University of Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland · Poland tuition policy
- Your destination
- Warsaw, Poland
- Mandatory university cost / year
- €1,500
- Degree levels
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
- English-taught offering
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
University overview
Study fields & specialities
Poland’s largest university, strong in the humanities, social sciences, economics and the natural sciences.
The list shows the fields offered at this institution; programme-level availability (language, level, fees) is on the university’s official website.
Research notes
Polish-taught programmes are free for EU/EEA; English programmes are fee-based.
Programme structure & languages
| Level | Standard duration | Standard ECTS | Language(s) of instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 3 years | 180 | Polish / English |
| Master | 2 years | 120 | Polish / English |
| PhD | 3–4 years | 180 | Polish / English |
ECTS and duration follow the Bologna structure (Bachelor 180 ECTS / 3 years, Master 120 ECTS / 2 years, PhD ≈ 180 ECTS). Individual programmes may differ — verify in the official catalogue.
Tuition policy & mandatory fees
This figure is the mandatory university cost (tuition + compulsory fees), not living costs.
Conditional: free only under specific conditions (language of instruction, study duration or study-place type). See the country policy for details.
Programme entries (12)
| Programme | Level | Language | EU tuition | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Polish / English | Polish-taught: €0. English-taught: several programmes free for EU/EEA citizens, others ≈ €1,500/year for EU/EEA citizens (2025/26) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Economics — Master (also in English) | Master | Polish / English | Polish-taught: €0. English-taught: several programmes free for EU/EEA citizens, others ≈ €1,500/year for EU/EEA citizens (2025/26) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Economics — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Polish / English | Polish-taught: €0. English-taught: several programmes free for EU/EEA citizens, others ≈ €1,500/year for EU/EEA citizens (2025/26) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Polish / English | Polish-taught: €0. English-taught: several programmes free for EU/EEA citizens, others ≈ €1,500/year for EU/EEA citizens (2025/26) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — Master (also in English) | Master | Polish / English | Polish-taught: €0. English-taught: several programmes free for EU/EEA citizens, others ≈ €1,500/year for EU/EEA citizens (2025/26) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Polish / English | Polish-taught: €0. English-taught: several programmes free for EU/EEA citizens, others ≈ €1,500/year for EU/EEA citizens (2025/26) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Polish / English | Polish-taught: €0. English-taught: several programmes free for EU/EEA citizens, others ≈ €1,500/year for EU/EEA citizens (2025/26) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Master (also in English) | Master | Polish / English | Polish-taught: €0. English-taught: several programmes free for EU/EEA citizens, others ≈ €1,500/year for EU/EEA citizens (2025/26) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Polish / English | Polish-taught: €0. English-taught: several programmes free for EU/EEA citizens, others ≈ €1,500/year for EU/EEA citizens (2025/26) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Polish / English | Polish-taught: €0. English-taught: several programmes free for EU/EEA citizens, others ≈ €1,500/year for EU/EEA citizens (2025/26) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — Master (also in English) | Master | Polish / English | Polish-taught: €0. English-taught: several programmes free for EU/EEA citizens, others ≈ €1,500/year for EU/EEA citizens (2025/26) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Polish / English | Polish-taught: €0. English-taught: several programmes free for EU/EEA citizens, others ≈ €1,500/year for EU/EEA citizens (2025/26) | See the university page / official catalogue |
English-taught options & language notes
English-taught offering: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Language requirements: Polish for tuition-free study; English programmes are usually fee-based. English test: Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme..
Admissions & entry requirements
Who can apply
A secondary school leaving certificate giving access to higher education (recognised/attested). Programmes in Polish may require Polish at B1/B2 level or a preparatory year; some fields require entrance examinations. For a Master’s: a relevant Bachelor’s degree.
Language requirements
Polish-taught programmes require Polish; English-taught programmes require English proof.
English test
Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme.
Documents generally required 4 items
- Secondary school certificate + attestation
- Bachelor’s degree + transcript (for Master’s)
- Language certificate
- Passport / ID copy
Application deadlines (typical)
Typical: applications ≈ June–July for the autumn intake; verify per institution.
How to apply
Direct university portal (IRK)
Applications are submitted directly to each institution (often via an online enrolment system).
These are the typical requirements for this institution and its national admission system. Exact documents, subject requirements and deadlines are set per programme — date shown for the 2026/2027 cycle.
- Application platform
- Direct university portal (IRK)
- Admissions page
- Official admissions / how to apply →
- Fees page
- Official tuition & fees information →
- Housing
- Not yet verified
- Scholarships
- Not yet verified
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- ≈ April–May
- Applications close
- ≈ June–July (autumn intake)
- Documents to submit
- Legalisation/apostille + sworn translation often required.
- Note
- Online enrolment systems per institution.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle from the national admission system. Always confirm the exact deadline on this university’s official admissions page (linked above).
Contact — admissions
- Website
- https://www.uw.edu.pl
- Admissions page
- Open admissions / contact page →
- Admissions email
- admission@uw.edu.pl
- Admissions phone
- +48 22 552 4126
- Address
- Not yet verified
Admission contact verified against an official university page. Confirm opening hours on the official site.
CONTACT VERIFIEDOfficial sources
- University of Warsaw official website
https://www.uw.edu.pl - University of Warsaw — tuition fees 2025/26 (PDF)
https://rekrutacja.uw.edu.pl/files/pdf/tuition_fees_2025-2026_06.2025.pdf - University of Warsaw — tuition / fees (official)
https://rekrutacja.uw.edu.pl/en/application-and-tuition-fees - University of Warsaw — admissions / how to apply (official)
https://en.uw.edu.pl/study-with-us-apply-to-uw/ - Study in Poland (official)
https://study.gov.pl/ - EU Education portal – Country profile: Poland
https://education.ec.europa.eu/study-in-europe/country-profiles