Undergraduate Programme in International Relations, full-time, first cycle

This is a unique 3-year first-cycle degree (BA) full-time programme with innovative way of thinking about International Relations and a strong methodological and theoretical component. The language of instruction of the programme is English. We are looking for internationally oriented candidates, characterised by creative thinking, with a strong motivation to broaden their knowledge of the contemporary world and ready to study in a multicultural environment.

Tuition-based programme

The Programme consists of six semesters (terms) with over 20 courses and a diploma seminar aimed at the bachelor thesis preparation and individual focus. The first two semesters focus on understanding of International Relations and on the introduction to the discipline. All courses are taught by experienced academics from Poland and other European, as well as non-European universities. The unique format of the Undergraduate Programme in International Relations introduces students to the broad field of International Relations, but also makes them responsive to interdisciplinary concerns through studying law, economics, history and culture. The central location of the University of Warsaw makes the Programme special also in the sense of access to academic and extra-curricular activities for students . In the course of studies, students will have the opportunity to participate in numerous open lectures held by well-known professors from around the world. What is more, students are welcome to apply for a semester abroad in the framework of Erasmus+ Programme and bilateral agreements with universities all over the world (examples include, Mexico, USA, Brasil, India, Republic of Korea). The Programme offers 240 hours of foreign language courses and physical education classes. We offer a double degree programme with Kyungpook National University, Republic of Korea.

Employment prospects

The Graduates of the Programme earn a bachelor degree (licencjat) recognised in the EU and internationally. Employment prospects include a professional career in international organisations, international business, public administration (especially foreign service and ministries) or the non-governmental sector.

About the Faculty

The Faculty of Political Science and International Studies is the oldest and largest political science and international relations academic center in Poland. For many years, the fields of study run by WNPiSM have been awarded the title of the best in Poland (e.g. in the Perspektywy ranking).

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Faculty website: www.wnpism.uw.edu.pl/en

Admission rules

Rules of eligibility for candidates transferring from another university

Transfers are made after the completion of the first year of studies.

Transfers are possible only within the same field of study and level of education. Transfers are made before the start of the academic year.

The candidate is obliged to attach the following documents to the personal recruitment account in the IRK system:

1. a reasoned request for transfer containing full correspondence address;
2. a certificate from the Dean’s office of student's parent unit containing the following information:
   a) confirmation that the candidate has student rights,
   b) number of completed stages (semesters) of studies, with an indication of the field of study,
   c) the average of all grades earned in the hitherto course of the studies,
   d) the level and form of study;
3. a list of completed subjects passed with syllabuses (subject name, number of hours, grades, ECTS credits), confirmed by the parent unit with an annotaton on the grading scale applied at the university;
4. a certificate signed by the Dean (Director) of the parent unit that the student has fulfilled all obligations resulting from the regulations in force at the student’s parent unit and has no outstanding debt;
5. documents confirming candidate's exceptional life situation if it constitutes the basis for the application for transfer.

Submitting incomplete documentation will result in a negative decision.

The decision to transfer a student within a given limit of places is made on the basis of the submitted documents, programme differences resulting from different study plans and on the basis of an oral examination conducted in English.

A candidate can obtain a maximum of 30 points.

The minimum number of points needed to be qualified: 12 points

When taking up studies under the transfer procedure, the candidate shall be obliged to complete the curriculum differences resulting from the different study plans. The number of these differences may not exceed 6 examinations, pass/fail and credit passes per academic year. In particularly justified cases, when the candidate has a greater curriculum difference than 6 subjects, the Head of the Teaching Unit may decide to admit the candidate with a greater number of programme differences to be completed.

Examination topics

Checking Candidates' competence to undertake studies conducted in the English language 

Candidates are obliged to hold an accepted by the UW document confirming the English language knowledge at least at B2 level.

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Deadlines

Date of the exam: 22nd-24th of July, 2025

Announcement of results: 28th of July, 2025

Reception of documents: 29th-31st of July, 2025

Payments

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

Contact data to the admissions coordinator responsible for transfers from other universities: Monika Ickiewicz, m.ickiewicz@uw.edu.pl, (22) 55-22-905

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