The East European State Higher School in Przemyśl (PWSW) was established in 2001.
Initially its name was The State Vocational School but in 2006, in accordance with a decree issued by the Council of Ministers, the name was changed into The East European State Higher School in Przemyśl.
In its origins PWSW was established as a humanistic academy, alluding to the oldest academic traditions of Przemyśl: 15th century chapter school (with rector nominated by The Cracow Acedemy), and also to the 17th century college of Jesuits.
Readiness for implementing changes led to adding an artistic course – Interior Design – to its educational offer and in 2009 also the first technical course - Environmental Engineering. In October 2010 Mechatronics, a new technical course was started – and Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering in 2011.
