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Faculty:Engineering and Management
Field of study:Management

Wellness and SPA

Type of study:
Bachelor
Obtained title:
Bachelor's degree
Duration:
3 years
Language of study:
Polish, English
Form of study:
Full-time (weekdays), Part-time (Saturday–Sunday)

Reasons to study Wellness and SPA at UTA

You will learn how to manage Wellness and SPA facilities

The program will prepare you to run your own wellness center or manage the wellness department in large hotel complexes. Modern resorts are placing increasing emphasis on professional service for clients seeking relaxation and a healthy lifestyle. With knowledge of marketing, logistics, and finance, you will be able to plan services effectively and build a strong brand image.

You will gain practical skills in working with clients

The classes include massage techniques, physiotherapy, and relaxation therapies, enabling you to provide professional services in wellness salons. Knowledge of psychotherapy and music therapy will also help you create an atmosphere that promotes complete relaxation in a wellness center.

Dual diploma

In addition to a Polish bachelor’s degree, by studying Management at UTA, you can also earn an American Bachelor of Science in Business Management diploma issued by Herzing University (USA). You will receive the American Bachelor of Science degree after completing just one year of study at the university. After finishing your studies in the U.S., you can apply for a one-year visa extension and work under the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program.
UTA is the exclusive partner of Herzing University in Poland.

Continuation of studies

After completing your undergraduate studies, you can deepen your knowledge of management in a second-cycle (Master’s) program. You can find more information here

What career paths await you after graduation?

Employment prospects

Management of SPA and Wellness Facilities

You can work as a SPA manager in a luxury hotel, where you will be responsible for the treatment offerings, organization of therapists’ work, and the quality of customer service. In prestigious resorts, guests expect top-quality services, and your role will be to ensure their comfort. In addition to managing staff, you will also analyze industry trends and implement new therapies and treatments to attract demanding clients.

Working as a wellness specialist

Your knowledge will enable you to work in rehabilitation centers and health resorts, where you will select therapies that support the body’s recovery. Familiarity with therapeutic massage and physiotherapy will also help you coordinate work with individuals recovering from injuries or surgeries, assisting them in regaining mobility.

Creating and developing your own wellness studio

With the knowledge you’ve gained, you can open your own massage studio. Personalized services are becoming increasingly popular in large cities, so you can create an offer that includes aromatherapy, music therapy, and anti-stress treatments for busy individuals. Your skills in marketing and management will help you promote your brand and build a loyal client base.

Healthy lifestyle consulting

You can lead workshops and consultations for individuals looking to improve their health and well-being through diet, physical activity, and appropriate relaxation techniques. By collaborating with hotels and fitness clubs, you can create personalized wellness programs that combine nutrition, kinesitherapy, and meditation. Corporate companies are increasingly implementing well-being programs, so you can work as a healthy lifestyle coach, helping employees manage stress and enhance their mental well-being.

Working in the tourism and hospitality industry

In exclusive resorts and on luxury cruise ships, there is an increasing focus on wellness services, which opens up job opportunities in international hotel chains. Organizing relaxation and wellness zones in such settings requires knowledge of logistics and management, enabling you to create comprehensive programs for clients. You will ensure that guests experience top-quality regenerative and relaxation treatments.

This program is perfect for you if:

You are interested in a healthy lifestyle and want to help others take care of their well-being

You will gain knowledge in dietetics, kinesitherapy, and massage, enabling you to advise people on how to improve their physical and mental well-being. In modern wellness hotels and exclusive SPAs, clients expect comprehensive care that includes tailored treatments, nutrition plans, and physical activity. The ability to customize wellness programs to individual needs will allow you to work with both people exhausted by intense work and athletes seeking recovery.

You want to grow in the hospitality and tourism industry

In exclusive resorts, such as hotels in Tuscany or Bali, wellness areas are becoming a key part of the offering. During your studies, you will learn how to organize SPA services, manage staff, and plan treatments to meet the expectations of international clients. With this knowledge, you can work as a wellness manager in luxury resorts, ensuring the highest standards of service and creating unique experiences for guests.

You want to build your own brand in the wellness industry

The market for relaxation and health-related services is growing rapidly, with more and more people seeking alternative methods of recovery, such as aromatherapy, music therapy, or hydrotherapy. During your studies, you will learn brand management, financial planning, and marketing principles, which will enable you to effectively promote your own SPA salon or mobile massage studio.

Program and structure of studies

practical profile of education

Practical skills

64%

Theoretical knowledge

18%

Professional internships

18%

Boring classes

0%

MAJOR AND SPECIALIZATION SUBJECTS FOR THE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

  • Market Analysis
  • Databases
  • Marketing Research
  • Workplace Safety and Ergonomics
  • Ethics
  • Philosophy
  • Corporate Finance
  • English Language
  • Thesis Consultation and Completion
  • Logistics
  • Mathematics
  • Microeconomics
  • Organization Theory
  • Fundamentals of Finance and Banking
  • Fundamentals of Marketing
  • Fundamentals of Law
  • Fundamentals of Management
  • Professional Internship
  • Business Law
  • Psychology
  • Accounting
  • Statistics
  • Information Systems in Management
  • Information Technology
  • Physical Education
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Quality Management
  • Production and Service Management
  • Project Management
  • Environmental Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Basics of Gastronomy
  • Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology
  • Food and Nutrition Science
  • Cosmetology Basics
  • Fundamentals of Hospitality
  • Nutritional Diets
  • Basics of Mental Health
  • Diploma Seminar
  • Physiotherapy Services
  • Fitness Services
  • Health and Beauty Medicine
  • Marketing of Health Services

Tuition fees

Tuition fees for the studies in English language - academic year 25/26

Admission fee (non refundable)
200 €
FOR EU COUNTRIES
FOR NON EU COUNTRIES
FULL-TIME STUDIES TUITION FEE
(PER YEAR)
EU/CIS/ OECD - All EU countries, all Balkan countries, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Mongolia, Georgia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey.
2700 €
2000 €
FULL-TIME STUDIES TUITION FEE
(PER YEAR)
For non-EU countries
2700 €

Admission rules

Required documents:

  1. A completed and generated university questionnaire from the online recruitment system.

  2. The original and a photocopy of the secondary school leaving certificate (original for verification; a certified copy is not a photocopy). The Matura certificate is the most important document required for the enrollment.

  3. National ID card (for verification purposes only).

  4. One recent and signed photo on a white background, taken from the front, in 3.5 x 4.5 cm format. If in doubt, it’s best to ask a photographer to take a photo with the same parameters as required for an ID card.

  5. Proof of payment of the recruitment fees. If you make the payments through your recruitment account, they should be visible in our system. However, it’s best to have proof of payment on hand (you don’t need to print it – sending a file by email or showing it on a mobile device at the Rector’s Office is sufficient).