For more than 35 years, the University of Warsaw has offered its Executive MBA program for senior managers and executives. The University of Warsaw Executive MBA combines the prestige and academic excellence of one of Central Europe's leading universities with a practical, innovative approach to management education.

The knowledge, skills, and leadership capabilities developed throughout the program are immediately applicable in today's business environment. As a result, the benefits extend beyond individual participants to the organizations they serve, which gain leaders who are better equipped to drive change, lead high-performing teams, and accelerate organizational growth.

The quality of the program is validated by four of the world's most prestigious international business school accreditations: AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS, and BGA. This distinction is reserved for business schools that meet the highest global standards of excellence in management education.

The University of Warsaw Executive MBA degree is internationally recognized and enhances the reputation and credibility of both its graduates and the organizations they represent.

Candidates

The program is designed for professionals with a minimum of five years of work experience, including at least three years in managerial or leadership roles. It is intended both for executives who have not previously had the opportunity to pursue formal business education and for experienced managers seeking to refresh, broaden, and systematize their management knowledge and leadership capabilities.

The Executive MBA program focuses on developing comprehensive management competencies and a strategic perspective on organizational performance. Unlike specialized programs that concentrate on a single functional area—such as finance, marketing, or human resources—the Executive MBA offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that prepares participants to make informed decisions across the entire organization. This holistic approach enables leaders to understand the interdependencies among business functions and to address complex managerial challenges from an enterprise-wide perspective.

About the Program

The Executive MBA is more than an educational program—it is a platform for meaningful leadership transformation. The program develops leadership capabilities through a comprehensive, systems-based approach, strengthening participants' ability to lead agile organizations. Organizational agility is understood as the capacity to respond rapidly to change, make adaptive decisions, and successfully implement innovation in an increasingly dynamic and competitive business environment.

The program fosters a holistic understanding of how organizations operate by emphasizing the interdependence of key business functions, including strategy, finance, marketing, human resources, and operations. This integrated perspective enables participants to better understand market dynamics, make more informed strategic decisions, and create sustainable competitive advantage for their organizations.

Academic faculty

The Executive MBA faculty brings together distinguished professors from the University of Warsaw and leading universities in the United States and Europe, including the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.

The academic faculty is complemented by accomplished business executives and industry experts who bring extensive leadership experience and deep professional expertise to the classroom. Their practical perspective ensures that participants gain not only a solid conceptual foundation but also valuable insights into the real-world application of contemporary management principles and best practices.

Study mode and convention frequency

The Executive MBA is offered in a part-time format. Classes are typically held twice a month, allowing participants to balance their studies with professional and personal commitments. A detailed class schedule is provided to each cohort at the beginning of the academic year.

In-person attendance is the preferred mode of participation, as it maximizes interaction with faculty and peers and enhances the overall learning experience. However, in justified circumstances—such as illness or business travel—participants may attend classes remotely.

Assessment Methods

Exams, presentations, case study analysis, quizzes, simulations, individual or group. Studies end with the defense of a consulting project as the final thesis.

Alumni

The University of Warsaw Executive MBA is also a vibrant community of business leaders. The WIEMBA@UW Alumni Association brings together executives and senior managers who share not only the experience of completing the program but also a commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth.

Through the Alumni Association, graduates build and maintain meaningful professional relationships, exchange knowledge and leadership experience, and participate in initiatives that foster continuous development. This dynamic network provides lasting opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and business partnerships, creating a strategic professional community that continues to deliver value long after graduation.

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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 or having knowledge of this language at B2 level documented by an FCE, TOEFL, IELTS certificate or a state exam;
• 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 35 points to be obtained, the passing threshold is 50% + 1 points - the long-term average of the total number of points scored) or having knowledge of this language at B2 level documented by an FCE, TOEFL, IELTS certificate or a state exam;

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 July 18, 2026 to September 14, 2026.

Deadline for payment of the recruitment fee: by September 15, 2026.

Deadline for exams: from September 18, 2026 to September 24, 2026.

Deadline for announcement of results: September 25, 2026.

Acceptance of documents: from September 25, 2026 to September 28, 2026.

Tuition

Tuition fee is payable per semester: PLN 54,900 and EUR 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 November 18, 2026 in the amount of PLN 18,500 and EUR 3,000 (exchange rate of October 1, 2026);
• second semester until February 28, 2027 in the amount of PLN 18,200 and EUR 3,000 (exchange rate of February 1, 2027);
• the third semester until September 30, 2027 in the amount of PLN 18,200 and EUR 2,000 (exchange rate of September 1, 2027).