Graduate Programme in Political Science, full-time, second cycle
In power from: 21 Mar 2026
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 examination is the basis for the confirmation of the English language competence at minimum B2 CEFR.
Examination 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.
Admission rules for candidates with foreign diplomas
The admissions 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 admissions criteria are the same as for candidates with the Polish diplomas.
Checking the 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 or through nostrification
Polish citizens with foreign diplomas or citizens of one of the UE/EFTA member states or the United Kingdom with diplomas issued within the education system of one of the EU/EFTA/OECD countries have their language competence checked during the oral exam. A positive result of the admission procedure confirms that a candidate is qualified to study in English.
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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 exam: 18th-20th of May, 2026
Announcement of results: 22nd of May, 2026
Reception of documents:
- I round: 25th-27th of May, 2026
- II round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during I round): 28th-29th of May, 2026
- III round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during II round): 1st-2nd of June, 2026
- 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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