Lazarski University
Lazarski University in Warsaw was founded in 1993 by Ryszard Łazarski, renowned for his significant educational and organizational achievements. Since its inception, the school has become one of the best private institutions of higher learning in Poland. Academic programs at Lazarski address key issues in business, law, international relations and public administration and offer their students the finest interdisciplinary education available. Lazarski students are known for their excellent academic perfor-mance, which contributes to the success and reputation of the school. Those who excel academically, have notable achievements, and are involved in extracurricular activities, are granted an attractive package of either scholarships or fee reductions. Lazarski University is one of the few private universities in Poland possessing a new, modern campus, especially designed to meet the needs of the school and accommodate students and staff. Classes are held in spacious seminar rooms and air-conditioned lecture halls equipped with modern audio-visual and computer technology. Students have access to a computerized reading room and library that presently holds 90 000 volumes, constituting one of the largest collections that can be found at any private educational institution in Poland. Lazarski University is accredited by significant and respectful international institutions and universities, including the Delaware Department of Higher Education (USA), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the University of Wales, Center for International Legal Studies in Salzburg and Academic University of Law in Moscow.
International academic cooperation The School yearly hosts approximately 260 students from 30 countries, both on regular courses and on the exchange programs. Presently, Lazarski University participates in staff and student exchange programs with almost 60 academic institutions worldwide. Students have the opportunity to study and work abroad within the framework of the Erasmus program. In addition, participating in the Leonardo da Vinci program, the School offers its graduates internships abroad.
University partnerships
Lazarski University has forged close relationships with American and European academic institutions, namely the Georgetown University, the University of Kentucky, the University of Wisconsin La Crosse, the University of Wales, Center for International Legal Studies in Salzburg, American University of Rome and Academic University of Law in Moscow . These partnerships help to raise the standards of teaching and research. Students benefit from the opportunity to study in an international environment and interact with outstanding instructors.
Rankings Lazarski University's continuous development and improvement of the quality of instruction are reflected in favourable rankings, which are published by professional magazines and periodicals.
1st place for the best Faculty of Law among private universities (Gazeta Prawna, 2007, 2008, 2009)
1st place for the highest educational level in a private business school (Home&Market, 2008)
2nd place for the best private business school (Home&Market, 2009)
2nd place for the best private school (Polska The Times - ACI 2009)
2nd place for the best private business and management school (Wprost, 2007)
3rd place (following Jagiellonian and Warsaw Universities) for the best law faculty (Dlaczego, 2008)
Fields of study in English
All English programs at Lazarski University are accredited by the Delaware Department of Education, USA. Students receive both the University of Wales and Lazarski University diplomas:
BA in International Relations and European Studies (6 semesters)
BA in Business Economics (6 semesters)
MA in International Relations (4 semesters)
MSc in International Business Economics (4 semesters)
Students receive both University of Wisconsin La-Crosse and Lazarski University diplomas:
American MBA Program fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (4 semesters, including one semester in the USA)
Students receive both Center for International Legal Studies and Lazarski University certificates:
International Legal Skills program at the Faculty of Law
Students receive both Academic University of Law in Moscow and Lazarski University diplomas:
Students speakCertainly the right choiceThe friendly atmosphere, international environment and developed infrastructure at Lazarski University are optimal conditions of studying. There are many student organizations, the Students Government that organizes parties, multinational Young Researchers or Erasmus Students Network that assists the newcomers. Participation in the ESN helps to improve my language skills, find out about other cultures and make friends. After a year of studying I can say that Lazarski University was certainly the right choice. Nadzieja Krupnik, student from Belarus, BA in Management Program
