Collegium Civitas

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Collegium Civitas
2017-05-28 Palac Kultury i Nauki 2.jpg
The Palace of Culture and Science, where the university is located
Type Private
Established1997;27 years ago (1997)
Rector Professor Stanisław Mocek
Honorary President
Professor Jadwiga Koralewicz
Academic staff
200
Students2,861 [1] (12.2023)
Location, ,
52°13′54″N21°00′23″E / 52.231667°N 21.006389°E / 52.231667; 21.006389
Campus Urban (Palace of Culture and Science)
Affiliations
National Accreditation Commission
Conference of Rectors of Academic Schools in Poland
Conference of Rectors of Non-Public Academic Universities
International Association of Universities
European School of Sustainability Sciences and Research
European Association for International Education
Website civitas.edu.pl/en
Collegium Civitas logo.png

Collegium Civitas is one of Poland's leading non-public higher education institutions, as reflected in the Perspektywy Ranking. It is a member of the Conference of Rectors of Academic Schools in Poland (CRASP) and the ConCollegium Civitas is one of Poland's leading non-public higher education institutions. It is a member of the Conference of Rectors of Academic Schools in Poland (CRASP) and the Conference of Rectors of Non-Public Academic Universities (KRAUN). The university actively incorporates innovative practices in higher education, including interdisciplinary approaches, enhanced lecturer-student interaction, study abroad programs, internships, and support for individual student research projects.

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With a diverse student body representing over 60 countries, Collegium Civitas takes pride in its international outlook. It is also a signatory of the Magna Charta Universitatum and holds the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education 2021–2027. In 2023, the European Commission recognized Collegium Civitas as an Erasmus Without Paper (EWP) Champion.

On September 10, 2024, Collegium Civitas joined the Merito Group, the largest group of non-public universities in Poland.

History

Collegium Civitas traces its roots back to 1997 when it was established through the initiative of a group of distinguished scientists from the Polish Academy of Sciences. Professors from five institutes of PAN — Political Studies, Philosophy and Sociology, History, History of Art, and Slavic Studies — pooled their expertise and knowledge to establish Collegium Civitas. Since its inception, Collegium Civitas has been committed to providing modern, world-class higher education standards to both Polish and international students. Collegium Civitas was the first non-public university in Poland to welcome foreign students in 1997. [2]

As of 2024, the Rector is Professor Stanisław Mocek, the President is Professor Jadwiga Koralewicz, and the Chancellor is Roma Równiak. [3]

Degrees

The university offers a wide range of bachelor's and master's degree programs taught in Polish, English and bilingual (Polish-English) across four primary disciplines: International Relations, Sociology, Management, and Journalism and New Media. Collegium Civitas has also the right to grant PhD degrees in Sociology, and Politics and Administration. [4]

Location

The university, strategically situated within the iconic Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw, the capital of Poland., [4] [5] in the landmark Palace of Culture and Science, embodies a commitment to academic excellence and innovation. [5]

Notable alumni

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Adrian Kubicki

Notable faculty

Programs in English

Programs in Polish

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