Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie"The Cracow University of Economics is a modern and well-managed university with traditions dating back to 1925. It is among the top economic universities in the country, being a significant educational and scientific research center. The university supports entrepreneurship and innovation in Malopolska, acquiring funds under national and international research and development programs related to:
* knowledge transfer, * enhancement of innovation and competitiveness of enterprises, * supporting innovative ideas, * raising the qualifications and competencies of employees, * supporting the creation of new jobs, * development of economic activity in the region, * cooperation in the organization of student internships.
The Cracow University of Economics offers services in the field of **development of expertise** and **opinions on innovation,** the possibility of joint scientific projects carried out within the framework of scientific or scientific-industrial consortia, as well as participation in the organization of initiatives related to the promotion of innovation, competitiveness and entrepreneurship.
The University's commitment to scientific activity and support for the economy is confirmed by cooperation with numerous foreign centers, as well as cooperation with the University's companies in the framework of expertise carried out.
The Cracow University of Economics has also participated in numerous projects related to strengthening the University's cooperation with business, the development of the Małopolska region, educational activities for the development of entrepreneurship:
1. the Innovation Broker as a tool for effective development of the system of modern economy of Małopolska; 2. the Silver Academy Network; 3. Innovation Training IT Central Europe - Innotrain IT; 4. Research project management and commercialization of research results; 5. Innovation Wizard - strengthening research cooperation between Cracow University of Economics and enterprises.
The attractiveness of the University is determined by the possibility of obtaining various certificates and professional authorizations, improving one's qualifications by offering numerous postgraduate studies. The University also conducts prestigious MBA (Master of Business Administration) and MPA (Master of Public Administration) studies.
UEK's reputation is a rich educational offer, excellently prepared staff and conditions for learning and developing interests, spacious lecture halls, well-equipped laboratories, a modern library, a swimming pool, a sports and entertainment hall and an ever-expanding campus. A characteristic feature of UEK is the wide range of subjects taught. In addition to economic sciences, these include sociology, law, history, philosophy, chemistry, biology, physics, commodity science or ecology. During their studies, students have the opportunity to participate in foreign internships and placements. Students have the opportunity to obtain double diplomas - from Cracow University of Economics and a foreign partner university - German, Swedish, French or American We implement many cooperation agreements with universities in different parts of the world.
Cracow University of Economics can boast the 2016 Polish Innovation Award for projects: "International network for supporting research and knowledge transfer as a platform for cooperation between Polish and Norwegian universities" and "Education for the development of research and innovation," as well as an innovative approach to the student in the labor market."