TWP in Szczecin
Academy of Applied Sciences
Located in Szczecin—a dynamic city in north-western Poland on the Oder River—our university benefits from a strong cultural and scientific community. Szczecin is a prime cross-border hub between Poland and Germany, featuring ample green spaces that create a pleasant and eco-friendly atmosphere.
We currently educate nearly 2,000 students and postgraduate attendees and have already welcomed over 21,000 satisfied graduates who have successfully completed their studies at our university. Our didactic base comprises two buildings in the very center of Szczecin, each fully adapted to meet the needs of people with disabilities.
At Akademia Nauk Stosowanych TWP, we offer 12 degree programmes and 51 postgraduate programmes, combining theory and hands-on practice. Our commitment to quality education is reflected in:
- A prestigious certificate
- Innovative teaching methods
- Practical education
- Lecturers-practitioners
We maintain modern laboratories for diverse research and training purposes—including a Focus Lab, socio-economic research, neurotherapy and biofeedback, communication and group training, psychological tests, first aid, forensic examinations, modern technologies, spatial information, educational games, a Working Environment Laboratory, and a Studio of Art. In addition, our University Library provides comprehensive e-resources to support learning and research.
Among our unique features is the Interfaculty Department of Critical Realism—the first of its kind in Central Europe—operating under the auspices of the International Association of Critical Realism. This department explores groundbreaking scientific trends in the social sciences, hosting seminars, workshops, and conferences, and publishing the Polish Journal of Critical Realism.
Our study programmes cater to a wide range of academic interests:
- 5-year Master’s in Education with Special Educational Needs, Pre-school and Elementary Education, and Psychology
- First Degree Studies in Defense and National Security, Criminology, Occupational Health and Safety, and Sociology of Organizations and Management
- Second-Cycle Master’s in Criminology, Education, and Social Work
By choosing Akademia Nauk Stosowanych TWP in Szczecin, you embark on a comprehensive, practice-oriented educational journey, guided by expert faculty and supported by state-of-the-art facilities—all set in a vibrant, cross-cultural academic environment.














