Chemistry, full-time, second cycle

Number of places: 60 - for studies conducted in Polish, 4 - for studies conducted in English.

Studies are conducted in Polish or English.

Fields: science and natural sciences, discipline: chemical sciences

Number of semesters: 4

Number of ECTS points necessary to complete studies at a given level: 120

Professional title awarded to graduates: master of sciences

Classes take place at the Ochota Campus, at the Faculty of Chemistry of the University of Warsaw, at 1 Pasteur str.

Detailed program of studies: here

Second-cycle studies in the field of Chemistry, conducted in the English take place within six specializations: physicochemistry of new materials, theoretical chemistry, organic synthesis, chemical technology, bio- and environmental analysis or crystallography. After the first semester, students should choose a specialization. Tutor of the given field will present the possibilities of master's projects and their supervisors. The tutor with a student are develop an individual program of study in the field of selected discipline. During the second-cycle studies, the student must pass no less than 1000 hours as well as 120 ECTS.

A graduate of the second-cycle studies of Chemistry:

• has knowledge in the field of chemistry, extended in relation to first-cycle studies;
• shows proficiency in issues related to the selected specialization;
• has advanced knowledge in field of health and safety and knows principles of safe handling of chemicals and chemical waste;
• knows the basic legal regulations related to chemical safety;
• is prepared to work in chemical laboratories, both traditional and equipped with advanced testing equipment;
• knows how to collect and critically analyse the data needed to prepare a scientific publication;
• is able to prepare and present papers in English and also conduct substantive discussions with specialists in the field;
• has sufficient skills to solve chemical problems, including non-standard ones, especially in the field of selected specialization;
• has habits of continuing education and professional development instilled;
• is prepared to organize group work and to manage teamwork;

The graduate has the opportunity to undertake further education at PhD studies at home or abroad.

A graduate interested in professional work can apply for employment in industrial and research laboratories with chemical or related profiles, in scientific publishers, etc.

Admission rules for candidates with Polish diplomas

Programme can be conducted in Polish or English language.  

Candidates with a bachelor's, master's, engineer's or equivalent degree obtained in any field may apply for admission to the first year of second-cycle studies.

The condition for qualification is obtaining at least 60 recruitment points in the qualification procedure and occupying a position on the candidate ranking list within the applicable limit of places.

The entrance exam includes:

• an oral exam, consisting of 3 open questions, checking knowledge of the issues specified in the first-cycle program of studies in the field of chemistry. A maximum of 50 points can be obtained from the exam. The condition for passing the examination part is obtaining at least 30 points (60% of the maximum number of points).
• a competency interview, the aim of which is to check the candidate's preparation and predisposition to undertake second-cycle studies. The interview is assessed on a scale of 0-50 points and includes: 

1) a description of the candidate's achievements to date (discussion of the bachelor's project, participation in conferences, publications, internships, work for the department) - 20 points

2) the ability to argue for the choice of studies - 10 points

3) an outline of the thesis/research project plan - 20 points

The minimum number of points needed to pass the competency interview is 30. A candidate who does not take the competency interview or receives less than 30 points for it receives 0 points from the entire recruitment procedure.

The entrance exam for studies conducted in English is conducted in English.

Admission procedure for candidates with foreign diplomas

Candidates with a foreign diploma will be recruited by the rules applicable to candidates with a diploma obtained in Poland.

Foreigners with foreign diploma from outside of EU/EFTA/OECD/unrecognized on the basis of international agreements or through nostrification [more]

Candidates with a foreign diploma will be recruited by the rules applicable to candidates with a diploma obtained in Poland.

Checking the candidates' language competence

For studies in English

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 or through nostrification

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/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

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

Deadlines

Date of the examination in Polish: 17th of July, 2026

Date of the examination in English: 17th of July, 2026

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 - tuition fees

Required documents

List of required documents submitted by candidates qualified for studies

IMPORTANT! After registration for any field of study conducted by the Faculty of Chemistry of the University of Warsaw and paying the application fee, candidate may generate a referral to an occupational medicine doctor from the individual registration account. 

Submitting a certificate from an occupational medicine doctor is mandatory for admission to studies.

Additional information 

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