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The University of Warsaw
The most prestigious University in Poland is the University of Warsaw (though Krakovians will fight you to the death to defend their beloved UJ's honour). Founded in 1816, the University may be young by European standards, but its existence arose out of necessity; with Poland partitioned by three empires, Warsaw was separated from the academic centre of Poland, Krakow, and needed its own academic institution to match that of the Jagiellonian University of Krakow. During the short-lived Duchy of Warsaw, the School of Law and the Medical School were first established. After Warsaw came under the Russian Empire's yoke again, Czar Alexander I permitted the Polish authorities to create a university in 1816, consisting of five faculties: Law and Administration, Medicine, Philosophy, Theology and Art and Humanities. The University quickly became the premier academic institution in Russian Poland, though it was closed and reopened several times by the Russian authorities, as the faculty and students tended to take part in uprisings. The University remained largely in foreign hands and limited in its activities until Poland gained its independence after the First World War, and the University was completely restructured into a modern Polish academic institution.
By the 1930s, Warsaw University was the largest university in Poland, and its level of education had reached a western European level. During the Second World War, the Nazi authorities closed all Polish institutions of higher education. Despite this ban, underground education continued on an incredible scale, and by 1944 there were more than 300 lecturers and 3,500 students attending the "Secret Warsaw University." Unfortunately, the Warsaw Uprising resulted not only in the physical destruction of the University, but in the loss of most of the faculty and students. After the end of the War, the University was reorganized once again, this time with the "help" of Soviet authorities. In December 1945 lectures were resumed in the ruins of the campus and the buildings were gradually rebuilt.
Education in Poland during communism was similar to education in most of the other Soviet Bloc countries; heavy censorship, arrests by secret police, and general weariness of students from the authorities was the norm, especially before 1956. At the same time, universities were most often the centres of protests and actions of defiance. In 1968, outbreaks of student demonstrations in Warsaw were brutally crushed by the militia and groups of workers, resulting in many expulsions, firings, and exile for some.
Since 1989, Warsaw University has remained not only the largest university in the country, but a leading academic institution in Europe. The main part of the campus can be found on the Krakowskie Przedmiescie street, a stone's throw from the Royal Castle and the Old Town. If you walk through the historic campus towards the Vistula, you're bound to run into the brand new Warsaw University Library, a stunning building with a gorgeous roof-top botanical garden ...and the books are pretty too!
Today, the University consists of 18 faculties, 16 libraries, 126 total buildings (and growing yearly), as well as several other units and institutions, and awards Licencjats (the equivalent of a Bachelor's) and Master's degrees, and Ph.D.s as well as professorships.
Other Universities in Warsaw
In addition to Warsaw University, several other prestigious universities call the city home:
Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University: website
Academy of National Defense: website
Warsaw School of Economics: website
Warsaw University of Life Science: website
Warsaw University of Technology (Politechnika Warszawska): website
English-Language Studies in Warsaw
Warsaw would seem like the ideal city to get your Master's in: tuition is far less than in, say, the U.S. (not to mention the cost of living while you're a student), the student atmosphere is immense and fantastic, and the nightlife will definitely compete with your precious studying time. Add a bunch of first-rate institutions in the city and why would you want to study anywhere else? Oh right - Polish. But fear not, even if your Polish language skills are not up to par with a 3rd grader, much less a university student, many Warsaw universities offer classes and even whole graduate and postgraduate programmes in English, French, or German. Several Warsaw universities also cooperate with Erasmus and Socrates exchange programmes all over Europe.
Warsaw University offers several courses in English, including:
Degree programmes:
o American Studies
o Executive MBA
o International Business Program
o International MBA Program
o M.A. Program in International Economics
o M.A. Program in European Finance and Banking
o M.A. Program in Development Economics
o M.A. Program in International Relations
o M.A. Program in Political Science
o M.A. Program in European Studies
o 5-year M.A. Psychology Program
And non-degree programmes:
o School of Polish Law
o Promoting Poland
o Polish Studies in English
o Warsaw Program for Jewish Studies
In addition, the College of Europe, founded in 1949, is an independent university institute of postgraduate European studies with campuses in Bruges, Belgium and Natolin (Warsaw). Courses are taught in English and French: website
The Warsaw School of Economics (SGH) offers Master's studies in International Business: website
The Warsaw University of Technology offers many courses in English, with more details on their website. In addition, the Warsaw University of Technology's Business School offers an MBA programme in English: website
Be sure to check back here often, because as Warsaw becomes more and more an international city, new programmes will be offered in English to draw an array of international and exchange students to our lively city!
Comments
mohamed from Egypt Reply
i have high diploma mechanical engineering -13 years experience with oil and gas companies -i have english test IELTS score 5 could you tell me if i can get master degree in project management or relevant engineering in your university thanks
Mina Raafat from Egypt Reply
hello, iam a fourth year medical student in Egypt, Alexandria University. and i hope to have a training course in the hospital for about couple of weeks in August. Is this available ?!
BELKACEM MOHAMED SAID from Algeria Reply
hello , lm Algerian teacher of english and l have experience of three years in teaching ;l have the intention to join the university of warsaw of languages .please l need steps to fallow . thank you very much .
Ashley wysocki from United States Reply
i am 100% polish but was born in america. I want to travel to poland and find out more about my homeland. As long as i can understand some of the words they will be saying i cant wait to go to Warsaw University for college!!
maureen atieno otili from Kenya Reply
hi i'll be glad if given an opportuinity to join the university as an undergraduate student in business finance and marketing.
Mani Ratna Lamsal from Nepal Reply
I want to do my PhD in Economics from this university. Is it possible?
Jed from United States Reply
WUM Warsaw University of Medicine English Division has a very bad reputation. Poor quality teaching, vagueness around the cost of each year, attempts to change prices part way through the course, changes to the contract during the course and already it is the most expensive medical degree in Poland in English.
Mahadi Hassan Khan from Bangladesh Reply
i want to take a Phd degree in here in chemistry. Is it possible?
Tamba Serge Lievoux from Tunisia Reply
i wish to study at the university of warsaw international business iam a cameroonian of nationality ,I AM 15 years and i have the GCE ADVANCE LEVEL(bacc)GCE ORDINARY LEVEL(bepc)i studied in the english system and i wish to further my studies in thesame light ,so what i need to know if it is still possible to apply and study in english AT WARSAW UNIVERSITY i cherish the american system of education so i was pleased to know i can study in warsaw in the american system combined with the fact that i have always love poland as my dream country and how much is the tuition fees per year please i will be grateful if you grant my request children are lights of tomorrow and future leaders ,i believe studying in your wonderful academic arena shall give me the opportunity to shine ,it will be my pleasure if you grant my request thanks.my regards TAMBA SERGE ALREADY IAM A STUDENT AT COLLEGE LASALLE INTERNATIONAL TUNISIA(INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS YEAR 1 BUT I WISH TO CHANGE AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE)
Ayoola from Nigeria Reply
i will like to study film directing and photography in Warsaw university can you please send me the application forms.
daniel mancheye from Tanzania Reply
i need to know the tuition fees for MBA program at warsaw university and payment situation either to pay per semister or per anual.
ayuksitar wisdom ekiko besong from Cameroon Reply
Like to study law and industrial management in poland which institution offers optimum study courses.
Kiven Humphrey from Cameroon Reply
Does this University offer master courses in English under Criminal Psychology..if true, can one be enrolled after obtaining a bachelor d. in Educ. Psychology....
julan from Nepal Reply
does this university offer degree course in hotel management? if yes, what is the procedure to apply regards julan
jocelin from Mexico Reply
hi i wanna study geography in Warsaw but i dont have a lot of information about warsaw university please can you help me??
abdi daahir from Ethiopia Reply
i want to study for this university so how i can get warsow admission card pleas i need help for you
hERMANN BAKO S from Cameroon Reply
TO whom this may concern,i will like to continue with my studies in the university of warsaw,in the faculty of law.With your kind attention i will like to know about the admision requirements,tuition and all which is needed to enroll as a student in the said university.Send me all that i need to know.THANK YOU.
hERMANN BAKO S from Cameroon Reply
TO whom this may concern,i will like to continue with my studies in the university of warsaw,in the faculty of law.With your kind attention i will like to know about the admision requirements,tuition and all which is needed to enroll as a student in the said university.Send me all that i need to know.THANK YOU.
Enock Omondi from Kenya Reply
at the end of my dream rests one thing...the university of warsaw! like yonder-blessed eagles i long to soar up to it, and call it my alma mater.
chris from Nigeria Reply
i want to study in poland for Bsc,how do i do about it?hopes you reply,thanks
ismail benfakir from Morocco Reply
i really want to study in warsaw and i like to know something about this program :Program in European Studies
muhammad kaleem from Pakistan Reply
awsome university i realy wana study in this university but i think i cant do this..:(
theresia from Tanzania Reply
i am theresia i want to study my PhD in poland please help me with the link or some information on how to apply
Caroline Szembrener from New Zealand Reply
to whom this may concearn . i would like to request a reply containig the prerequites of attending the University of Warzaw (BA) in journalism and law . preferably in English . i am a polish resident and would love the opportunity to study in poland as my family is there. please send the information i require to apply to the uni. thank you , kind regards caroline
Caroline Szembrener from New Zealand Reply
to whom this may concearn . i would like to request a reply containig the prerequites of attending the University of Warzaw (BA) in journalism and law . preferably in English . i am a polish resident and would love the opportunity to study in poland as my family is there. please send the information i require to apply to the uni. thank you , kind regards caroline
Uzor fidelis. from Nigeria Reply
First and formost i want to thank u for creating this opportunity,please i want to study in poland for 1st degree but i do not know how to start.can u help or link me up please. Thank u. fidelis.
Ahmed Hossam from Egypt Reply
Dear Sir/Madam, Hope this message finds you well. To your kind attention, Kindly provide me with information about the following: The admission requirements for MBA. The fees and terms of payment. If I can get a sports scholarship or not? Marketing major is available at your reputable university. Finally, I hope to meet your professional standards and gain your satisfaction. As well as developing my career skills. Thanks in advance for your kind support.
Veronika Zudova from Azerbaijan Reply
I'd like to enter university for higher education in Poland,Warsaw to study Buisness Administration.But I don't know where exactly.Could someone advice me some good universities in Warsaw.But I don't want to enter buisness school and study MBA programme.I need something cheaper but in english.Thank you.
adom betina o from Nigeria Reply
iadom betina o a friend of mine toid about your university because i want so' i will like to do my masters in school. pls i wll like to know the details of everything pls.the course i want to do is masters in development of economics or any other related course.i hav finished my degree here in nigeria is good that i mixed up with people with different language and tradition.pls i will like you people to look into it and send me all that i need to know.
Prem Chhetri from Nepal Reply
I am prem chheri form Nepal , I want to like to join bachelor in hotelmangemet course in your college. Please give me detail information about courses.Thank You.
panta sudarshan from United States Reply
i want to study bachelor in hospitality management in paloand what about cost of education over there for international student im from nepal i ve passed intermediate in first division as an optional subject hotel mange ment can a nepali student apply for poland education
panta sudarshan from United States Reply
i want to study bachelor in hospitality management in paloand what about cost of education over there for international student im from nepal i ve passed intermediate in first division as an optional subject hotel mange ment can a nepali student apply for poland education
Svetlana from Montenegro Reply
I am interested in M.A. Program in International Economics, so please give me more information about it. Thank you.
Abdul Mannan Khan from Pakistan Reply
hi,i am Abdul Mannan khan i would like to know about Hotel Management in Warswa.so please guied me. Thanks
Iwuorie Chidera Joshua from Nigeria Reply
Requirement for addmission into Departments of Law. So I will like to know more about this course in details Thanks, for your co-operation.
JAVED AZIZ from Pakistan Reply
I am interested master program in information technology .I humbly Request you to give me the information regarding requirement for admission,accommodation"
Muhammad Raheel Raja from Pakistan Reply
Hmmmmmmm, Searching about studies in Poland for many a days but could not get proper information for two reasons...firstly i have not proper site to visit and 2ndly sometimes the material does not translate in English,I have masters degree in English Language and Literature....I want to continue my study in my field and International Relations as well. please guide me in proper way......
maxwell david from Nigeria Reply
your school i believe have come a long way and is one of the best in europe . please i have national certificate in education accounts major in nigeria.please give me the guide lines and the requirements to further my educatiom in your school .thanks
Adelaja Adeniyi B from Nigeria Reply
Dear sir/ma, i got to know about warsaw university through a friend.I just finished my youth services and i wish to apply for my master programme.give me the detail of the payment for the fee. Thank you.
victor olanipekun from Nigeria Reply
i love your school,so i will like to have my first degree your university.so please how do i get admmited,and what are the requirement.thank
Farshid from Cyprus Reply
Actually My background is engineering and as you know the life is about to change and we have to be compatible with changes ,I have chosen MIS which is MBA sub branch but I'm in TRNC (North of Cyprus) and I want to continue my courses in aforementioned field .Frankly ,how can I apply for this Uni?
from Nepal Reply
I am interested in pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Warsaw university in the field of Environmental Engineering.I humbly Request you to give me the information regarding requirement for admission,accommodation,cost,procedure for applying,scholarship .I would like to tell you that my ILTS score is 7
cletus wilson from Nigeria Reply
I hold a bachelor's degree in Art and in philosophy (B.A, B.phil.). From nigeria and Rome. I wish to apply for admission a masters program in warsaw come october 2010. Please sir/madam, help me with the necessary steps to take. My direct number is; +234 806 616 5526. Thank you.
chanchal from Bangladesh Reply
what is the rules for international student if i try to visit any other europian country from poland ?????
khalid albabtain from Saudi Arabia Reply
i want to prepare master degree in law in the field of intellectual property and i want need to contact some one who Supervise my study would you please send me the contact for whom you Nominate .. thanks
Justin Usifo from Nigeria Reply
Dear Sir/ Madam, I am from Nigeria, i am interest in studying in your institute there in Poland an undergraduate course and will be very happy if you can guide me on how i can be admitted into this institution, with your requirement and the courses you offer for now. Awaiting your urgent response. Yours Faithfully Ms Justin Usifo.
seyi from Nigeria Reply
kindly send me the requirements and admission form, for study law in warsaw university.
sidra naz from Pakistan Reply
sir/m'm m a pakistani student,doing phD in chemistry,kindly let me knw how to take admishion in warsaw university,in poland.m highly interested to conduct my phD research in poland.plz recommend me who may accept me as a phD student
Don Celestine from Nigeria Reply
the most important thing that attracted me was your advert in the NewsWeek Magazine of 2007. the graphics was cool!
Asmatullah khawar from Pakistan Reply
dear sir/madam i have done my bacholar of arts in ecnomics,socialogy,jornalisam. now i get admission for higher studies (Master)in warsaw university of poland. please send complete information, thanks.
adan from Kenya Reply
dear sir/madam. first and formastly i have greeted you. secondly iam a one of the kenyan students who have copleted the high school and at asame time have a high certificate,so i need the admission condition and requirements. thank you
Tinuade david from Nigeria Reply
How can i get admission into your school and what are the requirement for undergraduate with tuition fees.thanks
Nana Kwame Otoo from Ghana Reply
Dear sir/madam,I've completed senior high school and came out successful with Arts as ma course in school.Pls i want to get admission into your school,how will i do this?
A.D.S.Abeysinghe from Sri Lanka Reply
Dear Sir/Madam, I have completed my BVSc degree and waiting for results. I realy interested on poultry health,management and medicine. Iam looking for a scholarship for that higher studies. Please be kind enough to send me details on scholarships that are offored by your university. Thank You
Farhan Akram Bhutta from Pakistan Reply
"i did bachelors of commerce. now i want to do BBA. Am i eligible for that. do tell me and tell further admission requirements as well
Farhan Akram Bhutta from Pakistan Reply
"Sir,i am interested to do Bachelor course in Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) or banking or acounts or finance in the unversity of Warsaw or any other college.I will also wish to know the entry requirement,and tution fees,and the application form.Thank you"
mani saini from India Reply
"I can't find the right university in warsaw, Is there this university. that name is cpv.and please tell me that is study visa is diffrent from schengen visa.please reply fast
Ndifreke from Nigeria Reply
i want to know if the university offer a master degree in pharmaceutical chemistry
jail from India Reply
dear sir i want to do a bachelor degree in poland ,warsaw.so can you tell me what is the requirement of your college.
mmaduabuchi okpara from Nigeria Reply
i am looking for admission and want to know the admission requirement
Mrs. Rakesh Sharma from India Reply
I can't find the right university in warsaw, Is there this university. that name is cpv
afu immaculate ache from Cameroon Reply
Sir,i am interested to do master course in international relations in the unversity of Warsaw.I will also wish to know the entry requirement,and tution fees,and the application form.Thank you
Ayipo Yusuf O from Nigeria Reply
I would like to know if the university offers M.Sc. in the field of chemistry, the requirements and how to apply. I need be with the application documents (forms)
Sotiria Bampatzani from Greece Reply
PIEASE I NEED TO KNOW THE ENTRY REQUIREMENT AND THE TUTION FEE FOR BOTH MASTERS COURSE AND STUDING OF LAW AND ALSO THE COST OF LEAVEN" I would like to know If I can get admission to study Law or International Relations in Warsaw University. I'd like to know how to apply, the tuition fees and if staying in dormitories is possible. thank you
Katarzyna Kanarek from United States Reply
I'm currently working in genetic research and plan on moving back to Poland in a few years. What is the job research prospect at Warsaw University?
abdo from Ethiopia Reply
i want to know if i can get admissiton to study universty in poland am ethiopian so is there any one can help me with that?
Saroj Shahi from Nepal Reply
how can i apply in the university of warsaw as student? now I am in ukraine.
Tolu from Nigeria Reply
What are the requirement to study in warsaw university of Technology. do the accept Nigeria High School certificate in English
David Ajunwa from Nigeria Reply
i would like to know the entry requirement and tutition fee for undergraduate
alebel from Ethiopia Reply
i have a first degree in electrical electronics technology and i want to continue further in any related field of study.is there any kind of scholarship for third world student? thank you so much
sulaiman from Pakistan Reply
i did bachelors in computer sciences. now i want to do MBA. Am i eligible for that. do tell me and tell further admission requirements as well
rowland from Nigeria Reply
Good day..i will like to know if the university offers BSC program for internation student,an if they do what are the requirement....
mr bola muibi from Nigeria Reply
well i saw your school facilating and interesting so i want my kid to attend it please do tell me what and how to go about your requirments
Kingsley E. from Nigeria Reply
Dear Sir/Madam Please I want to know the basic requirement for admission to study Elect/Electronics Engineering. Thanks for your co-operation.
Coilard Simukondo.S from Zambia Reply
its not really coment bt seeking advice. a'm student from Zambia about tyo complete my bachelors degree in Agricultural Economics. I have an interest in development economics and would like to come and study from Warsaw university. Please advice me on the entry requirements, tuition fees for the whole programme and cost of leaving their. thank you.
Gunesh from Mauritius Reply
To whom it may Concern. I have a degree in Biology and i wish to study a master degree now in either Biology or MBA in Warsaw. Is it possible to get a guide for the interest i have about studying in warsaw and also get the right prospective. Thanks in Advance
John Elete from Nigeria Reply
Dear sir/ma, I am Mister Adetunji M. Ayodeji from Nigeria in West Africa,I am interested in pursuing my educational career in your institute [warsaw].Kindly let me know when the next admission will take place for 2008/2009 undergraduate admission processing, concrete information about the entry requirements, tution, cost of living and the necessary step to take. Am looking forward 4 your feedback as soon as possible. I equally want to know if there would be tuition fees refund should one unable to proceed. Thanks.
Yakubu Ibrahim from Ghana Reply
i will like to do my master's programme in computer science,what is the way forward
Adetunji M. Ayodeji from Nigeria Reply
Dear sir/ma, I am Mister Adetunji M. Ayodeji from Nigeria in West Africa,I am interested in pursuing my educational career in your institute [warsaw].Kindly let me know when the next admission will take place for 2008/2009 undergraduate admission processing, concrete information about the entry requirements, tution, cost of living and the necessary step to take. Am looking forward 4 your feedback as soon as possible. Thank you "My mobile number is +234835286706
from United States Reply
"Dear sir, I am a high school graduate from ethiopia, and I am interested in studying at Warsaw. Please I need a concrete information about the entry requirements, tution and cost of living. Thank you " but my nationality is somali
Sherif Ibrahim Ahmed Ramadan from Egypt Reply
I have been granted a full-funded four years scholarship from the Egyptian government to pursue my Ph.D. thesis. This scholarship is funded by the Ministry of Higher Education program of Egypt. The scholarship will cover the tuition fee, bench fee, travel tickets, accommodation, monthly allowance and health insurance. I am highly interested to conduct my PhD in Poland and in your university, I am searching for supervisor. My area of interest for my PhD studies is Poultry breeding, genetic and production. Please sir/Madam recommend me some professors in your university who may accept me as PhD student
imran khan from Pakistan Reply
i am pakistani.ihave master degree in industrial chemistry and iwant to futher study in poland. plz give me comlete information.
Lyndsey Conway from Ireland Reply
To whom this may concern, I am very interested in continuing my studies in Warsaw but have not yet found a course which combines Business & Sport , dealing with promotional aspects of sports persons nation/worldwide would be my niche , but I would be open to any new interesting variations available. Most obliged , L. Conway
shola olajide from Nigeria Reply
Dear sir, I am a high school graduate from Nigeria, and I am interested in studying at Warsaw. Please I need a concrete information about the entry requirements, tution and cost of living. Thank you. "
M.A.Qadeer from India Reply
Sir i would like to know if you all have and masters course for Information Technology or Computer science
Ujile Itong from Nigeria Reply
Dear sir, I am a high school graduate from Nigeria, and I am interested in studying at Warsaw. Please I need a concrete information about the entry requirements, tution and cost of living. Thank you.
Alle k. from Germany Reply
i hope finding specialites for computer(postgratuate)intuition fees 1000 to 1500 just only . thanks
mAJID DUDIN from Jordan Reply
"i wish to know about courses taught in english and the associated tuition and accomodation fees.i shall be delighted to hear from you soon. "
ania from United States Reply
I want to have a masterat studing in your University,help me please,explain how I can acieve my goals-Moldova
ETUNWIE ROLAND OBAD from Cameroon Reply
i wish to know about courses taught in english and the associated tuition and accomodation fees.i shall be delighted to hear from you soon.
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