University of Warsaw · Poland
International Studies in Philosophy
Philosophy taught entirely in English since 2007, built on ontology, epistemology and logic in the Lvov-Warsaw School tradition, with ethics, aesthetics and the philosophy of mind, language and politics.
- Where
- WarsawPoland
- Degree
- Bachelor's degreelicencjat
- Length
- 3 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- Autumn 2027
- Apply by
- Not published yet2026: register 9 June–9 July; IB results by 14 July
- Last cut-off
- 52.82025 · 41 places
- EU/EEA fee
- Free
More facts
- Degree
- Bachelor's degreelicencjat
- Length
- 3 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- Autumn 2027
Deadlines
Not published yet2026: register 9 June–9 July; IB results by 14 July
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2 February 2027
University of Warsaw - 2027/28 admissions may not begin before this dateDetails
A genuine 2027 date, and one of the few in Poland. Senate resolution 278 of 20 May 2026, which governs 2027/28 admissions, states: "Postępowanie rekrutacyjne rozpoczyna się nie wcześniej niż 2 lutego 2027 r. i trwa nie dłużej niż do dnia 30 września 2027 r." It is an outer bound on the whole university, not the opening of any particular round; the round dates come later, in a Rector's ordinance. Resolution 315 of 24 June 2026 amends only the foreign-qualification recognition clause, so these dates are unchanged.
Source -
6 July 2027*
IB results releasedDetails
Some Polish deadlines fall after this — Poznan Medical closes on 20 July. Where one closes earlier, ask the university how it takes IB results that arrive later.
Source -
30 September 2027
University of Warsaw - 2027/28 admissions must conclude by this dateDetails
The closing half of the same sentence in Senate resolution 278: admissions last "nie dłużej niż do dnia 30 września 2027 r." Like the 2 February opening bound, it is an outer limit on the whole university, not the closing date of any round. Resolution 315 of 24 June 2026 changes only the foreign-qualification recognition clause, not this date. The same day is the deadline for asking a recruitment committee to correct your result after a successful matura appeal.
Source
* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.
What it is
Ontology and epistemology form the base, followed by the history of European and analytical philosophy including the Lvov-Warsaw School, ethics, aesthetics, logic, philosophy of language, philosophical anthropology, social and political philosophy, philosophy of culture, action and mind, and legal philosophy. Lectures supply knowledge, while tutorials and seminars train you to take part in philosophical debate and tackle hard theoretical problems. The three years end with a bachelor's thesis and exam, and the department has a large philosophical library. Graduates work in education, publishing, PR, marketing, mass media and public administration.
What you need
- English A, Danish A or Another language A (SL or HL)Polish, or your language A if you have no Polish; weighs 30%
- Any IB MathsWeighs 30%; SL scores 0.6 of HL
- English B HL or English AEnglish A at SL or HL (x4/3, max 100%) or English B HL; weighs 20%
- Philosophy, History, Geography, Economics, Business Management, Global Politics, Psychology, Social and Cultural Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Latin, Visual Arts, Music, Theatre, Film or Dance HLOne HL subject weighs 20%
Requirements in full
Every IB applicant at University of Warsaw
IB grades convert to percentages (7 = 100%, 6 = 90%, 5 = 75%, 4 = 60%), HL as extended and SL as basic level, weighted per degree; the Diploma proves B2 English if you were taught and examined in English.
How places are decided
- Ranked on IB results with UW's 2027 formula: language A 30%, Maths 30%, English 20%, one HL 20%; minimum 50 of 100. 41 places in 2026.
The last cut-off
Last admitted in 2025: 52.8 / 56.3 of 100 (rounds 1 and 2).
A past result, not a prediction.
Sources (4)
- International Studies in Philosophy at UW — checked 2026-09-30
- Entry requirements
- Cut-off, 2025
- IB applicants at UW
Other degrees at UW
