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A practical guide to choosing your studies, degree and career — based on the RIASEC model (Holland) and data from ELA, the Occupation Barometer and Statistics Poland.

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Choosing a degree

How to choose a university in Poland — criteria that matter

How to choose a university in Poland — concrete criteria (accreditation, ELA data, internships, living costs) worth checking before you apply.

Choosing a degree

A gap year before university — is it worth it

Is a gap year before university worth it? The pros, cons, and practical ways to make good use of the time.

Salaries

Degrees ranked by graduate earnings (ELA data)

An indicative ranking of degree courses by graduate earnings based on ELA data, with a trend for each field.

Job market

Jobs and artificial intelligence — which disappear and which don't

Which jobs AI might replace, and which it's more likely to strengthen — a practical guide for choosing a degree.

Job market

How to check whether a degree has a future

5 signals and concrete data sources to help you judge whether your chosen degree will have a future on the job market.

Choosing a degree

The most common mistakes when choosing a degree

The most common mistakes when choosing a degree course, and how to avoid them before admissions.

For parents

Career counselling at school — how to make the most of it

Career counselling at school – how it works in practice and how parents can help their child make the most of it.

For parents

How to talk to your teen about choosing studies

How to talk to your teenager about choosing a degree in a way that supports rather than adds to their stress.

Salaries

How much does a psychologist earn and how to become one

Indicative psychologist salaries in Poland by workplace, plus what the path to this profession looks like.

Salaries

How much does a programmer earn in Poland (2026)

Indicative developer salary ranges in Poland by experience level, plus what really drives pay in IT.

Job market

Shortage occupations 2026 — where workers are needed

Which occupations face the biggest staff shortages in Poland in 2026, and what that means for choosing or changing a career.

Choosing a degree

Degree courses without maths — for humanities minds

Degree courses without maths – a list of options for humanities-minded students, with jobs and indicative salaries.

Choosing a degree

Bootcamp or a computer science degree — which to pick

Bootcamp or a computer science degree – comparing time, cost and job prospects in the IT industry.

Career change

Career change after 30 — how to switch

Changing careers after 30 can feel daunting, but more and more people are taking the leap — here's how to do it thoughtfully.

Job market

Remote work — degrees and jobs that enable it

Not every job offers a real chance at remote work — here's which degrees and industries actually deliver on that promise.

Matura & admissions

Extended matura subjects — how to choose for your degree

How to match extended matura subjects to your dream degree course, with examples of typical combinations.

Matura & admissions

Supplementary university admissions — how to use them

How supplementary university admissions work in Poland, when they happen, and how to use them effectively after a failed first round.

Matura & admissions

I didn't get into university — what now? A guide

What to do if you didn't get into university — supplementary admissions, another university, a gap year, and how to decide calmly.

Salaries

How to become a UX/UI designer — path and salary

UX/UI design is a career you can reach via many routes — here's what a realistic path looks like and what salaries to expect.

Choosing a degree

IT degree courses — how to choose and where to study

Computer science isn't one degree but a dozen different paths — here's how they differ and how to pick the one that fits you.

Choosing a degree

Humanities degrees — are they worth it? Jobs and pay

Humanities degrees have a bad reputation on the job market, but a well-planned career path can be surprisingly rewarding — here is where humanities graduates actually work.

Matura & admissions

How to choose a high-school class profile

How to match a Polish high-school class profile to your interests and future study plans, with examples of popular profiles.

Choosing a degree

University or technical school? How to choose

A comparison of technikum and liceum before university — when to pick a ready-made profession and when to keep options open.

Job market

Jobs of the future in Poland — which to consider

Which jobs in Poland have the best chances of stable growth over the next decade, and why.

Salaries

The most profitable degree courses in Poland

Which degrees statistically pay the most in Poland, and why salary shouldn't be your only decision criterion.

Choosing a degree

How to choose a degree you won't regret

Proven rules for choosing a degree you won't regret — without the pressure of perfectionism, and grounded in labour-market realities.

Aptitude & tests

The RIASEC model (Holland Codes) — discover your career type

We explain the RIASEC model (Holland Codes), its six career types, and how to use it when choosing a degree course.

Aptitude & tests

Career aptitude test — how it works and is it worth it

We explain how a career aptitude test works, what it's based on, and whether it's worth taking before choosing a degree course.

Choosing a degree

I don't know what to study — 7 steps to decide

A seven-step plan for people who don't know what to study — from self-reflection, through market data, to a free online test.

Choosing a degree

How to choose a degree course? A step-by-step guide

A practical, step-by-step guide to choosing a degree course, built on self-knowledge, market data, and the realities of Polish university admissions.