Graduate Programme in International Relations, full-time, second cycle
In power from: 4 Jun 2025
Registration criteria
Admission rules for candidates with Polish diplomas
The minimum number of points needed to be qualified: 12 points
Admission to the first year of second-cycle studies is open to persons holding a BA, Master’s or BSc or equivalent diploma in any degree subject.
The qualification is based on an oral examination conducted in the English language.
The exam topics will be provided to candidates via the IRK website.
The final result is the sum of the points obtained for each part of the exam. A candidate may obtain a maximum of 30 points.
Examination topics
Admission rules for candidates with foreign diplomas
The admission criteria are the same as for candidates with the Polish diplomas.
Foreigners with foreign diploma from outside of EU/EFTA/OECD/unrecognized on the basis of international agreements or through nostrification [more]
The admission criteria are the same as for candidates with the Polish diplomas.
Checking the candidates' competence to undertake studies conducted in the English language
The language competence of candidates is checked during the oral exam. A positive result of the admission procedure confirms that a candidate is qualified to study in English.
Foreigners with foreign diploma from outside of EU/EFTA/OECD/unrecognized on the basis of international agreements or through nostrification
Information on requirements concerning confirmation of the English language proficiency at a level of at least B2 is available here
The scope of the examination will cover current social, political, and economic issues.
During the exam, candidates can earn a maximum of 30 points based on the assessment of:
- range and relevance of vocabulary – 0–10 points
- grammatical and language accuracy – 0–10 points
- coherence, style, and structure of the response – 0–10 points
The minimum score required to consider language competence as sufficient is 16 points.
Exam dates: July 16–18, 2025
Information about the exam format will be provided to candidates via the IRK system message.
Foreigners (does not apply to citizens of EU/EFTA) with foreign diploma from EU/EFTA/OECD/recognized on the basis of international agreements or through nostrification
Information on requirements concerning confirmation of the English language proficiency at a level of at least B2 is available here
The scope of the examination will cover current social, political, and economic issues.
During the exam, candidates can earn a maximum of 30 points based on the assessment of:
- range and relevance of vocabulary – 0–10 points
- grammatical and language accuracy – 0–10 points
- coherence, style, and structure of the response – 0–10 points
The minimum score required to consider language competence as sufficient is 16 points.
Exam dates: July 16–18, 2025
Information about the exam format will be provided to candidates via the IRK system message.
Deadlines
Date of exam: 15th-17th of July, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (exam will be conducted online via Google Meet or Zoom)
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
Find us on the map: Faculty of Political Science and International Studies