Abstract:

The text shows the history of the emergence and development of nonpublic higher education sector in Poland - on the basis of major studies conducted in a different seats of learning in Poland. The author at a time provides answers to questions. What are the differences between state and non-state universities. How the authors of popular rankings evaluate these institutions. What are differences between students in these two types of institutions. What is their origin (What schools they graduated from? Any previous schools? Why they decided to study?). What level of intellectual development represent - on the basis of a test of general knowledge, pedagogical knowledge and the test and a foreign language. What are their aspirations: Where would they like to work and rest? How much do they plan to earn?. The article also shows by the pessimistic forecast for private universities which is based on previously presented studies, demographic data and changes in the current economic and legal system.