Social and Public Policy, full-time, first cycle

What sets the Social and Public Policy program apart is its interdisciplinary approach, exposing students not only to social and public policy but also to diverse fields such as law, economics, history, and culture. The University's prime location grants students access to an array of academic and extracurricular activities, including captivating open lectures by distinguished professors from all corners of the globe. Moreover, students are strongly encouraged to participate in the Erasmus+ Programme, offering them a wide perspective on social and public issues through a semester abroad.

Program students can use the opportunity to apply for the Dual Diploma Program with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Upon acceptance, they will begin studying for their Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Policy and Social Entrepreneurship program at PolyU. This unique program enables students to earn diplomas from both the University of Warsaw and PolyU. Students who qualify for our Dual Degree Program will receive a scholarship from PolyU during their stay in Hong Kong.

Employment prospects

Upon completion of this program, graduates will possess the necessary skills and knowledge to embark on diverse career paths in both the public and private sectors, as well as in non-governmental and international organizations. They will develop a profound understanding of social and public policy and will be well-prepared to pursue roles in public policy analysis, public administration, community development, education, and healthcare.

About the Faculty

The Faculty of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Warsaw is Poland's oldest and largest political science Center. It has been recognized as the best in the country in various rankings. With its rigorous academic standards and commitment to providing students with a multicultural learning environment, the Social and Public Policy programme at the University of Warsaw offers students a unique and rewarding educational experience.

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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.

The topics for the examination will be announced to candidates on the IRK website.

A candidate can obtain a maximum of 30 points.

The minimum number of points needed to be qualified: 16 points

Scientific articles to choose from

Files to download:

It takes (at least) two to tango: Investigating interactional dynamics between clients and caseworkers in public encounters

Targeting within universalism

Energy poverty assessment: Indicators and implications for developing and developed countries

A taxonomy of administrative language in public service encounters

Pathways to gender equality: A configurational analysis of childcare instruments and outcomes in 21 European countries

Welfare chauvinism in times of crises: The impact of the radical right political discourse

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.

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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