Master in Sport science

For Master in Sport science, applications are due 2026-09-09; tuition comes to 2,600 EUR per year.

Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport offers a master's programme in Sport science, delivered in English in Gdańsk, Poland, over 2 years, starting 2026-10-01 with an application deadline of 2026-09-09 and a yearly tuition of EUR 2600. The Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments placed GUPES among the leading sports universities in Central and Eastern Europe for the 2020-2025 period, and the Perspektywy magazine ranking for 2019-2025 placed it 2nd among Polish sports universities. This master's track focuses on sport management, preparing students for work managing sport organizations and teams, sport infrastructure, and sport events. Graduates are equipped to work with both professional athletes and members of the public who want to practice sport. The programme combines academic knowledge with practical skills, distinguishing its graduates from those of comparable faculties focused solely on sport or on management and marketing, by concentrating on the practical aspects of running sport activities. As the only sports university in Pomerania, GUPES draws on instruction from recognized scientists and specialists relevant to individual fields of study, alongside coaches of Olympic and national teams and accomplished athletes, giving students exposure to both academic and elite-sport perspectives. Career paths for graduates include sport organizations such as sections, clubs, unions, associations, leagues, and federations; companies that build and manage sport facilities; and producers and distributors of sport equipment and related goods. The 2-year master's format builds on foundational sport science knowledge to develop management-specific competence for a range of roles across the sport industry.