Application procedure for undergraduate (equivalent to BA) and graduate (equivalent to MA) degrees

A complete application should contain:

1. Copy (certified by a notary) of high school certificate/attestat with Apolstille/Legalization and translation into English or Polish
2. A confirmation that the document entitles to undertake further studies (from the Ministry of Education/ School or Polish Consulate)  download the form;
3. Confirmation of proficiency in English - level B2 (list of accepted certificates is available below);
4. Copy of the data page of the passport (or ID card if EU/EFTA; certified by a notary));
5. Proof of remittance of the application fee.

Use the checklist to facilitate completing admission application.

The required documents must be submitted in the IRK system no later than by the time of the deadline. If you intend to sit a test in proficiency in English to meet the entry requirement of language level, you should book the test early. By arranging to sit your test early, you'll be able to ensure that you meet our deadline for providing your qualification. 

A complete application should contain:

1. Certified copy of the undergraduate/BA degree diploma uploaded into IRK system with Apostille/Legalization and translation into English or Polish;
2. Copy of official transcript(s) of records for the relevant undergraduate/BA studies with translation into English or Polish. Transcript should be accompanied by an official grade conversion table or explanation of the grading system (plus translation into Polish/English);
3. Confirmation of proficiency in English - level B2 (list of accepted certificates available below);
4. A confirmation that the diploma entitles to undertake MA/graduate studies  - download form;
5. A form with the grades and number of hours available at IRK system;
6. Scan copy of a cover letter demonstrating candidate's interests and predispositions to begin Master's degree studies (education, work/project experience, interests in economics/finance);
7. Scan copy of two reference letters from lectures who know the candidate personally (PhD or higher, preferably academic advisors; we recommend adding information on academic projects or activities that the candidate took part of);
8. Scan copy of the data page of the passport (or ID card in case of EU/EFTA);
9. Scan of a proof of remittance of the application fee.

Optionally applicants may attach:

1. certificates of work experience and awards in the field of economics;
2. copies of economic publications.

Use the checklist to facilitate completing admission documents.

The required documents must be submitted in the IRK system no later than by the time of the deadline. If you intend to sit a test in proficiency in English to meet the entry requirement of language level, you should book the test early. By arranging to sit your test early, you'll be able to ensure that you meet our deadline for providing your qualification. 

What does Apostille/Legalization mean?

• Legalisation (authorisation):

  is the certification of a document’s formal conformity with the law binding in the place of its issue or of the authenticity of the seals and signatures placed on the document. Legalisation of educational documents may thus be significant for determining the country within whose education system a document was issued and whether it is necessary to verify its authenticity. In some countries, such as Poland, the internal laws oblige a qualification holder to legalise their document before taking it abroad. Legalisation of a document by the relevant authorities in the country in which it was issued increases its credibility.

  Certificates may be legalised (or receive an apostille – see below) by:

  • the consul of the Republic of Poland having jurisdiction with respect to the state in the territory of which, or in the education system of which, the given certificate was issued, or
  • the educational authorities of the state in the territory of which, or in the education system of which, the given certificate was issued, or
  • a diplomatic representation or consular office of the state in the territory of which, or in the education system of which, the given certificate was issued, accredited in the Republic of Poland or in any EU, OECD or EEA member state, where the said certificates or documents confer an entitlement to apply for admission to a higher education program in the states in question.

  Apostille

  if a country in which a given document was issued is a party to the Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents, concluded in The Hague, 5 October 1961, the document’s legalisation is replaced by an Apostille certificate attached to it. The list of countries – parties to the Convention and the institutions authorised to issue the Apostille is available here.

What level of English do I need to have? Which certificates does the Admission Committee accept?

• Polish maturity exam in English language at advanced level („new maturity diploma”) – result at least 60% (in case of first-cycle or long-cycle MA studies)
• A document issued abroad recognized to be equivalent with a high school diploma – the language of instruction shall be recognized providing it was exclusively English (in case of first-cycle or long-cycle MA studies)
• International Baccalaureate Diploma (in case of first-cycle or long-cycle MA studies)
• European Baccalaureate Diploma (in case of first-cycle or long-cycle MA studies)
• A document certifying graduation from University abroad or in the Republic of Poland – the language of instruction shall be recognized providing it was exclusively English (in case of second-cycle studies)
• Certificate on completion of Foundation Year at the University of Warsaw – at least B2 level
• Certificates confirming the knowledge of a foreign language at minimum B2 level according to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: learning, teaching, assessment (CEFR):
• University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations:
• Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) – grade A or B,
• Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – grade A, B or C,
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) - grade A, B or C.
• Educational Testing Service (ETS), Princeton, USA:
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – at least 75 points in Internet-Based Test version (iBT)
• British Council, Cambridge English Language Assessment IDP IELTS Australia:
• International English Language Testing System IELTS – at least 5,5 points
• University of Warsaw’s Coordination Board for Language Proficiency Certification – at least B2 level

The admission results will be calculated based on High School Graduation Certificate (with grades). Candidates will be ranked by means of the following mechanism:

W = Px0,05 + Mx0,75 + Jx0,10 + Ax0,10
where:
W - the final result
P - result from the Polish/native language on the standard or higher level 
M - result from the Mathematics on the standard or higher level
J - result of the foreign language on the standard or higher level;
A -  result from an additionally chosen subject.

According to the admission rules the results of high school certificates at ordinary level require additional element in the formula: multiplication by 0,6. Based on the Admission Committee’s interpretation of the regulations which refer to equal chances for all candidates the rule refers not only to Polish high school graduation certificates (świadectwo maturalne), but also foreign ones. In case of advanced level certificates the formula stays untouched.

Candidates with a foreign high school graduation certificate (including foreigners) 

The ranking list of candidates is prepared based on the maturity exam/attestat/arbitur/final high school certificate results or equivalent exam that grants the access to higher education. Ranking points are calculated as the weighted average of the following subjects: the original language of the maturity exam (weight 5%), mathematics (75% weight), a modern foreign language (other than the original language of the exam, 10% weight), an additional subject (10%).

Maturity exam results are expressed in percentage points as a ratio of grades obtained by the candidate to the highest grades obtained in the country. In the case of the latter expressed ratings they are converted into a numerical scale by successively assigning positive grade numbers, ranging from 1. Lack of the result of the maturity exam subject = 0 points. 

Candidates with a Polish maturity exam (2005 - 2019)

Candidates with International Baccalaureate (IB) 

* In case of a lack of Polish language; the languages in columns 1 and 3 have to be different

7 points– 100%
6 points– 90%
5 points– 75%
4 points– 60%
3 points– 45%
2 points – 30%

Candidates with European Baccalaureate (EB) 

* In case of a lack of Polish language; the languages in columns 1 and 3 have to be different

9,00 – 10,00 = 100%
8,00 – 8,95 = 90%
7,00 – 7,95 = 75%
6,00 – 6,95 = 60%
5,00 – 5,95 = 45%
4,00 – 4,95 = 30%

Candidates with the old polish abitur (till 2004)

The admissions points will be calculate based on the same mechanism as for Candidates with a Polish maturity exam (2005 - 2019) 

All grades from all subjects are taken into account (both written and oral exams). Grades will be converted to percentages in the following way:

The result will be the arithmetic average of all grades which have been firstly converted into percentages. According to University of Warsaw Regulations on Admission the candidate may disagree with the result within seven days after the announcement in the IRK system.

Candidates will be ranked by means of the following mechanism:

1. Two reference letters will be assigned 0-100 credits each;
2. Cover letter will be assigned 0-100 credits;
3. Results in selected subject from candidates undergraduate supplement:

• Microeconomics (will be assigned 0-100 credits);
• Macroeconomics (will be assigned 0-100 credits);
• Mathematical Statistics (will be assigned 0-100 credits);
• Probability Calculus (will be assigned 0-100 credits);
• Econometrics (will be assigned 0-100 credits);
• Mathematical Analysis (Mathematical Calculus) (will be assigned 0-100 credits);
• International Relations/International Trade Theory (will be assigned 0-100 credits).

Subject grades will be weighted as 70% overall, reference letters as 20% and motivation letter as 10%. Each subject's weight is equal (max. 10%). The candidate may obtain maximum of 100 ranking points. For each subject both the number of teaching hours and the final grade will be considered. The data should be provided in the IRK system. 

Candidates will be ranked by means of the following mechanism:

1. Two reference letters will be assigned 0-100 credits each;
2. Cover letter will be assigned 0-100 credits;
3. 7 selected subjects from candidates undergraduate supplement /transcript of records (the candidate may choose no more than 7 subjects out of 15 categories, 0-100 credits each):

• Microeconomics;
• Macroeconomics;
• Mathematical Statistics;
• Probability Calculus;
• Econometrics;
• Mathematical Analysis (Mathematical Calculus);
• Finance;
• Programming in R, Python, SAS language
• Programming in C++, C#, Java
• Data processing in SQL (or other language)
• Time-series analysis
• Mathematical subject different than mentioned above 
• Commercial or academic project

Subject grades will be weighted as 70% overall, reference letters as 20% and motivation letter as 10%. Each subject's weight is equal (max. 10%). The candidate may obtain maximum of 100 ranking points. For each subject both the number of teaching hours and the final grade will be considered. Necessary data should be provided in the IRK system. 

Candidates will be ranked by means of the following mechanism:

1. Two reference letters will be assigned 0-100 credits each;
2. Cover letter will be assigned 0-100 credits;
3. 7 selected subjects from candidates undergraduate supplement /transcript of records (the candidate may choose no more than 7 subjects out of 15 categories, 0-100 credits each):

• Microeconomics;
• Macroeconomics;
• Mathematical Statistics;
• Probability Calculus;
• Econometrics;
• Mathematical Analysis (Mathematical Calculus);
• Finance;
• Programming in R
• Programming in Python
• Programming in SAS language
• Programming in other languages
• Data processing in SQL (or other language)
• Time-series analysis
• Mathematical subject different than mentioned above 

Subject grades will be weighted as 70% overall, reference letters as 20% and motivation letter as 10%. Each subject's weight is equal (max. 10%). The candidate may obtain maximum of 100 ranking points. For each subject both the number of teaching hours and the final grade will be considered. Necessary data should be provided in the IRK system.