Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Nowym Sączu (PWSZ) is a State college established by polish government order on June 16, 1998 as one of the first schools of this type in Poland. It is located in the charming town Nowy Sącz, in the beautiful and mountainous area of South Poland. The PWSZ students can find their specialization among the subjects offered by the six PWSZ Institutes (faculties):
- Institute of Economics
- Institute of Foreign Languages
- Institute of Pedagogy Institute of Engineering Institute of Physical Education Institute of Nursing
Full-time studies at State Higher Vocational School in Nowy Sącz are free. PWSZ also offers weekend study programs, as well as postgraduate studies. After 3 years the graduates are awarded either a licentiate diploma (Bachelor of Arts degree) or after 3,5 years - an engineering diploma (Bachelor of Science degree). Graduates may then work in their chosen profession as well as pursue master degree studies and post-graduate studies. From 2012 university offers also studies on the 2nd level (Master) in field of Management and Production Engineering.
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