University of Economics in Katowice - UEKat Speciality : Economics
programme: Quantitative Economics

It seems to me that the university’s motto: ‘Close, internationally and for life’ resonates with my feelings/experiences about the university.

The academic staff, as well as other members of staff (e.g. from the Dean’s Office), are very helpful and I have never been in a situation where I could not get an answer to a nagging question related to administrative matters or to subjects I was studying.

The subjects vary, some are typical “pass and forget” where you need little to do, but there are also some where you need to spend some time studying, delving into the subject, in order to pass the exams. I had my Bachelor and Master studies held in Polish Language,but there were a number of free-choice subjects in English + in my undergraduate studies I could choose an additional foreign language to study alongside English.

The university allows you to develop your interests through scientific circles, there are also a number of student associations, you can also be a member of sports sections or dance in a folk dance group 😉 As part of the studies, it is also possible to go on foreign programmes (Erasmus or trips to more exotic places from the point of view of a European; when I was studying, you could spend part of your studies in Chile or Korea, for example).

One of the biggest advantages is that, with the exception of one building that is more in the city centre, all the others are practically next door to each other, so you don’t have to move around the city too much between classes.

Unfortunately, the university does not offer student halls of residence, so you have to look for something on your own when arriving in the city.