 Warsaw
City
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 1996
Foundation
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 14000
Number of students
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 1067€ - 3120€
Semester Tuition Fees
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 550€
Ø monthly cost of living
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 Yes
Scholarships available
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 November 19, July 12
Application Deadline
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 17/1
Student - staff ratio
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 50
Nations represented
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Undergraduate Admissions
All applicants for undergraduate courses must present a high school/high school diploma or other documents to enable them to apply for undergraduate courses in the country/region where the diploma is issued.
If you are still in high school/high school but do not have a high school/high school diploma, then you cannot apply to SWPS University now.
Graduate Admissions
Applicants applying for postgraduate studies must provide a high school/high school diploma and at least one bachelor’s/undergraduate degree or other documents equivalent to a Polish bachelor’s degree, or are eligible for postgraduate studies in the country/region where the diploma is issued...
Admission to SWPS universities can be based on graduate diplomas and/or introductory interviews and/or other documents (for example, cover letters and descriptions of academic achievements).
If you are not a Polish citizen, you will have to apply as a foreign student.
Students from all over the world enter the University of SWPS, despite their academic credentials, performing the same screening process.
Language Requirements
English courses
Applicants for SWPS university English courses must provide appropriate certificates to prove CEFR B2 or higher English proficiency.
Important note: Some courses require a higher level of English. For details, see the page describing the selected program.
Polish courses
International applicants applying for Polish courses at SWPS University must provide appropriate certificates to prove their level of CEFR B1 or higher in Polish.
Important note: Some programs require a higher level of Polish. For details, see the page describing the selected program.
A-Level Certificate Language Documents (Where Applicable)
A-Level Certificate Bachelor's Degree
Tuition Fee
The tuition fees for international students are paid in Euros (EUR). The cost varies from one program to the other. For details on the exact amount, please refer to the tuition information on the page describing your selected program.
The tuition fees for Polish citizens are paid in Polish currency, the Polish zloty (PLN). The cost also varies from program to program and for concise details, please refer to the tuition information on the page describing your selected program.
For international students, the general tuition for undergraduate and graduate programs at the university ranges from €2,500 to €5,200 for a year depending on the program selected. The university also accepts payments in installments, multiple times in one semester or twice in a year.
Scholarships
The university offers scholarships for international applicants who apply for SWPS University for the first time. Similarly, the Polish government, local authorities, or various organizations also provide scholarships and financial assistance to existing students of SWPS University, such as academic achievements, sports achievements, and low-income scholarships.
International Applicants Scholarship
The SWPS University scholarship for foreign applicants is provided to first-time students towards their first-year tuition fees.
Students who can apply include international candidates applying to undergraduate (Bachelor's degree) and graduate (Master's degree) programs taught full-time in English. Interested candidates must indicate their need for this scholarship and complete an application procedure that involves applying online with specific supporting documents.
NAWA Scholarship –“Poland as a First Choice”
This program provides scholarship opportunities for international students to the tune of PLN 2,000 (approx. EUR 460) every month to cover the student’s living costs during their studies in Poland specified by the Program Regulations.
Awardees include international applicants from countries listed in the NAWA Regulations. These students must apply to full-time graduate (Master's degree) studies in Polish or English and must have received an A or A+ score in the latest parametric evaluation by the Ministry of Sciences and Higher Education.
Academic Performance
Scholarships for academic, artistic, or athletic achievement are awarded by higher education institutions, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, and local governments. The amount of the scholarship is paid in Polish Zloty, depending on the type of scholarship.
Sports Achievement Scholarship
Students representing SWPS University in national and international sports competitions are eligible for athletic performance scholarships. Depending on the success, students can apply for scholarships awarded by universities or the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
SWPS University offers a series of scholarship programs for students and doctoral students, including special scholarships for the disabled. These are undergraduates, postgraduates, five-year comprehensive master's programs, and doctoral students with Polish disability certificate (Polish disability certificate).
The amount of the scholarship is determined annually, depending on the subsidy provided to our university for this purpose. If the disability certificate does not expire soon, a special scholarship of 9 months will be given. A document confirming the disability issued by the judicial authority of another country (except the Republic of Poland) does not constitute the basis for granting scholarships to persons with disabilities.
 150 - 300 Euro / month
Accomodation
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350 Euro / month
Cost of living
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 150 Euro / month
Food
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 40 - 60 Euro / month
Transportation
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Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
SWPS University offers a series of scholarship programs for students and doctoral students, including special scholarships for the disabled.
These are undergraduates, postgraduates, five-year comprehensive master's programs, and doctoral students with Polish disability certificate (Polish disability certificate).
The amount of the scholarship is determined annually, depending on the subsidy provided to our university for this purpose. If the disability certificate does not expire soon, a special scholarship of 9 months will be given.
A document confirming the disability issued by the judicial authority of another country (except the Republic of Poland) does not constitute the basis for granting scholarships to persons with disabilities.
ABOUT SWPS UNIVERSITY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities (SWPS University) is Poland's leading higher education institution, with outstanding performance in psychology, law, language studies, literature and cultural studies, media and communication studies, management, and design.
The university was founded in 1996 by three outstanding psychology professors. Today, after more than two decades of dynamic development, the university is proud to be a strong community of more than 300 enduring researchers and experienced scholars.
The university has taught more than 17,000 students. There are 35 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs on five campuses in major Polish cities.
Our extensive educational content includes 15 courses taught entirely in English, for more than 1,300 international students from more than 60 countries.
The university also boasts of five locations across Warsaw, Wrocław, and Poznań, all in Poland.
SWPS University is good at exploring human thinking and applying its expertise to meet the practical challenges of today and the future.
The university believes that by better understanding human intelligence, we can learn to develop in a world of new technologies and dynamic social changes.
All SWPS degree programs are recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Poland and the Polish Accreditation Council and are fully recognized in the field of higher education in Europe.
SWPS also has the right to award doctorate degrees in 5 disciplines and postdoctoral degrees in 3 disciplines.
Since its establishment, SWPS University has devoted itself to teaching and research. SWPS is honored to hire outstanding academicians to conduct international research and publish them in the world's leading academic journals among our faculty and staff.
The university attaches great importance to the enthusiasm of our teaching staff, share their knowledge and experience, guide students' learning, help them grow into young scholars, future professionals, and most importantly, grow as human beings.
To enable the students to gain not only theoretical knowledge but also practical experience, SWPS cooperates with many respected professionals who have expertise in their respective fields and share their expertise through teaching.
The SWPS community is not limited to scholars, students, and graduates, but also includes representatives of business, science, and culture.
The university has built strong relationships with society and cultural organizations, and actively contribute to various cultural and social initiatives.
SWPS freely shares its academic knowledge in public meetings, online platforms, conferences and seminars, major festivals, and public events.
SWPS students gain work experience by participating in projects that benefit the local community, through internships, and establishing professional networks with various local and international organizations and business partners.
The university believes that science and business can provide solutions to real-life problems through applied research, thereby creating new synergies.
All courses are accredited by the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education (MNiSW) and the Polish Accreditation Board (PKA).
SWPS University is a member of the European Association of Universities, the European Union of Private Higher Education (EUPHE), and other international academic organizations (including EUA-CDE, ECPR, VITAE, GALA, and BUP).
Our management and leadership program has been awarded the "Journey of Changemaker" certificate (J2CC) by Ashoka.
RESEARCH AT SWPS UNIVERSITY
By cooperating with international partners to conduct world-class interdisciplinary research, the university actively participates in the global exchange of ideas.
SWPS focuses on research projects that can be applied and implemented in various fields of the economy that can improve the quality of life of individuals and entire communities.
SWPS has 24 research centers and approximately 600 authors of scientific papers related to SWPS University. The university stands as one of the most active research universities in Poland.
Psychology is our strongest professional field, accounting for more than 60% of English academic performance and providing most of our research funding.
SWPS University is a unique private higher education institution in Central and Eastern Europe, accounting for more than 20% of Poland’s publications in major global journals and more than 2,000 articles on Scopus.
STUDENT LIFE AT SWPS
International Education
SWPS offers joint and double degree programs offered in cooperation with international and organizational partners. The European Erasmus+ program enables SWPS students to study for one or two semesters abroad at any of our partner universities.
Tenureships and internships are also possible at the university under the Erasmus+ program. SWPS University has exchange agreements with universities in China, South Korea, and the United States.
Student Engagement
SWPS University is committed to inspiring and promoting the transformative spirit of our students and staff. As the first university in Poland, the institution participated in Ashoka's "#MillionsofChangemakers" campaign, which aims to make a positive change in the world.
Since its establishment 23 years ago, SWPS University has cultivated and cultivated the social participation concept of its employees and students not only locally but also nationwide.
Based on the concept of human innovation, the institution strives to become a link between the scientific world and the community, which includes business partners, representatives of culture and art, and social organizations.
Through internally developed programs or cooperation with partners, SWPS will continue to strive to improve lives and meet the needs of people in the tourism environment.
Whether it is young people entering the labor market or disadvantaged people, students need to provide free legal advice Service, that is, local entrepreneurs and craftsmen run small businesses in the Praga district of Warsaw where the university is located.
Social Activities in Poland
Poland is a member of the European Union, NATO, and the United Nations, and it takes just two hours by plane from London, Moscow, Oslo, and Budapest.
Poland is one of the three fastest-growing economies in Europe (according to Eurostat data in 2019) and is currently a fantastic, cultural, and fun place.
There is Mount Tetra in the south for travelers and horsemen, the Baltic Sea and Lake Masuria in the north for swimmers and sailors, and 9 million hectares of forest for lovers of nature in the country. use.
There are even desserts (Błędów Desert), except for the camels in the zoo.
Lots of events, leisure, international events as well as fashion clubs, bars, and restaurants, where you can meet new people, relax and have fun.
LocationLocated in Central-Eastern part of Poland |
Courses and StructureThe teachers here are essentially tasked with ensuring that their graduates do not only have the theoretical approach but also a practical approach for their career choice. The teachers are highly skilled professionals and they offer courses which are of utmost importance to the students. |
Academic StaffThe academic staff are composed of leading teachers and professionals in their respective fields. Academic staff are made up of professors, professionals, and experts in their respective fields. Additionally, serious attention is paid to the academic development of students, to this effect, seminars, excursions, field trips, webinars and other programs to improve student abilities are usually organized by the university. Thanks to the excellent teaching staff, the university constantly ranks at the top of Poland's most important universities. |
Career OpportunitiesGraduates from this institution are widely employed in their areas of specialization since they are already groomed for the career world by the university. Similarly, the university has an office dedicated to introducing students to companies and other firms for employment purposes. This office prepares students for interviews, job ethics and organizes job and internet placement. Additionally, the university organizes a work fair for students every year. |
FacilitiesThe university combines an innovative approach to its learning process. In this regard, world standard facilities and equipment are used in every part of the university. The lecture rooms, laboratories, offices and every building on campus are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to make the learning process less tedious, more efficient and readily available. |
EquipmentSince research is a strong forte of this institution, equipment needed to conduct efficient research is readily available. The library is of an ultra-modern standard with over 80,000 books and these books are equally available online in the university's database. Hence, students can reach the library sources from anywhere. |
SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities does not offer on-site accommodation but assists students to find alternative accommodation in the surrounding suburbs and neighborhoods .
Warsaw
Off-campus dorms and apartments
There are several accommodation options for SWPS University students:
Poznan
Off-campus dorms and apartments
Students in Poznan can choose the following accommodation options:
Wroclaw
Private off-campus dormitories and apartments
Students in Wroclaw can choose from the following accommodation options:
The Polish capital of Warsaw lies in the central-eastern part of Poland. It stands on the Vistula River on the site of a 14th-century stronghold and trading center. Warsaw has for centuries been the center of refinement and knowledge, the city resonates with a powerful spirit of re-invention.
Today’s Warsaw has been largely shaped by two of history’s most defining events; World War 2 and the closing of the Iron Curtain. Tributes to its heroic history are dotted throughout the city, but there is a youth atmosphere as well.
With a burgeoning fashion scene, stylish shopping malls, and edgy art installations, Warsaw has opened its arms to the world.
The true heart of Warsaw is its Old Town, a stunning tribute to the city’s will to survive and rebuild. It is the capital and largest city of Poland, a major international tourist destination, and a significant cultural, political, and economic hub.
This amazing city is full of contrasts and surprises. It will inspire you. Warsaw is easily accessible by convenient international plane and train connections and a motorway network.
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