Degree programmes (second-cycle) - 2026/2027

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Dear Candidates,

Registration for second cycle programs for the 2026/2027 academic year in the Internet Registration of Candidates (IRK) system will begin on June 9 at 12:00 pm and will continue until July 13 (end of day).
The order of registration in the IRK system does not affect the outcome, as admission is based on a ranked list.

Fields of study included in the admission process:

Key admission dates for programs conducted in English:

  • June 9 (Tuesday), from 12:00 - Start of registration in the IRK system and payment of the admission fee.
  • July 13 (Monday), end of the day - Last day for registration in the IRK system and payment of the admission fee.

  • July 15 (Wednesday):

    1. Verification of English language proficiency (English language exam).
    Applies to candidates for Specialized Theological Studies and European Public Diplomacy who:

    a) hold a diploma from a Polish university and do not possess any of the documents confirming English proficiency listed at the following links:
    - STS
    - EPD

    b) hold a diploma from a foreign university, are EU citizens within the meaning of Article 2(3) of the Act of 14 July 2006 on the entry into, stay in, and departure from the territory of the Republic of Poland of citizens of EU Member States and their family members, and do not possess any of the documents confirming English proficiency listed in Annex No. 2, point 1(a) of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 30 July 2025 on the types of documents certifying knowledge of the language of instruction (Journal of Laws 2025, item 1045):

    – University of Cambridge, ESOL Examinations:
    – – B2 First (FCE),
    – – C1 Advanced (CAE),
    – – C2 Proficiency (CPE),
    – – B2 Business Vantage (BEC Vantage),
    – – C1 Business Higher,
    – – Certificate in English for International Business and Trade (CEIBT),

    – University of Cambridge, ESOL Examinations, British Council, IDP IELTS Australia: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – at least 5.5,
    – Trinity College London:
    – – ESOL Skills for Life – Level 1 (B2) or higher,
    – – Integrated Skills in English (ISE) – ISE II or higher,
    – – ISE Digital – above 80 points (B2),

    – Educational Testing Service (ETS):
    – – Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-Based Test (iBT) – at least 72 points,
    – – Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) – at least: 785 points on the Listening & Reading section, 150 points on the Speaking section, and 160 points on the Writing section,

    – Pearson Assessment English:
    – – Pearson English International Certificate – paper-based and computer-based versions (formerly Pearson Test of English General (PTE) or London Tests of English) – Level 3 (Edexcel Certificate in ESOL International Level 1 – Pass, Merit, Distinction) or higher,
    – – Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) in both in-person and online versions – at least 59 points,

    – LanguageCert (PeopleCert Qualifications (PCQ)):
    – – LanguageCert International ESOL – LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing) (Communicator B2), also known as: LanguageCert International ESOL Communicator B2 Listening, Reading, Writing, or higher, together with the LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Speaking) (Communicator B2), also known as the LanguageCert International ESOL Communicator B2 Speaking or higher,
    – – LanguageCert Academic – LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) (LanguageCert Academic B2) or higher,
    – – LanguageCert Test of English – LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) (LanguageCert Test of English B2) or higher,

    – Education Development International (EDI), London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations Board: London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations (LCCI):
    – – English for Business Level 2 or higher,
    – – Foundation Certificate for Teachers of Business English (FTBE),

    – European Consortium for the Certificate of Attainment in Modern Languages – Level B2 (Vantage) or higher,

    – telc GmbH, WBT Weiterbildungs-Testsysteme GmbH:
    – – Certificate in English,
    – – Certificate in English for Business Purposes,
    – – Certificate in English for Technical Purposes,
    – – telc English,
    – – telc English Business,
    – – telc English Technical,
    – – telc English University.

    The verification committee will contact candidates individually to determine the format, location, and time of the examination.

    2. Admission interviews for candidates for the European Public Diplomacy program.

    Interviews apply to:
    • candidates with a diploma from a Polish university in a field not assigned to the discipline "    political and administrative sciences",
    • candidates with a diploma from a foreign university.

    The interview will be conducted in English. It will assess the candidate’s general knowledge of European public diplomacy and their motivation to pursue this field.
    The Faculty will prepare detailed examination theses, which will be published on at least one of the following websites: https://wse.uksw.edu.pl, https://uksw.edu.pl/kandydaci,
    https://irk.uksw.edu.pl.

  • July 16 (Thursday): 

    Admission interviews for candidates for the Specialized Theological Studies program:

    • candidates with a diploma from a Polish university
    • candidates with a diploma from a foreign university

    The interview assesses the candidate’s theological knowledge, particularly in the chosen specialization.

    Admission to the Specialized Theological Studies program (taught in English) requires a Master’s degree in theology or an equivalent degree, as well as:
    1)     for clergy, seminarians, and consecrated persons — permission from their bishop or superior general;
    2)     for all other applicants — a recommendation from the parish priest of their place of residence;
    3)     for applicants who were seminarians in a major seminary or who completed a postulancy or novitiate in an institute of consecrated life — the consent of the Grand Chancellor.

  • July 22 (Tuesday) - publication of admission results:

    • 12:00 pm — European Public Diplomacy
    • 2:00 pm — Specialized Theological Studies

  • July: 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 - submission (delivery) of paper documents to the university by admitted candidates


Information for candidates for programs conducted in English -> here