Spoleczna Akademia Nauk (SAN University)

The SAN University was established in 1994. Until the end of 2011, it operated under the name Social College of Entrepreneurship and Management (Społeczna Wyższa Szkoła Przedsiębiorczości i Zarządzania); however, the obtaining of an entitlement to confer doctoral degrees resulted in the Institution being granted the right to include the word 'Academy' in its name by a decision of the Minister of Science and Higher Education. The new name of the Institution is intended to maintain continuity while covering a broad spectrum of fields in which education is provided. The SAN University is a nationwide higher education institution. It offers first-cycle and long-cycle studies, doctoral seminars, non-academic post-diploma studies and MBA programmes. Classes are held in full-time, part-time and ONLINE systems. In total, the University offers education in 25 fields of study. The offer is supplemented by numerous courses and workshops, as well as a wide range of student internships carried out by the Academic Career Office with a view to students' future. The SAN University has gained its prominent position on the market through the high dynamics of its development along with the high academic and didactic qualifications of its staff. The University employs more than 500 academic teachers. Some of them hold the title of professor and have a well established position in the scientific community. The professional scientific and teaching staff come from well-known universities, both Polish and foreign. There are also many practitioners working with the Academy who conduct workshops and laboratories to prepare students for practical tasks in their future careers. The SAN University, by adapting its educational offer to changing conditions, has not only been recognised by students, but has also earned many honours and awards.