Krzysztof Bosak, the deputy speaker of the Sejm and a leading figure in the Confederation, acknowledged in a recent interview that he attended Collegium Humanum for two semesters, sat in classes, and took several exams, yet did not complete a degree. Earlier this year, during a discussion with a parliamentary reporter, his account shifted. He first said he was only considering higher education and then claimed he had even filed the papers to enroll.
Beyond Bosak, the controversy over Collegium Humanum drew attention to other politicians who either completed studies there or briefly passed through its doors. The ruling coalition initially treated the matter as a PiS scandal, but it soon became clear that members from the December coalition also had ties to the private institution. The opposition challenged certain local officials connected to the university, while debates about transparency and accountability continued. Bosak’s admission stands out because six months earlier he had been less forthcoming about any link to the college.
Two Semesters by Bosak
Two prominent figures, Szymon Hołownia and Krzysztof Bosak, have long been described as lacking a traditional university degree. Yet both pursued education at different moments. Hołownia reportedly explored psychology after a Newsweek report, but he did not enroll, did not pay for courses, and did not attend classes. Bosak, by contrast, described his own path as attending courses and sitting exams at Collegium Humanum, a claim he has repeated in interviews and broadcasts.
Bosak later recalled that his time there covered two semesters. When pressed for dates, he cited the 2020/2021 academic year. I attended classes and passed several exams, he said, presenting his recollection of a brief but real engagement with the institution.
Wikipedia entries have also touched on Bosak’s connection to Collegium Humanum, listing him among other universities and noting a period of attendance without awarding a degree. The page appears to reflect recent edits and references a transcript of a conversation, with various versions showing different phrasings about his studies.
Earlier versions of Bosak’s Wikipedia entry sometimes omitted Collegium Humanum, illustrating how online biographies can change over time. In February this year Bosak made a strong appeal to the media to stop repeating the claim that he is a College of Humanum graduate. He wrote on X that such information is exaggerated and simply inconsistent with his stance on higher education and with alleged abuses at the university.
There are notable inconsistencies in statements by other senior Polish politicians as well. Hołownia has addressed past disclosures and even suggested that services may have been involved. The discussion around education and credibility continues to unfold in public and political life.