Tarnowska Szkoła Wyższa

What Tarnowska Szkoła Wyższa does

Tarnowska Szkoła Wyższa Akademia Nauk Stosowanych (TSZW ANS) is a private Polish university of applied sciences founded in 2006 and headquartered in Tarnów, Małopolska. The institution delivers higher education programs across bachelor's, master's, integrated master's, postgraduate, and vocational tiers, with primary academic focus on psychology, cosmetology, pedagogy, management, and resocialization/public security. The school also operates a post-secondary vocational school (Szkoła Policealna) that launched a podology program in September 2026, and maintains an enrollment of 25+ postgraduate specializations covering pedagogical therapy, special education, crisis intervention, and advanced cosmetology tracks.

The institution's product portfolio spans academic programs (integrated master's in preschool and early school pedagogy, three-year bachelor's degrees, two-year master's degrees), 25+ postgraduate programs, and vocational certification training. Supporting infrastructure includes a Moodle-based E-Learning platform and an Info-Logic-based virtual dean's office (E-Dziekanat). Academic faculty is a mix of practitioners and academics, with department heads holding credentials from institutions such as Jagiellonian University, SGH Warsaw, and Cambridge; some faculty also hold industry roles (e.g., at Farmona Professional).

Revenue is generated almost exclusively through tuition fees structured on a subscription/recurring basis: monthly payments for undergraduate studies (PLN 240–960 depending on program and semester), semester-based fees for postgraduate programs (PLN 1,400–3,600 total), and one-time recruitment fees (PLN 250–385). The go-to-market model is direct-to-consumer via the university's website, social media channels (Facebook, Instagram), and in-person enrollment at the deanery. The institution is owned and led by its founding academic leadership under Rector Prof. Bożena Szołtysek, with no parent company or external investment backing.

Name

Tarnowska Szkoła Wyższa

Legal name

Tarnowska Szkoła Wyższa Akademia Nauk Stosowanych

Website

https://tszw.edu.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TSZW ANS is a private Polish university of applied sciences in Tarnów, founded 2006, offering bachelor's, master's, postgraduate, and vocational programs in psychology, cosmetology, pedagogy, management, and resocialization, serving Polish high-school graduates and working professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHALAL

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Distance & Online Universities

SECONDARYEDAHAFAC

Alternative Teacher Certification & Licensure Programs

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Teacher Training Colleges (Education Schools)

Keywords

• Private higher education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Postgraduate studies
• Vocational training
• Cosmetology education

Headquarters

HQ city

Tarnów

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees - undergraduate studies: Recurring semester-based tuition fees paid by students for bachelor and master degree programs. Fees vary by field of study and study mode (full-time/stationary vs part-time/non-stationary).
2. Tuition fees - postgraduate studies: Semester-based tuition fees for post-graduate diploma programs across diverse fields including pedagogy, cosmetology, psychology, and management.
3. Vocational school tuition: Monthly tuition fees for the post-secondary vocational school (Szkoła Policealna) program in podology. Regular students receive 25% discount.
4. Recruitment fees: One-time enrollment fees: 385 PLN for higher education programs, 250 PLN for postgraduate programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Tarnowska Szkoła Wyższa Akademia Nauk Stosowanych is a private university of applied sciences in Tarnów, Poland that delivers tuition-based higher education programs. It offers integrated master's, bachelor's, and master's degree programs in fields such as pedagogy, psychology, cosmetology, resocialization, and management, alongside more than 25 postgraduate specializations and a post-secondary vocational school program in podology.

Product overview

Tarnowska Szkoła Wyższa Akademia Nauk Stosowanych (TSZW ANS) is a higher education institution offering a multi-level academic portfolio. Core programs include Integrated Master's Studies (Jednolite Studia Magisterskie) in preschool and early school pedagogy, Bachelor's degree programs (Licencjackie I stopnia) across six fields including Cosmetology, Psychology, Pedagogy, Resocialization, and Management, and Master's degree programs (Magisterskie II stopnia) in Cosmetology and Psychology. Supporting these are over 25 Postgraduate Programs (Studia Podyplomowe) in areas such as pedagogical therapy, special education, crisis intervention, and advanced cosmetology specializations. The institution also operates a Vocational School (Szkoła Policealna) offering podology certification. Student services include an E-Learning platform (Moodle-based LMS), an E-Dziekanat virtual dean's office portal, library services, and financial aid support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Integrated Master's Studies (Jednolite Studia Magisterskie) Five-year integrated master's degree program preparing students for teaching careers in early childhood and primary education (grades I-III), with specializations such as preschool and early school pedagogy with English teaching methodology, artistic education, child psychology, and Montessori pedagogy.
• Bachelor's Degree Programs (Studia Licencjackie I stopnia) Three-year bachelor's degree programs offered across six fields: Cosmetology, Psychology, Pedagogy with therapeutic pedagogy, Resocialization and Public Security, and Management, with specialized tracks such as e-marketing, business management, and HR management.
• Master's Degree Programs (Studia Magisterskie II stopnia) Two-year master's degree programs in Cosmetology and Psychology with multiple specializations including trichology, medical cosmetology, practical podology, modern cosmetology with aesthetic cosmetology, health/resocialization, educational psychology, clinical-forensic psychology, and teacher-psychologist.
• Postgraduate Programs (Studia Podyplomowe)

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates obtain qualifications for teaching positions in kindergartens and primary schools (pre-school and early school pedagogy program)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ANAGRA – Łódzka Szkoła Mody, Kosmetologii i FryzjerstwacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2026Strategic partnership for cosmetology and beauty industry education. Aims to create greater development opportunities and practical competencies for ANAGRA students. Includes joint educational and scientific ventures, workshops, training, seminars, and conferences. Special focus on practical skills development for cosmetology students with access to industry events and expert meetings.
• Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski (KUL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for academic collaboration, credit transfers, and joint educational initiatives.
• Politechnika RzeszowskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership with the Rzeszów University of Technology for academic cooperation.
• Uniwersytet Papieski Jana Pawła II w KrakowiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Pontifical University of John Paul II in Krakow for academic collaboration.
• Universitas PresoviensisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university partnership with Presov University in Slovakia for cross-border academic exchange.
• Grupa AzotyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness partnership with major Polish chemical conglomerate for industry-academia collaboration.
• FarmonacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Farmona Natural Cosmetic Laboratory for cosmetology program collaboration. Dr Magdalena Niewęgłowska serves as Head of Implementation and Marketing for Farmona Professional brand.
• BielendaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness partner in cosmetology sector.
• PodopharmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness partner in podology/cosmetics sector.
• RBS KosmetikminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness partner in cosmetology sector.
• Kosmetologia EstetycznaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner and scientific journal collaboration in aesthetic cosmetology.
• CKPiDNminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution (Center for Professional Development)
• Poradnia Psychologiczno-PedagogicznaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPsychological-educational counseling center partnership for pedagogy students and internship opportunities.
• Uzdrowisko IwoniczminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpa/health resort partnership for cosmetology and wellness program collaboration.
• OHP (Ochotnicze Hufce Pracy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Voluntary Labor Corps for youth education and employment support.
• Radio RDNminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partnership for radio broadcasts and promotional activities.
• Tarnowska.tvminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal television media partnership for promotional and coverage activities.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SWPS University: Major Polish private university with prominent psychology and postgraduate programs. Comparable on psychology program depth and postgraduate portfolio targeting working professionals.
• Wyższa Szkoła Ekonomiczno-Humanistyczna w Bielsku-Białej: Private Polish applied sciences university focused on pedagogy, social sciences and humanities. Comparable on private applied sciences model and similar tuition-based revenue structure.
• Akademia WSB: Private applied sciences university operating across multiple Polish cities with a strong mix of business, pedagogy and postgraduate programs. Closely matches TSZW's applied-sciences positioning and tuition-based private model.
• Społeczna Akademia Nauk (SAN): Polish private university of applied sciences with multiple regional campuses offering bachelor's, master's and postgraduate programs across social sciences, pedagogy and management. Directly comparable as a private uczelnia niepubliczna competing for the same student pool.
• Wyższa Szkoła Pedagogiczna im. Janusza Korczaka w Warszawie: Private Polish higher education institution with a strong pedagogy focus and postgraduate offerings in education-related fields. Directly comparable on core pedagogy programs and postgraduate certificate model.
• Collegium Da Vinci w Poznaniu: Private applied sciences institution offering interdisciplinary bachelor, master and postgraduate programs in social sciences and applied fields. Comparable as a regional private uczelnia niepubliczna.
• Wyższa Szkoła Przedsiębiorczości i Administracji w Lublinie: Private Polish university offering bachelor's, master's and postgraduate programs in management, pedagogy and related fields. Comparable as a tuition-driven regional private HE institution.
• WSB-NLU (Wyższa Szkoła Biznesu – National Louis University): Private Polish university offering bachelor, master and postgraduate programs with a focus on business, pedagogy and management. Comparable in size, program mix and target student segment.

Regional players

• Uczelnia ASBIRO: Private Polish institution offering applied bachelor and postgraduate programs including pedagogy and management. Comparable private HE model with similar tuition structure.
• Wyższa Szkoła Zarządzania i Administracji w Zamościu: Smaller private Polish higher education institution operating in eastern Poland with a comparable applied sciences and pedagogy focus. Operates in a different region but with similar business model and program mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TarnowskaSzkolaWyzszaAkademiaTarnow
• Instagraminstagram.com/tszw_akademia.nauk.stosowanych
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tarnowska-szko%C5%82a-wy%C5%BCsza

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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