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Program
What will you learn?

SWPS University is among top universities offering English Studies programs in Poland.

Use your undergraduate study time wisely and learn two languages at the same time. Our program — English Studies with an Additional Language — allows you to perfect your English and learn another language, such as Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, or Spanish, over the course of your studies. Choose one of these additional languages to complement your English and gain a competitive advantage on the job market.

During the course of study you will:

  • Rapidly improve your English skills to achieve CEFR C1 level, thanks to intensive practical language and grammar classes
  • Learn about linguistics, phonetics, and phonology
  • Read and analyze important works of English and American literature, culture, and history
  • Learn an additonal language at CEFR B2 level of competency or higher, which will position you well on the global job market
  • Practice your academic writing skills, which will also serve you well in creative or business-related professions
  • Use the latest Computer Assisted Translation Tools (CAT) and practice interpreting skills in a Simultaneous Interpretation Lab (translation specialization).

Additional languages you can choose from

China

Chinese (Mandarin)

  • 540 hours of Mandarin language instruction
  • learn English and Chinese — two most spoken languages in the world
  • access to the best Oriental library in Poland
  • achieve CEFR B2 level in Mandarin
  • learn from experts working in the leading East Asian Civilization Research Center
Germany

German

  • 540 hours of German language instruction
  • learn second most spoken language in Europe
  • achieve CEFR B2 level in German
Italy

Italian

  • 540 hours of Italian language instruction
  • achieve CEFR B2 level in Italian
  • gain competitive advantage on the job market with English and Italian language skills
Japan

Japanese

  • 540 hours of Japanese language instruction
  • access to the best Oriental library in Poland
  • achieve CEFR B2 level in Japanese
  • gain unique language skills sought after by employers and read Manga in original
  • learn from experts working in the leading East Asian Civilization Research Center
South Korea

Korean

  • 540 hours of Korean language instruction
  • achieve CEFR B2 level in Italian
  • gain unique language skills providing a competitive advantage on the job market
  • access the best Oriental library in Poland
  • learn from experts working in the leading East Asian Civilization Research Center
Spain

Spanish

  • 540 hours of Spanish language instruction
  • achieve CEFR B2 level in Spanish
  • learn the fourth most spoken language in the world
  • give yourself a chance to work in Europe, USA, and South America

Specializations
Focus on your interests

Towards the end of the first year, you will choose one of four specializations that will allow you to focus your interests and help to pursue your future career goals.

Please note: Each year the particular specializations are made available based on the number of declarations of choice submitted by students in the second semester. Therefore, we do not guarantee all specializations will be initiated for the year of your admission.

English teacher

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) – Teaching Track

TEFL specialization prepares students for a teaching profession in a variety of educational contexts, such as: different courses, tutoring, language schools, or in the longer perspective (of M.A. studies) public schools. Students become familiar with the theory and practice of TEFL also with the use of ICT based techniques. During teaching internships, under the guidance of a coordinator, students create their own European Portfolio for Student Teachers of Languages.

Literary researcher in a library

Cultural and Literary Studies – Cultural and Literary Track

This track is a chance to study in depth cultural and literary texts that have shaped and reflected the living reality of the English-speaking world. It teaches the tools and methodologies needed to understand and discuss complex phenomena, focusing on developing analytical and writing skills, and the ability to formulate coherent and convincing argumentation. Topics covered in our courses include, among others, popular culture, film, and interactive narratives, literary criticism and cultural theory. Perfect for those truly interested in cultures, histories, and complexities of the English-speaking world.

Woman presenting in a business meeting

English for Business Environment – Business Track

English for Business Environment is focused on teaching business English with elements of economy, marketing and public relations. Students learn about organizational structure, business management, business environment and market issues. They also become familiar with the style of business writing and learn how to develop business plans, reports and business strategy. Moreover, they gain general business skills, such as presentation or negotiation skills and learn about business code of conduct.

Interpreter in a translation booth

Translation Studies – Translation Track (Polish/English Translation)

Translation Studies focus on translation theory and practice and on intensive language skills development. All courses are taught by experienced translators and linguists. Students become familiar with the requirements of general and specialized translation. They practice various translation methods and techniques employed in written and oral translation. All translation courses are developed in accordance with the guidelines of the European Union’s Directorate-General for Translation.
PLEASE NOTE: We focus on English to Polish and Polish to English translation, therefore you must be fluent in Polish to select this track.

Career prospects

As a graduate of English Studies with another language you will have numerous opportunities to work in various sectors of the economy. You could become a:

  • teacher, owner of a language school
  • translator or interpreter
  • translation project manager, owner of a translation agency
  • employee, specialist, manager in any corporation
  • journalist, reporter, television presenter
  • academic teacher, linguist, literary researcher
  • public relations specialist
  • member of diplomatic staff in an embassy
  • specialist in tourism industry
  • public servant in government administration

Office of Career Services

Faculty
Meet your teachers

Marcin Szwed
M.A. / Teaching Assistant

Program Coordinator

lecturer in English, certified translator

 
Aleksandrowicz-Pędich, Lucyna
Bio
Tak
Permanent employee
Tak
First and last name
Lucyna Aleksandrowicz-Pędich
Academic degree or title
Professor
Position
profesor
Specialization
cultural researcher spcializing in English Studies, in particular American literature and intercultural communication
Discipline
Array
Role in the Faculty
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[]
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Professor Lucyna Aleksandrowicz-Pędichcultural researcher spcializing in English Studies, in particular American literature and intercultural communication
Bachmann, Klaus
Bio
Tak
Specialization
historian, political scientist, lecturer in German, specializies in issues of European integration, totalitarian regimes and transitional justice
Permanent employee
Tak
Role in the Faculty
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First and last name
Klaus Bachmann
Academic degree or title
Professor
City
warszawa
Discipline
political-science-and-public-administration
Position
profesor
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Institute
Institute of Social Sciences
Role in the Research Center
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Professor Klaus Bachmannhistorian, political scientist, lecturer in German, specializies in issues of European integration, totalitarian regimes and transitional justice
Barbasiewicz, Olga
Bio
Nie
Specialization
cultural researcher specializing in Japanese language and culture, political scientist
Permanent employee
Tak
First and last name
Olga Barbasiewicz
Academic degree or title
Ph.D. / Associate Professor
City
warszawa
Position
profesor uczelni
Role in the Faculty
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Ph.D. / Associate Professor Olga Barbasiewiczcultural researcher specializing in Japanese language and culture, political scientist
Borkowska, Eliza
Bio
Nie
Specialization
literary studies scholar, specializes in English literature
Permanent employee
Tak
First and last name
Eliza Borkowska
Academic degree or title
Ph.D. / Associate Professor
City
warszawa
Discipline
literary-studies
Institute
Institute of Humanities
Position
profesor uczelni
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Ph.D. / Associate Professor Eliza Borkowskaliterary studies scholar, specializes in English literature
Buchanan, Andrew
Bio
Nie
Specialization
occupational psychologist, iPEC certified executive and career coach
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Andrew Buchanan
Academic degree or title
M.Sc.
M.Sc. Andrew Buchananoccupational psychologist, iPEC certified executive and career coach
Buczek-Zawiła, Anita
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Anita Buczek-Zawiła
Academic degree or title
Ph.D.
Ph.D. Anita Buczek-Zawiła 
Chada, Agnieszka
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Tak
First and last name
Agnieszka Chada
Academic degree or title
Ph.D. / Assistant Professor
City
warszawa
Position
adiunkt
Role in the Faculty
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Ph.D. / Assistant Professor Agnieszka Chada 
Díaz, Iván
Bio
Nie
Specialization
lecturer in Spanish
Permanent employee
Tak
First and last name
Iván Díaz
Academic degree or title
M.A.
M.A. Iván Díazlecturer in Spanish
Dzięcioł-Pędich, Agnieszka
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Agnieszka Dzięcioł-Pędich
Academic degree or title
Ph.D.
Ph.D. Agnieszka Dzięcioł-Pędich 
Gadomska, Agnieszka
Bio
Tak
Permanent employee
Tak
Role in the Faculty
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Role in the Department
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Specialization
lecturer in English, Coordinator of the Graduate Certificate Program in TEFL
First and last name
Agnieszka Gadomska
Academic degree or title
Ph.D. / Assistant Professor
City
warszawa
Discipline
linguistics
Position
adiunkt
Role in the Institute
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Institute
Institute of Humanities
Role in the Research Center
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Ph.D. / Assistant Professor Agnieszka GadomskaHead of the Department of English Studies, Coordinator of the Graduate Certificate Program in TEFL
Godoń, Rafał
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Rafał Godoń
Academic degree or title
Ph.D., / Associate Professor at the University of Warsaw
Ph.D., / Associate Professor at the University of Warsaw Rafał Godoń 
Gotowski, Chris
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Chris Gotowski
Academic degree or title
MBA
Specialization
lecturer of business and marketing
MBA Chris Gotowskilecturer of business and marketing
Górka, Stanisław
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Stanisław Górka
Academic degree or title
Professor
Professor Stanisław Górka 
Grabowska, Anna
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Anna Grabowska
Academic degree or title
M.A.
M.A. Anna Grabowska 
Grzęda, Paulina
Bio
Tak
Specialization
cultural researcher, multilingual philologist, coach
Permanent employee
Tak
First and last name
Paulina Grzęda
Academic degree or title
Ph.D. / Assistant Professor
City
warszawa
Discipline
culture-and-religion-studies
Institute
Institute of Humanities
Position
adiunkt
Role in the Faculty
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Ph.D. / Assistant Professor Paulina Grzędacultural researcher, multilingual philologist (English, Spanish, French), coach
Halata, Natalie
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Natalie Halata
Academic degree or title
M.A.
M.A. Natalie Halata 
Hryniewiecka-Trujnara, Ewelina
Bio
Nie
Specialization
lecturer in English
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Ewelina Hryniewiecka-Trujnara
Academic degree or title
M.A.
M.A. Ewelina Hryniewiecka-Trujnaralecturer in English
Kamińska, Tatiana
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Tatiana Kamińska
Academic degree or title
Ph.D.
Ph.D. Tatiana Kamińska 
Kicana, Małgorzata
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
Specialization
lecturer in English, specializing in methodology of TEFL, translator
First and last name
Małgorzata Kicana
Academic degree or title
M.A.
Role in the university
Program Director of SWPS University's Language School
Role in the Faculty
[]
Role in the Department
[]
Role in the Institute
[]
Role in the Research Center
[]
M.A. Małgorzata Kicanalecturer in English, specializing in methodology of TEFL, translator
Kizińska, Anna
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Anna Kizińska
Academic degree or title
Ph.D.
Ph.D. Anna Kizińska 
Komorowska-Janowska, Hanna
Bio
Tak
Specialization
linguist, researches second language acquisition, bilingualism, and methodology of TESL
Permanent employee
Tak
First and last name
Hanna Komorowska-Janowska
Academic degree or title
Professor Emeritus
City
warszawa
Discipline
linguistics
Position
profesor emerytowany
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Institute
Institute of Humanities
Faculty
Array
Role in the Research Center
[]
Professor Emeritus Hanna Komorowska-Janowskalinguist, researches second language acquisition, bilingualism, and methodology of TESL
Krzosek, Jakub
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Tak
Specialization
Korean studies scholar and linguist
First and last name
Jakub Krzosek
Academic degree or title
Ph.D. / Assistant Professor
Role in the Faculty
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City
warszawa
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adiunkt
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Institute
Institute of Humanities
Role in the Research Center
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Ph.D. / Assistant Professor Jakub KrzosekKorean studies scholar and linguist
Lee, Ting-Yu
Bio
Tak
Specialization
sociologist, translator, and entrepreneur, native speaker of Chinese
Permanent employee
Tak
First and last name
Ting-Yu Lee
Academic degree or title
Ph.D. / Assistant Professor
City
warszawa
Discipline
linguistics
Position
adiunkt
Role in the Faculty
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Ph.D. / Assistant Professor Ting-Yu Leesociologist, translator, and entrepreneur, native speaker of Chinese
Maciaszczyk, Sylwia
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Tak
Role in the Faculty
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Role in the Department
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First and last name
Sylvia Maciaszczyk
Academic degree or title
Ph.D. / Assistant Professor
City
warszawa
Discipline
linguistics
Specialization
lecturer in English Studies, linguist, specializing in teaching methodology and education management
Faculty
Array
Role in the Institute
[]
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Ph.D. / Assistant Professor Sylvia Maciaszczyklecturer in English Studies, linguist, specializing in teaching methodology and education management
Malcolm, David
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Tak
Role in the Faculty
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Specialization
English and Irish literature researcher, translator
First and last name
David Malcolm
Academic degree or title
Professor
City
warszawa
Position
profesor
Role in the Institute
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Institute
Institute of Humanities
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Professor David MalcolmResearcher of English and Irish literature, translator
Matusiak, Thomas
Bio
Tak
Permanent employee
Tak
First and last name
Thomas Matusiak
Academic degree or title
Ph.D. / Assistant Professor
Role in the Faculty
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Specialization
lecturer in English
City
warszawa
Position
adiunkt
Discipline
Array
Faculty
Array
Role in the Institute
[]
Role in the Research Center
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Ph.D. / Assistant Professor Thomas Matusiaklecturer in English
Merriman, Anna
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Anna Merriman
Ph.D. / Assistant Professor Anna Merriman 
Michalski, Konrad
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Konrad Michalski
Academic degree or title
M.A.
M.A. Konrad Michalski 
Nowik-Dziewicka, Ewa
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Ewa Nowik-Dziewicka
Academic degree or title
Ph.D.
Ph.D. Ewa Nowik-Dziewicka 
Oki, Emma
Bio
Tak
Permanent employee
Tak
First and last name
Emma Oki
Academic degree or title
Ph.D. / Assistant Professor
Specialization
English philologist and cultural researcher
City
warszawa
Position
adiunkt
Role in the Faculty
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Ph.D. / Assistant Professor Emma OkiEnglish philologist and cultural researcher
Pantuchowicz, Agnieszka
Bio
Tak
Permanent employee
Tak
Role in the Faculty
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Specialization
translation and literary studies scholar
First and last name
Agnieszka Pantuchowicz
Academic degree or title
Ph.D. / Associate Professor
City
warszawa
Institute
Institute of Humanities
Position
profesor uczelni
Discipline
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Array
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Ph.D. / Associate Professor Agnieszka Pantuchowicztranslation and literary studies scholar
Pawłowska, Agata
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Agata Pawłowska
Academic degree or title
M.A.
M.A. Agata Pawłowska 
Piasecka, Małgorzata
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Tak
Specialization
lecturer in business English and business-related topics
First and last name
Małgorzata Piasecka
Academic degree or title
M.A., MBA / Teaching Assistant
Role in the Faculty
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warszawa
Position
asystent
Discipline
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Array
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M.A., MBA / Teaching Assistant Małgorzata Piaseckalecturer in business English
Pietrzyk, Dorota
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Dorota Pietrzyk
Academic degree or title
M.A.
M.A. Dorota Pietrzyk 
Pophristova, Maria
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
Specialization
linguist, sociologist, and trainer
First and last name
Maria Pophristova
Academic degree or title
M.A.
M.A. Maria Pophristovalinguist, sociologist, and trainer
Pyrka, Paweł
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Tak
Role in the Faculty
{"funkcja-na-wydziale0":{"Funkcja":"Vice-Dean for Educatoinal Affairs","\u0141\u0105cznik":"","Nazwa w mianowniku":"Faculty of Humanities in Warsaw"}}
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Specialization
English Studies scholar
First and last name
Paweł Pyrka
Academic degree or title
Ph.D. / Associate Professor
City
warszawa
Position
profesor uczelni
Discipline
Array
Faculty
Array
Role in the Institute
[]
Role in the Research Center
[]
Ph.D. / Associate Professor Paweł PyrkaEnglish Studies scholar
Rachwał, Tadeusz
Bio
Tak
Specialization
literary and cultural studies scholar specializing in English Studies
Permanent employee
Tak
First and last name
Tadeusz Rachwał
Academic degree or title
Professor
City
warszawa
Discipline
culture-and-religion-studies
Institute
Institute of Humanities
Position
profesor
Role in the Faculty
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Professor Tadeusz Rachwałliterary and cultural studies scholar specializing in English Studies
Senktas, Renata
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Renata Senktas
Academic degree or title
M.A.
M.A. Renata Senktas 
Skurowski, Piotr
Bio
Nie
Specialization
English Studies scholar, specializing in American literature and culture
Permanent employee
Tak
First and last name
Piotr Skurowski
Academic degree or title
Ph.D. / Associate Professor
City
warszawa
Discipline
culture-and-religion-studies
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Institute of Humanities
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Ph.D. / Associate Professor Piotr SkurowskiEnglish Studies scholar, specializing in American literature and culture
Sobieraj, Jerzy
Bio
Nie
Specialization
English Studies scholar specializing in American history and literature
Permanent employee
Tak
First and last name
Jerzy Sobieraj
Institute
Institute of Humanities
Position
profesor uczelni
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Ph.D. / Associate Professor
City
warszawa
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Ph.D. / Associate Professor Jerzy SobierajEnglish Studies scholar specializing in American history and literature
Szwed, Marcin
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Tak
Role in the Faculty
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Specialization
lecturer in English, certified translator
First and last name
Marcin Szwed
Academic degree or title
M.A. / Teaching Assistant
City
warszawa
Position
wykladowca
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M.A. / Teaching Assistant Marcin Szwedlecturer in English, certified translator
Tambling, Jeremy
Bio
Nie
Specialization
writer and literary critic, specializing in comparative literature
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Jeremy Tambling
Academic degree or title
Visiting Professor
City
warszawa
Institute
Institute of Humanities
Position
profesor wizytujacy
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Visiting Professor Jeremy Tamblingwriter and literary critic, specializing in comparative literature
Tarnowska, Joanna
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Joanna Tarnowska
Academic degree or title
M.A.
M.A. Joanna Tarnowska 
Tylkowski, Marek
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Tak
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Specialization
Chinese Studies scholar, historian, lecturer in Chinese
First and last name
Marek Tylkowski
Academic degree or title
Ph.D. / Assistant Professor
City
warszawa
Discipline
culture-and-religion-studies
Position
adiunkt
Faculty
Array
Role in the Research Center
[]
Ph.D. / Assistant Professor Marek TylkowskiChinese Studies scholar, historian, lecturer in Chinese
Uściński, Przemysław
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Przemysław Uściński
Academic degree or title
Ph.D.
Ph.D. Przemysław Uściński 
Wałaszewska, Ewa
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Ewa Wałaszewska
Academic degree or title
Ph.D.
Ph.D. Ewa Wałaszewska 
Warso, Anna
Bio
Tak
Permanent employee
Tak
Specialization
lecturer in English Studies, specializing in American literature and literary translation
First and last name
Anna Warso
Academic degree or title
Ph.D. / Assistant Professor
City
warszawa
Institute
Institute of Humanities
Position
adiunkt
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Ph.D. / Assistant Professor Anna Warsolecturer in English Studies, specializing in American literature and literary translation
Wiśniewski, Mikołaj
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Tak
First and last name
Mikołaj Wiśniewski
Academic degree or title
Ph.D. / Associate Professor
City
warszawa
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Specialization
literary and cultural studies scholar specializing in English Studies
Discipline
Array
Faculty
Array
Institute
Institute of Humanities
Role in the Research Center
[]
Ph.D. / Associate Professor Mikołaj Wiśniewskiliterary and cultural studies scholar specializing in English Studies
Wróblewska, Marta
Bio
Tak
Permanent employee
Tak
Role in the Faculty
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Specialization
applied linguist and philosopher
First and last name
Marta Wróblewska
Academic degree or title
Ph.D. / Assistant Professor
City
warszawa
Discipline
linguistics
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Ph.D. / Assistant Professor Marta Wróblewskaapplied linguist and philosopher
Zielnicki, Krzysztof
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Krzysztof Zielnicki
Academic degree or title
M.A.
M.A. Krzysztof Zielnicki 
Ziółek-Sowińska, Małgorzata
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Małgorzata Ziółek-Sowińska
Academic degree or title
Ph.D.
Ph.D. Małgorzata Ziółek-Sowińska 

Success stories

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Application
Step by Step

Steps that you will encounter in the Application Form for:

    International candidates

  1. Fill in the
    Application Form
  2. Upload required documents
    and wait for verification
  3. Conclude an electronic agreement
    on the payment terms for studies
  4. Pay the tuition fee
  5. Download your Acceptance Letter
    from the Application Form
  6. Upon your arrival in Poland,
    submit original documents to the Admissions Office
  7. By the end of the first semester,
    submit the Nostrification of your diploma(s) (if applicable)

    Polish candidates

  1. Fill in the
    Application Form
  2. Upload required documents
    and wait for verification
  3. Conclude an electronic agreement
    on the payment terms for studies
  4. Deliver required documents
    to the Admissions Office
  5. Download Admission Decision
    from the Application Portal

Admission
Requirements

  • Secondary school/high-school diploma (translator-signed translation of the diploma into English or Polish is required if the diploma was issued in a language other than Polish, English, Russian, and Ukrainian).
  • Medical insurance policy or a declaration of enrollment in Poland's National Health Fund.
  • English proficiency certificate:
    • For undergraduate studies: CEFR B2 or mandatory participation in an interview assessing English proficiency.
    • For holders of the Polish secondary school diploma (matura): basic level – minimum 90%, extended level – minimum 60%.
    • Holders of the so-called "polska stara matura" should provide a CEFR B2 certificate.
 

Documents

Admission Rules and Regulations

Study Agreement

Documents Confirming your Education and Language Proficiency

Scholarship Rules and Regulations

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Tuition

Application fee

Application fee in the amount of PLN 85.00 should be paid via PayU while submitting university application through the Application Portal

The application fee is non-refundable unless: the program of study that you applied to has been cancelled (except when you decide to enroll in a different program of study at SWPS University).

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2025-2026 Tuition Fee

 Number of installments Amount
10 installments PLN 1,595 / each
2 installments PLN 7,855 / each
1 installment PLN 15,100

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