Akademia Ateneum w Gdańsku

What Akademia Ateneum w Gdańsku does

Akademia Ateneum w Gdańsku is a private higher education institution (Uczelnia Wyższa) headquartered at ul. 3 Maja 25A, 80-802 Gdańsk, Poland, with 51-100 employees and an operating footprint recorded since at least 2013. It delivers approximately 70 study programmes spanning first-cycle (licencjat), second-cycle (magisterskie), and uniform master's (jednolite studia magisterskie) degrees, plus postgraduate diplomas (studia podyplomowe), in fields centred on philology (English, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish), pedagogy, psychology, journalism and social communication, and management. Beyond degree-granting activity, the institution runs a Foreign Language Centre (Studium Języków Obcych), a University of the Third Age (Uniwersytet Trzeciego Wieku) for learners aged 50+, professional courses and training, a publishing imprint, and a British Council Examinations Centre delivering standardised English certifications. International mobility is enabled through an Extended Erasmus University Charter and Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) programmes, including CEEPUS and bilateral scholarships.

The technology stack is conventional rather than proprietary: a hybrid learning model routes 50% of non-stationary (part-time) credits through live Microsoft Teams sessions in an Office 365 environment provisioned by the institution, supported by a dedicated e-learning platform; admissions run via an internal e-recruitment portal (IRK at e-rekrutacja.ateneum.edu.pl) and an e-dziekanat (Verbis); back-office operations use Enova; the library operates LIBRA NET with EBSCO academic database access and a 14,500+-volume collection; and internal workflows rely on Microsoft SharePoint (Intranet, Plany zajęć, Praktyki). Distribution is primarily direct: a sales-led GTM via on-campus admissions, a self-serve online application portal, secondary-school partnership outreach, education-fair presence, and a multi-channel social-media footprint (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Radio Ateneum on YouTube).

The business model is tuition-funded: degree programmes, postgraduate diplomas, the University of the Third Age, and language-school courses together generate subscription-style recurring semester revenues, supplemented by ancillary British Council examination fees. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, but student-finance support is offered through Polish student loans, social/rector's/disability scholarships, and partial loan forgiveness for top performers. Revenue, profitability, and headcount trends are not publicly reported, and the institution does not disclose funding rounds, parent-company relationships, or institutional investors. Customer segments are diversified across prospective and current higher-education students, senior learners (50+), postgraduate working professionals, and international inbound/outbound cohorts via Erasmus+ and NAWA.

Name

Akademia Ateneum w Gdańsku

Legal name

Akademia Ateneum w Gdańsku

Website

https://ateneum.edu.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Akademia Ateneum w Gdańsku is a private Polish higher education institution offering ~70 undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, and senior-learner programmes in philology, pedagogy, psychology, journalism, and management, delivered on campus and via Microsoft Teams hybrid learning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (611), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

General Language Schools & Institutes (EDAMAFAA), Teacher Training & Language Teaching Certifications (e.g., CELTA/DELTA) (EDAIAEAI)

Keywords

• Private higher education
• Humanities university programs
• Postgraduate diploma studies
• Language certification courses
• International student exchange

Headquarters

HQ city

Gdansk

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Degree Programs: Revenue from tuition fees for first-cycle (licencjat), second-cycle (magisterskie), and uniform master's studies (jednolite studia magisterskie) in various disciplines including philology, pedagogy, psychology, journalism, and management.
2. Postgraduate Studies: Revenue from postgraduate programs (studia podyplomowe) offering professional qualification courses in education, therapy, and specialized fields.
3. University of the Third Age: Revenue from UTW program for seniors aged 50+, offering lectures and workshops. Note: enrollment fee waived for 2025/2026 academic year.
4. Language School: Revenue from language school operated in partnership with British Council, offering English language examinations and courses.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Akademia Ateneum w Gdańsku is a private higher education institution that delivers undergraduate (3-year, 180 ECTS), graduate (2-year, 120 ECTS), and uniform master's (5-year) degree programs in philology, pedagogy, psychology, journalism, and management, alongside postgraduate diploma programs, a University of the Third Age lifelong-learning program, foreign-language instruction through the Foreign Language Center and Language School, and a British Council Examinations Centre for English certification.

Product overview

Akademia Ateneum w Gdańsku is a private higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs across multiple faculties. The institution operates a platform-plus-modules architecture with its core offerings comprising first-degree (licencjat), second-degree (magisterskie), and integrated master's studies (jednolite studia magisterskie), supplemented by postgraduate programs (studia podyplomowe), professional courses and training, and lifelong learning through the University of the Third Age. Key academic faculties include Philological Studies (Filologia angielska, germańska, hiszpańska, włoska, szwedzka), Educational Studies (Pedagogika), Psychology (Psychologia), Management (Zarządzanie), and Journalism. Supporting services include the Foreign Language Center, Digital Library with EBSCO access, Erasmus+ and NAWA international exchange programs, and British Council examination services. The institution delivers hybrid learning via Microsoft Teams for part-time programs, with e-learning platform support at e-learning.ateneum.edu.pl.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Studia I stopnia (First-Degree Studies / Licencjat) Undergraduate bachelor's degree programs lasting 3 years (6 semesters) and totaling 180 ECTS credits. Includes fields such as Filologia angielska, Zarządzanie, Pedagogika, Dziennikarstwo i komunikacja społeczna. Designed for prospective students seeking first higher-education credentials.
• Studia II stopnia (Second-Degree Studies / Magister) Master's degree programs lasting 2 years (4 semesters) totaling 120 ECTS credits. Includes programs such as Filologia angielska, Filologia germańska, Pedagogika, Zarządzanie. For graduates holding a first-degree qualification seeking advanced specialization.
• Jednolite studia magisterskie (Uniform Master's Studies) Integrated master's degree programs lasting 5 years, including Psychologia, Pedagogika przedszkolna i wczesnoszkolna, and Logopedia. Designed for professions requiring a single integrated master's credential (e.g., psychologist, speech therapist).
• Studia podyplomowe (Postgraduate Studies) Postgraduate diploma programs for graduates, including Latynoamerykanistyka, Pedagogika specjalna, Arteterapia, Logopedia, Mediacje sądowe, Zarządzanie oświatą, and many others. For professionals seeking specialized qualifications or career advancement.
• Kursy i szkolenia (Courses and Training) Professional development courses and training programs including workshops for secondary schools and specialized skill-building programs. For individuals and partner schools seeking short-format educational offerings.
• Studium Języków Obcych (Foreign Language Center) Provides foreign language instruction in English, Spanish, Italian, and German as part of all study programs, developing language competencies to B2 or B2+ levels per ministry requirements. Embedded across degree programs.
• Uniwersytet Trzeciego Wieku (University of the Third Age) Lifelong learning program for individuals aged 50+, offering lectures and workshops in psychology, language, culture, health, and interpersonal communication. Twice-yearly enrollment (October and February). Enrollment fee waived for the 2025/2026 academic year.
• Szkoła języków (Language School) Language instruction services offering courses in various foreign languages for different proficiency levels. Operates alongside the British Council partnership.
• British Council Examinations Centre Official British Council examination center offering standardized English language proficiency tests and internationally recognized certifications. Contact: [email protected], phone 58 722 08 60.
• Program Erasmus+ European mobility program enabling student exchanges for studies (1 semester or full academic year) and internships, as well as staff mobility for teaching and training. Holds Extended Erasmus University Charter enabling up to 12 months mobility per study level with 28 EU member states and associated countries.
• Program NAWA International exchange programs including CEEPUS, bilateral agreements, and scholarships for Polish and international students supported by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange.
• Biblioteka Cyfrowa (Digital Library) Digital library services including online catalog (LIBRA NET), access to EBSCO academic databases, and physical collection of over 14,500 volumes covering social sciences, philology, psychology, pedagogy, journalism, management, and marketing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hybrid learning format enables 50% of non-stationary studies to be conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• European Commission - Erasmus+coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2009Erasmus+ program enabling student and staff mobility. Basic Erasmus University Charter awarded December 2009 (256238-IC-1-2010-1-PL-ERASMUS-EUC-1), extended charter (July 2012) allowing student practice placements. Enables up to 12 months mobility per study level with 28 EU member states and associated countries (Liechtenstein, Iceland, Norway, Turkey, North Macedonia).
• British CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBritish Council Examinations Centre partnership providing official English language examination services. The language school operates under this partnership offering internationally recognized certifications.
• NAWA (Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAWA programs supporting international student exchanges, scholarships for Polish and foreign students, CEEPUS mobility, and bilateral cooperation agreements with partner countries.
• Industry and Business PartnersmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose industry and business connections enabling practical application of knowledge during studies and providing internship opportunities for students. Described as enabling students to verify knowledge gained during studies with employer requirements.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• European University Viadrina: European University Viadrina is a cross-border German-Polish university focusing on social sciences, law, and cultural studies—comparable to Ateneum's humanities and social sciences focus but operating at cross-border scale.
• Szkoła Językowa Recommended (Britannica): Britannica is a well-known regional language school in the Tricity area offering English, German, and other languages—directly comparable to Ateneum's foreign language center and competing for the same local student base.

Direct peers

• SWPS University: SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities operates a Sopot campus near Gdańsk and is one of Poland's largest private universities, focused on humanities, social sciences, psychology, and philology—directly comparable to Ateneum's core offerings and regional positioning.
• University of Social Sciences (SAN): Społeczna Akademia Nauk (SAN) is a private Polish university based in Łódź with multiple branches, offering programs in pedagogy, philology, management, and journalism—the same core disciplines as Ateneum, with a similar private, multi-campus model.
• Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego: Kozminski University is a leading private business and management university in Warsaw offering undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs—comparable to Ateneum's business and management faculty, though at a higher tier.
• WSB Merito University: WSB Merito is one of Poland's largest private university groups with multiple campuses nationwide, offering social sciences, pedagogy, and management programs—comparable to Ateneum in pedagogical and management offerings but operating at significantly larger scale.
• University of Humanities and Economics (AHE): Akademia Humanistyczno-Ekonomiczna (AHE) in Łódź is a private university with distance learning programs in pedagogy, philology, and journalism—directly competing with Ateneum in the hybrid/distance learning segment serving working professionals.
• Vistula University (AFiB Vistula): Vistula University is a private Polish university in Warsaw offering philology, economics, management, and journalism programs—directly comparable to Ateneum's program portfolio and private tuition-driven model.

Others

• British Council Poland: British Council is the strategic partner for Ateneum's Examinations Centre and language school operations—relevant as a programmatic partner and standards body governing the language certification offerings.

Broad incumbents

• University of Gdańsk: University of Gdańsk is the major public university in the same city, offering tuition-free programs in philology, pedagogy, psychology, and management—directly competing with Ateneum for the same student pool but at significantly lower price point.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/AkademiaAteneum
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AkademiaAteneum
• Facebookfacebook.com/AkademiaAteneum
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/akademiaateneum
• Instagraminstagram.com/ateneumgdansk/?hl=pl
• TikToktiktok.com/@ateneumgdansk

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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