Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
Katowice, Poland
Quick facts
- World rank
- #2,000
- 2024
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Students
- 2,700
- International students
- 2%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1970
Overview
Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego im. Jerzego Kukuczki w Katowicach to wiodąca uczelnia publiczna specjalizująca się w naukach o kulturze fizycznej, fizjoterapii, sporcie oraz zarządzaniu w sektorze sportu i turystyki. Uczelnia łączy tradycje sportowe z nowoczesną nauką, współpracując z wieloma instytucjami sportowymi.
Fields of study
- Physical Education
- Physiotherapy
- Sport Management
- Tourism
- Motor Preparation
Accreditation: Ministry of Science and Higher Education
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- October
- Application deadlines
- 2026-07-31
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- rekrutacja@awf.katowice.pl
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
PLN 2,000 – PLN 5,000 / year
From about $500 / year
Domestic students
PLN 15,000 / year
Tuition for foreigners is approximately 7,500 - 9,810 PLN per semester. For nationals, it is approximately 2,610 - 3,240 PLN per semester for part-time/extramural studies; full-time studies for Polish citizens are generally free.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Trainer (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | PLN 15,000 / year | Varies | October |
| Physical Education (opens in a new tab)Polish · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | October |
| Physiotherapy (opens in a new tab)Polish · Full Time | Master's | 5 years | PLN 19,620 / year | Varies | October |
| Sport (opens in a new tab)Polish · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | October |
| Tourism and Recreation (opens in a new tab)Polish · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | October |
Information last verified Jul 21, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.