Akademia Piotrkowska

What Akademia Piotrkowska does

Akademia Piotrkowska is a non-public higher education institution headquartered in Piotrków Trybunalski, Poland, operating from its main campus at ul. J. Słowackiego 114/118. It was established as an independent university on June 1, 2023, by act of the Polish Sejm, after operating for over four decades as the Piotrków branch of the Jan Kochanowski Academy in Kielce (founded 1981). The institution organizes teaching across three faculties — Humanities and Administration (Wydział Humanistyczno-Administracyjny), Social Sciences (Wydział Nauk Społecznych), and Pedagogy and Health Sciences (Wydział Pedagogiki i Nauk o Zdrowiu) — supported by institutes in Pedagogy, History, and Security Studies, and a Foreign Languages and Physical Education unit.

The core academic product is a multi-tiered educational portfolio: first-cycle (3-year bachelor's), second-cycle (2-year master's), long-cycle master's, and postgraduate programs spanning administration, security studies, economics, English philology, finance and accounting, history, logistics, pedagogy, and nursing. Delivery is on-campus in full-time (dzienne) and part-time (zaoczne) modes, with prospective students applying through the online enrollment platform (rekrutacja.apt.edu.pl). Auxiliary services include a student dormitory, an Academic Career Office (Akademickie Biuro Karier), the Erasmus+ exchange program, and the Centrum Innowacji i Doskonałości Dydaktycznej (Center for Innovation and Teaching Excellence). The institution also operates Wydawnictwo Naukowe Akademii Piotrkowskiej (WNAP), a scientific publishing house with over 600 cumulative titles, and publishes the journal Przegląd Prawno-Administracyjny.

The revenue model is predominantly subscription/recurring tuition billed annually across the three study tiers, supplemented by one-time revenue from academic publishing. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is sales-led with a strong digital and offline presence: Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, open days, and high school outreach across the Łódzkie Voivodeship. Back-office technology includes the Wirtualny Dziekanat (Virtual Dean's Office) student management system, the SowaSQL Premium library system with OPAC and Sowa Mobi mobile access, and Microsoft 365 integration for staff and students. The headcount is 51–100 employees, covering academic, administrative, library, and publishing functions.

Name

Akademia Piotrkowska

Legal name

Akademia Piotrkowska

Website

https://apt.edu.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Akademia Piotrkowska is a private higher education institution in Piotrków Trybunalski, Poland, offering bachelor's, master's, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across three faculties to regional high school graduates and working adults.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro industry

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Social Sciences & Public Policy Research Universities

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

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Global Health Institutes & Programs

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate programs
• Postgraduate studies
• Academic publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Piotrków Trybunalski

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition - First-degree studies (Licencjackie): Revenue from 3-year undergraduate programs including Administration, Security Studies, Economics, English Philology, Finance and Accounting, History, Logistics, Pedagogy, and Nursing
2. Tuition - Second-degree studies (Magisterskie): Revenue from 2-year graduate programs across various faculties
3. Postgraduate studies (Studia podyplomowe): Revenue from continuing education programs including pedagogical preparation and other professional courses
4. Publishing - Wydawnictwo Naukowe Akademii Piotrkowskiej: Revenue from academic publications; over 600 titles published since establishment

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Akademia Piotrkowska is a private higher education institution in Piotrków Trybunalski, Poland, offering undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate degree programs across three faculties (Humanities-Administration, Social Sciences, Pedagogy and Health Sciences). The institution provides full-time and part-time study formats in disciplines including Administration, Security Studies, Economics, English Philology, Finance and Accounting, History, Logistics, Pedagogy, and Nursing, supported by digital student services, a modern library, and career services. The university also operates a scientific publishing house (Wydawnictwo Naukowe Akademii Piotrkowskiej) with over 600 published titles.

Product overview

Akademia Piotrkowska is a higher education institution offering a multi-tiered educational portfolio across three faculties (Wydział Humanistyczno-Administracyjny, Wydział Nauk Społecznych, Wydział Pedagogiki i Nauk o Zdrowiu) and multiple institutes. The core digital infrastructure includes Wirtualny Dziekanat (Virtual Dean's Office) for student administration and Biblioteka Akademii Piotrkowskiej with Wirtualna Biblioteka Nauki (WBN) for academic research. The institution operates Wydawnictwo Naukowe Akademii Piotrkowskiej for scientific publishing (over 600 titles) and publishes the scientific journal Przegląd Prawno-Administracyjny. Educational offerings span bachelor's, master's, uniform master's, and postgraduate programs across disciplines including administration, security studies, economics, philology, nursing, pedagogy, history, and logistics. The university provides student support services through Akademickie Biuro Karier (career services) and participates in ERASMUS+ exchange programs. A digital student ID (Cyfrowa Legitymacja Studencka) is available. The institution is located in Piotrków Trybunalski with a student dormitory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wirtualny Dziekanat: Online student services portal providing access to course registration, grade management, surveys, and administrative services
• Wydawnictwo Naukowe Akademii Piotrkowskiej (WNAP)
• Akademickie Biuro Karier
• Centrum Innowacji i Doskonałości Dydaktycznej

Products and services

• Studia I stopnia licencjackie (Bachelor's degree programs) 3-year undergraduate (first-cycle) degree programs across multiple faculties including Administration, Security Studies, Economics, English Philology, Finance and Accounting, History, Logistics, Pedagogy, and Nursing. Designed for high school graduates seeking undergraduate education.
• Studia II stopnia (Master's degree programs) 2-year graduate (second-cycle) degree programs across multiple disciplines, available to graduates of bachelor's programs. Designed for students seeking graduate-level education.
• Studia jednolite magisterskie (Uniform Master's degree programs) Long-cycle master's degree programs (typically 5 years) including teaching preparation (przygotowanie pedagogiczne) and other specialized fields requiring integrated undergraduate and graduate study.
• Studia podyplomowe (Postgraduate programs) Continuing education postgraduate programs including pedagogical preparation (przygotowanie pedagogiczne), English language studies, real estate valuation, and data analytics. Designed for working professionals and those seeking professional development or certification.
• Wydawnictwo Naukowe Akademii Piotrkowskiej (Scientific Publishing House) Scientific publishing house of the institution, established June 1, 2023, building on the Naukowe Wydawnictwo Piotrkowskie (since 1997). Has published over 600 titles including academic monographs and journals. Publishes Przegląd Prawno-Administracyjny journal.
• Rekrutacja online (Online Recruitment System) Online recruitment system for prospective students to register and submit applications for admission to undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs. Accessible via rekrutacja.apt.edu.pl.
• Wirtualny Dziekanat (Virtual Dean's Office) Internet-based student service system providing online access to academic records, surveys, course evaluations, grade management, and administrative services for students and staff. Accessible through Microsoft 365 integration.
• Akademickie Biuro Karier (Academic Career Office) University career services office providing job placement assistance, career counseling, workshops, and internship opportunities for students and graduates.
• Program ERASMUS+ (International Exchange Program) European student exchange program enabling international mobility and academic collaboration, including both inbound and outbound student participation.
• Biblioteka Akademii Piotrkowskiej (University Library System) University library system providing access to catalogs, databases, digital resources, interlibrary loans, and study spaces for the academic community. Includes SowaSQL Premium library management system with OPAC catalog access and Sowa Mobi mobile application.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 600 academic publications produced by Wydawnictwo Naukowe Akademii Piotrkowskiej
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered moderate, minor and core.

• Uniwersytet w BiałymstokumoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2025Long-term cooperation agreement signed November 19, 2025 between Akademia Piotrkowska and University of Białystok for academic collaboration.
• Połtawski Narodowy Uniwersytet Pedagogiczny im. V.G. KorolenkimoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 October 2024Cooperation agreement signed October 25, 2024 covering organization of seminars, conferences, and other academic events.
• Avista Education spółka z o.o.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2024Cooperation agreement signed March 4, 2024 at the headquarters of Akademia Piotrkowska. Meeting involved representatives of the university.
• Centrum ŁukasiewiczcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership for implementing pascalization method (high-pressure food preservation) in Piotrków County. Includes purchase of modern pascalization equipment for the university.
• Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz – Łódzki Instytut TechnologicznycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Research network partner for implementing innovative food preservation technology and developing new food production and storage study programs.
• Instytut Wysokich Ciśnień PAN (Institute of High Pressures, Polish Academy of Sciences)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Scientific partnership led by Prof. Michał Boćkowski, Director, for developing pascalization technology and related academic programs.
• Narodowy Bank Polski (National Bank of Poland)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Collaboration on educational project 'Mój pierwszy biznes – od pomysłu do realizacji' (My First Business - from Idea to Implementation) supporting student entrepreneurship education.
• Łódzki Oddział Terenowy Krajowej Izby FizjoterapiiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional branch of the Polish Chamber of Physiotherapy supporting the establishment of new physiotherapy program.
• Ogólnopolskie Stowarzyszenie Specjalistów Fizjoterapii (OSSF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMichał Łaz, OSSF President and KIF Regional Coordinator, supports new physiotherapy program development.
• HRP CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSigned letter of intent with HRP Care company and Piotrków Trybunalski authorities for senior assistance programs.
• Areszt Śledczy (Detention Center)minorOthersPresentation of detention center services at university events for student awareness and career exploration.
• Województwo Łódzkie (Łódź Voivodeship)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government partner supporting events, scholarships (Marszałek scholarships), and university modernization projects including dormitory thermal modernization.
• FiortClinic – Fizjoterapia Ortopedia RehabilitacjaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJulia Pingot from FiortClinic supports physiotherapy program development and provides industry perspective.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Społeczna Akademia Nauk (SAN): Private Polish university college offering undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs across multiple Polish cities with similar non-public higher education institution status
• Vistula University (Akademia Finansów i Biznesu Vistula): Private Polish university in Warsaw offering undergraduate and graduate programs in economics, business, philology, and similar disciplines with comparable tuition-based model
• Collegium Civitas: Private Polish university in Warsaw offering programs in social sciences, administration, and humanities with overlapping academic portfolio and similar private institution status
• Wyższa Szkoła Zarządzania i Administracji (WSZiA): Private Polish higher education institution providing comparable programs in administration and management with similar tuition-based model targeting Polish regional markets
• Uczelnia Łazarskiego: Private Polish university offering similar program portfolio in social sciences, law, economics, and administration with comparable tuition-based revenue model
• WSB Merito Universities (Wyższa Szkoła Bankowa): A network of private higher education institutions in Poland offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple cities with similar tuition-based business model targeting regional students
• Uczelnia Techniczno-Handlowa im. Heleny Chodkowskiej (UTH): Private Polish higher education institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs with similar non-public institution structure and regional recruitment approach

Broad incumbents

• University of Łódź: Major public research university in nearby Łódź offering overlapping programs in humanities, social sciences, and health sciences that compete with Akademia Piotrkowska for the same regional student pool
• Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego: One of Poland's most prestigious private business and management universities, offering overlapping programs in economics, finance, and administration with a more established national brand

Emerging players

• Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology (PJATK): Private Polish university offering specialized degree programs with comparable tuition-based model and similar non-public higher education institution structure

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AkademiaPiotrkowska
• Facebookfacebook.com/AkademiaPiotrkowska
• Instagraminstagram.com/akademiapiotrkowska
• TikToktiktok.com/@akademia.piotrkowska?_t=8hxkQjZXeYz&_r=1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/akademia-piotrkowska

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

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