Touroperation and Tourism Animation study option with two foreign languages
Undergraduate (Bachelor)
Tourism and Recreation
Why choose this field of study?
Are you interested in the tourism industry, organising trips and working with people? Would you like to gain knowledge that will help you better understand how travel agencies, tourist agencies, event companies and tourism-related institutions operate? Touroparation and Tourism Animation is a specialisation within the Tourism and Recreation programme. It combines preparation in tourist services, the organisation of tourist events, leisure animation, tour leading, regional studies, tourism services marketing and running business activity in the industry.
The variant with an additional foreign language differs from the standard programme variant by offering an extended language module – during your studies, you also take a second foreign language, selected from the language courses offered by VIZJA University. This solution is designed for people who want to be better prepared for work in travel agencies, tourist agencies, hotels, companies organising trips and events, as well as institutions operating in an international environment.
Touroperation and Tourism Animation with an Additional Foreign Language – what can you do after graduation?
As a graduate of this programme, you can develop your career in the tourism, recreation, event and Touroparation industries – both in Poland and abroad.
You may work, among others, as:
- an employee of a travel agency or tourist agency;
- a tour leader, holiday representative or leisure animator;
- an organiser or coordinator of tourist, recreational and business trips;
- a specialist in tourist services;
- a specialist in institutions dealing with tourism, recreation and regional promotion;
- an employee of event companies organising trips, events and animation programmes;
- a specialist in administration or organisations related to tourism development;
- the owner of your own company providing tourism, recreation or consulting services.
This program
is for you if:
You are interested in organising trips, tourist events, recreational events and animation programmes.
You enjoy working with people, feel comfortable in a dynamic environment and want to develop organisational competences.
You are looking for a programme that combines industry-specific preparation with the development of additional language competences.
Admission rules and regulations
Note: important information for 2025 candidates
Please read carefully the application procedures in line with the changes introduced by the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education in 2025.
Programme and structure of studies
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
(BACHELOR’S DEGREE)
The programme includes major courses related, among others, to the functioning of the tourism industry, tourism geography, tourism services marketing, market analysis, law and insurance in tourism, the organisation of tourist events, risk management and modern technologies used in the industry.
You will deepen your knowledge of the organisation and delivery of tourism services. You will learn, among others, how to plan and organise tourist events, how to organise business activity in the Touroparation sector, logistics and transport in tourism, tourist animation, tour leading and guiding, regional studies, voice production and practical aspects of working with groups.
Hybrid Flexible Learning (HFL) for the tourism and recreation programme
When choosing the Hybrid Flexible Learning (HFL) mode, please note that some classes throughout the course of study, including practical workshops, must take place onsite with the physical presence of students. The block of onsite classes will be planned and announced well in advance for each year of study.
FIRST YEAR OF STUDY
In the first year, students are introduced to general subjects and the first directional issues in the areas of tourism geography, finance or management – areas that form the foundation for understanding the specific tourism issues explored in the further course of study.
SEMESTER I
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Safety | 0 | 8/8 |
| Academic skills | 1 | 15/8 |
| Introduction to Philosophy / Anthropology (Elective) | 5 | 35/20 |
| Fundamentals of Social Communication | 4 | 30/16 |
| Introduction to Psychology | 5 | 30/24 |
| Introduction to the Study of State and Law / Economic History (Elective) | 5 | 30/24 |
| Fundamentals of Economics | 5 | 30/24 |
| Organisation and Management Theory | 5 | 30/24 |
SEMESTER II
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language I (Elective) | 4 | 60/32 |
| Sports and Recreation | 0 | 30/0 |
| Foundations of Intercultural Communication | 5 | 60/32 |
| Foundations of Spreadsheets | 2 | 15/8 |
| Fundamentals of Accounting | 5 | 60/40 |
| Management of Organisations | 4 | 30/16 |
| Introduction to Tourism and Recreation | 5 | 60/32 |
| Tourism Geography (I) | 5 | 60/32 |
SECOND YEAR OF STUDY
In the second year, students deepen their specialised knowledge in further subjects in their field of study, including tourism and hotel industry economics, market analysis, industry law or marketing of tourism services.
SEMESTER III
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language (II) (Elective) | 4 | 60/32 |
| Sports and Recreation | 0 | 30/0 |
| Fundamentals of Marketing | 3 | 30/16 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 30/24 |
| Tourism Geography (II) | 4 | 60/32 |
| Tourism Destination Management / Tourism Infrastructure Design and Planning (Elective) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Economics of Tourism and Hospitality | 5 | 60/32 |
| Tourism Law and Insurance | 3 | 30/16 |
| Fundamentals of Hospitality | 5 | 60/32 |
| Second Foreign Language (I) (Elective) | 4 | 60/32 |
SEMESTER IV
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language (III) (Elective) | 4 | 60/32 |
| Pre-medical First Aid | 2 | 15/8 |
| Tourism Management | 3 | 30/16 |
| Risk Analysis and Management in Tourism | 3 | 30/16 |
| Tourism Services Marketing | 3 | 30/16 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 30/24 |
| Tourism Market Analysis | 5 | 60/32 |
| Safety & Security in Tourism | 3 | 30/16 |
| Organisation of Business Activities in the Tour Operator Industry | 4 | 45/24 |
| Second Foreign Language (II) (Elective) | 4 | 60/32 |
THIRD YEAR OF STUDY
In the third year, students systematise and consolidate their specialised field knowledge, as well as learning about subjects specific to the specialisation Touroperation and Tourism Animation. This is also the time for work placements and the implementation of a diploma social project.
SEMESTER V
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language (IV) (Elective) | 4 | 60/32 |
| Regional Food Traditions in Poland / Regional Food Traditions in the World (Elective) | 2 | 25/20 |
| Logistics and Transportation in Tourism | 3 | 30/16 |
| Tourism Animation | 3 | 30/16 |
| Interpersonal Training / Coaching Skills / Managerial Skills | 3 | 30/16 |
| Project Preparation Methodology | 3 | 30/16 |
| Internship (Elective) | 12 | 360/320 |
| Second Foreign Language (III) (Elective) | 4 | 60/32 |
SEMESTER VI
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language (V) (Elective) | 4 | 60/32 |
| Modern Technology and Ai Applications in the Tourism Industry | 2 | 30/16 |
| Voice Emissionon | 2 | 30/16 |
| Guiding & Tour Leading | 3 | 30/16 |
| Sightseeing | 3 | 30/16 |
| Social Project | 4 | 30/16 |
| Internship (Elective) | 12 | 360/360 |
| Second Foreign Language (IV) (Elective) | 4 | 60/32 |
The content of the study program may change as a result of efforts to improve the quality of education and adapt the teaching offer to the current challenges of the labor market. Each change is approved by the University Senate and introduced with the aim of preparing students for their future careers in the best possible way.
Tuition fees
Fixed tuition - flexible payments
By choosing to study at VIZJA University, you can be sure that the tuition fee will not change throughout the duration of your studies. You can pay the tuition fee once for the entire year of study or spread over a semester payment. This allows you to decide how you want to plan your expenses.
Fees (academic year 2026/2027)
Save 1 000 € per year — throughout your entire studies
INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIP (IRS)
The International Regional Scholarship (IRS) is a permanent reduction of your annual tuition fee designed to support international students and make high-quality education more accessible. Candidates with citizenship of one of the 30 selected countries are entitled to the scholarship for the entire duration of their studies. The discount is reflected in your tuition fee based on the country selected in your application.
| Programme name | With Scholarship (IRS) | Regular tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism and Recreation | 2800 € / year or 1550 € / semester* |
3800 € / year or 2050 € / semester* |
*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.
Check Countries eligible for the International Regional Scholarship
Scholarships - easier than you think
While studying at VIZJA University, you can take advantage of a wide range of financial support from the state budget and European funds, as well as benefit from special discounts with VIZJA University discount program
You can submit most scholarship applications quickly and easily through your online account.
In the academic year 2023/2024, VIZJA University awarded 800 Rector’s Scholarships, ranging from PLN 400 /month to PLN 1000 /month, depending on the average or achievements. For outstanding sport, artistic or scientific achievements, the Scholarship Committee awarded scholarships of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the Rector’s Scholarship is available in the dean’s system.
A sports scholarship may be awarded to a student who excels in sport achievements at least national level. In addition we also encourage our students to take part in additional support programs- eg. the National Academic Representation.
Young sportsmen can count on financial support in the amount of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for sports scholarship is available in the dean’s system.
A scholarship for people with disabilities may be awarded to a student who has a disability certificate, a disability degree certificate, a ZUS certifying physician’s certificate, a disability group certificate or a certificate of permanent or long-term incapacity to work on a farm.
In the 2023/2024 academic year, depending on the degree of disability, 350 scholarships for people with disabilities were awarded, ranging from PLN 1700 /month to PLN 1900 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for a scholarship for people with disabilities is available in the dean’s system.
The allowance is a form of emergency financial assistance. Any student who found himself temporarily in a difficult life situation resulting from random events beyond the student’s control can apply for it.The allowance may be granted twice in one academic year, and the allowance is not granted twice for the same random event.
In 2024, we granted 51 allowances for a total of PLN 255 000. The allowances, depending on the student’s situation, were paid in the amount of PLN 2,000 to PLN 5,000 at a time.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the allowance is available in the dean’s system.
2023/2024 academic year
800 Rector’s Scholarships
51 allowances
350 scholarships for people with disabilities
12 500 000 PLN was spent in 2023/2024 on scholarships
PLN 1,890,289.35 was spent in 2019/2020 on scholarships
PLN 2,911,662.50 was spent in 2020/2021 on scholarships
PLN 4,158,177.00 was spent in 2021/2022 on scholarships
PLN 7,829,950.00 was spent in 2022/2023 on scholarships
Rector’s Scholarship – highest average: 5,44
