12 July is an important date for our University. In 2000, by the decision of the Minister of National Education, today’s Vincent Pol University in Lublin began its activities. Just today, 12 July, we are entering our 25th anniversary, and the upcoming inauguration will be the 25th in a row.
Over the course of 25 years, our University has expanded, broadened its offer, established relationships with universities all over the world – it has turned into a thriving University with a rich educational offer tailored to the needs of the labour market. What’s more, our University has the same rights as state universities.
The University has a modern Medical Science Centre and Medical Simulation Centre, as well as laboratories equipped with the latest equipment, and thanks to cooperation with many institutions and facilities, students can undergo practical training in, for example, hospitals or hotels.
– Today’s University is a modern, rapidly developing university, which already offers 11 fields of study in Polish and 9 in English. Every year, we expand our educational offer with the aim of preparing our students in the best possible way for the current demands of the labour market. Our lecturers are excellent academics and experienced practitioners, and the teaching facilities we offer include modern classrooms, laboratories and studios equipped with the latest equipment for classes in physiotherapy, cosmetology or nursing, among others. What’s more, we are open to student-athletes. We have developed procedures for combining competitive sport with study. We enable our students to participate in various sports sections, but also offer scholarships for the most talented students, supporting their development not only in the national but also international arena. There is a Foundation for the Support of Young People at our University, which has more than once provided assistance to students in need. We cooperate with many sports clubs in Lublin. In addition, our students play in the second-league rugby team Akademia Wincentego Pola Budowlani II Lublin, and recently we have signed a cooperation agreement with the Polish Wrestling Federation, which has resulted, among other things, in the establishment of a Centre for the Training of Coaching and Refereeing Personnel – enumerates the rector of the University, Dr. Mariusz Korczyński, professor at VPU.
Among the sporting talents-students of VPU are Maria Szwed, European Champion and World Vice-Champion in time-climbing, Jakub Hołub, gold and bronze medallist at the Polish Academic High Jump Championships, or Anastasia Reutova, who won a gold medal at the World Cup in powerlifting triathlon and two gold medals in powerlifting doubles at the Lubelskie Voivodeship Academic Championships.
For the student
Vincent Pol University offers studies in Polish at the Faculty of Social Sciences, such as Ekonomia, Filologia angielska z lingwistyką stosowaną, Turystyka i rekreacja, Wychowanie fizyczne, Zarządzanie, as well as studies at the Faculty of Health Sciences. Among the faculties on offer here are Dietetyka, Fizjoterapia, Kosmetologia, Pielęgniarstwo, Położnictwo and – Ratownictwo medyczne.
In addition, English-language degrees are offered in Beauty Science, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, International Business Management, International Management, Midwifery, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Tourism and Hospitality Management, International Tourism and Paramedic Science.
VPU also offers 57 postgraduate courses, including an MBA in co-operative education.
A university open to the world
It is worth mentioning that Vincent Pol University is one of the most internationalised universities in the country. People from more than 60 countries around the world study here, including countries in Africa, the Philippines, Canada, India, Turkey, countries in the East, but also all over Europe. In addition, we have established partnerships with more than 130 partner universities across Europe, and our students and staff participate in the Erasmus+ programme expanding their knowledge and passions.
VPU is also the organiser and co-organiser of many conferences and events that integrate the international community, such as the Renaissance of Wrestling conference, the Gospel Festival and Africa Day.
We invite you to join our University! – It is an excellent place to gain knowledge and experience that any employer will appreciate,” concludes VPU rector, Dr Mariusz Korczyński.