You already know what you want to study, but need help with the formalities? Come and learn everything there is to know about the admission process, admission criteria and the scholarship programmes offered by our University. And if you can’t make up your mind what degree programme to choose, get a consultation with our careers advisors.

The Open Day at the University of Silesia will take place on 24 March 2025 (Monday) from 8.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at spinPLACE (Katowice, ul. Bankowa 5). There you will be able to meet people studying and working at the University of Silesia ready to answer all your questions!

The event will be an excellent opportunity to find out more about our offer of studies, as well as to talk to representatives of the Student Government and student research groups. The programme will also include free tutoring in the most commonly chosen matura exam subjects.

Who is it for?

The Open Day at the University of Silesia is for you if:

• You are a high school graduate and would like to find out more about the admission criteria and formalities of recruitment – our staff will explain everything to you!
• You would like to find out more about what scholarship programmes and forms of support the University of Silesia offers. University of Silesia employees and students are waiting for you, ready to share information about everything the University can do for you.
• You are still thinking about what to do next after hight school graduation – it doesn’t matter if you are taking your matura exam next year or in a few months. Our career advisors are great at finding the best possible solutions tailored to individual needs and they will show you the full spectrum of your options.
• You want to have a great time – check out the unique space of spinPlace, our University’s Centre for Creativity and Coworking. Here youu can pursue your passions, spend time with friends and even try your hand at the Egida Student Radio.

Registration for the Open Day at the University of Silesia:

If you are interested in attending the Open Day, register first. Two forms of participation are possible:

– participation in the Open Day without additional activities – Form

The event will also include a tour of the Scientific Information Centre and Academic Library from 12.00 (noon) to 1.00 p.m. – Form

Event programme:

CONVERSATION ZONE
In this zone, we will answer all the questions that may be relevant for future high school graduates thinking of attending university.
Ground floor, conference room (registration required)

• 8.30 – 9.00 a.m. – How to enrol and not forget anything? – Talk on the rules of the admission process, admission process schedule and the admission form – link to form
• 9.30 – 10.00 a.m. – How to prepare for and pass the matura exam without stress? – meeting with the Prospective Students’ University of Silesia – link to the form
• 10.00 – 10.30 a.m.– 2025/26 Study Offer Novelties – discover new perspectives! – link to form
• 10.30 – 11.00 a.m. – Student residence halls, scholarships and other forms of support. A brief guide to surviving university – link to form
• 11.30 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. – Student exchanges and study abroad trips – find out more about the Erasmus+ programme and the European University Transform4Europe – link to form

‘YOU CAN DO #MORE WITH UŚ’ ZONE!
In this unique space you will be able to ask questions to our employees and students.
Ground floor, Café Operacyjna (Operational Café)

• 8.25 a.m. – Opening of the event by Katarzyna Trynda, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and Education
• 12.00 p.m. – Quiz on Korea organised by King Sejong Institute Katowice
• 8.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. – Better to ask the way than to go astray – visit our information points and find out everything about the admission process, scholarships, student residence halls, services for people with disabilities, cooperation with the Career Office and the possibility of travelling abroad.
• 8.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. – demonstration stands of the Student Research Groups – our students will show you what they have learnt over the course of their studies and will do their best to demonstrate how fascinating science can be.

TUTORING ZONE
If any school subject are giving you a hard time, this zone is for you! Our scientists will explain everything to you!
4th floor, Rawa Club (registration required)

• 9.00 a.m.-2.00 p.m. – tutoring in mathematics (two groups), Polish, biology, chemistry, geography, citizenship education – links to the enrolment forms can be found under the subject names

CAREER COUNSELLING ZONE
In this zone you will be able to talk about your choice of studies and career path.
2nd floor, 3rd floor, career counselling for university applicants (registration required – link to form)

Individual consultations cantered around choosing a degree programme – three career advisors will be available to candidates during the event.

Career advisor meeting times:

• 9.00 – 9.30 a.m.
• 9.40 – 10.10 a.m.
• 10.40 – 11.10 a.m.
• 11.20 – 11.50 a.m.
• 12.00 – 12.30 p.m.
• 1.10 – 1.40 p.m.

In order to participate, please sign up via the registration form. The order of applications is decisive.

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Join us! University – there’s #more to it!

Humanity faces one of the most serious challenges in history – preventing the consequences of climate change. They cause numerous threats both locally and globally. We need to take action for sustainable development and try to prevent dynamic climate changes. During the postgraduate studies in Renewable Energy Sources, the students will gain knowledge on conducting such activities, ways of dealing with their consequences and the implementation of green transformation in local government or business..

Why is it worth it? “Because this degree programme is currently very important in terms of environmental protection and energy transformation of all regions of Poland” says Katarzyna Juszczyk-Frelkiewicz, PhD, Executive MBA, Associate Professor, head of postgraduate studies. “The demand for renewable energy specialists in Poland is increasing. According to the report of the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development on the labour market, renewable energy is the profession of the future, so it is worth investing in your development or in an employee who will acquire the necessary knowledge and will become a specialist in this field” continues Katarzyna Juszczyk-Frelkiewicz..

What makes the studies stand out?

• They are exceptional and practical! We offer practical classes conducted by experts. The programme also covers field classes, during which the students can get an insight into the practical application of renewable energy sources,
• innovative, because during the classes we focus on a very important topic of energy self-sufficiency of cities, voivodeships and country,
• prestigious, because you will obtain a diploma of one of the biggest universities in Silesia, with a guarantee of the highest level of the acquired knowledge.

 

Studies at this innovative degree programme will allow public and private sector employees to implement solutions related to fair transformation and environmental protection in their everyday work on a local and global scale.

Postgraduate studies at the University of Silesia combine theoretical and practical knowledge. Classes with a team of scientists, as well as experts and practitioners specialising in specific fields will ensure that the acquired skills will result in a better possibilities on the labour market.

Discover the full offer of our studies

The offer for the summer semester 2023/2024 includes studies in the field of inclusive education, information and library studies, as well as programmes addressed to people from the business and managerial sectors.

We invite you to familiarise yourself with the educational offer of the University of Silesia in Katowice. Detailed information about postgraduate studies, admission rules, and fees is available on the website: https://www.studiapodyplomowe.us.edu.pl/en/home-en/.

Registration of candidates for studies takes place in the Online Application System: https://irk2.us.edu.pl/pl/home/POD-2023-L/

Contact details

Centre for Postgraduate Studies
Uniwersytecka 4, 40-007 Katowice
e-mail: studiapodyplomowe@us.edu.pl
Tel. 32 359 23 47

For 24 hours, starting from 28 May 9 a.m., candidates and students will be able to ask questions related to recruitment and studies on Instagram Stories on our official profile on Instagram.

 

The questions will be answered by the team consisting of specialists from the Education Department, the Candidate and Alumni Office and the Student Service Centre.

 

Anyone interested will be able to obtain information about:

• the ongoing admission process;
• admission criteria;
• formalities related to the admission process;
• student life and everything they need to know before starting studies.

We will be waiting for your questions on 28 May from 9.00 a.m.! You can ask your questions here: https://instagram.com/uniwersytetslaski?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== 

⇒ Remember – in the Story Highlights on our Instagram profile you can check out the answers to questions form the Q&A we organised last year!

We are pleased to inform that admission to postgraduate studies for the summer semester of the 2023/2024 academic year launched in mid-December. It is a great opportunity for people who would like to broaden their knowledge, acquire new skills, and open new professional possibilities to themselves. We encourage you to take a look at the educational offer of the University of Silesia in Katowice.

 

Select the programme that is right for you:

• Postgraduate Studies: Renewable Energy Sources (NEW),
• Postgraduate Studies: Creating Leadership and Professional Development,
• Postgraduate Studies: Brand Management – Employer Brand Management – Personal Brand Management,
• Postgraduate Studies: Economic and Commercial Law,
• Postgraduate Qualifying Studies: Library and Information Studies for Teachers,
• Postgraduate Studies: Library and Information Studies,
• Postgraduate Qualifying Studies: Inclusive Education in Special Education.

 

The admission for selected postgraduate studies lasts until 15 February 2024.

Postgraduate studies provide the opportunity to attend classes taught by highly qualified specialists, academics, and practitioners, as well as to gain new qualifications and pursue personal development.

Postgraduate studies at the University of Silesia combine theoretical knowledge with practice. Classes with academic staff, as well as experts and practitioners specialising in specific fields, will ensure that the skills acquired will result in a better position in the labour market.

By choosing to take up postgraduate studies, you invest in yourself and your development, broaden your horizons, and open doors to many career possibilities.

Take a look at the full postgraduate studies offer. Detailed information on studies, admission rules, and payments is available at
https://www.studiapodyplomowe.us.edu.pl/en.

 

How to apply?

1. Read the full studies offer on the website.
2. Select the studies that are of interest to you.
3. Submit an online application via the admission form available on the website.

Registration of candidates takes place using the Online Application System (IRK): https://irk2.us.edu.pl/en-gb/home/POD-2023-L/

We are waiting for you on the road to success and new possibilities! Join us!

 

Centre for Postgraduate Studies
ul. Uniwersytecka 4, 40-007 Katowice
e-mail: studiapodyplomowe@us.edu.pl
tel. 32 359 23 47

Humanity faces one of the most serious challenges in history – preventing the consequences of climate change. They cause numerous threats both locally and globally. We need to take action for sustainable development and try to prevent dynamic climate changes. During the postgraduate studies in Renewable Energy Sources, the students will gain knowledge on conducting such activities, ways of dealing with their consequences and the implementation of green transformation in local government or business..

Why is it worth it? “Because this degree programme is currently very important in terms of environmental protection and energy transformation of all regions of Poland” says Katarzyna Juszczyk-Frelkiewicz, PhD, Executive MBA, Associate Professor, head of postgraduate studies. “The demand for renewable energy specialists in Poland is increasing. According to the report of the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development on the labour market, renewable energy is the profession of the future, so it is worth investing in your development or in an employee who will acquire the necessary knowledge and will become a specialist in this field” continues Katarzyna Juszczyk-Frelkiewicz..

What makes the studies stand out?

• They are exceptional and practical! We offer practical classes conducted by experts. The programme also covers field classes, during which the students can get an insight into the practical application of renewable energy sources,
• innovative, because during the classes we focus on a very important topic of energy self-sufficiency of cities, voivodeships and country,
• prestigious, because you will obtain a diploma of one of the biggest universities in Silesia, with a guarantee of the highest level of the acquired knowledge.

 

Studies at this innovative degree programme will allow public and private sector employees to implement solutions related to fair transformation and environmental protection in their everyday work on a local and global scale.

Postgraduate studies at the University of Silesia combine theoretical and practical knowledge. Classes with a team of scientists, as well as experts and practitioners specialising in specific fields will ensure that the acquired skills will result in a better possibilities on the labour market.

Discover the full offer of our studies

The offer for the summer semester 2023/2024 includes studies in the field of inclusive education, information and library studies, as well as programmes addressed to people from the business and managerial sectors.

We invite you to familiarise yourself with the educational offer of the University of Silesia in Katowice. Detailed information about postgraduate studies, admission rules, and fees is available on the website: https://www.studiapodyplomowe.us.edu.pl/en/home-en/.

Registration of candidates for studies takes place in the Online Application System: https://irk2.us.edu.pl/pl/home/POD-2023-L/

Contact details

Centre for Postgraduate Studies
Uniwersytecka 4, 40-007 Katowice
e-mail: studiapodyplomowe@us.edu.pl
Tel. 32 359 23 47

Humanity faces one of the most serious challenges in history – preventing the consequences of climate change. They cause numerous threats both locally and globally. We need to take action for sustainable development and try to prevent dynamic climate changes. During the postgraduate studies in Renewable Energy Sources, the students will gain knowledge on conducting such activities, ways of dealing with their consequences and the implementation of green transformation in local government or business..

Why is it worth it? “Because this degree programme is currently very important in terms of environmental protection and energy transformation of all regions of Poland” says Katarzyna Juszczyk-Frelkiewicz, PhD, Executive MBA, Associate Professor, head of postgraduate studies. “The demand for renewable energy specialists in Poland is increasing. According to the report of the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development on the labour market, renewable energy is the profession of the future, so it is worth investing in your development or in an employee who will acquire the necessary knowledge and will become a specialist in this field” continues Katarzyna Juszczyk-Frelkiewicz..

What makes the studies stand out?

• They are exceptional and practical! We offer practical classes conducted by experts. The programme also covers field classes, during which the students can get an insight into the practical application of renewable energy sources,
• innovative, because during the classes we focus on a very important topic of energy self-sufficiency of cities, voivodeships and country,
• prestigious, because you will obtain a diploma of one of the biggest universities in Silesia, with a guarantee of the highest level of the acquired knowledge.

 

Studies at this innovative degree programme will allow public and private sector employees to implement solutions related to fair transformation and environmental protection in their everyday work on a local and global scale.

Postgraduate studies at the University of Silesia combine theoretical and practical knowledge. Classes with a team of scientists, as well as experts and practitioners specialising in specific fields will ensure that the acquired skills will result in a better possibilities on the labour market.

Discover the full offer of our studies

The offer for the summer semester 2023/2024 includes studies in the field of inclusive education, information and library studies, as well as programmes addressed to people from the business and managerial sectors.

We invite you to familiarise yourself with the educational offer of the University of Silesia in Katowice. Detailed information about postgraduate studies, admission rules, and fees is available on the website: https://www.studiapodyplomowe.us.edu.pl/en/home-en/.

Registration of candidates for studies takes place in the Online Application System: https://irk2.us.edu.pl/pl/home/POD-2023-L/

Contact details

Centre for Postgraduate Studies
Uniwersytecka 4, 40-007 Katowice
e-mail: studiapodyplomowe@us.edu.pl
Tel. 32 359 23 47

We are pleased to inform that admission to postgraduate studies for the summer semester of the 2023/2024 academic year launched in mid-December. It is a great opportunity for people who would like to broaden their knowledge, acquire new skills, and open new professional possibilities to themselves. We encourage you to take a look at the educational offer of the University of Silesia in Katowice.

 

Select the programme that is right for you:

• Postgraduate Studies: Renewable Energy Sources (NEW),
• Postgraduate Studies: Creating Leadership and Professional Development,
• Postgraduate Studies: Brand Management – Employer Brand Management – Personal Brand Management,
• Postgraduate Studies: Economic and Commercial Law,
• Postgraduate Qualifying Studies: Library and Information Studies for Teachers,
• Postgraduate Studies: Library and Information Studies,
• Postgraduate Qualifying Studies: Inclusive Education in Special Education.

 

The admission for selected postgraduate studies lasts until 15 February 2024.

Postgraduate studies provide the opportunity to attend classes taught by highly qualified specialists, academics, and practitioners, as well as to gain new qualifications and pursue personal development.

Postgraduate studies at the University of Silesia combine theoretical knowledge with practice. Classes with academic staff, as well as experts and practitioners specialising in specific fields, will ensure that the skills acquired will result in a better position in the labour market.

By choosing to take up postgraduate studies, you invest in yourself and your development, broaden your horizons, and open doors to many career possibilities.

Take a look at the full postgraduate studies offer. Detailed information on studies, admission rules, and payments is available at
https://www.studiapodyplomowe.us.edu.pl/en.

 

How to apply?

1. Read the full studies offer on the website.
2. Select the studies that are of interest to you.
3. Submit an online application via the admission form available on the website.

Registration of candidates takes place using the Online Application System (IRK): https://irk2.us.edu.pl/en-gb/home/POD-2023-L/

We are waiting for you on the road to success and new possibilities! Join us!

 

Centre for Postgraduate Studies
ul. Uniwersytecka 4, 40-007 Katowice
e-mail: studiapodyplomowe@us.edu.pl
tel. 32 359 23 47

If you are wondering about your future after high school, and you are still unsure about what degree programme to choose, or doubting that there is a programme that suits you, a meeting with a career advisor is the perfect opportunity for you.

Study and career guidance

What is study and career guidance? It is a meeting or a series of meetings where you will receive information, tips, and advice on choosing a study programme, the job market situation, career prospects after graduation, employment opportunities during your studies, as well as internships and apprenticeships.

What can you get?

Thanks to the insights gained during the advisory session, you will expand your knowledge of what to expect when choosing a particular field of study and how to shape your career path. Remember, the advisor’s support is meant to help you develop your competencies, but all decisions are yours to make!

What else can you expect?

• Assessment of professional predispositions and competencies: If you want to determine in which areas you have potential and assess your competency levels for specific professions, you can take online tests available at our office and discuss the results with an advisor.
• Individual action plan: Every advisory process is different. Based on your needs, the advisor will work with you to develop an action plan. Once we define your goal, we will select the best path to help you achieve it!

Who can participate?
Study and career guidance sessions are available for prospective students applying for first- and second-cycle degree programmes (for second-cycle applicants, this applies to graduates of universities other than the University of Silesia) as well as long-cycle master’s programmes.

 

How to schedule a consultation? You can book a consultation via the registration form , by phone, or by email. 

Our advisor: 

Małgorzata Biylnik, MA Career advisor, psychologist malgorzata.biylnik@us.edu.pl tel. (32) 359 20 71 Candidate and Alumni Office The University of Silesia in Katowice (leader);

For 24 hours, starting from 1 August 9 a.m., candidates and first-year students will be able to ask questions related to recruitment and studies on Instagram Stories on our official profile on Instagram.

 

The questions will be answered by the team consisting of specialists from the Education Department, the Candidate and Alumni Office and the Student Service Centre.

 

Anyone interested will be able to obtain information about:

• the ongoing admission process;
• admission criteria;
• formalities related to the admission process;
• student life and everything they need to know before starting studies.

We will be waiting for your questions on 1 August from 9:00! You can ask your questions here: https://instagram.com/uniwersytetslaski?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

First edition of Postgraduate studies Brand Management – Employer Brand Management – Personal Brand Management starts in October this year. The new programme focuses on three areas of management: brand image, employer branding and personal branding.

The studies are addressed to managers (including Brand Manager, Junior/Senior Brand Manager, Personal Branding Specialist, Brand Management Manager, Personal Brand Management Specialist, Spokesperson, Marketing Manager, Marketing Director). The studies will provide knowledge about brand management in the context of brand, employer and employees. Thanks to practical classes, workshops and trainings, you will be able to learn how to professionally create communication strategy and brand image.

If you want to gain skills needed to work as an employer brand manager or personal brand manager –sign up for the studies.

Graduates of the studies will gain knowledge in the field of, among others:

• brand communication strategy;
• Building brand awareness and recognition;
• Brand crisis communication management;
• Content marketing;
• Media cultures
• A photographic workshop to create graphics in social media;
• The arts of public speaking;
• Employer Branding.