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About the program

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The UX | Product Design (UXD) postgraduate program has been shaping the industry since 2010, making it the first comprehensive UX and digital product design program in Poland. Built on a passion for design, technology, and user experience, it has become a cornerstone for professionals in the field.

Designed in collaboration with 80 industry experts and a community of 3,000 alumni, this program fosters one of the largest UX & Product Design communities in central Europe.

Studies include 203 hours of classes, including five key project blocks:

  • Research
  • Strategy
  • Modeling
  • Design
  • Testing

Students work in project-based teams under the guidance of industry-leading domain experts, combining theory with hands-on practice. The program emphasizes human-centered design, product psychology, and cutting-edge technologies, including AI-driven product design.

This program is designed for aspiring designers and beginners in the digital product design and UX industry who are looking to start or advance their careers.

Upon completion, graduates are well-equipped to pursue careers as UX Designers and Product Designers in leading companies worldwide.

More information about the program

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We use software and online solutions

  • Basecamp
  • GSuite
  • Figma
  • Mural

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For whom?

This program is designed for:

  • beginners starting their journey in digital product design,
  • practicioners seeking to expand and refine their skills,
  • product teams & UX specialists looking for structured, practice-driven education.

Why should you enroll?

  1. The first program of its kind in Poland – Established in 2010, valued by graduates and the industry
  2. Strong UX/Product Design community – Over 80 experts and 2,5k graduates in the CE region)
  3. Hands-on learning through workshops – Work in project teams under expert guidance
  4. Modern approach and AI – Learn the design process, techniques, and tools used worldwide
  5. Advanced work tools – We use Basecamp, G Suite, Figma, Mural
  6. Collaboration with industry leaders – partnerships with top companies and internships for top students

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Topics covered:

  • User Experience Design & Product Design
  • Product Strategy
  • Collaborative Design & Workshop Techniques
  • Technology & Engineering Collaboration
  • Product Analytics
  • User Research & Needs Analysis
  • Visual & UI Design
  • Psychology for UX

Upon completion, graduates join the UXD community and gain access to exclusive alumni events, including the annual Alumni MeetUp.

Program details

Modules

Design challenge

(defining design challenge)

Research

(understanding users & their problems)

Strategy

(building the product's foundation)

Design

(interaction design and testing)

Testing

(practical verification of solutions)

Defenses

(presentation and defense of the product prototype)

This program is built on Design Thinking and User-Centered Design (UCD) methodologies, integrating an exclusive curriculum with progressive learning mechanics.

Class schedule

The program lasts for two semesters (approximately 16 sessions) and includes 203 hours of coursework.Sessions are held every 2-3 weeks on weekends.

Classes are conducted in the form of seminars, workshops, and computer lab sessions.

Students work in project teams, with each group developing its own digital product prototype.

Teams collaborate on their projects both during and between sessions. Industry experts provide ongoing feedback and evaluation at every stage of the process.

The Center for Professional Education reserves the right to make necessary changes concerning the program, the teaching staff, and the mode of class delivery, should important reasons arise.

To complete the program you must:

  • 80% attendance
  • Completion of all five project stages, evaluated by domain experts
  • Final exam
  • Group presentation of the final prototype before an expert panel

Components of your final grade on the diploma include:

  • 50% – prototype evaluation
  • 30% – final presentation
  • 20% – expert assessment.
  • Certificate

    A certificate (świadectwo ukończenia studiów podyplomowych) confirming the completion of a graduate certificate program at SWPS University.

Our Lecturers

The program was created by Hubert Anyżewski, who together with the local heads of the program, including Sabina Białek and Maciej Płonka, continues to expand it in four locations, and have also launched the program in English.

Founder and Director of the UX Design program and Head of the User Experience program

 
Hubert Anyżewski
 
expert in product startegy & design
 
Maciej Płonka
 
UX lead
Marcs Wilkinson
product designer
John Cheung
senior UX writer
Ph.D. / Assistant Professor
Maksymilian Bielecki
Ph.D. / Assistant Professor
psychologist, specializing in neurocognitive science, psychophysiology, and psychometrics
Katarzyna Janota
product designer and consultant
Adam Jaworski
design leadership, agility, coaching
Jakub Kulesza
digital product and service designer and educator
Ph.D.
Magdalena Laine-Zamojska
Ph.D.
lead user researcher
Aleksander Minkacz
entrepreneur, consultant, brand strategist and designer
Agata Nowak
UX researcher and service designer
Ph.D.
Patrycja Rudnicka
Ph.D.
cyberpsychologist and UX researcher
Katarzyna Spytkowska
product designer
Oskar Walczak
UX designer, UX trainer
Anna Wilikiewicz
researcher, service designer
Paweł Wodkowski
lead accessibility designer
Karolina Wrońska
lead product designer
Katarzyna Zerka
UX researcher, psychologist

Admissions

Application step by step

Eligible candidates are admitted on the first come, first served basis. Please note that the completion of the online Application Form is just the first step in the Application Process and does not signify your admission to the program. We reserve the right to schedule interviews with candidates.

In case of insufficient enrollment, SWPS University reserves the right to cancel the program.

  1. Complete the online Application Form.
  2. Upload the required documents
  3. Pay the application fee
  4. Rozpocznij studiowanie

Complete the online Application Form.

To go the Application Form, click the Apply button below. You will be guided through the whole application process.

To apply, you will need:

  • your scanned diploma (in a .pdf or .jpg file format)
  • CV, containing your professional experience to date.
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Upload the required documents

While filling in the Application Form, you will be asked to upload a scan of your diploma and your CV, containing, your professional experience to date.

Please note!

  • Required file formats: .jpg or .pdf.
  • All scans must be of good quality, easily readable.
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Pay the application fee

Once you are admitted to the program, you must pay the application fee and the tuition fee. Upload your payment confirmations to the Application Form. You must pay the application fee via the PayU platform, while completing the Application Form.

Please note!

  • You must upload confirmations of your application fee payment and the tuition fee payment to the Application Form.
  • Students and graduates of SWPS University are exempt from paying the application fee.
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Rozpocznij studiowanie

We will notify you by e-mail, sent to the address provided in your application, about the status of your application. We will send you a separate e-mail with the admission decision. The information concerning classes will be e-mailed to you seven (7) days before the first weekend meeting.

Please note!

  • Number of places is limited.
  • Eligible candidates are admitted on the first come, first served basis.
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Tuition

Application Fee 300 PLN or EUR 100.

Students and graduates of SWPS University are exempt from the application fee.

Tuition for academic year 2023-2024

  amount of installment fee for the entire program
10 instalments PLN 1, 580 or EUR 365 PLN 15, 800 or EUR 3,650
2 instalments PLN 7, 650 or EUR 1,775 PLN 15, 300 or EUR 3,550
1 instalment PLN 14, 900 or EUR 3,450 PLN 14, 900 or EUR 3,450

Candidates should pay the tuition fee to their individual accounts. Account numbers are provided on the Virtual University Platform. First instalment of the tuition fee payment should be paid by October 5th, for the cohort that begins classes in the fall, and by March 5th, for the cohort that begins classes in spring.

We will e-mail you class-related information seven (7) days prior to the first weekend meeting. Please check your student e-mail account and the e-mail account you provided in the Application Form.

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