004814 6316 614
uast.edu.pl@gmail.com
004814 6316 614
uast.edu.pl@gmail.com
University of Applied Sciences in Tarnow (UAS Tarnow) was called into being by the order of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Poland in May 1998 as the first higher education institution of a new type in Poland. It educates its students at the first level (bachelor/engineer) and at the second level (master). Total number of students exceeds 3700. There are over 300 academic teachers employed, including around 100 professors and associate professors.
State Higher Vocational School in Tarnów (Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Tarnowie) – a public, vocational type university, created on the basis of the Council of Ministers of 19 May 1998 as the first university in Poland of a new type of vocational educating undergraduate and engineering.
The university operates under the Act of 26 June 1997 on higher vocational schools (Ustawa z dnia 26 czerwca 1997 roku o wyższych szkołach zawodowych), the statute and other regulations issued on its basis.
The dream of a globally acclaimed institution promoted Mr. Rafał Kurczab to set up UAST. Mr. Rafał Kurczab visited many countries of the world and observed the way the universities of those countries work. He made up his mind to establish such an institution which will be the torch bearer of knowledge and wisdom. In spite of his busy schedule, he spent a lot of time to actualize his dream into reality. Being the chairman of Reliance industrial park, he has also associated himself with a variety of humanitarian works. In accordance with the slogan, 'Digital Poland', Mr Rafał Kurczab wants to make the students go digital by setting up a college which excels in business and technology.
UAST undertakes to build up a reputation as a rural level low cost digital education in Business and Technology with innovative research and development as a private institution.
The mission of UAST is to contribute, through collaborative research and education to efforts to create a Digital Poland. UAST pays due attention to the spread of technological knowledge everywhere.
UAST aspires to be a world class teaching and capacity development institution that addresses the
needs of present and future generation. It endeavors to provide global leadership on the aspects
of business and technology. UAST also seeks to become a widely recognized international graduate
teaching and research institution known for-
- Strict adherence to rigorous scientific method.
- Emphasis on issues providing high quality services & outputs.
- A focus on issues that impact sustainability.
- High ethical standard along with academic excellence.
- Intellectual vitality and spirit of cooperation.
- Equality and openness in access to opportunities.
- Strict adherence to the principle of gender balance.
- Going carbon free amongst all campuses in Poland.
