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Learn about our history

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Learn about our history

25 years ago, the path of development of our university – today's VIZJA University – began.

This anniversary is a moment of reflection on history, shaped by early decisions, evolutionary changes, and milestones that give it a specific course and meaning. We invite you to retrace this history and learn about the stages that shaped the identity of VIZJA University.

Timeline events:

2026

The anniversary year of the VIZJA University

We are celebrating 25 years of existence!

VIZJA University is today a modern private academic institution with full scientific rights, an extensive educational offer, and a strong position in the most important Polish and international rankings. The university is known for its accessibility, internationalization, practical education, and intensive collaboration with the economic and social environment. This position was not achieved overnight – it is the result of consistent decisions, long-term strategy, and systematic development, carried out since 2001 and culminating in its status as a university after 25 years.

However, our history is not just about dates and formal decisions. Above all, it is about the people who, over the years, have consistently followed the path defined by the vision of scientific and academic education development. We invite you on a journey whose milestones have built – and continue to build – the university of the future.

  • 2025

    VIZJA University

    A new phase of development

    On 15 May 2025, the institution officially gained university status and began operating under the name VIZJA University. The institution’s first-ever habilitation examination took place. Work began on the project “Vizja Home – A University for Everyone”.

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  • 2024

    New campuses and new initiatives

    Development of infrastructure and cooperation

    Two new campuses have been opened: Wiśniowy Business Park and Babka Tower. Poland’s first Institute for Senior Citizens has been established. A cooperation agreement has been signed with the Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski University in Kraków. The university has also awarded its first ever honorary doctorate.

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  • 2023

    The university in global rankings

    QS i THE Impact Rankings

    AEH has been included in the QS World University Rankings for the first time. The university has also been featured in the THE Impact Rankings, which assesses higher education institutions on their progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This year has also seen further positive programme evaluations from the PKA.

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  • 2022

    Full academic rights

    Academic disciplines and new degree programmes

    Following an evaluation of its academic activities, all disciplines were awarded academic category B+. The university was granted the right to award doctoral and postdoctoral degrees. It also became the first private university in Poland to be authorised to offer a degree programme in pharmacy, whilst its psychology programme received a recommendation from the Psychology Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences.

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  • 2021

    International recognition

    CEEMAN IQA accreditation

    The Faculty of Business has been awarded the prestigious international CEEMAN IQA accreditation, confirming the high standard of teaching and management. The university has also received positive programme evaluations from the Polish Accreditation Committee. The range of master’s degree programmes at the Sochaczew Campus has been expanded.

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  • 2020

    Responsible education

    PRME, awards and the Business Council

    AEH has joined the UN’s global initiative PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education). The Mens Docta awards were presented for the first time to outstanding students and graduates. The AEH Business Council was established, strengthening the university’s cooperation with the business community.

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  • 2019

    Campus and integration

    VISION Park and structural development

    The university has moved to the modern VIZJA Park campus at 59 Okopowa Street. Two institutions, including the branch in Sochaczew, have been incorporated into the AEH structure. Dr Konrad Janowski has been appointed rector.

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  • 2018

    A new chapter

    The first PhD and the name change

    The university held its first-ever doctoral thesis defence. On 30 September, the university changed its name to the Academy of Economics and Humanities in Warsaw.

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  • 2017

    Digitization of studies

    Electronic student ID card

    An electronic student ID card was introduced.

  • 2015

    Outstanding quality

    Accreditation awards

    The Finance and Accounting programme is the only one at a private university in Poland to have received a ‘distinguished’ rating from the Polish Accreditation Committee. The Management programme also received a positive rating.

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  • 2013

    International mobility

    Erasmus+

    The university has been awarded the Erasmus+ University Charter, which enables the development of international mobility for students and staff and the implementation of partnership projects.

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  • 2010

    Doctoral qualifications

    Psychology with full academic status

    The Department of Psychology has been granted the right to award doctoral degrees in the humanities in the field of psychology.

  • 2009

    Proven quality

    Positive reviews and new directions

    The State Accreditation Commission has issued positive assessments of the quality of education in the fields of finance and accounting, and management. The university has also been granted authorisation to offer first-cycle degree programmes in administration.

  • 2008

    Accessible university

    Legislation and support schemes

    A single-cycle Master’s degree programme in Law has commenced. The university has also joined the ‘Pitagoras’ programme, developing initiatives to support students with disabilities.

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  • 2007

    Opening up to Europe

    Erasmus and the academic quarterly

    The university was awarded an extended Erasmus University Charter. That same year saw the publication of the first issue of the academic quarterly *Współczesna Ekonomia* (renamed *Contemporary Economics* in 2011).

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  • 2006

    Master’s degree

    Development of the curriculum

    The university has been granted the right to offer first-cycle degree programmes in political science and second-cycle degree programmes in management and marketing.

  • 2005

    Academic research and publishing

    Our own publishing house and international journal

    The academic publishing house VIZJA PRESS & IT has been established. The first issue of the international academic journal *Advances in Cognitive Psychology*, dedicated to research in the field of cognitive psychology, has also been published.

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  • 2004

    We’re broadening our horizons

    New directions and the development of technological capabilities

    The university was granted the right to offer master’s degree programmes in finance and banking. In the same year, the University of Information Technology was established – a subsidiary institution specialising in IT education.

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  • 2003

    New campus, new programs

    Academic university at Pawia 55

    The year 2003 brought significant organizational and infrastructural changes: the university gained full status as a private academic institution, expanded its educational offer with the Management and Marketing program, and in September moved its headquarters to a new building at Pawia 55 in Warsaw’s Wola district.

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  • 2002

    Academic advancement

    From a professional to an academic university

    The Higher School of Finance and Management gained the status of an academic institution. Master’s studies in Psychology and professional studies in Finance and Banking were launched.

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2001

The beginning of the journey

Establishment of the Higher School of Finance and Management in Warsaw

On May 8, 2001, the Higher School of Finance and Management in Warsaw officially commenced operations. The first rector of the university was Prof. Maria Sierpińska. The university obtained the authorization to offer higher education studies with a professional profile in the fields of finance and capital markets.

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