University of Economics in Katowice is one of the biggest and oldest business schools in the region and one of the top public universities in Poland. Founded in 1937, drawing on its LONG HISTORY and traditions, it continues to evolve implementing NEW IDEAS and diversification in its study offer. We have created modern, interactive programmes designed to provide students with the skills essential to build their professional careers in the multicultural environment. Our excellence is confirmed by full state accreditation. At the crossroads of major European transport routes, in the heartland of Central and Eastern Europe, we teach contemporary economics, finance, logistics, ICT, management, public administration and many other. Our students and graduates mature in a thriving metropolis engage in the development of the region in the course of their PROFESSIONAL lives: managing companies, organizing socio-economic activities, taking part in a wide range of business undertakings. At the same time, our strategy implements INTERNATIONALISATION as one of the most prioritized and dynamic activities of the University. Whether participating in international research and educational programmes, being involved in international student and staff exchange programmes like Erasmus plus, entering into alliances with leading universities and major companies in the world, being members of international networks, our University is becoming an internationally oriented centre of academic excellence.