Cosmetology, Beauty and Health Science
Undergraduate (Bachelor)
Cosmetology
Why is it worth choosing these studies?
As numerous studies have shown, a healthy and neat appearance is the key to increasing your self-confidence. The daily rituals which constitute our care and make-up routine directly influence the way we see ourselves and the way we are perceived by people around us. As internationally observed trends demonstrate, cosmetologists are becoming more and more sought after.
The demand for care and beauty services is ever-growing and nowadays is not limited solely to women. The programme of study in the field of Cosmetology guarantees that you will gain practical knowledge of Cosmetology, based on the most recent scientific research and on cutting-edge technological developments.
What can you do after graduation?
After completing your degree in the field of Cosmetology, you will find employment in beauty salons, spas, biological regeneration centres, cosmetics companies, laboratories, and in centres for analysis of cosmetics quality.
This program
is for you if:
New requirements for visa applications
Note: important information for bachelor’s degree candidates (first-cycle studies)
In line with the new requirements for visa applications introduced by Polish consulates around the world, candidates applying for a student visa are now required to submit a document confirming their eligibility to apply for a bachelor’s degree (first-cycle studies), issued by the Polish Education Superintendent Office (in Polish – Kuratorium Oświaty). Previously, this document could be provided after arrival in Poland, but under the new regulations, it must be submitted along with the visa application. The procedure for master’s degree candidates remains unchanged.
While the new requirement may slightly extend the visa process, the UEHS is fully prepared to support bachelor’s degree candidates throughout this period. To ensure there are no disruptions to their education, candidates who cannot arrive in Poland before the start of classes will be able to participate in lectures online via MS Teams.
We also have developed a range of effective solutions to provide comprehensive assistance in obtaining the required documents. Our support includes:
- preparing the necessary paperwork
- certified translations into Polish
- submitting the application to the Education Superintendent Office
- promptly ensuring the recognized diploma is sent back to the candidate’s home country.
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Program and structure of studies
FIRST CYCLE STUDIES
(BACHELOR'S DEGREE)
The programme includes subjects concerned with the understanding and practical use of scientific knowledge related to Cosmetology.
First
year of study
During the first year, most subjects are concerned with the basic sciences related to medicine and clinical sciences. Their objective is to ensure that students acquire the knowledge and basic skills required for all specialists working in the health sector in a broad sense of the word, including cosmetologists. These subjects will constitute the foundation for scientific understanding of the functioning and the biology of the human body. The first-year programme also includes numerous courses dedicated to basic Cosmetology issues.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Lecture method | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| OHS | 0 | L | 8/8 |
| Academic skills | 1 | L | 15/8 |
| Biochemistry | 4 | L | 30/16 |
| Genetics | 4 | L | 30/16 |
| Organisation and management theory / Fundamentals of economics (Elective) | 5 | L | 30/24 |
| Introduction to psychology / Fundamentals of social communication (Elective) | 4 | L | 30/16 |
| Introduction to cosmetology | 5 | L, T | 60/32 |
| Aesthetics / Anthropology (Elective) | 3 | L | 30/16 |
| Dermatology for cosmetologists | 3 | L | 30/16 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Lecture method | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Foreign language (Elective) | 2 | LEKT | 30/16 |
| Sport and recreation activities | 0 | T | 30/- |
| Human anatomy | 5 | L, T | 45/28 |
| Human physiology and pathophysiology | 5 | L, T | 45/28 |
| First aid | 1 | T | 15/8 |
| Fundamentals of dietetics / fundamentals of human nutrition (Elective) | 5 | L, T | 45/28 |
| Clinical dermatology | 3 | L | 30/16 |
| Sterilisation and disinfection technologies | 4 | L, T | 60/32 |
| Medical and body care cosmetology | 2 | WS | 30/16 |
| Facial cosmetology and make-up | 3 | WS | 45/24 |
L – lecture; T – tutorials; D – discussion; LEKT – foreign language classes; WS – workshops; PR – practicum/internship
Second
year of study
The programme for the second year includes subjects centred around specialist knowledge required by all cosmetologists. Starting from the fourth term, students do their work experience (in non-clinical institutions) and initiate work on their own social project, which in this field of study replaces a written BA thesis.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Lecture method | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Foreign language | 2 | LEKT | 30/16 |
| Sports and recreational activities | 0 | T | 30/- |
| Introduction to aesthetic medicine | 2 | D | 30/16 |
| Cosmetic chemistry | 1 | L | 15/8 |
| Raw materials and cosmetic formulation | 4 | T, LAB | 60/32 |
| Cosmetics and natural cosmetology | 4 | L, WS | 60/32 |
| Technology of cosmetic herbal raw materials | 2 | T | 30/16 |
| Clinical outline of diseases | 4 | L | 30/16 |
| Parasitology / Allergology / Microbiology (Elective 2/3) | 8 | L | 60/32 |
| Business organisation: spa, wellness and regeneration industry / Business organisation: cosmetics and cosmetology industry (Elective) | 3 | T | 30/16 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Lecture method | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Foreign language | 2 | LEKT | 30/16 |
| Health psychology | 3 | L | 30/16 |
| Pharmacology | 3 | L | 30/16 |
| Hand and foot treatment cosmetology | 2 | Ws | 30/16 |
| Facial care cosmetology | 2 | Ws | 30/16 |
| Herbal care cosmetics: soaps, shampoos, bars | 2 | LAB | 30/16 |
| Professional practice I | 14 | PR | 360/360 |
| Phytotherapy of anti-age medicine | 2 | L | 20/12 |
L – lecture; T – tutorials; D – discussion; LEKT – foreign language classes; WS – workshops; PR – practicum/internship
THIRD
YEAR OF STUDY
In the third year, next to new major subjects, the programme also includes those subjects whose objective is to give students practical knowledge concerning a cosmetologist’s job and running their own business. Students may choose, from a wide range of elective courses, those subjects which will allow them to focus on issues of interest.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Lecture method | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Foreign language | 3 | LEKT | 30/16 |
| Laboratory diagnostics | 2 | T | 30/16 |
| Physiotherapy and massage therapy / Wellness, spa and anti-ageing (Elective) | 3 | T, D | 45/24 |
| Basics of marketing / Basics of advertising (Elective) | 3 | W | 30/16 |
| Photography and photographic documentation / Computer graphics (Elective) | 2 | LAB | 30/16 |
| Methodology of social project preparation | 3 | D | 30/16 |
| Professional practice II | 14 | PR | 360/360 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Lecture method | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Psychopathology / Psychosomatics (Elective) | 4 | L | 30/16 |
| Entrepreneurship / Project management (Elective) | 3 | D | 30/16 |
| Interpersonal training / Coaching skills / Management skills (Elective) | 3 | Ws | 30/16 |
| Extractions and applications of plant active ingredients | 3 | LAB | 30/16 |
| Cosmetic law, protection of intellectual property and legal aspects of the cosmetology profession | 3 | D | 30/16 |
| Cosmetologist's workshop: modern technological solutions and professional perspectives | 6 | LAB, Ws | 60/32 |
| Fitness / Aerobics (Elective) | 3 | T | 30/16 |
| Social project and preparation for the diploma exam | 6 | D | 30/16 |
L – lecture; T – tutorials; D – discussion; LEKT – foreign language classes; WS – workshops; PR – practicum/internship
Tuition fees
Fixed tuition - flexible payments
By choosing to study at UEHS, 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 2024/2025)
| Year of study | Annually | Per semester* |
| I | 2400 € | 1350 € |
| II | 2400 € | 1350 € |
| III | 2400 € | 1350 € |
*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.
| Year of study | Annually | Per semester* |
| I | 3400 € | 1850 € |
| II | 3400 € | 1850 € |
| III | 3400 € | 1850 € |
*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.
EU and other countries group
This group includes citizens of the countries member states of the European Union and the following countries citizens: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latin America, Macedonia, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.
Other countries
The citizens of all the remaining countries.
Study in Polish!
Do you want to study at UEHS in Polish? It is possible! We have prepared a special program for international students to acquire the skills necessary for active study in Polish and for academic, social and everyday life in Poland.
The Comprehensive Polish Language Program for International Students is:
- part of The UEHS Foundation Program, which is a comprehensive preparation for starting regular Bachelor's or Master's studies in Polish at UEHS
- a course aimed at two groups of international students: students with knowledge of a Slavic language (Russian, Ukrainian, Czech etc.) and students without prior knowledge of any Slavic language
- a chance for immersion in Polish society and culture, authentic experience of life in Poland and broad career prospects on the Polish labour market
More details coming soon!
Scholarships - easier than you think
While studying at UEHS, 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 UEHS discount program
You can submit most scholarship applications quickly and easily through your online account.
In the academic year 2022/2023, the University of Economics and Humanities in Warsaw awarded 350 Rector’s Scholarships, ranging from PLN 525 /month to PLN 1025 /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 “MojeAEH” 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 “MojeAEH” 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 2022/2023 academic year, depending on the degree of disability, 150 scholarships for people with disabilities were awarded, ranging from PLN 1275 /month to PLN 1575 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for a scholarship for people with disabilities is available in the “MojeAEH” 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. Difficult life situations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are an exception.
In 2021, we granted 40 allowances for a total of PLN 197,200. The allowances, depending on the student’s situation, were paid in the amount of PLN 3,000 to PLN 5,000 at a time.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the allowance is available in the “MojeAEH” system.
2022/2023 academic year
355 Rector’s Scholarships
179 social scholarships
181 scholarships for people with disabilities
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
