Kozminski University

Kozminski University in Warsaw is one of Central Europe's leading business universities. Its Executive MBA in English runs over 18 months for experienced managers. The official page states that it does not give student status for a student visa, so read this guide carefully if you plan to move to Poland.

Key facts for 2027-28

Location	Warsaw, Poland
Founded	1993
Type	Private business university
Programme	Executive MBA in English
Duration	18 months
Experience required	8 years professional, including 5 in management
Award	Postgraduate completion certificate and MBA diploma
Visa note	Does not give student status for a student visa

Always check fees, dates and rules for your intake on the official university website before you apply or pay.

About Kozminski University

Kozminski University was founded in 1993 and is named after Leon Koźmiński, its founder and a well-known Polish management professor. It is a private business university in Warsaw, offering bachelor's, master's, MBA and doctoral programmes, and is widely recognised in Poland and internationally.

The Executive MBA in English

According to the official page:

• Duration: 18 months.
• Experience: at least eight years of professional experience, including five in management.
• Award: a postgraduate programme completion certificate and an MBA diploma.
• Visa: the programme does not give student status for a student visa.

This makes it suitable for senior professionals who can travel to Warsaw for classes (or who already live in Poland or the EU), not for students relocating to study full-time.

Who this programme suits

The Kozminski EMBA suits experienced managers who want to strengthen their leadership and strategy skills while working, build a network in Central and Eastern Europe, and earn an MBA from a respected European business school. It is not suitable for fresh graduates or early-career professionals.

Recognition in India

Because the award is a postgraduate completion certificate with an MBA diploma, it may not be treated as a master's degree for formal equivalence in India. If equivalence matters for government jobs or further study, check UGC rules before joining.

Why applicants consider Kozminski

• A leading business university in Central Europe.
• An English-taught EMBA for senior managers.
• A network of experienced professionals.
• Warsaw is a growing business hub.

How to apply

Apply with your CV, degree, proof of experience, English proficiency and references, followed by an interview. Ask about class dates, travel needs and payment plans.

Fees and costs

Ask for the 2027-28 programme fee and instalment options. If you travel for modules, add flights, accommodation and short-stay visas.

Life in Warsaw

Warsaw is Poland's capital and business centre, with a rebuilt old town, modern skyscrapers, parks and good public transport. It has many international companies and a growing Indian professional community. Winters are cold and summers are warm.

Funding your MBA

Many Executive MBA participants are sponsored fully or partly by their employers. Ask Kozminski about payment instalments and any early-bird discounts. Keep your payment contract and receipts safe, and plan the travel budget for each module along with the tuition.

Is this MBA right for you?

The Kozminski EMBA suits senior managers with at least eight years of experience who can study while working and travel to Warsaw for classes. It does not suit anyone who needs a student visa to move to Poland, or anyone early in their career. If you are a manager working with European or Central and Eastern European markets, it can add strong leadership skills and a valuable regional network. Plan your travel and work schedule before you commit to the 18 months. Speak to past participants about the workload.

Careers and the Polish job market

Poland is one of the European Union's fastest-growing economies, and Warsaw hosts many regional headquarters, banks, consulting firms and shared service centres. Many of these work in English. Foreigners from outside the EU usually need a work permit and residence permit to work in Poland. For executive MBA participants who already have senior roles, the main benefits are leadership skills, a European network and exposure to Central and Eastern European markets.

Before you apply to Kozminski University

Check the work experience, test (GMAT, GRE or the school's own) and English requirements, and confirm the exact award: a master's degree, a postgraduate diploma or a certificate. For government jobs or further study in India, foreign degree equivalence is handled by the UGC. Our MBA abroad guide covers choosing a programme, funding and careers in detail.

2027-28 timeline

• Now – spring 2027: check start dates, module schedule and experience rules.
• Before the start: apply, interview and plan travel for each module.

Executive programmes may not support a student visa, so confirm your visa route with the school.

Related guides

For the bigger picture beyond Kozminski University, read these guides:

• MBA in Poland: living costs, visa, climate, student life and the full admission process in Poland.
• MBA abroad guide: eligibility, recognition in India, costs and choosing a country.
• Compare other universities by country, course and city.

How PSP Education can help

PSP Education has guided Indian students since 1992 and can help you decide whether Kozminski University suits you and apply before the 2027-28 deadlines. Book a free counselling session using the form on this page.

Summary and official sources

Kozminski’s Executive MBA in English runs over 18 months for experienced managers. The official page requires eight years of professional experience, including five in management, and lists a postgraduate completion certificate and MBA diploma. It explicitly says the programme does not give student status for a student visa. Check this carefully if you plan to relocate to Poland.

Courses and official information

• Executive MBA in English — postgraduate completion certificate and MBA diploma — 18 months; language: English. Official programme information. Explore this course.

Visit the official university website for current admission rules, fees and application dates.