University of Lomza was first established on June 22^nd, 2004 by an act of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Poland. At first, the main motto of our University was: “Creating small and medium-sized enterprises,” yet it was later altered due to new directions of development and newly formed fields of study. In 2012, the Academic Senate reformed the motto to state "We educate practitioners". After ten years of hard work put into achieving excellence in this field and having prepared hundreds of students to the best of their abilities, our University has began its journey of taking anothr great step in its academic journey.

That is why after thoughtful consideration, the Academic Senate decided to make this grand step official by refolmulating the motto yet again, to focus on the following direction:

“We educate professionals”

In the history of Łomża, sixteen years is like a blink of an eye, but in the history of the University it is a whole era, from very difficult organizational beginnings to the present time, when our University stands out from other state schools, thanks to its extraordinary dynamics, great equipment, excellent teaching staff and scientific development. However, the greatest success of the University are individual achievements of our graduates who undertake further studies and wonderfully manage in life as well as at work.

Our University is recognizable in the country and in the region as the centre of education of specialists– practitioners. University of Lomza offers first and second cycle degrees, full-time and part-time. Every year, we develop in our students the knowledge and skills that will enable them to work in their chosen professions, as well as open the door to the world in the form of Erasmus+ (study and practice). Our University became an extremely flexible and efficient institution that is a part of the tradition of Łomża and relies on the cooperation of the entire region. It is the pride of all inhabitants of Łomża, permanently inscribed in the history of the city and its architectural landscape.

Welcome from the Rector

University of Lomza is a unique place of high reputation, which is proud of its scientific and educational resources. Its unusual ambience of friendliness and  empathy  fosters  intellectual and social development of the students and staff. Studying at our University means being a part of a special multidimensional world, wherein the needs of students matter, and everyday interactions with the University personnel are something natural and pleasant. Every student is respected and appreciated at our University. The academic community believes that University of Lomza changes people and brings out their best qualities in the process of broadening the knowledge.

For years, a prestigious  ranking of “Perspektywy” magazine has placed our University among top ten Universities of Applied Sciences in Poland. It is a great honour but also a really important challenge for us. Our greatest assets are practical study programmes which are tailored in association with potential employers and students. They are adjusted to the current and future needs of the dynamically changing labour market. Cooperation with numerous entities of business environment, governmental, and non-governmental organizations as well as the public sector offers our alumni attractive career prospects.

I would like to invite you on a short yet splendid intellectual journey with distinguished lecturers, practitioners, and specialists in the world of science guiding you. Together with your lecturers you will be searching for solutions, sharing ideas, and developing creativity but, first and foremost, nurturing your professional and scientific ambitions, passions, and aspirations in a comforting, welcoming atmosphere.

I believe you will have a very positive experience at our University and that you will soon decide to join our exceptional academic community.

Rector,
Prof. Dariusz Surowik

Welcome to Poland and Łomża

For the last thousand years, the Republic of Poland has been the country where cultures from the East and West of Europe initially connect.

Poles have always played important roles in the history of many nations. A democracy located in the middle of Europe, inhabited by friendly and hospitable people who are building a modern economy, yet cherishing their heritage dearly.

Poland is a garden of nature and a treasure trove of cultural riches. Poland’s natural environment makes active rest and recreation possible at any time of the year. In many regions of Poland there are natural sites preserved in their primeval state rarely encountered in other parts of Europe.

Visitors feel truly welcome in Łomża and Poland where they experience our traditional Polish hospitality.

Łomża - a city located in north-eastern Poland, in the Podlaskie Voivodeship, by the Narew River. The city is located in historic Mazovia region. Łomża is the main economic, educational and cultural centre of the Lomza District and the third largest city in the Podlaskie region. Łomża is located in the area of the ‘Green Lungs’ of Poland, in the vicinity of the city, where there are several parks and monuments of nature ready to be visited.

The Dean

PhD Natalia Malenko
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The Vice-dean

PhD Magdalena Forfa
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Faculty Erasmus+ Coordinator

MA Joanna Włostowska
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The Faculty offers the following programmes:

Management

Departmental Erasmus+ Coordinator: 

MA Michał Bąkowski
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Mode of study: full-time and part-time

Degree structure: first-cycle (3 years, 6 semesters)

Development paths:

• SME management
• Project management
• Logistics management
• Management accounting

Degree structure: second-cycle (2 years, 4 semesters)

Development paths:

• Management in trade and services
• Enterprise financial management
• Logistics customer service

Management – a field for the creative and ambitious. Studying Management provides personal and social development as it represents interdisciplinary knowledge: economics, finance, banking, marketing, and business law. The market still lacks specialists with practical skills in this field. These are studies for people who showcase leadership and organizational skills, who are able to think strategically and are not afraid to take risks. Management is primarily analysing, planning, implementing, and monitoring the strategies set by the company.

Social Work

Departmental Erasmus+ Coordinator:

PhD Edyta Lichomska-Milewska
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Mode of study: full-time and part-time

Degree structure:  first-cycle (Bachelor’s degree)

Programme: 3 years (6 semesters)

Social Work is a field for people who are motivated to act. For those for who the wellbeing of another person is the highest good. Social worker everyday encounters problems facing various people who require support. The profession of a social worker requires constant development and raising of one’s qualifications. Social work studies are enriching in many areas of knowledge, among others, in philosophy, sociology, psychology, science, economics and law. The program is enhanced by practical knowledge and possibility to acquire qualifications during internships

English Philology

Departmental Erasmus+ Coordinator: 

MA Mateusz Turski
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Mode of study: full-time and part-time

Degree structure: first-cycle (Bachelor’s degree)

Programme: 3 years (6 semesters)

Development paths:

• Teaching
• Translation
• English in Business

English Philology allows students to learn the linguistic and cultural nuances of English-speaking countries.

By studying at our University, in addition to the practical ability to communicate in English, you will gain knowledge in many different fields: linguistics, literature, and cultural studies of British and American English, methodology of teaching English as a foreign language, IT aid skills, translation studies, and the organization of the tourism movement.

English Philology is a field of study for people who value diversity, who are open to intercultural dialogue. The graduates undertake work in the translation agencies, the tourism industry as well as in international corporations, or they can choose an autonomous work model and set up their own translation agency or a language school in order to provide professional services on the free market.

Depending on the chosen specialization, holders of the English Philology Degree can work as teachers in both public and private education centers, they can also find employment in newspapers, publishing houses, mass media, and advertising agencies. Researchers of English language are recruited in research facilities, libraries, and archives. 

Pedagogy

Departmental Coordinator:

PhD Monika Surawska
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Mode of study: full-time, part-time

Degree structure: first-cycle (Bachelor’s degree)

Programme: 3 years (6 semesters)

Development paths:

• Professional and educational counselling
• Pedagogy of care
• Social rehabilitation pedagogy

Degree awarded: Bachelor

Pedagogy is a field chosen by reflective and creative people who intend to exert a positive influence on future generations, are interested in educational processes and social modelling mechanisms. Knowledge acquired during these studies is interdisciplinary and prepares you to work in a hybrid world – combining real and virtual reality.

The innovative character of the studies on a national scale is reflected in educational programs that take into account contemporary civilization changes and atypical phenomena of the 21st century – cyberbullying, patostream, symbolic and real forms of social isolation of young people.

Pedagogy alumni may find employment in educational and care centres, nursing homes, addiction treatment facilities, resocialization and socio-therapeutic facilities, nurseries, non-governmental organizations, penitentiary institutions, courts, labour market institutions, and social assistance centres.