Undergraduate Programme in International Relations, full-time, first cycle

This is a unique 3-year first-cycle degree (BA) full-time programme with innovative way of thinking about International Relations. The language of instruction of the programme is English. We are looking for internationally oriented candidates, characterised by creative thinking, with a strong motivation to broaden their knowledge of the contemporary world and ready to study in a multicultural environment.

The Programme consists of six semesters (terms) with over 20 courses and diploma seminar aimed at bachelor thesis preparation and individual focus. The first two semesters focus on understanding of International Relations and introduction to the discipline. All courses are taught by experienced academics from Poland with elective courses run by academic teachers from other European, as well as non-European universities. The unique format of the Undergraduate Programme in International Relations not only introduces students to the workings within the field of International Relations, but also makes them responsive to interdisciplinary concerns through law, economics, history and culture. The central location of the University of Warsaw makes the Programme special also in the sense of access to academic and extra-curricular activities for students. In the course of studies, students will have the opportunity to participate in many open lectures held by well-known professors from around the world What is more, students are welcome to apply for a semester abroad in the framework of Erasmus+ Programme and bilateral agreements with universities all over the world (examples include, Mexico, USA, Brasil, India, Republic of Korea). Programme offers 240 hours of foreign language courses and physical education classes.

Employment prospects

The process of diploma thesis preparation leads students to obtaining a bachelor degree (licencjat) recognised in the EU and internationally. Graduates of the Programme can either choose to continue their education at master level or to pursue a professional career especially in international organisations, international business, public administration (especially foreign service and ministries) or non-governmental sector.

About the Faculty

The Faculty of Political Science and International Studies is the oldest and largest political science center in Poland. For many years, the fields of study run by WNPiSM have been awarded the title of the best in Poland (e.g. in the Perspektywy ranking).

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Faculty website: www.wnpism.uw.edu.pl/en

Admission rules

 Minimum number of points needed to be qualified: 50

Polish new maturity exam 2005 – 2024

 Minimum number of points needed to be qualified: 50

Points are calculated as follows:

W = a * P + b * M + c * J + d * X

where:

W – the final result;
P – result from Polish language;
M – result from Mathematics;
J – result from foreign language on advanced level;
X - result from additional subject on advanced level;
a, b, c, d – weights.

Important information for candidates with the foreign language exam result at bilingual level. >> Check! <<

Information on documents certifying knowledge of the English language. >> Check! <<

Candidates whose result in the English language at the advanced level in the Polish maturity exam („new maturity diploma”) is lower than 60% are obliged to upload on their registration account in the IRK system (section “Education” – “Certificates and other documents required to start studies”) one of the documents accepted by the University of Warsaw certifying their competence in English (see the above list) and contact the Admissions Commission.

Old maturity exam

 Minimum number of points needed to be qualified: 50

Points are calculated as follows:

W = a * P + b * M + c * J + d * X

where:

W – the final result;
P – result from Polish language;
M – result from Mathematics;
J – result from foreign language;
X - result from additional subject;
a, b, c, d – weights.

Maturity exam after 1991

grade 6 = 100%
grade 5 = 90%
grade 4 = 75%
grade 3 = 50%
grade 2 = 30%

Maturity exam until 1991

grade 5 = 100%
grade 4 = 85%
grade 3 = 40%

Important information for candidates with Polish old maturity exam. >> Check! <<

Information on documents certifying knowledge of the English language. >> Check! <<

International Baccalaureate (IB)

 Minimum number of points needed to be qualified: 50

W = a * P + b * M + c * J + d * X

where:

W – the final result;
P – result from Polish language;
M – result from Mathematics;
J – result from foreign language;
X - result from additional subject;
a, b, c, d – weights.

The IB results will be converted according to the table below:

7 = 100%
6 = 90%
5 = 75%
4 = 60%
3 = 45%
2 = 30%

Important information for candidates with IB and EB. >> Check! <<

Information on documents certifying knowledge of the English language. >> Check! <<

European Baccalaureate (EB)

 Minimum number of points needed to be qualified: 50

Points are calculated as follows:

W = a * P + b * M + c * J + d * X

where:

W – the final result;
P – result from Polish language;
M – result from Mathematics;
J – result from foreign language;
X - result from additional subject;
a, b, c, d – weights.

The EB results will be converted according to the table below:

9,00 - 10,00 = 100%
8,00 - 8,99 = 90%
7,50 - 7,99 = 75%
7,00 - 7,49 = 60%
6,00 - 6,99 = 45%
5,00 - 5,99 = 30%

Important information for candidates with IB and EB. >> Check! <<

Information on documents certifying knowledge of the English language. >> Check! <<

Foreign diploma

 Minimum number of points needed to be qualified: 50

Points are calculated as follows:

W = a * P + b * M + c * J + d * X

where:

W – the final result;
P – result from Polish or original language;
M – result from Mathematics;
J – result from modern foreign language;
X - result from additional subject;
a, b, c, d – weights.

Calculation of candidates high school diploma results. >> Check! <<

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Checking candidates' competence to undertake studies conducted in the English language 

Candidates are obliged to hold one of the documents accepted by the University of Warsaw, certifying their competence in the English language at least at the B2 level.

Information on documents certifying knowledge of the English language. >> Check! <<

Deadlines

Announcement of results: 20th of May, 2024

Reception of documents: 

• I round: 21st-23rd of May, 2024
• II round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during I round): 24th, 27th of May, 2024
• III round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during II round): 28th-29th of May, 2024
• additional rounds will be announced in case of not fulfilling the limits

Payments

Application fee

Student's ID payment (ELS)

The studies are payable - tuition fees

Required documents

List of required documents submitted by candidates qualified for studies

Additional information

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