Lazarski University and Lazarski Aviation Academy

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Lazarski University, established 31 years ago, is one of the highest ranked private universities in Poland. From the very beginning we are considered at the top of the economy, management, medicine, law studies and administration. We have educated over 43,000 of students, from 50 different countries. 

Lazarski University is more than just a scientific and educational institution – it is a vibrant hub where international perspectives become a daily reality and innovative educational standards seamlessly merge with traditional educational goals.

We cooperate with more than 90 academic centers around the world. Within the Erasmus+ program, our students can open up to many new countries and different cultures. We offer not only student exchanges, but also foreign internships and placements.

We prepare our programs in constant cooperation with top business practitioners. Each new specialization / field of study is supervised by an expert-mentor in the field. Classes are conducted interactively – workshops, case studies, simulation games or projects – provide the opportunity to learn through experience.

Our university is distinguished by its subjective approach to students, who gain knowledge here, learn critical thinking, responsible leadership and civic engagement.

In order to adapt the educational offer to current market requirements and changing trends and to make it even more international, the Lazarski Aviation Academy Advisory Board was established. The Board is an international advisory body consisting of outstanding representatives – aviation practitioners, aimed at making LAA a leading, internationally recognized and modern training and research institution in the field of aviation. The Advisory Board will be responsible for preparing the Lazarski Aviation Academy development strategy, developing new and improving current fields of aviation studies at Lazarski University.

The Chair of the Board is Luc Tytgat, former Executive Director and High Representative of the EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) and former Director of the Pan-European Single Sky Directorate at Eurocontrol, and a long-time employee of the European Commission, where he exercised the functions of member of the Cabinet of the Transport Commissioner and then Head of Unit in the fields of R&D, EU space programmes and air transport .

The following members were also appointed to the council:

  • Honorata Hencel, Boeing Managing Director for Poland and Ukraine
  • Eamonn Brennan, aviation executive
  • Sebnem Erzan, Global Head of Travel Sustainability and Transport Partnership at Google
  • Andrey Yarmak, the head of UkSATSE
  • Piotr Ikanowicz, PRC
  • Piotr Dolata, Secretary of the Council

Lazarski Aviation Academy is a dynamically developing research and educational center that offers unique studies combining the aviation industry with law and business. We conduct scientific research and organize conferences attracting experts from around the world. We offer undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate and MBA studies for future pilots, lawyers and managers of the aviation industry.

Our offer includes majors and specialties such as: Aviation Law and Professional Pilot License, Airline Management, Air Traffic Administration, LL.M in Air Law, Aviation Safety Management, MBA in Aviation, Aviation 5.0. – Transformation and optimization.
 
Our education and research programs are carefully tailored to meet the demands of today’s rapidly evolving world, with a strong emphasis on the professional competencies of the future. Our curriculums are designed to ensure that students not only acquire the latest skills and knowledge but also continuously improve their competencies and foster personal development.
 

The dynamic academic environment at Lazarski University is enriched by a diverse array of activities and programs. Our international dimension of education is enhanced by a representative group of experienced lecturers-practitioners who bring real-world insights into the lecture halls. This blend of academic rigor and practical experience ensures that our students are well-prepared to face the challenges of the global job market.

We also provide training for aviation professionals in different areas – ESG, safety and security, drones, innovations.
 
Our highly qualified staff consists of both recognized scientists and practitioners – a pool of industry experts who have been cooperating with us for years.
 

We have an extensive network of partnerships and collaboration in the industry. We cooperate closely with airlines (PGL, LOT Polish Airlines, Wizzair), airports (PPL, CPK, Kraków, Wrocław), ANSPs (PANSA), civil aviation authorities in Poland and the USA, as well as aircraft manufactures.

We place great emphasis on international cooperation and have cooperation agreements with both ICAO and IATA.
 
Lazarski University is part of the ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS program – a cooperation network of training organizations and industry partners cooperating to develop and conduct training courses recognized by ICAO. Thanks to the agreement with ICAO, Lazarski University is now an accredited ICAO training center and our aviation students are be able to participate in courses offered by ICAO and obtain valuable certificates.
 
We have been working closely with IATA for many years now offering our students acclaimed IATA courses and certificates in several aeras.
We also cooperate with other universities in Europe like Ecole Nationale de l’Aviation Civile (ENAC), Universiteit Leiden and the Institute of Air Law, Space Law and Cyber Law of the University of Cologne – leading education and training institutions.
 

Every year several national and international conferences are organized at our premises. In aviation sector we organize conferences on drones, safety and security (with collaboration of the Polish Civil Aviation Authority). Our biggest event so far was held in June 2023 – the International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, with 400 participants from over 30 countries.

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Air Traffic Administration

Type of studies: B.A. degree

Form of studies: Part-time studies

Duration: 3 years

Language: Polish

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Airport Operational Management

Type of studies: Postgraduate

Form of studies: Part-time studies

Duration: 1 year

Language: Polish

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Aviation 5.0 Transformation and Optimization

Type of studies: Postgraduate

Form of studies: Part-time studies

Duration: 1 year

Language: Polish

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Aviation Law and Professional Pilot Licence – ATPL(A)

Type of studies: B.A. degree

Form of studies: Full-time studies

Duration: 3 years

Language: English

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Aviation Management

Type of studies: M.A. degree

Form of studies: Hybrid

Duration: 1,5 years

Language: English

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LL.M in Air Law

Type of studies: Postgraduate

Form of studies: Part-time studies

Duration: 1 year

Language: Polish

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MBA in Aviation

Type of studies: MBA

Form of studies: Part-time studies

Duration: 1,5 years

Language: Polish

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Safety Management System (SMS)

Type of studies: Postgraduate

Form of studies: Part-time studies

Duration: 1 year

Language: Polish

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Air Traffic Administration

Type of studies: B.A. degree

Form of studies: Part-time studies

Duration: 3 years

Language: Polish

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Aviation Law and Professional Pilot Licence – ATPL(A)

Type of studies: B.A. degree

Form of studies: Full-time studies

Duration: 3 years

Language: English

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Aviation Management

Type of studies: M.A. degree

Form of studies: Hybrid

Duration: 1,5 years

Language: English

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Airport Operational Management

Type of studies: Postgraduate

Form of studies: Part-time studies

Duration: 1 year

Language: Polish

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Aviation 5.0 Transformation and Optimization

Type of studies: Postgraduate

Form of studies: Part-time studies

Duration: 1 year

Language: Polish

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LL.M in Air Law

Type of studies: Postgraduate

Form of studies: Part-time studies

Duration: 1 year

Language: Polish

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MBA in Aviation

Type of studies: MBA

Form of studies: Part-time studies

Duration: 1,5 years

Language: Polish

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Safety Management System (SMS)

Type of studies: Postgraduate

Form of studies: Part-time studies

Duration: 1 year

Language: Polish

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Partners

Cooperation with the best partners operating in the aviation industry has a positive effect on the quality of our education programs providing the best opportunities to undergo internships in selected institutions and companies.

We are proud that Lazarski Aviation Academy helps shape the future of the aviation industry together with our partners.

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“LOT” Polish Airlines

Polish national airlines operating since 1929. LOT is one of the oldest operating airlines in the world. The airlines provide their passengers direct connections to four continents. LOT is a member of Star Alliance, the largest airline alliance in the world, which owns 29% of the global aviation market.

Scope of cooperation:

Undertaking substantive and organisational activities to support the following fields of studies: Aviation Law and Professional Pilot Licence, Aviation Law, Aviation Safety Management, MBA in Aviation.

Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK)

A planned transfer node located between Warsaw and Łódź, which integrates air (hub airport), rail and road transport. As part of this project, Solidarity Airport is to be built approximately 37 km from Warsaw, with a capacity to handle 45 million passengers a year, during the first stage of operation.

Scope of cooperation:

Joint development of M.A. and postgraduate study curricula, thesis supervision, internships and traineeships in the CPK company.

International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)

The International Civil Aviation Organisation, based in Montreal, Canada, is a specialised agency of the United Nations. It was established in 1944 to promote safe and orderly development of international civil aviation worldwide, and to establish standards and recommended practices (SARPS) necessary to ensure safety, security, efficiency and regularity of international civil aviation. It is a forum for cooperation in all civil aviation areas, used by the Member States of the organisation.

Scope of cooperation:

Undertaking substantive and organisational activities aimed at supporting fields of studies, also facilitating participation in ICAO-recognised training courses and acquisition of valuable certificates.

Krakow International Airport (John Paul II Krakow-Balice International Airport)

Krakow International Airport is pursuing goals aimed at achieving a prominent position among Europe’s best-managed regional airports, valued for its impact on the economic growth of the city and region and its attention to embracing the principles of sustainable development. It is the second largest airport in Poland.

Scope of cooperation:

Undertaking substantive and organisational activities to support and develop the courses organised by the Lazarski Aviation Academy.

Polish Air Navigation Services Agency

The Polish Air Navigation Services Agency is a state-owned air traffic management authority subordinate to the minister responsible for transport. The Agency’s responsibilities include: airspace management; air traffic flow management; providing necessary air traffic services.

Every day, the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency ensures safety of passengers of nearly 3000 aircraft flying over Poland. The airspace supervised and controlled by the Agency covers more than 334,000 km2 and is one of the largest in Europe. The Polish Air Navigation Services Agency is the only institution in Poland that trains and employs civilian air traffic controllers.

Scope of cooperation:

Undertaking substantive and organisational activities to support the Air Traffic Management field of studies.

Polish Aviation Group

The Polish Aviation Group is an aviation company associating Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT S.A., LOT Aircraft Maintenance Services Sp. z o.o., LS Airport Services S.A., LS Technics Sp. z o.o., PGL Leasing and the Polish Flight Academy.

Scope of cooperation:

Patronage of the Air Traffic Management (ARL) specialty included in the Administration field of studies (part-time, B.A. degree). Undertaking substantive and organisational activities to support to support the fields of studies offered by the Lazarski Aviation Academy.

Polskie Porty Lotnicze S.A.

Polskie Porty Lotnicze S.A. is a Polish state-owned company involved in construction, modernisation and operation of airports and aviation ground facilities, providing, for example, ground handling of aircraft at Chopin Airport in Warsaw.

Scope of cooperation:

Undertaking substantive and organisational activities to support the following fields of studies: Aviation Law and Professional Pilot Licence, Aviation Law, Aviation Safety Management, MBA in Aviation.

WIZZAIR – law and pilot partner

The Wizz Air airline operates on domestic markets and supports future pilots at aviation universities in Central and Eastern Europe. It operates a fleet of 220 Airbus A320 and Airbus A321 aircraft. It offers more than 800 routes from 31 bases of operations, connecting 200 destinations in 50 countries, and employs more than 8000 professionals in its field of operation. In 2024, Wizz Air was recognised as the best budget airline in Central and Eastern Europe.

Scope of cooperation:

As a partner of the Aviation Law and Professional Pilot Licence (ATPL) course, Wizz Air will conduct immersion sessions for aviation students, lasting two to four days, during the final year of their studies. Their aim is to provide students with information about the life and work of an airline pilot. Lectures will cover a range of topics, including operational procedures, cockpit dynamics and career paths in aviation.

Wroclaw Airport

Wroclaw Airport is a thriving airport located in Poland. Such factors as an extensive selection of connections, modern terminal, efficient service and good accessibility make passengers keen to fly from Wroclaw, as confirmed by the awards the airport has repeatedly received.

Scope of cooperation:

Undertaking substantive and organisational activities to support and develop the courses organised by the Lazarski Aviation Academy.

Practice makes perfect. At the Lazarski Aviation Academy, you gain theoretical knowledge, but, above all, you develop your practical skills using, among other things, professional flight simulators and laboratories.

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A320 FNPT II/MCC Simulator

Airbus A320 is one of the most popular airliners currently used in civil aviation. It serves short-to-medium-haul flights in airlines worldwide. It carries up to 186 passengers. Notably, it is the first aircraft in history to feature fly-by-wire control system.

 

At Lazarski University, you can find A320 simulator with flight deck in relation 1:1 to the real aircraft. Visualisation of flight is performed on a large cylindrical screen with three projectors. It is based on visual simulation platform Prepar3D.

 

Functions of the simulator include weather and daytime change, which comes with the option of taking off or landing on multiple airports around the world.

DA 40/42 FNPT II Simulator

Diamond DA40 is one of the most advanced turboprops in the world. It has become quite popular both among private users and with state aviation.

 

The Diamond simulator works based on visual simulation platform Prepar3D and the visualisation itself is comprised of 6 screens. Central console and control systems also match the real equipment.

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ALSIM AL250 FNPT II Simulator

Alsim AL250 is a versatile type of simulator dedicated mostly to conducting trainings on the highest level. It represents several SEP and MEP aircraft models, while also being equipped with many forms of configuration – analogue gauges and glass cockpit/EFIS. Visualisation is performed on projectors and control is done with traditional column.

 

The simulator features most flight parameters, environmental sounds, as well as system behaviour analogical to those that pilots encounter during real flights. Simulator offer simulations of malfunctions of certain devices, change of daytime and configuration of atmospheric conditions.

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