Activity Fund (FRS): The Students' Union manages the Student Movement Fund (Fundusz Ruchu Studenckiego, FRS) with multiple pillars. FRS I funds recurring Union activities. FRS II supports established student organizations. FRS III provides seed funding for new student initiatives. FRS VI (scientific/research pillar) supports student research groups with grants of up to 10,000 PLN per project. Funding comes partly from the university and partly from the Union's own budget. Additionally, annual budget increases are allocated (e.g., +30,000 PLN for 2026 via FRS VI).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Warsaw School of Economics Students' Union (Samorząd Studentów SGH) is the statutory student self-government body representing all enrolled students at SGH Warsaw School of Economics. It protects student rights, organizes 20+ recurring events annually (including SGH Juwenalia, career fairs, debate tournaments, and integration camps), administers the multi-pillar Student Movement Fund (FRS) providing grants up to 10,000 PLN for student projects, and coordinates year-round employer partnerships with companies such as Grant Thornton, Stryker, Warner Bros. Discovery, and JPMorganChase.

Product overview

The Warsaw School of Economics Students' Union (Samorząd Studentów SGH) is a student self-governance organization providing a portfolio of student development programs and services. The organization's offerings include career development programs (Mentoring Program, Buddy Programme, Autumn Career Fair, Student Job Fair), educational initiatives (DeBBaty debate tournament, ESGH Conference), social events (SGH Ball, SGH Run, Juwenalia festival, Board Games Night, Cinema in the Main Hall), first-year student integration programs (Adaptation Days, Wetlina Camp, Great Warsaw Tour, Student's Guide, Academic Calendar), international programs through CIVICA membership (Engage Track, European Week), research and project funding (FRS III, FRS VI), award programs (Masters of Didactics Plebiscite, Clubs and Organizations Gala), communication platforms (Ask the Chairperson), and student advocacy services. Together, these offerings support student academic success, professional development, social integration, and representation within the university.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CIVICA ThinkTank SGH: A committee within the Students' Union that brings together students dedicated to promoting CIVICA initiatives and ideas at the university.
• Buddy Programme
• FRS (Fundusz Ruchu Studenckiego)
• Program Mentoringowy

Products and services

• Program Mentoringowy (Mentoring Program) A structured mentorship initiative pairing SGH alumni (mentors) with current students (mentees) to provide career guidance and professional development, with minimum 5 meetings per pairing.
• Buddy Programme A joint initiative with SGH Admissions Office pairing senior students with new international students to facilitate adaptation to Polish academic and cultural environment, including Adaptation Days and cultural events.
• Jesienne Perspektywy (Autumn Career Fair) One of the largest career-oriented events at SGH featuring a Career Fair Village, thematic workshops, lectures, and CV review stands connecting students with potential employers.
• Studenckie Targi Pracy SGH (SGH Student Job Fair) A platform for direct contact between students and employers featuring a Fair Village with company presentations, workshops, and a dedicated conference with lectures and discussion panels on labor market topics.
• SGH Juwenalia The largest project organized by the Students' Union and one of the most important student festivals in Warsaw, featuring concerts by well-known Polish artists and attracting nearly 20,000 participants.
• SGH Ball The most formal and prestigious event in the SGH academic calendar, held annually at the Palace of Culture and Science, bringing together students, alumni, and university authorities.
• SGH Run The largest student-organized run in Poland promoting physical activity and social integration, with all registration fees donated to charitable causes and distances of 5km and 10km.
• Wetlina Zero-Year Camp A week-long integration and training trip in early September for newly admitted students, with two sessions hosting nearly 400 participants total, including training panels and team-building activities.
• Adaptation Days A two-day project introducing first-year undergraduate students to academic life at SGH, covering study regulations, organizational structure, international exchange programs, and student initiatives.
• FRS VI (Student Movement Fund Pillar VI) A support mechanism for scientific and research-based projects by student organizations at SGH, with maximum grant of 10,000 PLN per project for research contributing to economic sciences development.
• FRS III (Student Movement Fund Pillar III) Funding support for student research groups and organizations starting their activities or creating new first-time projects bringing value to the SGH academic community.
• CIVICA Engage Track An undergraduate program within the CIVICA alliance enabling students to deepen knowledge in specific fields through mobility between partner universities, completing courses and European Week.
• CIVICA European Week A week-long study trip exploring specific themes at CIVICA partner universities, with interactive programs and engagement with local organizations, held previously at Sciences Po Paris and LSE London.
• DeBBaty A nationwide Oxford-style debate tournament for high school students aimed at developing rhetorical skills and civic engagement, with regional qualifiers, professional workshops, and Grand Final in Warsaw.
• ESGH Conference A student-led conference promoting ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) awareness through panel discussions and lectures delivered by industry professionals, focusing on sustainable development and responsible business practices.
• Mistrzowie Dydaktyki (Masters of Didactics) Plebiscite A plebiscite honoring outstanding academic teachers in categories of Inspiration, Word, and Innovation, awarded through student nominations and voting.
• Gala Kół i Organizacji (Clubs and Organizations Gala) An event honoring the most active organizations and projects at SGH, with awards in categories including Project of the Year, Breakthrough of the Year, Best Visibility, and Partner of the Year.
• Platforma Zapytaj Przewodniczącego (Ask the Chairperson Platform) A platform facilitating anonymous communication between students and the Chair of the SGH Students' Union for questions, opinions, and problem reporting.
• Targi Trzeciego Sektora (Third Sector Fair) A one-day event promoting non-governmental organizations and demonstrating career paths in the third sector, connecting students with NGOs for professional development, internships, and volunteering opportunities.
• Ocena Projektów (Project Evaluation) A system for evaluating student projects and activities twice per academic year, with evaluation periods in July-December and January-June, determining student activity points.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 20,000 participants at SGH Juwenalia annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• JPMorganChasecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025JPMorganChase operates the Poland Working Student Program through the Students' Union's job offers platform, targeting SGH students for an 8-month on-site work experience program (October 2025–May 2026) at the JPMorganChase Warsaw office, working 20 hours per week.
• Grant ThorntonflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerGrant Thornton is a year-round strategic partner of the SGH Students' Union. The partnership includes career workshops, internship and job offerings, and the joint 'The Auditors' program — a practical audit simulation workshop series running since 2017 that has trained over 300 students, with nearly 100 joining Grant Thornton afterwards. The partnership enables Grant Thornton to reach a broad and diverse audience of SGH students.
• StrykercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStryker is a year-round employer partner of the SGH Students' Union. As one of the world's leading medical technology companies, Stryker engages SGH students through career events and professional development activities, leveraging the Union's broad reach to connect with talented students at Poland's leading economics university.
• Warner Bros. DiscoverycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWarner Bros. Discovery is a year-round strategic partner of the SGH Students' Union. As a leading global media and entertainment company, it uses the partnership to engage SGH students through career events and professional development initiatives. In Poland, its portfolio includes TVN, TVN7, TTV, and the Max streaming platform.
• CIVICA — European University AllianceflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIVICA is the European University of Social Sciences, a strategic alliance of 10 leading European universities including SGH Warsaw School of Economics, Bocconi, LSE, Sciences Po, Hertie School, and others. The alliance brings together 72,000 students and 13,000 academic staff. SGH students benefit from additional Erasmus exchange slots, CIVICA Engage Track courses, European Week trips, and membership in an international student community via the my.civica.eu platform.
• Forum of Economic Universities (FUE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Forum of Economic Universities (FUE) is a cooperation network of Polish economic universities (Katowice, Krakow, Poznan, Wroclaw, and Warsaw/SGH). Within the FUE framework, the Students' Union co-organizes nationwide events including the Economics Knowledge Test, Economic Bridges exchange, and the Conference of Polish Economic Universities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/warsaw-school-of-economics-students'-union
• Instagraminstagram.com/samorzadsgh

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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