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About UW
University of Warsaw (UW) — public non-profit university. It is located in Warsaw, Poland. UW is working closely with European University Association (EUA).
QS World University Rankings collects data on the best institutions in the world, according to which UW is on top-260. The university is highly rated by the independent university ranking THE. It is in the top-600.
UW does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Establishment year
- 1816
- Students
- 37,161
- International students
- 2,854
- Female students
- 64%
- Acceptance rate
- 30%
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
---|---|
Arts & Humanities | 153 |
Natural Sciences | 158 |
Social Sciences & Management | 227 |
Accounting & Finance | 301-350 |
Engineering & Technology | 398 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 501-550 |
UW tuition fees
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at UW is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. UW offers free programs in the Polish language (B2 level and higher). If you want to study in English — tuition fees start from 670 USD per year. Check the university website for up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Bachelor
- Local2,311USD/year
- Foreign1,576USD/year
- Master
- Local736USD/year
- Foreign670USD/year
- Doctorate
- Free
Study programs at UW
Law
International Relations
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
American Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Archaeology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
English Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Philosophy
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Finance, International Investment and Accounting
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Social Sciences & Management
American Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Archaeology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
English Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
European Politics and Economics
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Finance, International Investment and Accounting
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Other
Political Science
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Sustainable Development
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
Teaching English to Young Learners
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Food Systems
- Study form
- Full-time
Law
Humanitarian Action
- Study form
- Full-time
International Business Program
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
International Relations
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Data Science and Business Analytics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Machine Learning
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Physics
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Food Systems
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Data Science and Business Analytics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
International Business Program
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
International Management and Intercultural Communication
- Study degree
- MBA
- Study form
- Full-time
International Relations
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Quantitative Finance
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Chemistry
- Study form
- Full-time
Physics
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Chemistry
- Study form
- Full-time
Machine Learning
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
African Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
American Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Archaeology
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
English Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Oriental Studies - Inner Asia (Mongolian and Tibetan Studies)
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
African Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
American Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Archaeology
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
EU Energy and Climate Law
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanitarian Action
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
Interdisciplinary Doctoral School
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
Interdisciplinary Doctoral School
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exact and Natural Sciences
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor degree at UW
Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 72. The IELTS score is not lower than 5.5.
- IELTS
- 5.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 72
Master's degree at UW
It is impossible to enter UW for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 72. IELTS — 5.5 or higher.
- IELTS
- 5.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 72
- TOEFL PBT
- 550
UW campus
The campus of UW is located in Warsaw. The urban campus is suitable for those students who, firstly, are used to independence, and secondly, cannot imagine their life without the hustle and bustle of a big metropolis. The educational institution has its own library. Here, students do their homework or just have a good time reading an interesting book. Not only locals study at UW, but also students from other countries. The variety of cultures represented broadens the horizons of students and fills student life with all sorts of activities, the purpose of which is cultural exchange.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes
What to do after graduation
Students can stay in Poland for a year after graduation to find a job and change their student visa to a work visa. Graduates of UW find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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