Cosmetic Technology and Formulation Design
Undergraduate (Bachelor)
Cosmetic Technology and Formulation Design
Why are these studies worth choosing?
Are you curious about how modern, natural, and eco-friendly cosmetics are created? Would you like to learn how to design your own product formulas that address specific skin needs and meet the highest standards of quality and safety? If so, the Bachelor’s degree programme in Cosmetic Technology and Formulation Design at VIZJA University is the perfect choice for you! This modern degree was developed in response to the growing demand in the cosmetics industry for specialists who combine technological and formulation knowledge. You can become one of them – combining scientific precision with creativity and a passion for beauty, while contributing to the development of innovative products in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries.
During your studies, you will gain knowledge in cosmetic chemistry, skin biology, formulation techniques, and raw material and active substance analysis. You will learn to design cosmetics in accordance with legal requirements, market expectations, and consumer needs. Special emphasis is placed on practical training – you will take part in numerous lab workshops, hands-on exercises (including fieldwork), and team projects in which you will create your own cosmetic formulas, carry out stability and efficacy tests, and design packaging in line with eco-design principles. Importantly, you will also learn how to prepare product documentation, compile cosmetic product dossiers, and bring products to market in compliance with European regulations.
What can you do after graduation?
Graduating from the Cosmetic Technology and Formulation Design programme at VIZJA University opens up broad career opportunities in the fast-growing cosmetics industry – both in Poland and internationally. You can work in production departments of cosmetics companies, in product development and marketing teams, or in research and development laboratories. You may also pursue a career in the natural and eco-friendly cosmetics sector – in start-ups and companies creating products aligned with clean beauty and eco-design trends. You can even launch and manage your own cosmetics brand.
This programme
is for you if:
You are interested in the process of creating cosmetics and in natural skincare.
You follow trends in cosmetics and cosmetology.
You dream of developing and launching your own cosmetics brand.
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.
Curriculum and study structure
Bachelor's studies
The Bachelor’s degree programme in Cosmetic Technology and Formulation Design at VIZJA University focuses on providing students with specialised knowledge in cosmetic formulation technology and product design. Through numerous practical classes, graduates are well prepared to enter the job market or pursue their own business ventures.
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.
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
