University of Occupational Safety Management in Katowice
Katowice, Poland
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 2002
Overview
Founded in 2002, the University of Occupational Safety Management in Katowice (WSZOP) is a private institution located in the heart of the Silesian region. It was the first university in Poland to train autonomous safety engineers. The university's academic structure includes departments covering technical sciences, management, legal sciences, security, and philology. WSZOP is dedicated to educating leaders in the humanization of work environments and safety culture. It offers a range of undergraduate and master's programs, including English-taught courses. The university maintains a practical approach to education, integrating business practitioners into its teaching staff.
Fields of study
- Criminology
- Management
- Management and Production Engineering
- Internal Security
- English Philology
- Logistics
- Energy Engineering
- Occupational Health and Safety
Accreditation: Polska Komisja Akredytacyjna (Polish Accreditation Committee)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Winter semester (October), Summer semester (March)
- Application deadlines
- Varies by intake
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- rekrutacja@wszop.edu.pl
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition fees are fixed per individual contract. The exact fee table (Tabela odpłatności) for 2026/2027 is governed by Zarządzenie nr 7/2025/2026 dated 30 April 2026. Various discounts apply including 0 PLN enrollment fee until 30 September 2026. Fees can be paid monthly or per semester (100 PLN discount for semester payment). All fees in PLN.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auditing energetyczny i świadectwa charakterystyki energetycznej (opens in a new tab)Hybrid | — | 1 year | Varies | Oct 10, 2026 | Winter semester 2026/2027, Summer semester |
| Bezpieczeństwo wewnętrzne (Studia licencjackie) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Oct 15, 2026 | Winter semester 2026/2027, Summer semester |
| Bezpieczeństwo wewnętrzne (Studia magisterskie) (opens in a new tab)Hybrid | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Oct 15, 2026 | Winter semester 2026/2027, Summer semester |
| BHP i systemy zarządzania bezpieczeństwem (opens in a new tab)Hybrid | — | 1 year | Varies | Oct 10, 2026 | Winter semester 2026/2027, Summer semester |
| Energetyka (Studia inżynierskie) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 42 months | Varies | Oct 15, 2026 | Winter semester 2026/2027, Summer semester |
| Filologia angielska (Studia licencjackie) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Oct 15, 2026 | Winter semester 2026/2027, Summer semester |
| Kadry i płace (opens in a new tab)Hybrid | — | 1 year | Varies | Oct 10, 2026 | Winter semester 2026/2027, Summer semester |
| Kryminalistyka i toksykologia sądowa (opens in a new tab)Hybrid | — | 1 year | Varies | Oct 10, 2026 | Winter semester 2026/2027, Summer semester |
| Kryminologia (Studia licencjackie) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Oct 15, 2026 | Winter semester 2026/2027, Summer semester |
| Logistyka (Studia inżynierskie) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 42 months | Varies | Oct 15, 2026 | Winter semester 2026/2027, Summer semester |
| Zarządzanie i inżynieria produkcji (Studia inżynierskie) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 42 months | Varies | Oct 15, 2026 | Winter semester 2026/2027, Summer semester |
| Zarządzanie i inżynieria produkcji (Studia magisterskie) (opens in a new tab)Hybrid | Master's | 18 months | Varies | Oct 15, 2026 | Winter semester 2026/2027, Summer semester |
| Zarządzanie (Studia licencjackie) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Oct 15, 2026 | Winter semester 2026/2027, Summer semester |
| Zarządzanie (Studia magisterskie) (opens in a new tab)Hybrid | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Oct 15, 2026 | Winter semester 2026/2027, Summer semester |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.