Undergraduate Programme in Political Science, full-time, first cycle
In power from: 4 Jun 2025
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 One chosen foreign language: English, French, German, basic level x 0,6 |
Obligatory subject One of the following subjects: Modern foreign language*, Biology, Chemistry, Philosophy, Physics/Physics and astronomy, Geography, History, Computer science, Latin and ancient culture, Greek and ancient culture, Social studies, History of art, History of music advanced level x 1 |
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weight = 20% |
weight = 25% |
weight = 30% |
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 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 One chosen foreign language: English, French, German, basic level x 0,6 |
Obligatory subject One of the following subjects: Modern foreign language*, Biology, Chemistry, Philosophy, Physics, Geography, History, Computer science, Latin and ancient culture, Social studies, History of art, History of music advanced level x 1 |
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weight = 20% |
weight = 25% |
weight = 30% |
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.
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 Modern foreign language standard level (SL) x 0,6 |
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)/ Digital society, Subject from the "Art" group 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 = 25% |
weight = 30% |
weight = 25% |
**In column 4 candidate cannot indicate language from columns 1 and 3
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
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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 |
Obligatory subject One of the following subjects: Modern foreign language**, Biology, Chemistry, Philosophy, Physics, Geography, History, Computer science, Latin, Classic Greek, Economics, Arts, Music, Sociology advanced level x 1 |
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weight = 20% |
weight = 25% |
weight = 30% |
weight = 25% |
**In column 4 candidate cannot indicate language from 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;
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
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Obligatory subject Polish language |
Obligatory subject Mathematics* |
Obligatory subject Modern foreign language** |
Obligatory subject One of the following subjects: Modern foreign language***, History, Social studies, Management, Economics, Psychology, Anthropology, Politics, Geography, Philosophy, Latin, Classic Greek, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Computer science, History of art, History of music, Sociology |
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weight = 20% |
weight = 25% |
weight = 30% |
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.
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
Form: The oral examination will cover three topics selected by the examination committee from a list of provided subjects/questions. For each answer, the candidate may be awarded between 0 and 30 points. Additionally, language skills, style, and composition of the response will be assessed, with a maximum of 10 points available in this category.
The entrance examination will be conducted remotely via the Google Meet platform.
Scope of the exam: Examination topics
Deadlines: 16-18 July 2025
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
Attention! The faculty does not plan to conduct an exam verifying the knowledge of the English language.
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
Attention! The faculty does not plan to conduct an exam verifying the knowledge of the English language.
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
Additional information
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