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?

• Apostille is a confirmation of legality of the document issued by Ministry of Education/Foreign Affairs in the country of issuance of the document. It applies only to Hague Convention partners.
• Legalization is a confirmation of legality of the document issued by Polish Consulate located in the country of issuance of the document, it applies only to non-Hague Convention countries.

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

• Level B2 means that we accept following certificates: Cambridge (FCE, CAE, CPE, BEC - at least "Vantage", CEIBT), IELTS (above 6), TOEFL (Paper: at least 510, CBT: at least 180; iBT: at least 87), TOEIC (at least 700), CELS (at least "Vantage"), TSE, NKJO. Does not apply to citizens of English-speaking countries.

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 - 2018) 

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 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.