About the program
The purpose of studies
Kozminski University focuses and encourages students personal development specifically in business and legal area; therefore, we invite students from all around the world to take part in our International Summer School in Warsaw. The program aims to provide academic professional courses and additionally business and cultural activities. During time spent at our university and in the city will give a unique chance to all the participant to attend classes in one of the best business schools in Central-Eastern Europe and discover beauty of Warsaw.
Gain an amazing international experience and participate in highest quality courses in the heart of this part of Europe!
Dates of the program (edition '24): July 1-30, 2024
Program Highlights
- Participate in the international program with students coming from all around the world.
- Attend intensive courses, fully recognized upon completion, related to your professional interests.
- Get additional credits.
- Participate in courses held in various forms, such as practical classes, labs, lectures etc.
- Professional academics and specialized practitioners in each subject field.
- Travel easily around Poland and the rest of Central-Eastern Europe.
Program
Key topics
BUSINESS COURSES 1. Artificial Intelligence in Business (4 ECTS) 2. Economic Intelligence in Times of Climate Change (4 ECTS) 3. Organizational Communication in the Age of AI (4 ECTS) 4. Sustainability Transition in Business (4 ECTS) 5. Space Law and Business (4 ECTS) 6. one more course - to be announced soon Duration of each course: 1 week
LEGAL COURSE 1. EU Insurance Law (6 ECTS) Duration of the course: 2 week (40h) Courses will be held on campus; attendance mandatory
COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
Applicable for those students, who want to come to Warsaw: Please make sure you are vaccinated or follow the regulations given by the Polish Government at https://www.gov.pl/web/coronavirus Also, check the regulations which you have to follow in your home country.
Organization of classes
Classes take place from Monday till Friday. Weekends are free, so students to attend cultural activities organized by Kozminski International Society and/or explore city on their own.
Community
Leading lecturers
Feel free to check below what participants of previous editions of the program think about:

Artificial Intelligence in Business: “Aleksandra is a fascinating person, and was an excellent lecturer. The course itself was very interesting. Anna did very well to teach a class with mixed mathematical ability. Both lecturers are admirable.”
Economic Intelligence in Times of Climate Change: “Course which I would recommend to everyone that’s interested in climate changes and the world around us, also looking from the economic point of view. Really interesting classes, engaged lecturers and great atmosphere! Happy to be part of it!”
Organizational Communication in the Age of AI: “I’m so happy that I made a decision to participate in this course! Great lecturer, interesting topics, fun way of conducting classes – that’s a perfect combination for summer school program 😊”
Sustainability Transition in Business: “Fascinating subject, and the Professor is clearly top of this field. My favorite course for the programme!”
Artificial Intelligence in Business “Overall it was a very interesting course where i learned a lot about AI.” “Very interesting content which was completely different to anything offered at my home university. A course which would probably have been better delivered in person but glad I got the opportunity to take it being on the other side of the world.”
Economic Intelligence in Times of Climate Change “Very interesting course with great teachers.” “Variety of topics, excellent delivery of the classes, clear and well organized methods of teaching. I enjoyed this course a lot!”
New Technologies in Finance (Blockchain. Bitcoin. Fintech) “Very interesting and complete course.”
Organizational Communication in the Age of AI “Very dynamic and fun course. Above my expectations.” “Amazing and interesting classes, full of different activities and tasks, completely different methods of teaching and approach then what I’m used to back in my home country.”
Sustainability Transition in Business “I want to thank professor Rok for always including in the lectures an analysis of real life situations with examples regarding existing businesses.” “Excellent professor and excellent approach. I am satisfied both with lectures and activities.”

EU Insurance Law
“I am very happy to have the chance to participate in this course. Professors were the best and I have gotten much useful and interesting information from them. Thank you.”
“Very interesting course. The professors are good.”
“Has been a wonderful experience, from all possible points of view!”
TERMS & ADMISSSION
APPLICATION AVAILABLE UNTIL THE 6th of June
Dates of the program: 1 - 30 of July 2024
Apply online at https://rekrutacja10.kozminski.edu.pl/na/default.aspx - choose the International Summer School program
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the scan of your ID/passport
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the Certificate of English ( B2 or FCE, TOEFL, IELTS) unless English is your native language or it is the language of instruction at your home University
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1 passport size picture in JPG file
Before your arrival please send to iss@kozminski.edu.pl a copy of the medical insurance (in case of EU citizen - please submit European Health Insurance Card)
Mandatory – please send confirmation of payment for the participation in the program to iss@kozminski.edu.pl
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Go to https://rekrutacja10.kozminski.edu.pl/na/default.aspx and choose the International Summer School program.
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Complete your personal data and add all the required documents.
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Submit your application until 26th of June
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Wait until your application is reviewed – then you will be contacted by the program’s coordinator who will provide you with all the further details.
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Pay for the participation in the program (700 EUR for students from KU’s partner universities; 900 EUR for students from non-partner universities; 800 EUR for DAAD scholars).
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Choose courses, get to know their schedules, contents etc.
Transporation
- Public Transport System in Warsaw http://www.ztm.waw.pl/index.php?l=2
- Application how to get to http://warszawa.jakdojade.pl/?locale=en
- Polish Railway http://rozklad-pkp.pl/en
- Bus connections http://www.polskibus.com/en/index.html
- Taxi in Warsaw http://www.sawataxi.com.pl/home
HOW TO GET TO THE UNIVERSITY FROM THE CHOPIN AIRPORT?
- The journey should take you approximately 30-45 min. ”. to the city center and 1h-1h 15 min. to Kozminski University.
- The best way to get from the Chopin Airport to the University is to take the bus 175 in front of the Airport Exit gates, and get off at the “CENTRUM” stop. When you get off from the bus, you will need to go underground to access the tram stop. Follow signs with trams of direction to Żoliborz.
- Take tram 18 to ŻERAŃ FSO, get off at the stop “PIMOT”, the university will be on your left side- a blue building.
Accommodation
Kozminski University does not have on-campus accommodation.
We recommend to participants to use portals such as booking.com and air bnb to look for short term rentals in Warsaw. Also you can use services of PepeHousing and spotahome.com where discounts which we have arranged for participants of ISS.
Fees
Mandatory transfer’s title: International Summer School + name and surname of the participant
Bank Millennium SA
PL 22 1160 2202 0000 0000 3260 4533
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900 EUR (1- 4 courses) for students from non-partner Universities excluding accommodation;
800 EUR (fixed list of courses available below) for DAAD scholarship holders;
700 EUR (1- 4 courses) for students from KU partner Universities excluding accommodation;
600 EUR (1-4 courses) for Kozminski University students.
Deadline for payment: 7th of July
Cancellation fee
The cancellation fee is 25% of the fee applicable by the 5th June. Students from non- partner institutions receive 675 euro back, from partner institutions - 525 euro. After the 5th June, no fees are refundable.
Fees paid for the current summer cannot be transferred to the next year.

DAAD scholarships available to German Students - details connected to 2024 edition - to be announced