Vizja: Openness – Connecting Worlds, Creating the Future
The project titled “Vizja Otwartości – Łączymy Światy, Tworzymy Przyszłość (Vizja: Openness – Connecting Worlds, Creating the Future)” is implemented by VIZJA University in the period from 01 October 2025 to 30 September 2027 (the unit implementing the project is the International Center of VIZJA University).
The project is implemented under the program of the National Agency for Academic Exchange entitled “Welcome to Poland – call 2024”. The source of funding for this call is European Union funds under the program European Funds for Social Development 2021–2027 (FERS), granted for the implementation of the NAWA project entitled “Support for higher education and science institutions in servicing foreign nationals and Polish citizens going abroad” (NAWA project number: FERS.01.05.IP.08-0003/24; Beneficiary – the National Agency for Academic Exchange). In implementing the project in question, VIZJA University is a beneficiary of the NAWA project – it uses the financial resources of the NAWA project and contributes to the achievement of its objectives.
Project objective:
The main goal of the project is to strengthen the capacity of VIZJA University in internationalization and to increase the University’s competitiveness in the international arena by achieving the following specific objectives:
1. improving English communication skills;
2. understanding and respecting diverse cultural norms;
3. building positive relationships with international individuals;
4. facilitating the handling of formal and administrative matters;
5. raising awareness of global standards for international collaboration;
6. establishing and equipping dedicated spaces for serving international students.
The project’s objective will be achieved by 30.09.2027.
Target group:
The target group of the project consists of 70 academic staff members teaching on English-taught programs (teaching staff and research-and-teaching staff) and 40 administrative staff members working in the International Center or cooperating with the International Center in providing services to international individuals (students and academic staff) employed at VIZJA University.
Main project tasks:
1) Task 1 – Training to enhance the internationalization competencies of academic staff.
A set of training activities aimed at enhancing the language and communication competences of academic staff, including activities that develop effective cooperation and the delivery of teaching-related support for individuals from abroad.
2) Task 2 – Training to enhance the internationalization competencies of administrative staff.
A set of training activities aimed at enhancing the language, communication, and managerial competences of administrative staff, including activities that foster effective cooperation and the provision of administrative services for individuals from abroad.
3) Task 3 – Study visits to international academic centers.
A set of activities aimed at organizing visits by representatives of academic and administrative staff to foreign academic institutions, activities designed to enhance the effectiveness of cooperation with international partners, enable the adaptation of best practices and global standards, and build the image of the University as an institution open to international cooperation.
4) Task 4 – Establishing and equipping a dedicated space for serving international students and academic staff.
A set of activities related to the development of a space dedicated to supporting individuals from abroad (the International Center of VIZJA University), including the creation of two new positions—activities aimed, among others, at improving the level of administrative services and contributing to increased internationalization and an enhanced image of the University as an institution welcoming to individuals from abroad.
Project results:
1. Development of academic and administrative staff competences – acquisition of new language, communication, and management competences related to the admission and support of individuals from abroad, as well as individuals going abroad.
2. Improvement of the quality of services for individuals from abroad – streamlining administrative procedures and developing the administrative service space for individuals from abroad, including support tools for these services.
3. Internationalization of the University – increasing the number of individuals from abroad studying and working at the University through improved conditions and the implementation of good practices in international cooperation.
4. New infrastructure for serving international stakeholders – designation and development of a space dedicated to supporting individuals from abroad, as well as the provision of informational materials in various languages.
5. Improved efficiency of organizational activities – implementation of procedures enabling fast and efficient handling of formal matters and the creation of two new positions at the International Center of VIZJA University.
6. Increased attractiveness of the University on the international market – enhanced competitiveness through the adaptation of services and the educational offer to the needs of individuals from abroad and more effective international promotion.
7. Strengthened international cooperation – development of contacts with foreign universities creating better conditions for initiating joint research and educational projects.
8. Sustainable project outcomes – developed organizational and infrastructural solutions, including a new space for supporting stakeholders, combined with increased staff competences, will ensure long-term and high-quality support for individuals from abroad.
Project value (total project cost): PLN 535 122,00
Planned schedule of participant support:
(The current schedule will be published during the project implementation)
Rules regarding recruitment and use of project support services:
The rules governing recruitment and participation in the forms of project support are set out in the document published below, together with its annex [files made available in the following formats: .docx]:
1. Regulations on recruitment and participation in the project entitled „Vizja Otwartości – Łączymy Światy, Tworzymy Przyszłość (“Vizja: Openness – Connecting Worlds, Creating the Future”) [version as of 15.01.2026]
– Polish-language version of the Regulations [file docx, 113 KB]
– English-language version of the Regulations [file docx, 79 KB]
2. Application form for participation in the forms of support under the project entitled „Vizja Otwartości – Łączymy Światy, Tworzymy Przyszłość” (“Vizja: Openness – Connecting Worlds, Creating the Future”) [Annex No. 1 to the Regulations]
– Polish-language version of the Application Form [file docx, 101 KB]
– English-language version of the Application Form [file docx, 74 KB]
In case of difficulties in reading, understanding, or other specific needs related to the analysis of the documentation content, please report these needs by e-mail to projektyeuropejskie@vizja.pl, by telephone at +48 22 53 65 453, or through direct contact with Vizja University staff by visiting the Project Office (room no. 614, Monday to Friday between 9:00 and 15:00).
The content of the information clauses concerning the processing of personal data of persons applying for and participating in the project is included in the Application Form for participation in the support measures implemented under the project.
Additional information regarding the obligation of applicants to register in the ICT system of the National Agency for Academic Exchange is provided in the document published below [file available in .pdf]:
1. Guide to Creating an Account and Submitting the FERS Form [document prepared by NAWA]
– Polish-language version of the Guide [file pdf, 811 KB]
– English-language version of the Guide [file pdf, 827 KB]
Project outputs – works
All products developed under the project that constitute works within the meaning of the Act of 4 February 1994 on Copyright and Related Rights (Journal of Laws 1994, No. 24, item 83, as amended – pursuant to art. 1 sec. 1 of the Act, a work is any manifestation of creative activity of an individual nature, established in any form, regardless of its value, purpose, or manner of expression) are fully covered by the Creative Commons Attribution CC BY 4.0 license and are made fully available for download on this project website.
All required information concerning the works, in particular the indication of the authors, place and year of development, and the license together with a link to its full text, is included in the content of the works. Information contained in the file metadata (the “Properties” function) serves a supplementary role. The works are made available in their original version (no changes made after the work was developed by the authors) and in the form of digital Microsoft Word documents (.docx). No legal or technological measures limiting the use of the works under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution CC BY 4.0 license have been applied.
Information in English: these works are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
List of project products (works) with the option to download them:
1. English language training program (advanced level) for academic teachers of VIZJA University – specialist vocabulary and expressions related to the teaching process in higher education [short name of the file: Program szkolenia – język angielski – nauczyciele akademiccy Uniwersytetu VIZJA (Training program – English language – academic teachers of VIZJA University)]
– Polish-language version of the Program [file docx, 98 KB]
– English-language version of the Program [file docx, 68 KB]
2. Training program for academic teachers of VIZJA University on interpersonal skills, including empathy, conflict resolution, and communication techniques addressing language and cultural barriers in the higher education teaching process [short name of the file: Program szkolenia – umiejętności interpersonalne – nauczyciele akademiccy Uniwersytetu VIZJA (Training program – interpersonal skills – academic teachers of VIZJA University)]
– Polish-language version of the Program [file docx, 97 KB]
– English-language version of the Program [file docx, 68 KB]
3. Training program for academic teachers of VIZJA University on cultural differences in the higher education teaching process [short name of the file: Program szkolenia – różnice kulturowe – nauczyciele akademiccy Uniwersytetu VIZJA (Training program – cultural differences – academic teachers of VIZJA University)]
– Polish-language version of the Program [file docx, 96 KB]
– English-language version of the Program [file docx, 68 KB]
4. English language training program (advanced level) for administrative staff of VIZJA University – specialist vocabulary and expressions related to educational and administrative services in higher education institutions [short name of the file: Program szkolenia – język angielski – pracownicy administracyjni Uniwersytetu VIZJA (Training program – English language – administrative staff of VIZJA University)]
– Polish-language version of the Program [file docx, 97 KB]
– English-language version of the Program [file docx, 69 KB]
5. Training program for administrative staff of VIZJA University on interpersonal skills, including stress reduction techniques and methods for supporting adaptation in a new environment within higher education institutions [short name of the file: Program szkolenia – umiejętności interpersonalne – pracownicy administracyjni Uniwersytetu VIZJA (Training program – interpersonal skills – administrative staff of VIZJA University)]
– Polish-language version of the Program [file docx, 96 KB]
– English-language version of the Program [file docx, 68 KB]
6. Training program for administrative staff of VIZJA University on current regulations and procedures regarding the support of international students and the use of IT systems applied in this process [short name of the file: Program szkolenia – obsługa studentów i studentek z zagranicy – pracownicy administracyjni Uniwersytetu VIZJA (Training program – support for international students – administrative staff of VIZJA University)]
– Polish-language version of the Program [file docx, 96 KB]
– English-language version of the Program [file docx, 67 KB]
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Architectural Accessibility:
The project support site and the Project Office are located on the campus of VIZJA University at ul. Okopowa 59 in Warsaw. The building has no architectural barriers that negatively affect project implementation and includes numerous adaptations for persons with disabilities. Key accessibility features include:
1. Accessible entrance – appropriately wide front doors, level surface transitions, a doorbell before the entrance, and assistance available from reception staff.
2. Accessible elevators – wide, spacious, equipped with Braille buttons, audio announcements, and capable of bringing wheelchair users, cane users, visually or hearing‑impaired individuals, and others with health challenges to every floor.
3. Barrier‑free interior space – corridors, stairwells, exercise rooms, lecture halls, the library, the cafeteria, and administrative offices are free from horizontal and vertical obstacles. Persons using wheelchairs, canes, walkers, or other orthopedic aids, seniors, and parents with strollers can move around without difficulty.
4. The University allows entry for individuals accompanied by a guide dog.
Detailed and continuously updated information about architectural accessibility is available on the VIZJA University Office for Persons with Disabilities website. The Office for Persons with Disabilities coordinates activities across all areas of accessibility at VIZJA University (office address and contact information: Okopowa 59, 01‑043 Warsaw; 2nd floor; Room 233; email: bon@vizja.pl; phone: 22 536 54 12). VIZJA University also implements the project titled “Vizja Home – A University for Everyone” (from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2028). The project enhances accessibility at the university for persons with special needs, including those with disabilities. More information about this project can be found on its website.
Information about the accessibility of the sites where the project’s training sessions will take place.
Training sessions conducted on-site will take place in classrooms on the VIZJA University campus at ul. Okopowa 59, Warsaw.
1. Accessible parking – underground parking (levels –1 and –2) provides spaces for people with disabilities that are clearly marked, free of barriers, and allow direct access to any floor of the building. Detailed and continuously updated information about architectural accessibility is available on the VIZJA University Office for Persons with Disabilities website.
2. The building is well connected via Warsaw Public Transport. The nearest bus and tram stop to the entrance is the “Niska” stop. Both stops support low‑floor access. On the route from the stops to the building entrance there are no architectural obstacles such as stairs, bridges, or high curbs. Along the sidewalk adjacent to the university’s premises, guide lines for visually impaired or partially sighted people enable safe travel from VIZJA University to the nearest city transport stop. Information on public transport accessibility for people with disabilities can be found on the “Barrier‑Free Communication” website operated by Warsaw Public Transport.
Detailed information about the training sessions will be provided directly to participants well in advance of the project’s support services going live.
Additional information about the project can be obtained from the Project Office:
The Project Office is located in the European Projects Department (6th floor, room 614 on the VIZJA University campus at ul. Okopowa 59, Warsaw). According to the architectural accessibility statement, the office has no barriers that negatively affect project implementation. Communication channels with project staff::
1. Direct contact – staff are available for direct contact Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
2. Telephone – +48 22 536 54 53.
3. E-mail: projektyeuropejskie@vizja.pl
Any individual who has specific needs related to participation in the recruitment process, use of project support measures, access to project information, communication with Project Personnel, or other special requirements related to project implementation may report them to the Project Office. Reports of specific needs can be submitted using the designated communication channels. In the case of special communication needs, it is possible to receive individual support in this area (e.g., use of an induction loop, conducting a one-on-one in-depth consultation, holding a conversation in a room isolated from external sound stimuli, or the option to communicate via an authorized person).
The project documentation is prepared in accordance with the principles for creating electronic documents outlined in the appendix to the NAWA Beneficiary Manual entitled: „Standardy dostępności – przykłady zastosowania” (Accessibility Standards – Examples of Implementation). If you encounter difficulties reading, understanding, or otherwise need assistance with the content of the documentation, please report those needs to the Project Office.
The National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA), under Measure 01.05 “Skills in Higher Education” of the European Funds for Social Development 2021–2027 (FERS) program, is implementing the project entitled: “Wsparcie instytucji szkolnictwa wyższego i nauki w obsłudze osób cudzoziemskich oraz Polek i Polaków wyjeżdżających za granicę (Support for higher education and science institutions in servicing foreign nationals and Polish citizens going abroad)” (NAWA project number: FERS.01.05.IP.08-0003/24). Value of NAWA project (total cost of NAWA): PLN 84 624 650,00 European Funds contribution: PLN 69 832 261,18 Detailed information about the NAWA project can be found on its website.
Brief project description – easy‑to‑read text
What is the project?
1. The project titled “Vizja Otwartości – Łączymy Światy, Tworzymy Przyszłość (Vizja: Openness – Connecting Worlds, Creating the Future)” is a set of actions designed to achieve a specific goal.
2. The project is carried out by VIZJA University, which offers higher education and conducts scientific research.
3. The project’s aim is to better prepare VIZJA University for welcoming foreign students and staff.
4. The project receives financial backing from the European Union.
5. This support is provided by the National Academic Exchange Agency (NAWA).
6. The National Academic Exchange Agency supports Polish science and higher education through international exchange and collaboration.
Who does the project aim to help?
1. The project aims to assist VIZJA University staff in collaborating with foreign individuals.
2. It seeks to expand the University’s collaborative opportunities with various people and institutions abroad.
What actions will be carried out under the project?
1. The project has four tasks that encompass various types of activities.
2. The main activity categories are:
– training for VIZJA University staff;
– study visits to foreign universities for VIZJA University staff;
– creating a single location at VIZJA University where foreigners can receive assistance.
3. The total cost of the activities will be 535 122, 00 PLN (over half a million zloty).
What will be the main outcomes of the project?
1. VIZJA University staff will be better prepared to assist foreign individuals.
2. The university will be more equipped for collaboration with a variety of people and institutions abroad.
3. Foreign visitors who come to study or work at VIZJA University will receive improved help and support.
4. A single location will be available where foreigners can obtain the assistance they need.
5. VIZJA University will become more recognizable internationally, helping attract students to study there.
Orders carried out using a competitive procedure
VIZJA University announces a request for proposals on its own Public Information Bulletin website in the “Requests for proposals” tab.
Requests for proposals are announced as part of the project in accordance with the competitive procedure specified in the NAWA Beneficiary Manual.