UEW branch – history and present day
The Jelenia Góra Branch of the Wroclaw University of Economics and Business, is an important educational center in Poland, with its roots in the deep historical heritage of the Lower Silesia region. Its history dates back to the 1950s. In the 1970s, when the consultancy point for extramural studies of the Higher School of Economics in Jelenia Góra was established. Since then, it has grown rapidly, becoming a significant university in the region.
Relevance to regional development:
1 High quality education: WUEB Branch is known for offering high quality education in economics, management, finance and other fields, which contributes to raising the level of education in the region. Branch graduates often become valuable employees in the local labor market.
2 Cooperation with business: The Wroclaw University of Economics and Business, including its Jelenia Gora Branch, actively cooperates with local businesses. This partnership contributes to the transfer of knowledge and innovation to the local economy and the creation of new jobs.
3 Research and Development: The Branch’s staff conducts scientific research in the fields of economics and management that are important to the development of the region. The university’s research projects often focus on analyzing local challenges and optimizing solutions.
4 Continuing education: the Deer Branch also offers training programs and courses for working people, which contributes to improving the professional skills of the region’s residents.
5 Supporting entrepreneurship: The university is an active promoter of entrepreneurship and innovation in the region. It operates as an idea incubator and offers support to startups and small businesses.
6 Culture and community: the WUEB branch not only contributes to the economic development, but also to the cultural and social development of the region. It organizes numerous cultural events, conferences and seminars that integrate the academic and local community.
The Jelenia Góra Branch of the Wroclaw University of Economics has a long history and has played a significant role in the development of the Lower Silesia region. Thanks to its high level of education, scientific research, cooperation with business and promotion of entrepreneurship, the university is making a significant contribution to the economic and social development of the region, as well as educating future generations of leaders and specialists needed for its further development.
Evolution of the Jelenia Góra Branch of the WUEB in Wrocław
| 1959 | Opening of the consulting point for extramural studies of WSE in Jelenia Góra |
| 1969 | Establishment of the Jelenia Góra Branch of the Faculty of National Economy of the Wroclaw School of Economics majoring in production economics |
| 1971 | Teaching majors were launched: economics and organization of tourism, urban economy |
| 1973 | Launch of extramural studies in the field of economics and organization of tourism |
| 1975 | Launch of part-time studies in the field of urban management |
| 1982 | The Overseas Department of Urban Economy and Services of the St. Petersburg University of Economics. Oskar Lange in Wroclaw / Establishment of Departments: Economics and Organization of Tourism, Urban Economy |
| 1983 | Establishment of the Department of Quantitative Methods |
| 1984-1989 | Establishment of Departments: Regional Economy, Finance and Accounting, Economic Diagnostics, Philosophy and Sociology, Political Science, and the Institute of Social and Economic Sciences (1988) |
| 1991 | The Department of Regional Economy and Tourism in Jelenia Gora of the Adam Mickiewicz University of Economics. Oskar Lange in Wroclaw, major: economics. Creation of the Departments of Economics and Computer Science, Economics and Economic Policy, Finance and Accounting, Spatial Economy, Regional Economy |
| 1992 | The faculty obtains the authority to confer the degree of doctor of economics in the field of economics |
| 1993 | Establishment of the Department of Tourism Marketing and Management. / New specialties: marketing, environmental policy and economics (full-time), economics and organization of enterprises (part-time). |
| 1994 | New specialty: banking and insurance |
| 1995-1996 | Launch of evening studies / Launch of full-time and part-time studies in Walbrzych |
| 1998 | Creation of the Chairs of Business Science, Strategic Management and Logistics. |
| 2000 | Launch of extramural studies in Boleslawiec |
| 2003 | New specialties in the economics major: European economy, economic analysis |
| 2005 | Establishment of the Department of Microeconomics |
| 2006 | The Faculty obtains the right to confer the degree of Doctor of Economics in the field of economic sciences in the discipline: economics / Field of study: economics and management. |
| 2007 | Launch of the first edition of part-time doctoral studies / Specialties: quality and environmental management, tourism and hotel management, logistics in the enterprise / Launch of the University of the Third Age in Boleslawiec |
| 2012 | Faculty of Economics, Management and Tourism in Jelenia Góra at the Wrocław University of Economics / Launch of the first edition of full-time doctoral studies |
| 2013 | The department won the competition of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education for the best educational programs. The department received 1 million in funding. / Launching the direction of tourism in first and second degree studies |
| 2018 | Distinctions were awarded to the Department: Honorary Gold Badge of Merit for the Lower Silesian Province and Honorary Title of Merit for the City of Jelenia Góra. |
| 2019 | The Faculty of Economics, Management and Tourism in Jelenia Góra, by virtue of an Order of the Rector (in connection with the entry into force of the Act of July 20, 2018. – Law on Higher Education and Science) becomes a Branch of the University of Economics in Wroclaw. |
