Arrangement of plants in the usable space
Language of instruction: Polish
The studies are intended for graduates of various fields of study who are interested in using ornamental plants both in private spaces (home, garden) and public spaces (workplace, urban greenery) through the appropriate use of plants, both for their aesthetic value and their health-promoting effects to improve the quality of life.
The studies are designed to develop students’ creativity and teach them how to use plants as a creative medium. The course comprises 280 hours of classes – 90 hours of lectures, 90 hours of exercises and 100 hours of practical classes. Two-day meetings are held once a month between March 2026 and February 2027 (with a summer break). During the theoretical classes, students learn about plant material and the principles of using it to decorate interiors, creating plant compositions (from potted plants) and planting seasonal flower beds, flower beds and various types of containers (balconies, terraces, patios, urban greenery, roof gardens) using perennials and ornamental trees and shrubs.
Participants in the programme learn about the impact of ornamental plants on the human environment and the possibilities of using them to improve quality of life. The programme responds to new trends in improving quality of life through contact with plants and aims to provide students with knowledge of the current range of ornamental plants and new perspectives for their use. As part of the exercises and practical training, students carry out design projects for seasonal flower beds and perennial beds, as well as interior decorations; visit plant sales outlets, perennial nurseries and ornamental shrub nurseries; and learn about plants in educational collections. Classes are conducted by specialists in ornamental plants and landscape architects. The basis for completing the course will be the completion of a project assignment.
Programme
Subjects taught in the form of lectures and practical classes:
1. The impact of plants on quality of life – 15 hours of lectures
2. The use of plants in interior design – 20 hours of lectures + 30 hours of practical classes
3. The selection and arrangement of plants in the garden – 30 hours of lectures + 30 hours of practical classes
4. Principles of designing and composing plant arrangements – 10 hours of lectures + 15 hours of practical classes
5. Plants in urban spaces – 10 hours of lectures + 10 hours of practical classes
6. Diploma seminar – 10 hours of practical classes
7. Assessment:
Written examination (test)
Diploma thesis: development of guidelines for a plant planting project.
Graduates receive a certificate of completion of postgraduate studies in Plant Arrangement in Public Spaces (MEN).
Admissions
Duration of studies : 2 semesters
Recruitment rules: on a first-come, first-served basis
Number of seats: 15
Applications: from 19.12.2025 to 30.01.2026
Fee: per semester 2 800 PLN. Fee for the whole: 5 600 PLN
The fee can be paid in 2 installments or the full amount once. Studies are not subsidized from EU funds.
Head of studies: DSc Andrzej Pacholczak, phone +48 607 344 814
Admission procedure
Those interested in studying should:
- Register in the Internet Recruitment of Candidates (IRK) system to study at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences
- Provide the following documents:
Please save the signed documents as pdf and send to andrzej_pacholczak@sggw.edu.pl
You will be notified of your admission by email. Please include your e-mail address and telephone number!
After receiving information about the acceptance, the documents should be delivered in person or sent by registered mail to the following address:
DSc. Andrzej Pacholczak
Department of Ornamental Plants (Secretary's office room 238)
Faculty of Horticulture, SGGW, building 35
Nowoursynowska 159 Str.
02-776 Warsaw
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