Sustainable Development and ESG
Undergraduate (Bachelor)
Energy Studies
Why choose this field of study?
Energy is one of the strategic industries that has a key impact on the development of the global and local economy. If you want to join the ranks of professionals dealing with sustainable development, energy policy and critical infrastructure in the future – choose the bachelor’s degree program in Energy Studies at the University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw, which will prepare you to build a career in this rapidly growing sector. The bachelor’s degree program offered is a great option for those who don’t want to focus on engineering skills, but want to gain competence in implementing solutions and processes in the energy industry that are in line with global megatrends, such as the need to protect the environment, technological advances in the context of the requirements of Industry 5.0, the creation of economic-social-environmental value, the introduction of a closed-loop economy model, and non-financial reporting.
In the course of your studies in the Sustainable development and ESG specialization, conducted as part of the Energy Studies course at AEH, you will learn all the issues necessary to move freely in the area of the modern energy sector, such as conventional and non-conventional energy sources, the supply chain, law and energy security. As part of your specialty subjects, you will also explore selected issues in the area of state sustainability, as well as organizations, as related to non-financial reporting at the state level – SDG’s and ESG companies – the knowledge of which will certainly facilitate your first step towards a career in CSR. As part of the Bachelor of Energy Studies at AEH, we also have two other specializations – see: Ecological Policy and Critical Infrastructure.
Energy Studies: Sustainable Development and ESG – what sets us apart?
- You will thoroughly learn and understand the issues of the energy sector in the context of resource conservation and the environment.
- You will gain interesting career prospects and opportunities for further development.
- In addition to specialized directional knowledge, you will also gain practical competence supported by your first professional practice.
- You will deepen your knowledge under the guidance of excellent AEH staff and practitioners from corporations and energy companies.
- Instead of writing a traditional bachelor’s thesis, you will complete your own social project on a topic in line with your interests.
- You will study in a unique international environment! (We are at the top in the Internationalization category – a ranking of “Perspektywy”).
Energy Studies: Sustainable Development and ESG – what can you do after graduation?
Knowledge and practice acquired in the course of studies on will allow you to enter the job market in the energy sector, which offers employment in, among others:
- units of state and local administration, related to, among others. related to the policy of sustainable development, energy policy, environmental policy and regional policy;
- enterprises engaged in the design and implementation of energy systems and modern investments in this sector;
- consulting firms related to the energy services market;
- enterprises producing and distributing energy on a local or national scale.
As a graduate of Energy Studies, you can also successfully run your own business related to the energy sector.
This program
is for you if:
You are interested in the functioning of the energy market and see your professional future in this growth industry.
You want to gain not only directional knowledge, but also develop analytical skills and the ability to work using the project method.
You are close to the idea of sustainable energy development and environmental protection.
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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Programme and structure of studies
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
(BACHELOR’S DEGREE)
The undergraduate program in Energy Studies at the University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw focuses on giving students a broad knowledge of energy, with an emphasis on the ability to implement modern processes and principles of sustainable development in the energy market. As part of the Sustainability and ESG specialization, students learn about the model and operation of energy systems based on conscious management of raw materials and environmental protection.
FIRST YEAR OF STUDY
In the first year of study, the program includes general subjects, knowledge of which is necessary for the exploration of specialized topics learned in the further course of study. At this stage, the first directional subjects in the field of energy are also taught.
| 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 |
| Introduction to philosophy | 5 | L | 30/16 |
| Basics of social communication | 4 | L | 30/16 |
| Introduction to the study of the state and law | 5 | L | 30/24 |
| Introduction to psychology | 5 | L | 30/24 |
| Basics of economics | 5 | L | 30/24 |
| Theory of organization and management | 5 | L | 30/24 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Lecture method | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Sports and recreational activities | 0 | T | 30/0 |
| Foreign language | 2 | LEKT | 30/16 |
| Technologies of conventional energy sources | 4 | L, T | 30/16 |
| Technologies of unconventional energy sources | 6 | L, T | 80/40 |
| Infrastructure, transmission networks and distribution | 2 | L | 15/8 |
| Energy storage | 2 | L | 15/8 |
| Electrical engineering (SEP) | 3 | L | 30/16 |
| System analysis | 2 | L | 15/8 |
| European energy market policy / Energy policy of selected countries (elective) | 3 | D | 30/16 |
| Green thinking | 3 | D | 30/16 |
| Energy systems in the world (PL or ENG - to choose from) / Theoretical foundations of the system approach (to choose from) | 3 | D | 30/16 |
L – lecture; T – tutorials; LEKT – foreign language classes; D – discussion; WS – workshops; LAB – labs; PR– practicum/internship;
SECOND YEAR OF STUDY
In the second year, students explore further field subjects, learning about the characteristics and functioning of the energy market – including such issues as regulations, new technologies or local and prosumer policies.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Lecture method | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Sports and recreational activities | 0 | T | 30/0 |
| Foreign language | 2 | LEKT | 30/16 |
| Energy market regulators (PL or ENG - elective) | 4 | L, T | 30/16 |
| Market and policy of energy producers | 4 | L, T | 30/16 |
| Market and policy of energy distributors and sellers | 4 | L, T | 30/16 |
| Energy consumer market - marketing research | 3 | L, T | 30/16 |
| Prosumer market and policy | 3 | L, T | 30/16 |
| Suppliers of new technologies and the startup market | 3 | L, T | 30/16 |
| Policy for the development of energy cooperatives and promotion of local energy | 4 | D | 30/16 |
| Theoretical foundations of the institutional approach / Impact assessment - stakeholder theory (elective) | 3 | L, T | 30/16 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Lecture method | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Foreign language | 2 | LEKT | 30/16 |
| Energy security | 2 | L | 30/16 |
| Local government and local policy | 3 | D | 30/16 |
| Poland's energy policy | 3 | L | 30/16 |
| Energy law | 3 | L, T | 45/24 |
| Environmental and climate protection regulations | 3 | L, T | 45/24 |
| Administrative law | 3 | L | 30/16 |
| Spatial engineering / Geography of the energy system (to choose from) | 2 | L | 30/16 |
| Megatrends in energy policy (PL or ENG - elective) | 3 | D | 30/16 |
| Cybersecurity systems in the energy industry / Law of new technologies (elective) | 3 | D | 30/16 |
| Scenario method in energy policy / Analysis of the state's resistance to threats (elective) | 3 | D | 30/16 |
L – lecture; T – tutorials; LEKT – foreign language classes; D – discussion; WS – workshops; LAB – labs; PR– practicum/internship;
THIRD YEAR OF STUDY
In the third year, students continue their major subjects and take classes dedicated to the Sustainable Development and ESG specialization. Students also complete professional internships and prepare a social project, which in the Energy Studies bachelor’s degree program replaces the obligation to complete a written undergraduate thesis.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Lecture method | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Foreign language | 2 | LEKT | 30/16 |
| Socio-cultural-sociological geography | 2 | L | 30/16 |
| Impact of energy on the environment | 2 | L, T | 30/16 |
| Corporate social responsibility / Creating economic and social value (to choose from) | 2 | D | 30/16 |
| Policy of shaping public awareness in the field of energy | 2 | L, WS | 30/16 |
| Negotiations and mediations | 2 | WS | 30/16 |
| Collaborative marketing | 2 | T | 30/16 |
| Professional practice (I) | 14 | PR | 360/360 |
| Project preparation methodology | 2 | D | 30/16 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Lecture method | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Sustainable development and SDG | 2 | D | 30/16 |
| Eco-innovations | 2 | D | 30/16 |
| ESG reporting | 2 | D | 30/16 |
| Structural funds and the financing system for sustainable development projects | 2 | D | 30/16 |
| Circular economy | 2 | D | 30/16 |
| Crisis management | 2 | D | 30/16 |
| Professional practice (II) | 14 | PR | 360/180 |
| Social project and preparation for the diploma exam | 4 | D | 60/32 |
L – lecture; T – tutorials; LEKT – foreign language classes; D – discussion; WS – workshops; LAB – labs; 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 | 2900 € | 1600 € |
| II | 2900 € | 1600 € |
| III | 2900 € | 1600 € |
*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.
| Year of study | Annually | Per semester* |
| I | 3900 € | 2100 € |
| II | 3900 € | 2100 € |
| III | 3900 € | 2100 € |
*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
