Recruitment

Recruitment is based on:

1. registering the Candidate for Studies in the Internet Registration of Candidates system (hereinafter: IRK) and paying the recruitment fee of PLN 85;

2. qualification procedure conducted by:

• qualification of the documents submitted by the candidate for Studies and two letters of recommendation (preferably: from the current or previous employer/superior and co-worker) attached in the IRK system;
• passing a math and logic test in English;
• passing the English language proficiency test;
• complete and pass an interview in English;

The recruitment process for Executive MBA postgraduate studies at the University of Warsaw (Executive MBA@UW) may be entered by a candidate who meets all of the following conditions:

a. has at least a bachelor's, engineer's  or master's degree (or equivalent) in any field;

b. has a minimum of 5 years of professional experience, including 3 years in managerial positions. Information about the experience should be included in the application form in the sections intended for this purpose.

Entry exams

The following admission criteria for the Executive MBA postgraduate studies at the University of Warsaw (Executive MBA@UW) are established:

1.    passing a math and logic test in English (maximum 30 points to be gained, the passing threshold is 50% + 1 points - the long-term average of the total number of points scored);

2.    passing the English language proficiency test (maximum 30 points to be obtained, the passing threshold is 50% + 1 points - the long-term average of the total number of points scored);

3.    assessment of the interview in English (maximum 40 points, minimum 21 points);

Admission to studies takes place on the basis of the sum of the test scores and the interview, while meeting the minimum threshold of test scores determined by the examination committee.

The exam (tests and interview) is conducted remotely using the KAMPUS and ZOOM platforms. Candidates for studies are required to ensure a stable Internet connection in order to conduct the exam. In the event of technical difficulties, the University of Warsaw provides assistance regarding the KAMPUS and ZOOM systems.

Based on the decision of the head of postgraduate studies, in justified cases, it is possible to set an individual date for a written test and an interview.

Required documents

Candidates submit the following documents:

• application for admission to studies - generated from the IRK system and signed,
• EMBA@UW personal questionnaire - completed and generated from the IRK system,
• the original or a certified copy of the diploma of graduation: master's diploma or bachelor's diploma or engineer's diploma or diploma issued abroad, in order to make a copy and certify its compliance with the original or a certified copy,
• two letters of recommendation.

If the candidate holds a higher education diploma obtained abroad: a sworn translation of the diploma into Polish, and if required: certification of the higher education diploma in the form of legalization or apostille, and if the higher education diploma is subject to the obligation of nostrification - a certificate about diploma recognition. Additional information is provided by the Dean's Office.

The documents should be delivered in person or by post to the Executive MBA Dean's Office at the Faculty of Management of the University of Warsaw, at ul. Szturmowa 1/3, building C, room C-115, 02-678 Warsaw.

Recruitment schedule

Registration deadline: from February 26, 2024 to  March 11, 2024.

Deadline for payment of the recruitment fee: by March 12, 2024.

Deadline for exams: from March 16, 2024 to March 23, 2024.

Deadline for announcement of results: March 26, 2024.

Acceptance of documents: from March 26, 2024 to April 02, 2024.

Tuition

Tuition fee is payable per semester: PLN 54,900 and USD 8,000 (payable in PLN according to the average exchange rate of foreign currencies announced by the National Bank of Poland, applicable on the first day of the month beginning individual semesters of Studies):

• the first semester until October 30, 2024 in the amount of PLN 19,900 and USD 3,000 (exchange rate of October 1, 2024);
• second semester until February 28, 2025 in the amount of PLN 18,000 and USD 3,000 (exchange rate of February 1, 2025);
• the third semester until September 30, 2025 in the amount of PLN 17,000 and USD 2,000 (exchange rate of September 1, 2025).