Cooperation between the National Aerospace University "KhAI" and the Wroclaw University of Economics and Business (WUEB) opens up unique opportunities for students wishing to combine a technical engineering foundation with modern knowledge in management, logistics, and the digital economy. WUEB is one of Poland's leading specialized universities, certified by international organizations such as AMBA and CEEMAN.
The double degree program at the Wroclaw University of Economics and Business is particularly valuable for future project managers in the aerospace industry, where it is necessary to understand not only aircraft design but also the economics of its production and operation.
Study Models:
Master's Degree ("1+1" scheme): Students study the first year at KhAI at the Faculty of Software Engineering and Business (or Management), and the second year in Wroclaw. The Master's thesis is prepared in English or Polish and defended before a joint committee, which grants the right to receive two diplomas.
Semester Mobility (Erasmus+): Study for 5-6 months with a monthly stipend payment. Students can choose courses from an extensive catalog of English-taught disciplines.
Joint Summer/Winter Schools: Short-term intensives focusing on startups, business analytics, and supply chain management.
Priority Specializations:
Logistics: Management of aviation transportation and warehouse systems.
Management: Project Management in IT and manufacturing.
Quality Management: Implementation of ISO series standards, which is critical for the aviation industry.
Business Informatics: Big Data analysis (Data Science) and development of ERP systems.
Educational Features:
Practical Orientation: The university has close ties with the Wroclaw business cluster (centers of Google, IBM, Nokia, Credit Suisse), providing opportunities for internships in global corporations.
Instruction: Programs for international students are taught in professional English.
Campus: The university has a modern, compact campus in the center of Wroclaw with developed sports infrastructure and a co-working area.
Financial Conditions:
Erasmus+: The stipend is typically 800 euros per month, which fully covers living and meal expenses in Wroclaw.
Tuition Waiver: Within the double degree agreement, KhAI students are exempt from tuition fees normally paid by international students in Poland.
Working While Studying: Students in Poland under the mobility program have the right to legal part-time employment (Student Job), which is popular in Wroclaw.
Advantages for Students:
Dual Competence: The combination of engineering thinking (KhAI) and business tools (WUEB) makes the graduate an ideal candidate for Team Lead or Project Manager positions.
International Degree: The WUEB diploma is recognized worldwide and does not require nostrification in the EU.
Networking: Opportunity to find partners for your own business among students from over 50 countries.
Selection Criteria:
Must be a 3rd or 4th-year Bachelor's student or a 1st-year Master's student at KhAI.
English Language: Proficiency of at least B2 level (possession of IELTS/TOEFL certificate or successful completion of university testing).
No academic arrears and a high Grade Point Average (GPA).