Powiślańska Academy of Applied Sciences (PAAS)

POLAND | Gdańsk

PRESENTATION

Powiślańska Academy of Applied Sciences is one of the oldest private universities in the Pomorskie region, educating medical professionals for over 25 years. With campuses in Gdańsk, Toruń, Kwidzyn, and Kościerzyna, the university focuses on training highly skilled, practice-oriented specialists. It meets and exceeds standards in teaching quality, staff, and practical training, and is a recognized leader in internationalization, confirmed by numerous awards. It is also the only private university in the region with its own Medical Simulation Centers. Ranked 1st in Poland in the Perspektywy 2025 ranking, it attracts international students and offers strong practical experience and career support.

FEDE MEMBER – N°1711

Admission year: 2026

PROGRAMMES AND DEGREES

FEDE Programmes and Degrees

Other programmes and certificates proposed by the institution

  • Cosmetology
  • Dietetics
  • Economics
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Midwifery
  • Nursing (Bachelor’s degree)
  • Nursing (Master’s degree)

TEACHING LANGUAGES

  • English
  • Polish

STRENGTHS OF THE INSTITUTION

  • Courses given by qualified and professional speakers
  • Combined course between theory and practice (up to 1200 practice hours per degree)
  • Instant immersion in the professional world
  • Personalized teaching according to the personalities of the students: Learning through pleasure
  • Wide network of professional partners
  • Assistance and participation in student tuition fees. Assistance and participation in student tuition fees.
  • Colourful student life, with immersion with international academic community
  • Rich opportunities for international experience

KEY FIGURES

  • Number of students: 2100
  • Number of teachers: 400
  • Number of internships offered per year: /
  • Number of Partnerships: 240 (international)
  • Date of creation: 22/09/1999
  • Number of campuses: 4
  • Number of conferences: 3-4 per year
  • Number of events per year: approx.. 10 per year
  • Accreditations and quality certification other than those of the FEDE: Accredition by Polish Accreditation Commission

PRACTICAL INFOS

  • Smoluchowskiego 18 Street, 80-214, Gdańsk, Poland
  • +48 795 431 942

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES

  • Exchanges
  • Educational Cooperation
  • ERASMUS +

CAMPUS LIFE

  • Various Cultural Festivals
  • Owl Programme – mentor programme
  • BIPS / Open lectures from international academic staff
  • Commitment to sustainable development

Information provided by the institution. Non-contractual document subject to change and not subject to the liability of ©FEDE.
Update year: 2026