Archaeology, full-time, first cycle
In power from: 29 Nov 2024
Registration criteria
Admission rules
Minimum number of points needed to be qualified: 50
Polish new maturity exam 2005 – 2025
Minimum number of points needed to be qualified: 50
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Obligatory subject Polish language basic level x 0,6 |
Obligatory subject Mathematics basic level x 0,6 |
Obligatory subject English language advanced level x 1 |
Obligatory subject One chosen subject: History, History of art, Geography, Latin and ancient culture, Greek and ancient culture, Philosophy advanced level x 1 |
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weight = 20% |
weight = 15% |
weight = 15% |
weight = 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 on basic or advanced level
M - result from Mathematics on basic or advanced level
J – result from English language on advanced level
X - result from additional subject on advanced level
a, b, c, d – weights.
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
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Obligatory subject Polish language basic level x 0,6 |
Obligatory subject Mathematics basic level x 0,6 |
Obligatory subject |
Obligatory subject One chosen subject: History, History of art, Geography, Latin and ancient culture, Philosophy advanced level x 1 |
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weight = 20% |
weight = 15% |
weight = 15% |
weight = 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 on basic or advanced or undefined level
M - result from Mathematics on basic or advanced or undefined level
J – result from English language on advanced or undefined level
X - result from additional subject on advanced or undefined level
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
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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 English language** higher level (HL) x 1 |
Obligatory subject One chosen subject: Anthropology, History, Subject from the group "Art", Geography, Latin, Classic Greek, Philosophy or subjects listed in a col. 4 of the table for candidates with Polish new maturity exam 2005-2025*** higher level (HL) x 1 |
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weight = 20% |
weight = 15% |
weight = 15% |
weight = 50% |
**The English language on higher level (HL) can be indicated twice in columns 1 and 3
Points are calculated as follows:
W = a * P + b * M + c * J + d * X
where:
W – the final result
P – result from Polish language on standard or higher level
M - result from Mathematics on standard or higher level
J – result from English language on higher level
X - result from additional subject on higher level
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
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Obligatory subject Polish language basic level x 0,6 |
Obligatory subject Mathematics basic level x 0,6 |
Obligatory subject English language** advanced level x 1 |
Obligatory subject One chosen subject: History, Geography, Latin, Classic Greek, Philosophy, Arts advanced level x 1 |
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weight = 20% |
weight = 15% |
weight = 15% |
weight = 50% |
**The English language on advanced level can be indicated twice in columns 1 and 3
Points are calculated as follows:
W = a * P + b * M + c * J + d * X
where:
W – the final result
P – result from Polish language on basic or advanced level
M - result from Mathematics on basic or advanced level
J – result from English language on advanced level
X - result from additional subject on advanced level
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
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Obligatory subject Polish languageor original language of maturity (high school) exam* |
Obligatory subject Mathematics |
Obligatory subject English language* |
Obligatory subject One chosen subject: Anthropology, History, Geography, Latin, Classic Greek, Philosophy, Arts/ History of art |
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weight = 20% |
weight = 15% |
weight = 15% |
weight = 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 English language
X - result from additional subject
a, b, c, d – weights.
Calculation of candidates high school diploma results. >> Check! <<
Information on documents certifying knowledge of the English language. >> Check! <<
Foreigners with foreign diploma from outside of EU/EFTA/OECD/international agreements [more]
Attention! Qualification process consists of two stages. Additional entrance examination is obligatory.
Stage 1: calculation of the results of the matriculation examinations based on the rules specified in the table for candidates with foreign diploma (above).
The number of points possible to obtain: 100
Qualification threshold for admission to the second stage of the qualification process: 50
Attention! A candidate’s score below the required qualification threshold in stage 1, will result in 0 (zero) points from the entire qualification procedure.
Stage 2: entrance examination testing the knowledge or special aptitude required for admission to a relevant field of study
The number of points possible to obtain: 100
Qualification threshold: 50
Who is this exam for?: The examination is intended for foreign candidates holding a secondary school leaving certificate obtained outside the EU, EFTA, OECD, or countries covered by international agreements.
Form of this exam: A written test in English conducted on the Kampus platform, consisting of 50 single-choice questions. The questions cover topics from the following subjects: geography, history, history of art, and philosophy – in accordance with the programme's requirements.
Scope of assessed competences: The exam is designed to assess general knowledge in the humanities and social sciences acquired during secondary education, necessary for undertaking first-cycle studies in Archaeology (Studies in English).
Scoring system:
- Maximum number of points: 100 points (2 points for each correct answer)
- Minimum score required to pass the exam: 50 points
Attention! The final qualification result is the arithmetic average of the results from both stages of the qualification procedure. Qualification threshold: 50
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! <<
Foreigners with foreign diploma from outside of EU/EFTA/OECD/international agreements
Information on requirements concerning confirmation of the English language proficiency at a level of at least B2 is available here
Foreigners (does not apply to citizens of EU/EFTA) with foreign diploma from EU/EFTA/OECD/international agreements
Information on requirements concerning confirmation of the English language proficiency at a level of at least B2 is available here
Deadlines
Announcement of results: 22nd of July, 2025
Reception of documents:
- I round: 23rd-25th of July, 2025
- II round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during I round): 28th-29th of July, 2025
- III round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during II round): 30th-31st of July, 2025
- 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
Additionally a health certificate is required.
Additional information
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