The history of the Faculty of Education (formerly the Faculty of Education and Psychology) dates back to the late 1960s, when the research and teaching work of educators and psychologists was carried out via the Białystok branch of the University of Warsaw’s teacher training college.
We have been offering master’s level education since 1972 – and subsequently the Faculty of Education separated from the University of Warsaw Faculty of Humanities in 1977. Then, when the University of Białystok was founded in 1997, we joined its structures.
In acknowledgement of its achievements and high standards, the Faculty was granted the right to confer Doctor of Social Sciences degrees in the field of education in 1995, and the first doctoral thesis defence took place in 1997. More recently, in 2019 the Faculty was granted the right to confer post-doctoral degrees in education (habilitacja).
Due to structural changes within the University of Białystok, in 2019 the Faculty of Education and Psychology changed its name to the Faculty of Education.
The Faculty of Education has a long tradition of offering bachelor’s and master’s programmes for (future) teachers and other education professionals. Graduates from the faculty are highly qualified professionals who go on to secure employment in both the private and public sector. Additionally, the faculty offers postgraduate courses for those who wish to acquire new qualifications and/or update their existing qualifications.
The Faculty of Education conducts a wide range of research focused on contemporary challenges in education, human development, and raising the next generation. Our research activities reflect a strong commitment to both academic excellence and social relevance, addressing the needs of learners, educators, families, and local communities.
We specialise in areas such as:
Our interdisciplinary approach combines educational theory with empirical studies, often rooted in close cooperation with schools, social institutions, and the broader community. We are particularly engaged in research that informs education policy and supports innovation in teaching and learning practices.
As present our Faculty has 1,500+ students and employs 116 members of staff, including:
