The University of Agriculture in Krakow (URK) runs Interdisciplinary Bioeconomy Studies (IBS) as full-time Master's studies in English at the Faculty of Agriculture and Economics – 4 semesters (2 years) ending with an MA degree. The programme is for students who want to help the economy move away from non-renewable resources and towards a low- or zero-emission model built on biological raw materials.
At the heart of the studies is the circular bioeconomy – replacing conventional refinery products with biorefinery alternatives and using biological raw materials in a cascade. The curriculum is built around three thematic blocks:
The whole programme is taught in English – it is part of the URK Study in English offer of Master's studies.
Graduates know the production processes of the bioeconomy and understand their economic context, both for the economy as a whole and for individual companies.
By choosing optional courses, you shape your own professional profile. The paths described by URK lead towards consulting, designing value chains in the bioeconomy, working for institutions implementing sustainable development policies and for NGOs, as well as towards the production and processing of biological resources.
Did you know? Design Thinking workshops are a mandatory part of the programme – the studies put emphasis on creative thinking.
As of the 2026/27 admissions, based on the programme page at urk.edu.pl.
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