Cosmetic Technology and Formulation Design
Graduate (Master)
Cosmetic Technology and Formulation Design
Why are these studies worth choosing?
Are you interested in developing innovative cosmetics, creating advanced formulas, and managing the process of designing and launching them on the market? Do you want to deepen your knowledge of cosmetic chemistry, production technology, and product safety, while gaining the competences needed to work independently and creatively in the beauty industry? If so, the Master’s degree programme in Cosmetic Technology and Formulation Design at VIZJA University is the right choice for you!
This second-cycle programme is dedicated to graduates who hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in cosmetic production technology, cosmetic formulation and design, cosmetology, or related fields, and who want to build their careers in the growing segment of natural, eco-friendly, and safe cosmetics developed in line with clean beauty principles. The curriculum has been created for future experts in the cosmetics industry – individuals who wish to design their own cosmetic products, analyse market trends, and have a real impact on the future direction of this fast-evolving sector.
What can you do after graduation?
With a Master’s degree in Cosmetic Technology and Formulation Design, you can pursue a career in various areas of the cosmetics industry – from industrial production to research and development. You may find employment in cosmetic laboratories, product development (R&D) departments, manufacturing facilities, or companies specialising in cosmetic safety assessment. Possible roles include cosmetic technology specialist, formulation and product implementation expert, clean beauty consultant, or product innovation advisor.
The programme also prepares you to start your own business – you can create your own cosmetics brand, launch a service laboratory, or establish a consultancy focused on cosmetic safety, formulation, or product design.
This programme
is for you if:
You already hold a degree in a relevant (or related) first-cycle programme and want to expand your qualifications.
You are fascinated by the world of innovative and natural cosmetics, and by developing products aligned with clean beauty and eco-design trends.
You want to strengthen your ability to manage a 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
MASTER's studies
The Master’s degree programme in Cosmetic Technology and Formulation Design at VIZJA University focuses on deepening interdisciplinary knowledge in cosmetic chemistry, skin biology, formulation technology, and the design of modern cosmetic products. It offers courses aimed at developing practical skills in independently creating, analysing, and implementing innovative cosmetics in line with current standards and market trends. The programme concludes with the awarding of a Master’s degree, opening the path to further professional development in the cosmetics industry, as well as in entrepreneurship and product innovation.
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 2025/2026)
| Year of study | Annually | Per semester* |
| I | 2600 € | 1450 € |
| II | 2600 € | 1450 € |
*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.
| Year of study | Annually | Per semester* |
| I | 3600 € | 1950 € |
| II | 3600 € | 1950 € |
*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.
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
