Social and Public Policy, full-time, first cycle

Social and Public Policy

Introducing Social and Public Policy, an innovative 3-year undergraduate degree program designed for students with a strong interest in making a difference in today's world. This full-time program is taught entirely in English. It seeks internationally oriented candidates who are creative, motivated, and ready to embrace a multicultural environment.

The program comprises six semesters with over 20 courses and a diploma seminar to prepare students for their bachelor thesis and individual focus. The first two semesters introduce students to the major concepts and theories of social and public policies. In contrast, the remaining semesters explore designing, implementing, and evaluating policies related to social and public issues.

All courses are taught by experienced academics. The interdisciplinary nature of this program not only introduces students to the workings of Social and Public Policy but also makes them responsive to the concerns of other fields, such as law, economics, history, and culture.

The location of the University of Warsaw provides students with access to a wide range of academic and extra-curricular activities, including open lectures held by renowned professors from around the world. Additionally, students are encouraged to apply for a semester abroad through the Erasmus+ Programme, giving them a global perspective on social and public issues.

Employment prospects

Graduates of this program will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to pursue various career paths in the public and private sectors and in non-governmental and international organizations. They will have a comprehensive understanding of social and public policy and be prepared to work in public policy analysis, public administration, community development, education, and healthcare.

About the Faculty

The Faculty of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Warsaw is Poland's oldest and largest political science Center. It has been recognized as the best in the country in various rankings. With its rigorous academic standards and commitment to providing students with a multicultural learning environment, the Social and Public Policy programme at the University of Warsaw offers students a unique and rewarding educational experience.

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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;
X - result from additional subject;
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

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 modern 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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