Information for candidates
2nd cycle studies
Studies in English
All candidates who would like to undertake studies in English are invited to get information and register for studies – according to the dates provided.
Admission Process
The admission process for programmes conducted in English takes place through the Internet Recruitment for Candidates System IRK (English and Polish versions available).
More information:
Required Documents
- a Diploma of Higher Education - for the purpose of making a copy and having it certified by the University as a true copy of the original;
- a Diploma supplement or a student record book, in the case of candidates where it is necessary to determine whether the completed field of study is a related field,
- a certification in the form of legalisation, or Apostille - if a document was issued by an institution operating in the system of education of a state that is a signatory of the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 abolishing the requirement of legalisation for foreign public documents;
- a written statement concerning that document, issued by the Director of the National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) – if applicable
Important Information:
The above requirement does not apply to diplomas issued in EU, OECD and EFTA member states, diplomas recognized as equivalent to the corresponding Polish diploma on the basis of an international agreement or nostrification proceedings.
For more information on issuing a written NAWA: https://nawa.gov.pl/uznawalnosc/wydawanie-informacji-o-zagranicznych-dyplomach/dyplom-ukonczenia-studiow
- a personal information sheet including a photograph of the candidate meeting the requirements set for ID photographs, printed off the candidate's personal registration account;
- an application for an electronic student ID card, printed after the foreigner has uploaded his/her photo into the personal registration account (if applicable)
- statement on having read and understood the fees for educational services in a given study field (available at the candidate's individual registration account in section "Enrollment applications")
- a proof of payment of the application fee;
- a statement of having Polish descent in the case of candidates of Polish origins;
- confirm their knowledge of English at least B2 level English language competency within the meaning of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages,
In addition, UwS may require the candidates to submit:
- a certificate confirming that a Diploma of Higher Education entitles their holders to continue education at any type of a higher education institution in the system of education in which the institution issuing such Diploma operates; the certificate can be issued either by university in which the studies were pursued or by the educational authorities of the state within the territory of which, or in the educational system of which diploma was issued;
- a document presenting the grading scale, should it not be included in Diploma of higher education, certified by the university the candidate graduated from.
- a foreigner applying for admission should present the following:
- a Passport or another identity document;
- a document confirming legalisation of stay in the territory of the Republic of Poland;
Please Note!
- Documents printed out from individual registration account at IRK system must be signed by the candidate.
- All documents issued abroad should be translated into the Polish language by a sworn translator entered into the register of sworn translators/interpreters maintained by the Minister of Justice (https://arch-bip.ms.gov.pl/pl/rejestry-i-ewidencje/tlumacze-przysiegli/lista-tlumaczy-przysieglych/search.html) or produced and attested by a relevant Consul of the Republic of Poland
The Tuition Fees
| No. | Field of study | Year of study | Tuition Fee in PLN per one semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Management | I | 14,300 |
| 2. | National Security | I | 11,300 |
Timetable of Admission for Studies Conducted in English for Academic Year 2025/2026
| No. | Stage | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Internet registration for candidates IRK: 1) | 30.05. - 25.08.2025 till 4:00 p.m. |
| 2 | The last day of paying registration fee: | 25.08.2025 |
| 3 | Submitting applications (by post or in person): | 01.07. - 25.08.2025 |
| 4 | Interview for candidates: 2) | 27.08.2025 |
| 5 | Announcement of the recruitment results: | 03.09.2025 till 2:00 p.m. |
Documents
| Document | File |
|---|---|
| Order of the Rector No. 54/2025 of 28/05/2025 on the fees charged for educational services rendered by UwS for studies programmes conducted in English in the academic year 2025/2026 |  OPEN |