Vincent Pol University - VPU
speciality: Art & Design

I want to share our experience about studying at VPU. I hope this review will help somebody not to make a mistake.
My daughter studied there from October 2023 to May 2024 – Beauty Science faculty, in English.
She decided not to continue her studies at the University due to a number of reasons:
1. The curriculum is not followed. The semester classes indicated in it did not coincide with those taught in the daughter’s group.
2. Classes according to the plan were supposed to begin on October 9, 2023, the 1st lesson was held only on October 16. Only 3 classes per week were held from the 16th to the end of October. There were no classes at all during the first week of November.
3. We were promised that all classes specified in the program would be carried out in full. But actually, teachers were regularly late for classes and finished the classes ahead of schedule. The 3 or 4 hours stated in the schedule lasted 1.5 or 2 hours.
4. The medical examination for students wasn’t carried out in full, although practical classes with cosmetology procedures and manipulations were conducted.
5. The University offers only 1 educational institution under the Erasmus program for the Beauty science faculty. My daughter independently found and contacted a number of universities with similar programs. Five of them agreed to accept her under the Erasmus program, but this required entering into partnership agreements. She provided information to the Erasmus program coordinator at Vincent Pol University with contacts and correspondence. But even then, no agreement has been concluded with any of the universities.
6. Not a single experiment was carried out during practical classes in the subjects of perfumery and biochemistry, since there were no reagents.
7. Even though the University considers itself as practically oriented it’s not true. The beauty salons in Lublin don’t want to recruit students for practice. The University offers 2 salons which are ready to recruit students but it turns out that they just sign the documents to confirm the completion of the practice and don’t teach students anything.
8. The administration of the University promises to resolve the problems. But nothing changes.
To sum up: the University is not interested in its students’ knowledge. If you just wish to buy a diploma – it’s the right place. If you are interested in getting knowledge, skills and experience – NOT.

At the heart of the university’s mission is academic excellence, evident through its demanding curriculum and exceptional teaching standards. Professors, being experts in their respective fields, inspire students to think critically and analytically.

I found the experience initially challenging due to the language barrier in Poland. However, the fact that classes are taught in English made it easier to adjust. The tuition fees are affordable, making it accessible for international students. There are plenty of part-time job opportunities for students, which is a great way to support oneself financially. I am currently living in shared accommodation, which is practical and conveniently located near the school and other amenities. The quality of education at Vincent Pol University is good overall, although some teachers are not as friendly or approachable as I would have liked. Despite this, I have found that the university offers a supportive environment for students.