Psychology
In power from: 7 Dec 2023
Registration criteria
Admission rules
Studies may be conducted in Polish or in English - during registration candidates should choose the chosen language of instruction.
Qualification for studies conducted in the Polish language is based on maturity exam results.
Minimum number of points: 50
Qualification for studies conducted in the English language (payable studies) is based on maturity exam results and additional entrance exam conducted in English.
Minimum number of points needed from maturity exams results: 50
Minimum number of points needed from additional entrance exam: 60
Obtaining by the candidate a result lower than minimum number of points at any stage of the qualification procedure results in receiving 0 (zero) points from the entire qualification process.
Polish new maturity exam 2005 – 2024
Qualification for studies conducted in the Polish language is based on maturity exam results.
Minimum number of points: 50
Qualification for studies conducted in the English language is based on maturity exam results and additional entrance exam conducted in the English language.
Minimum number of points needed from maturity exams results: 50
Minimum number of points needed from additional entrance exam: 60
Obtaining by the candidate a result lower than minimum number of points at any stage of the qualification procedure results in receiving 0 (zero) points from the entire qualification process.
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Obligatory subject Polish language basic level x 0,6 |
Obligatory subject Mathematics basic level x 0,6 |
Obligatory subject One chosen foreign language*: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Swedish, Slovak basic level x 0,6 |
Obligatory subject One of the following subjects: Modern foreign language*, National minority language (Belarusian, Hebrew, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, German), Ethnic minority language (Lemko), Regional language (Kashubian), Latin and ancient culture, Greek and ancient culture, Biology, Chemistry, Philosophy, Physics and astronomy/Physics, Geography, History, Computer science, Social studies advanced level x 1 |
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weight = 25% |
weight = 25% |
weight = 25% |
weight = 25% |
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.
Additional entrance exam for studies conducted in the English language
Oral exam conducted in the English language is based on a publication read by the candidate, a popular science book in the field of psychology.
In 2024 we ask our candidates to read The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt.
In order to verify whether candidates read and understand the book, Admission Committee will ask them to explain essential topics and ideas mentioned in the publication.
In order to verify whether candidates are able to make critical reflection about the text that they read, they will have to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the concept mentioned in the book and formulate their own opinion providing reasonable arguments.
Maximum number of points possible to obtain during the additional entrance exam: 100
Minimum number of points needed to pass the entrance exam: 60
The final result for studies in the English language consists of:
- points obtained during the first stage of qualification procedure - calculation of maturity exam results (50%)
- points obtained during the second stage of qualification procedure - additional entrance exam (50%)
Maximum number of points possible to obtain in the qualification procedure: 100
Checking candidates' competence to undertake studies conducted in the English language
At the stage of qualification procedure 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. The list of accepted documents is available at: http://rekrutacja.uw.edu.pl/files/pdf/Documents-knowledge_of_English_EN.pdf PLEASE NOTE: In case of candidates holding IELTS score of at least 6,5 is required
Old maturity exam
Qualification for studies conducted in the Polish language is based on maturity exam results.
Minimum number of points: 50
Qualification for studies conducted in the English language is based on maturity exam results and additional entrance exam conducted in the English language.
Minimum number of points needed from maturity exams results: 50
Minimum number of points needed from additional entrance exam: 60
Obtaining by the candidate a result lower than minimum number of points at any stage of the qualification procedure results in receiving 0 (zero) points from the entire qualification process.
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Obligatory subject Polish language basic level x 0,6 |
Obligatory subject Mathematics basic level x 0,6 |
Obligatory subject One chosen foreign language*: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian basic level x 0,6 |
Obligatory subject One of the following subjects: Modern foreign language*, National minority language (Belarusian, Hebrew, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, German), Ethnic minority language (Lemko), Regional language (Kashubian), Latin and ancient culture, Biology, Chemistry, Philosophy, Physics, Geography, History, Computer science, Social studies |
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weight = 25% |
weight = 25% |
weight = 25% |
weight = 25% |
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%
Additional entrance exam for studies conducted in the English language
Oral exam conducted in English is based on a publication read by the candidate, a popular science book in the field of psychology.
In 2024 we ask our candidates to read The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt.
In order to verify whether candidates read and understand the book, Admission Committee will ask them to explain essential topics and ideas mentioned in the publication.
In order to verify whether candidates are able to make critical reflection about the text that they read, they will have to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the concept mentioned in the book and formulate their own opinion providing reasonable arguments.
Maximum number of points possible to obtain during the additional entrance exam: 100
Minimum number of points needed to pass the entrance exam: 60
The final result for studies in the English language consists of:
- points obtained during the first stage of qualification procedure - calculation of maturity exam results (50%)
- points obtained during the second stage of qualification procedure - additional entrance exam (50%)
Maximum number of points possible to obtain in the qualification procedure: 100
Checking candidates' competence to undertake studies conducted in the English language
At the stage of qualification procedure 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. The list of accepted documents is available at: http://rekrutacja.uw.edu.pl/files/pdf/Documents-knowledge_of_English_EN.pdf PLEASE NOTE: In case of candidates holding IELTS score of at least 6,5 is required
Important information for candidates with Polish old maturity exam. >> Check! <<International Baccalaureate (IB)
Qualification for studies conducted in the Polish language is based on maturity exam results.
Minimum number of points: 50
Qualification for studies conducted in the English language is based on maturity exam results and additional entrance exam conducted in the English language.
Minimum number of points needed from maturity exams results: 50
Minimum number of points needed from additional entrance exam: 60
Obtaining by the candidate a result lower than minimum number of points at any stage of the qualification procedure results in receiving 0 (zero) points from the entire qualification process.
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Obligatory subject Polish language standard level (SL) x 0,6 |
Obligatory subject Mathematics standard level (SL) x 0,6 |
Obligatory subject Modern foreign language** standard level (SL) x 0,6
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Obligatory subject One of the following subjects: Modern foreign language**, Biology, Chemistry, Philosophy, Physics, Geography, History, Computer science, Latin, Classic Greek, Management, Economics, Psychology, Anthropology, Politics, Information Technology in a Global Society (ITGS), Health and sport sciencehigher level (HL) x 1 |
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weight = 25% |
weight = 25% |
weight = 25% |
weight = 25% |
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%
Additional entrance exam for studies conducted in the English language
Oral exam conducted in the English language is based on a publication read by the candidate, a popular science book in the field of psychology.
In 2024 we ask our candidates to read The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt.
In order to verify whether candidates read and understand the book, Admission Committee will ask them to explain essential topics and ideas mentioned in the publication.
In order to verify whether candidates are able to make critical reflection about the text that they read, they will have to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the concept mentioned in the book and formulate their own opinion providing reasonable arguments.
Maximum number of points possible to obtain during the additional entrance exam: 100
Minimum number of points needed to pass the entrance exam: 60
The final result for studies in the English language consists of:
- points obtained during the first stage of qualification procedure - calculation of maturity exam results (50%)
- points obtained during the second stage of qualification procedure - additional entrance exam (50%)
Maximum number of points possible to obtain in the qualification procedure: 100
Checking candidates' competence to undertake studies conducted in the English language
At the stage of qualification procedure 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. The list of accepted documents is available at: http://rekrutacja.uw.edu.pl/files/pdf/Documents-knowledge_of_English_EN.pdf PLEASE NOTE: In case of candidates holding IELTS score of at least 6,5 is required
Important information for candidates with IB and EB. >> Check! <<European Baccalaureate (EB)
Qualification for studies conducted in the Polish language is based on maturity exam results.
Minimum number of points: 50
Qualification for studies conducted in the English language is based on maturity exam results and additional entrance exam conducted in English language.
Minimum number of points needed from maturity exams results: 50
Minimum number of points needed from additional entrance exam: 60
Obtaining by the candidate a result lower than minimum number of points at any stage of the qualification procedure results in receiving 0 (zero) points from the entire qualification process.
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Obligatory subject Polish language basic level x 0,6 |
Obligatory subject Mathematics basic level x 0,6 |
Obligatory subject Modern foreign language** basic level x 0,6
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Obligatory subject One of the following subjects: Modern foreign language**, Biology, Chemistry, Philosophy, Physics, Geography, History, Computer science, Latin, Classic Greek, Economics, Sociology advanced level x 1 |
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weight = 25% |
weight = 25% |
weight = 25% |
weight = 25% |
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 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%
Additional entrance exam for studies conducted in the English language
Oral exam conducted in the English language is based on a publication read by the candidate, a popular science book in the field of psychology.
In 2024 we ask our candidates to read The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt.
In order to verify whether candidates read and understand the book, Admission Committee will ask them to explain essential topics and ideas mentioned in the publication.
In order to verify whether candidates are able to make critical reflection about the text that they read, they will have to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the concept mentioned in the book and formulate their own opinion providing reasonable arguments.
Maximum number of points possible to obtain during the additional entrance exam: 100
Minimum number of points needed to pass the entrance exam: 60
The final result for studies in the English language consists of:
- points obtained during the first stage of qualification procedure - calculation of maturity exam results (50%)
- points obtained during the second stage of qualification procedure - additional entrance exam (50%)
Maximum number of points possible to obtain in the qualification procedure: 100
Checking candidates' competence to undertake studies conducted in the English language
At the stage of qualification procedure 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. The list of accepted documents is available at: http://rekrutacja.uw.edu.pl/files/pdf/Documents-knowledge_of_English_EN.pdf PLEASE NOTE: In case of candidates holding IELTS score of at least 6,5 is required
Important information for candidates with IB and EB. >> Check! <<Foreign diploma
Qualification for studies conducted in the Polish language is based on maturity exam results.
Minimum number of points: 50
Qualification for studies conducted in the English language is based on maturity exam results and additional entrance exam conducted in English.
Minimum number of points needed from maturity exams results: 50
Minimum number of points needed from additional entrance exam: 60
Obtaining by the candidate a result lower than minimum number of points at any stage of the qualification procedure results in receiving 0 (zero) points from the entire qualification process.
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Obligatory subject Polish languageor original language of maturity (high school) exam* |
Obligatory subject Mathematics |
Obligatory subject Modern foreign language*
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Obligatory subject One of the following subjects: Modern foreign language*, Biology, Chemistry, Philosophy, Physics, Physics and astronomy, Geography, History, Computer science, Latin, Classic Greek, Management, Economics, Psychology, Anthropology, Politics, Social studies, Sociology, Health and sport science |
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weight = 25% |
weight = 25% |
weight = 25% |
weight = 25% |
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.
Additional entrance exam for studies conducted in the English language
Oral exam conducted in the English language is based on a publication read by the candidate, a popular science book in the field of psychology.
In 2024 we ask our candidates to read The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt.
In order to verify whether candidates read and understand the book, Admission Committee will ask them to explain essential topics and ideas mentioned in the publication.
In order to verify whether candidates are able to make critical reflection about the text that they read, they will have to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the concept mentioned in the book and formulate their own opinion providing reasonable arguments.
Maximum number of points possible to obtain during the additional entrance exam: 100
Minimum number of points needed to pass the entrance exam: 60
The final result for studies in the English language consists of:
- points obtained during the first stage of qualification procedure - calculation of maturity exam results (50%)
- points obtained during the second stage of qualification procedure - additional entrance exam (50%)
Maximum number of points possible to obtain in the qualification procedure: 100
Checking candidates' competence to undertake studies conducted in the English language
At the stage of qualification procedure 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. The list of accepted documents is available at: http://rekrutacja.uw.edu.pl/files/pdf/Documents-knowledge_of_English_EN.pdf PLEASE NOTE: In case of candidates holding IELTS score of at least 6,5 is required
Calculation of candidates high school diploma results. >> Check! <<
Deadlines
Additional entrance exam for studies conducted in the English language: 16th-18th of July, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (exam will be conducted online via Google Meet or via Zoom)
Announcement of results: 22nd of July, 2024
Reception of documents:
- I round: 23rd-25th of July, 2024
- II round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during I round): 26th, 29th of July, 2024
- III round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during II round): 30th-31st of July, 2024
- additional rounds will be announced in case of not fulfilling the limits
Payments
The studies are payable - tuition fees
Required documents
List of required documents submitted by candidates qualified for studies