EU Energy and Climate Law, full-time, second cycle

Admission rules for candidates with Polish and foreign diplomas

Admission to the first year of second-degree studies is open to persons holding a bachelor's or master's degree or an equivalent foreign document confirming the completion of studies.

Candidates who attach a scan of the below mentioned documents in the IRK system will be allowed to enter the admission:

a. confirming the possession of a master's or bachelor's, engineer's degree (or equivalent);

b. confirming documented knowledge of the English language at least at B2 level;

c. constituting a cover letter in English or Polish.

The recruitment procedure will consist of two stages:

1. The first stage will consist of completing a knowledge test in the field of law, for which up to 15 points will be awarded. Failure to appear for this part of the recruitment procedure will result in disqualification of the candidate and awarding 0 points in the recruitment procedure.
2. The second stage will consist in preparing a presentation on one of the topics from the list that will be published in the IRK system. Candidates who obtained at least 7 points in the first stage of recruitment may be qualified for the second stage. The maximum number of points to be obtained in the prepared presentation is 25 points. Failure to appear for this part of the recruitment procedure will result in disqualification of the candidate and awarding 0 points in the recruitment procedure.

The recruitment procedure is the same for candidates with a Polish and foreign diploma. All applications for admission to studies should be submitted online at: irk.uw.edu.pl

The Recruitment Committee prepares a ranking list based on the points awarded in both stages of the recruitment procedure.

The final result is the sum of points obtained in both stages of the recruitment procedure.

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 Polish and foreign diplomas (above).

Checking the candidates' language competence

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

Applicants are required to present a document, recognised by the University of Warsaw, confirming their knowledge of English at least at B2 level.

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

The exam: 29th of July, 2026

Presentation: 29th of July, 2026

Announcement of results: 31st of July, 2026

Reception of documents: 

• I round: 3rd-5th of August, 2026
• II round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during the I round): 6th-7th of August, 2026
• III round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during II round): 10th-11th of August, 2026

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

Additional information 

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