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Our University falls back on the tradition of the Academy in Biała Podlaska founded in 1628, but at the same time it aspires to be modern, major institution of higher education in the region. We are committed to providing high quality university education , initiating academic research and supporting the development and growth of our region and becoming a cultural center in Biała Podlaska.

Pope John II University in Biała Podlaska facilities comprise two buildings where students are provided with tuition. They house among others, all institutes, lecture rooms, computer labs and 6 assembly halls which can seat 1000 persons at a time, including one assembly hall for 339 persons. The halls, equipped with modern and latest technological solutions, enhance the quality of teaching. The University library offers: a reading room, 53 computer workstations with wireless Internet access; a multi-media reading room equipped with computers and scanners; a library and a reading-room for students of Institute of Neophilology; and a section which files and categorizes the library's collection. Additionally, there is a ‘Telecenter' on the premises of the University. Being equipped with 30 computers with the access to the Internet, scanners, printers, copying machines, it provides its services to both students and local people. Besides, the students can visit a students' club and have a meal at a canteen situated in the buildings.

The University uses the Integrated University Management System which provides the virtual dean's office and multi-media kiosks located on its premises. The facilities of wireless Internet connection have been offered so that more and more laptop users have access to the Internet. In the near future we are planning to have more buildings built which will house Institute of Public Health and Institute of Construction Engineering, a students' dormitory, a professional sports hall complete with a football pitch, volleyball and basketball courses, as well as tennis courts.

Pope John Paul II University undertakes a number of actions aimed at Lubelskie province development. We collaborate with many local employers so that to adjust our educational offer to market demands and give our students an opportunity to meet professionals who can guide them in planning their future careers in different areas. We initiate actions to promote the region by organizing exhibitions, conferences, publications as well as to establish international cooperation.

Our students are obliged to fulfill a student's vocational practice which they eagerly do abroad. Foreign visits and practices at significant European employers in England, Austria, Spain, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, France, Greece and Cyprus, are extremely popular among our students, and they result in students' long lasting and extremely valuable experience. Thanks to all our initiatives and actions more and more students are attracted to study at our University. This academic year almost 3500 new students, mainly from the neighbouring counties and provinces, have entered our threshold.

The dynamic development of our University is illustrated by a number of students' organizations: Students' Government, Students' Independent Association (NSZ), Students' Sports Club with women's football team playing in the Premier League, numerous academic research clubs. The students as well as the staff arrange recurrent events e.g. ‘Christmas Eve' for those in need, an annual charity ball for the Hospital in Biała Podlaska, and many others. Students organize Students' Days (‘Juvenalia'), ‘Sports Days' and ‘Open Door Days'.

Pope John Paul II University is dedicated to improving its offer of educational services so that it is attractive for prospective students and meets their expectations, making sure that our graduates have the best opportunities in the job market. Our highly qualified academic staff continually improve our educational programmes, encourage students to develop foreign language skills and increase their professional qualifications. This is why in addition to our educational services, we offer numerous qualifying courses, training programmes and post-graduate studies. We also educate students of the Academic Secondary School and the University of the Third Age.