International Studies in Philosophy, full-time, first cycle

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 English language
X - result from additional subject
a, b, c, d – weights.

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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 English 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%

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 English 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%

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 English 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%

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 English language
X - result from additional subject
a, b, c, d – weights.

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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

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 of the examination: 

Scope of the examination: 

Date of the examination: 

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 

Citizens of Poland or citizens of EU/EFTA and the United Kingdom with diplomas issued in EU/EFTA/OECD or recognised as equivalent on the basis of an international agreement 

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.

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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, 2026

Reception of documents: 

• I round: 23rd-24th, 27th of July, 2026
• II round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during I round): 28th-29th of July, 2026
• III round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during II round): 30th-31st of July, 2026
• additional rounds will be announced in case of not fulfilling the limits

Payments

Application fee

Student's ID payment (ELS)

The studies are payable for citizens of Non-EU/EFTA (EEA parties) and Switzerland - tuition fees

Required documents

List of required documents submitted by candidates qualified for studies

Additional information