About the University

One of the best non-public technology and arts universities in Poland - with campuses in Warsaw and Wrocław, and education based on three pillars: technology, art and business.

Who We Are

We are one of the best non-public technology and arts universities in Poland

'Perspektywy' Ranking 2026 — 1st Place

Since 1995, we have been educating students in full-time and part-time programmes — at bachelor’s, engineering and master’s level. We also offer a wide range of postgraduate programmes and MBA studies.

Today, we employ more than 300 specialists from various fields — practitioner lecturers with business experience. Education is delivered across three faculties: the Faculty of Architecture, the Faculty of Engineering and Management in Warsaw, and the Faculty of the Wrocław Academy of Business at the UTA Branch in Wrocław.

All degree programmes offered by UTA and accredited by the Polish Accreditation Committee have received positive evaluations.

2025 – a new structure of the University. The Wrocław Academy of Business in Applied Sciences was incorporated into the University of Technology and Arts in Applied Sciences in Warsaw. Today, it operates as the UTA Branch in Wrocław, where the Faculty of the Wrocław Academy of Business has been established. This marks an important stage of development, making fuller use of the experience and resources of both academic centres and opening up a wide range of opportunities for students, staff and business partners.

Our History in Brief

From the University of Ecology and Management to the University of Technology and Arts

More than three decades of development: from its foundation in Warsaw in 1995, through the rebranding as the University of Technology and Arts, to the establishment of the Wrocław branch in 2025.

1995
Warsaw · Foundation

University of Ecology and Management

The beginning of operations in Warsaw — offering bachelor’s, engineering and master’s degree programmes, as well as postgraduate studies.

2024
Warsaw · Rebranding

University of Technology and Arts in Applied Sciences

The change of name from WSEiZ to UTA emphasises the interdisciplinary nature of education - combining technology, art and business.

2025
Wrocław · Development

Incorporation of the Wrocław Branch

The incorporation of the Wrocław Academy of Business creates the UTA Branch in Wrocław, where the Faculty of the Wrocław Academy of Business is established.

University Logo

Tłumaczenie:

The bear in the logo of the University of Technology and Arts in Applied Sciences in Warsaw did not appear by chance. Our students often say that they study ‘at the Bear University’. This is an obvious reference to Prof. Jan Misiak, DSc, PhD, Eng., who in 1995 submitted the application to establish WSEiZ, now UTA, and served for many years as Rector of the University. This is clear proof of the great respect and reputation enjoyed by the University’s founder, who is strongly identified with UTA. At the same time, it laid the foundation for the presence of the Bear in our logo.

Why can you rely on the Bear? It is not only a symbol of strength and courage, but also of tolerance and the ability to adapt to any conditions. It is also an animal with a unique personality, which is why it fits so perfectly with a University with Character such as UTA.

Besides, no one knows better than a bear how much a sufficiently long, healthy sleep means in life 🙂

Former logo of the University of Ecology and Management in Warsaw — the Bear in a Circle
WSEiZ
Current logo of the University of Technology and Arts in Applied Sciences in Warsaw
ATA

Former WSEiZ logo and current UTA logo - the Bear present in both.

Our Goals

Modern and practical education for the needs of a knowledge-based economy

The main objective of UTA is to provide high-quality, modern and practical education for students and participants in various forms of learning. The University prepares graduates to function effectively in the dynamically changing world of the information society.

UTA develops specialist competencies, creativity and critical thinking skills, supporting the growth of Poland’s human capital and the regions connected with the University’s Warsaw and Wrocław education centres. It educates professionals distinguished by their knowledge, entrepreneurship and openness to new ideas.

Educational Offer

Artistic, Engineering and Business Programmes

At the University of Technology and Arts in Applied Sciences, you can begin your studies in artistic, engineering and business programmes. Explore our educational offer and start the next stage of your life.

Degree Programmes in Wrocław

UTA Branch · WAB

The University of Technology and Arts stands out for its attractive and extensive educational offer, reflected in the number of degree programmes of economic and social importance.

Cooperation with the Socio-Economic Environment

Education closely linked to the labour market

Close cooperation with employers and representatives of the socio-economic environment is one of the key elements in the development of our University and in building high-quality education.

This cooperation is comprehensive in nature and includes teaching, organisational and project-based activities, ensuring a close link between the education process and the current requirements of the labour market. It is carried out through formal agreements with partners, as well as informal, direct contacts between the authorities of UTA Faculties, University representatives and employers.

In addition, representatives of external institutions participate in the teaching process by, among other things, organising study visits, supporting students in the development of prototypes and co-organising student internships.

The University’s teaching staff consists largely of practitioners who bring up-to-date market knowledge, professional experience and an understanding of the realities of the creative sector into the teaching process.

The work of the Academic Competence Centre, as well as joint projects and industry events such as job fairs, workshops and study visits, also contribute to strengthening cooperation with the external environment.

Faculty Employer Councils play an important role in this system, serving as the main platform for dialogue between degree programmes and representatives of the labour market. Their influence is visible in the study programme, its organisation and the learning outcomes.

 

Commissioned Projects

  • Modernisation of a Historic Stable in Wyszków
  • Modernisation Project for a Historic School in Piaseczno
  • Visual Communication for the City of Wyszków
  • Orzeł Velodrome — Survey and Revitalisation
  • Urban Planning Studies (Piaseczno, Wawer, Konstancin)
  • “Flood City” — Głuchołazy, Kłodzko
  • Packaging for food rations for the Ukrainian Army

Field Classes

  • Construction Site Internships
  • Site Visits — Orzeł Velodrome, Wyszków
  • Waste Treatment and Processing Plants
  • Workshops in Kampinos National Park
  • Legia Stadium — Mass Event Logistics
  • Museum of the Cursed Soldiers — Event Organisation

Lectures and Workshops by Practitioners

  • “Academy of Architecture” Series
  • “Young Architect Day” — BUILDER
  • “Project from A to Z” series with UTA graduates
  • “Meetings with Experts” at UTA’s Wzorcownia
  • AI Hackathon · “ArchiSkill” series
  • No-code & AI Agents · ABC of Social Media
  • 3D Printing — cooperation with Warsaw University of Technology
Members of Faculty Employer Councils at UTA
Grupa Saint-Gobain
Orange
DHV Hydroprojekt
Jeronimo Martins
Polski System Recyklingu
Dom Development
RICOH
Warsztat PR
Veolia
General Electric
XBS Group
Forte
Kampinoski Park Narodowy
Instytut Lotnictwa
Well@Work
Fundacja Góry Przenosić
Polskie Towarzystwo Informatyczne
Secucore
Biznes Plus
Mae
Seka
Mazowiecka Izba Inżynierów
Mazowiecki Wojewódzki Konserwator Zabytków
Our Graduates

Among the highest earners and fastest to find employment in Poland

ELA — Economic Outcomes of Graduates

Tłumaczenie:

This is confirmed by UTA’s high positions in the national Economic Outcomes of Graduates monitoring system (ELA). The latest report for the 2024 cohort shows that 6 UTA degree programmes rank first in Poland in terms of graduates’ earnings in the first year after graduation — ahead of public universities.

🏆 1st place
  • Architecture Second-Cycle Degree · Warsaw
  • Civil Engineering Second-Cycle Degree · Warsaw
  • Landscape Architecture Second-Cycle Degree · Warsaw
  • Management and Production Engineering Second-Cycle Degree · Warsaw
  • Environmental Protection First and Second-Cycle Degree · Warsaw
🥈 2nd place
  • Interior Architecture I stopnia · Warszawa
🥉 3rd place
  • Finance and Accounting First Cycle Degree - Warsaw
  • Management First Cycle Degree - Warsaw

This is objective confirmation that investing in education at UTA translates into tangible professional and financial benefits.

History of the Wrocław Branch

From the Wrocław School of Banking to the University of Technology and Arts

The history of our University is a story of consistent development, adapting the educational offer to the changing needs of the labour market, and building a modern academic environment.

1997 Stage I
Establishment of the University in Wrocław

Wrocław School of Business

The University began its activity as Wrocław School of Business, focusing on educating specialists in the fields of business, management and economics. From the very beginning, it emphasised the practical dimension of education and close cooperation with the economic environment.

Over the following years, WSB developed its educational offer and built a strong position among non-public universities in Lower Silesia. In 2010, it launched its first MBA programme in cooperation with HHL — Leipzig Graduate School of Management, consistently expanding its MBA offer as well as specialised postgraduate programmes focused on upskilling, reskilling and career change.

2022 Stage II
Status of an Academy of Applied Sciences

Wrocław Academy of Business in Applied Sciences

After meeting the requirements of the Law on Higher Education and Science, the University obtained the status of an Academy of Applied Sciences — confirming the high quality of its education, stable development and institutional maturity.

The new name — Wrocław Academy of Business (WAB) — better reflected the modern character of the University and its expanded offer, including first-cycle and second-cycle degree programmes, postgraduate studies and MBA programmes.

2025 Stage III
16 July 2025 · Merger

Merger with the University of Technology and Arts

Another important stage was the incorporation of the Wrocław Academy of Business into the structures of the University of Technology and Arts in Applied Sciences in Warsaw. The process was completed on 16 July 2025, creating a new space for cooperation between business, technology and arts communities.

WAB retained its recognisable brand, educational profile and existing experience, functioning as a faculty of UTA. Students gained access to a broader educational offer, new development paths and greater opportunities for academic and international cooperation — while maintaining the practical, business-oriented profile of education.

Context · University of Technology and Arts in Warsaw

The partner in the merger is the University of Technology and Arts, which originates from a university operating in Warsaw since 1995. In 2024, it underwent its own rebranding, changing its name from the University of Ecology and Management to the University of Technology and Arts in Applied Sciences — emphasising the interdisciplinary nature of education, combining technical, business and artistic disciplines.

One Story, Three Pillars of the Future

A modern multi-campus University built on three pillars.

01

Technology

Access to future-oriented competencies — digital tools, artificial intelligence, automation and innovative working methods.

02

Art

Development of creativity, design sensitivity, aesthetics and communication skills, as well as the ability to create functional and socially responsible solutions.

03

Business

Combining knowledge with practice, entrepreneurship, management and the real needs of organisations and the market.

Infrastructure

Modern Teaching Facilities

The University has modern teaching and administrative facilities in Warsaw and Wrocław, adapted to the needs of persons with disabilities. Select a building to expand its description and photo gallery.

1 Building at 12 Olszewska Street Warszawa · Mokotów +

The main administrative seat of the University. The building has a rich history: in the interwar period, it housed the “Miot” factory, which produced railings, safes and metal structures, and after 1945, a military printing house. Following redevelopment and extension works carried out by Archimed Sp. z o.o., the University’s administration moved there in November 2013.

  • Rector’s Office and Dean’s Offices of the Faculties of Architecture and Engineering and Management
  • Senate Hall, Finance Office, Department of Quality, Teaching and Research
  • International Cooperation Office
  • Admissions Department
  • 4 project rooms with interactive whiteboards
  • Computer lab
  • Equipment rental service for students with disabilities
2 Building at 14 Wawelska Street Warsaw · Ochota +

A teaching building with lecture facilities and design studios, used, among others, by architecture and design programmes.

  • 6 rooms for auditorium and design classes
  • Laboratory for Simulating the Experiences of Persons with Disabilities
  • Drawing and painting studio
  • 3D Techniques studio
  • Photography studio
  • Modelling studio
  • Computer graphics studio
  • 2 consultation rooms
3 Building complex at 16 Rejtana Street Warsaw · Mokotów +

An extensive teaching complex with full lecture, laboratory and design facilities. The building formerly housed a type foundry; in 2015, a commemorative plaque was unveiled to honour people connected with its history during the Second World War.

  • 4 lecture halls
  • 12 rooms for auditorium classes
  • 6 computer labs
  • Laboratories: physics, chemistry, soil science, biology, zoology, botany and geology
  • Virtual Building and Landscape Design Studio (iMacs, graphic tablets, 3D controllers)
  • Studios of Photography, Drawing and Painting, Computer Graphics and Sculpture
  • Academic Competence Centre (Careers Office)
  • Art gallery, library and reading room
4 Property at 33 Klaudyńska Street Klaudyn-Laski near Warsaw +

A plot of approximately 3.5 hectares with a group of buildings with a total area of 720 m²: a two-storey building of 380 m², a garden pavilion of 110 m² and a research and teaching pavilion of 230 m². It houses the UTA Field Station for Nature and Landscape Protection, supporting classes in landscape architecture, interior architecture, civil engineering and environmental protection. The site is also used for student integration events.

  • 4 lecture and design rooms (20–30 seats)
  • 2 drawing and painting studios
  • Laboratories: wastewater treatment, waste disposal, landscape design
  • Laboratories: meteorology and climatology, environmental monitoring, soil mechanics
  • Computer lab
  • Own wastewater treatment plant
5 UTA Branch in Wrocław — 22 Ostrowskiego Street Wrocław · Faculty of the Wrocław Academy of Business +

The seat of the UTA Branch in Wrocław, home to the Faculty of the Wrocław Academy of Business — continuing the long-standing tradition of the Wrocław School of Business and the Wrocław Academy of Business. This modern, multi-storey teaching building, conveniently located in the southern part of Wrocław, provides facilities for education in business, computer science and design programmes.

  • Lecture and class rooms
  • Computer labs
  • Design studios (architecture, interior architecture)
  • Library and self-study spaces
  • Facilities for postgraduate studies and MBA programmes
  • Address: 22 Ostrowskiego Street, 53-238 Wrocław

This combination of technology, art and business is the strength of the new University

Thanks to the synergy of these three areas, students gain not only academic knowledge, but above all a competitive advantage in terms of competencies — they learn to think analytically, act creatively and make effective decisions in a dynamic professional environment.

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