University of Applied Sciences in Tarnow (UAS Tarnow) was called into being by the order of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Poland in May 1998 as the first higher education institution of a new type in Poland. It educates its students at the first level (bachelor/engineer) and at the second level (master). Total number of students exceeds 3700. There are over 300 academic teachers employed, including around 100 professors and associate professors
Fields of study and specializations at the Faculty of Humanities: Polish Philology, Preschool and Early School Education, Foreign Languages in (e-)business communication, English Philology, German Philology, French Philology
Fields of study at the Faculty of Mathematical and Natural Sciences: Mathematics, Chemistry, Environmental Protection
Fields of study at the Faculty of Administration and Economics: Administration, Economics, Social Work, Law
Fields of study at the Polytechnic Faculty: Automatics and Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications, Technology and Production Management, Mechatronics, Chemical Technology
Fields of study at the Faculty of Healthcare: Physical Education, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Midwifery, Cosmetology
Fields of studies at the Faculty of Arts: Graphics, Design