Uczelnia Nauk Społecznych

What Uczelnia Nauk Społecznych does

Uczelnia Nauk Społecznych (UNS) is a private higher education institution headquartered in Łódź, Poland, operating four physical campuses across Łódź, Nowy Targ (since 2021), Rzeszów (since late 2022), and Warsaw (since autumn 2023). The institution offers bachelor's, master's, and integrated master's programs in social sciences — primarily Pedagogy, Internal Security, National Security, Psychology, and Management — supplemented by postgraduate studies, Executive MBA and DBA programs delivered in partnership with Z-WAY to Excellence AG, and short professional courses. UNS employs a practitioner-led teaching model in which faculty are drawn from active professional practice rather than purely academic careers, and delivers programs in blended-learning formats with weekend sessions for working professionals.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees (czesne) structured as recurring subscription payments, with program-specific and early-payment discounts and rates locked at the contract's start. Additional revenue streams include one-time administrative fees (85 PLN recruitment fee, diploma and reactivation charges), postgraduate tuition, higher-fee Executive MBA/DBA programs, and revenue from professional courses. A sales-led GTM motion runs through a dedicated recruitment office and online registration portal, with social media and events supporting top-of-funnel demand generation.

Technology infrastructure centers on a Moodle-based e-learning platform, a Virtual University portal, and Roundcube webmail, supporting distance and blended learning. UNS differentiates through ENISA-approved cybersecurity programs (listed in the European cybersecurity studies database), an extensive accessibility stack built under the EU-cofunded Ludzka UNS project (2021–2023) — including stair lifts, Braille tactile plans, YourWayBacon audio beacons, induction loops, MIGAM sign-language interpretation, and VR educational tools — and a 'University of the Year 2023' recognition in the Łódzkie Voivodeship category of the Wielki Plebiscyt Edukacyjny. GDPR compliance and partial WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance are documented. The institution is led by Rector Dr Piotr Domżał, MBA.

Name

Uczelnia Nauk Społecznych

Legal name

Uczelnia Nauk Społecznych

Website

https://uns.lodz.pl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Uczelnia Nauk Społecznych (UNS) is a private Polish higher education institution headquartered in Łódź, operating four campuses and offering bachelor's, master's, postgraduate, and Executive MBA/DBA programs in pedagogy, security studies, psychology, and management to Polish and international students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHALAB

Online Divisions of Traditional Universities (Hybrid/Extension)

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

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Social sciences programs
• Cybersecurity education
• Executive education programs
• Blended learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Łódź

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees (Czesne): UNS generates primary revenue through tuition fees (czesne) for bachelor's, master's, and unified master's programs. Tuition varies based on the study program, payment timing (with early payment discounts), and whether studies are full-time or part-time. The fee structure is locked at enrollment rates for the duration of the study contract.
2. MBA/DBA Executive Programs: UNS offers Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Executive Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programs, conducted in collaboration with Z-WAY to Excellence AG, generating revenue through higher executive education fees.
3. Postgraduate Studies (Studia Podyplomowe): Revenue from postgraduate programs offered to professionals seeking additional qualifications.
4. Courses and Training (Kursy i Szkolenia): UNS offers various courses and training programs available for purchase through the website, generating additional revenue streams.
5. Recruitment and Administrative Fees: One-time fees including 85 zł recruitment fee and 22 zł for student ID card issuance. Additional fees apply for diploma issuance, duplicates, reactivations, and other administrative services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Uczelnia Nauk Społecznych is a private higher education institution providing bachelor's, master's, integrated master's, postgraduate, and executive MBA/DBA programs in social sciences disciplines including Pedagogy, Internal Security, National Security, Psychology, and Management. Courses are delivered through blended learning (24 session days per semester for full-time, 12 for part-time) combining traditional classroom teaching with online e-learning, at campuses in Łódź, Nowy Targ, Rzeszów, and Warsaw. The institution also offers professional courses and training, and its cybersecurity programs are ENISA-approved.

Product overview

Uczelnia Nauk Społecznych (UNS) is a private higher education institution in Łódź, Poland, offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and digital services. The university provides bachelor's, master's, integrated master's, and doctoral-level studies across disciplines including Pedagogy, Security Studies, Psychology, and Management. Programs are offered in both traditional (full-time/part-time weekend sessions) and distance learning formats using blended learning and e-learning methodologies. The institution operates digital platforms including the Wirtualna Uczelnia (Virtual University) portal, a Moodle-based e-learning platform, and Roundcube webmail system. UNS also offers Executive MBA/DBA programs in partnership with Z-WAY to Excellence AG, postgraduate studies, and professional training courses. The university maintains branches in Nowy Targ (since 2021), Rzeszów (since late 2022), and Warsaw (since autumn 2023).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pedagogika I stopień (Pedagogy Bachelor) First-degree (bachelor's level) pedagogy studies offered in Łódź, with specializations including educational support and family work, health education and social prevention, interpersonal training and mediation, resocialization and sociotherapy, remote and hybrid teaching methodology, and cultural animation.
• Bezpieczeństwo wewnętrzne I stopień (Internal Security Bachelor) First-degree internal security program with specializations including civil defense, OSINT and data analysis with AI (new for 2026), crisis management and critical infrastructure protection, public safety and order, cybersecurity, and anti-terrorism.
• Bezpieczeństwo narodowe I stopień (National Security Bachelor) First-degree national security program offered at branches in Nowy Targ and Rzeszów, with specializations in cybersecurity, special forces in security system, cross-border security, and criminology with forensics.
• Pedagogika II stopień (Pedagogy Master's) Second-degree (master's level) pedagogy studies in Łódź with specializations in adult education with tutoring, digital education and social communication, health pedagogy with psychoprophylaxis, crisis intervention and psychosocial support, and organization and management in social and educational services.
• Bezpieczeństwo narodowe II stopień (National Security Master's) Second-degree national security program offered in Łódź and Nowy Targ with specializations in international security and counter-terrorism, military security and national defense, cybersecurity and classified information protection, crisis management, and security management.
• Pedagogika przedszkolna i wczesnoszkolna jednolite magisterskie (Pre-school and Early School Pedagogy Integrated Master's) Integrated master's program in pre-school and early school pedagogy offered in Łódź, preparing students for teaching positions in pre-schools and primary schools.
• Pedagogika specjalna jednolite magisterskie (Special Pedagogy Integrated Master's) Integrated master's program in special pedagogy with specializations in education and rehabilitation of persons with autism spectrum disorders, pedagogical therapy and development support, resocialization and sociotherapy, and education and rehabilitation of persons with intellectual disabilities.
• Psychologia jednolite magisterskie (Psychology Integrated Master's) Integrated master's program in psychology offered in Łódź and Rzeszów with specializations in psychology of human development support across the lifespan, clinical psychology with psychotherapy, and child and adolescent psychology.
• Zarządzanie I stopień (Management Bachelor) First-degree management program at the Warsaw branch with specializations in leadership and human resources management, business and administration management, and artificial intelligence management in business.
• Zarządzanie II stopień (Management Master's) Second-degree management program at the Warsaw branch with specializations in digital business and e-marketing, international business management, and artificial intelligence management in business.
• Studia MBA/DBA (Executive MBA/DBA Programs) Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Executive Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programs conducted in cooperation with Z-WAY to Excellence AG, targeting senior professionals and executives.
• Studia podyplomowe (Postgraduate Studies) Postgraduate studies offered by UNS for individuals seeking additional qualifications beyond their primary degree.
• Kursy i szkolenia (Courses and Training) Professional courses and training programs offered by UNS for skills development and career advancement, available for purchase through the website.

Quantifiable outcome

• University of the Year 2023 - 1st place in Łódź Voivodeship
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• NT GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026UNS conducted a survey research project with NT Group to assess market demand for training formats. The results of this joint survey were presented to understand training needs and inform program development.
• Z-WAY to Excellence AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 2026UNS collaborates with Z-WAY to Excellence AG to deliver Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Executive Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programs. A graduation ceremony was held on June 27, 2026 for students who completed these executive programs, demonstrating an ongoing partnership for advanced professional education.
• ENISA (European Union Agency for Cybersecurity)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2023ENISA has verified, approved, and included UNS cybersecurity study programs in the European cybersecurity studies database. This recognition signifies that UNS programs meet European standards for cybersecurity education and are listed in the official ENISA database of approved programs.
• MIGAM (Tłumacz Migam.org)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2022UNS has integrated MIGAM sign language translation services, enabling direct video connection with sign language interpreters via tablet in the Rectorate. This accessibility partnership supports communication with deaf and hard-of-hearing students and prospective enrollees.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SWPS University: Private Polish university with strong psychology and social sciences programs across multiple campuses. Directly comparable to UNS on integrated master's psychology, pedagogy, and multi-city private university operating model.
• Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego: One of Poland's leading private universities, known for business, management, and social science programs with strong practitioner faculty and international accreditation. Comparable to UNS in degree offerings, executive education, and target learner segments (working professionals).
• Akademia WIT: Polish private university offering IT, economics, and social science programs with multiple Warsaw-area campuses. Comparable to UNS in private Polish HE delivery, postgraduate offerings, and target segments including career-changers and working professionals.
• Uczelnia Łazarskiego: Private Warsaw-based university offering law, economics, and social science programs at undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels. Comparable to UNS in private Polish higher education positioning, English-language offerings, and professional orientation.
• Wyższa Szkoła Ekonomiczno-Humanistyczna (WSEH): Private Polish higher education institution in Łódź region focusing on economics, humanities, and social sciences. Comparable to UNS by geography (Łódź area), social-sciences orientation, and private HE market position.
• Społeczna Akademia Nauk (SAN): A major Polish private university network focused on social sciences, humanities, and management, with multiple branches across Polish cities. Highly comparable to UNS in mission (social sciences), delivery model (blended learning, weekend formats), and multi-city footprint.
• Collegium Civitas: Polish private university in Warsaw specializing in social sciences (sociology, political science, international relations, security studies). Comparable to UNS in social-sciences focus, security-related programs, and practitioner-oriented pedagogy.
• Akademia Vistula (Vistula University): Private Warsaw-based university offering economics, management, and social science programs including postgraduate and executive tracks. Comparable to UNS in private Polish HE positioning, executive offerings, and target audience of working professionals.

Broad incumbents

• WSB Universities (Uniwersytety WSB Merito): Largest private higher education network in Poland, operating numerous campuses across the country. Comparable to UNS in multi-city private HE delivery, social/business program mix, and practitioner faculty approach, but at substantially greater scale.

Regional players

• Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy of Dramatic Art (private equivalents like AST): Polish private higher education institutions specializing in social/behavioral fields with smaller scale and focused program portfolios. Comparable to UNS as a smaller-scale private Polish university with targeted program offerings and practitioner orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StudiaUNS
• Facebookfacebook.com/Uczelnia.Nauk.Spolecznych
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/uczelnia-nauk-spo%C5%82ecznych

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