The year 2018 marked the beginning of a new chapter in the university’s history – both in terms of academic and strategic development. The first ever defence of a doctoral thesis took place, confirming the institution’s academic maturity and its ability to conduct independent research and train academic staff. This was a clear signal that the university is consistently building its research potential and entering a new stage of development.
On 30 September 2018, the university changed its name to the Academy of Economics and Humanities in Warsaw (AEH). The new name reflected the expanded scope of its teaching and research activities, as well as the university’s interdisciplinary nature, encompassing the economic, social and humanities disciplines.
The period under the name AEH was a time of dynamic development of the teaching programme and intensive internationalisation. The university systematically increased the number of programmes taught in English, developed cooperation with foreign partners and actively participated in academic mobility programmes. The growing number of international students and the development of a staff with international experience fostered a multicultural academic environment and strengthened the university’s position in the European market.
At the same time, key disciplines such as psychology, finance and accounting, management, administration and law were strengthened, whilst the range of courses was expanded to include new programmes designed to meet the needs of the modern economy and society, such as dietetics, cosmetology, criminology and forensic science, and logistics. Master’s degree programmes and practice-oriented courses were developed, integrating education with the realities of the labour market and international educational standards.
The change of name to AEH was therefore not merely a formal rebranding, but also a confirmation of the transformation into a modern, open and increasingly international academic institution. It was during this period that the foundations were laid for the further expansion of the range of courses, entry into international rankings and, in subsequent years, the attainment of university status. VISION, which currently comprises six faculties.