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Freqeuently Asked QuestionsWHO CAN APPLYI have just completed my general secondary education. I am Matura / GCE / Abitur / IB / … holder. May I apply to this program?MA Program in International Economics is a graduate course. You may apply only if you possess a degree that entitles you to graduate education in the country which issued your degree (mostly called Bachelor (B.A. / B.Sc.), possibly also HND (Higher National Diploma), Licence, and others). Candidates who completed their secondary education or those who received tertiary education but were not granted an undergraduate diploma do not qualify for graduate education in Poland. Foreigners may enroll in undergraduate studies only if they speak Polish as only selected undergraduate courses are offered in English. I am a B.Sc. but I majored in a field different than economics. It is advisable that you contact the head of the program, dr Andrzej Cieślik I majored in Management / Marketing. Please note the difference between management-related and economic courses. Program curricula in management may cover substantially fewer mathematical and statistical issues which are presumed to be a basic knowledge kit of applicants to International Economics. You may be assigned additional catch-up courses (valid also if some years elapsed since your graduation). See also the question & answer above. Is it possible to transfer my credits to your program? Transfer students as a rule are not accepted. For decisions in exceptionally non-standard cases please turn to the head of the Program dr. Andrzej Cieślik. Please assist me on how I can apply for undergraduate studies in Polish. Foreigners may enroll in undergraduate studies in Polish only after they study Polish for one year in one of the study centers selected by the Ministry of Education. In order to apply please refer to the website of the School of Polish Language for Foreigners of Łódź (Lodz) University. ADMISSIONAre there any entrance examinations, take-home tests or interviews for applicants?No. There are neither economic nor linguistic entrance tests. There is no qualification interview. Will you organize an English exam? No, we will not verify the language skills of candidates by means of examinations. Which criteria does the Recruitment Committee use when deciding on admissions?
When do you announce the recruitment results? Where will I find the list of candidates? Around May 15 the admission decisions are communicated. All candidates are notified via e-mail within 24 hrs. from the termination of the Recruitment Committee session. At the same time candidates are summoned to remit the first rate of tuition (see 'Tuition rates'). Within a week's time from the receipt of tuition transfer hard copies of decision letters follow to the addresses specified in candidates' applications. APPLICATIONWhen is the application deadline?Application deadline is April 30. Admissions will be announced around May 15. By May 31 successful candidates must transfer 20% of annual tuition, while remaining 80% has to be transferred by September 15. I am applying to your department, and precisely for the spring session next year. Unfortunately you cannot. In Poland, academic year starts usually on the first working day of October and ends with the examination recess throughout June. For details on academic year organisation see here. Which documents must I submit when I apply?
Standardized tests of English are expected only from those candidates who are not native speakers of English and whose transcripts of records feature no English language instruction. Do I have to wait with enrolment to International Economics for 1 year because I will receive my bachelor degree after the application date? No! If you include your transcript of records from the present study and a document issued by your university or college that states you are their student and specifies when you are expected to graduate. Accepted candidates will bring their diplomas along when they arrive and begin their study with us. Should I translate my file from Polish into English? May I do it myself? Documents in Polish and in English are accepted, documents in other national languages must be submitted with certified translations into English or Polish. FINANCIAL ISSUESHow much is tuition fee?Annual tuition fee for this program approximates 2000 EUR. The top 3/8 of candidates in the overall admission ranking who are Polish citizens will be offered complete tuition waivers. What are the payment deadlines and how should I pay? By default students are required to pay 3600 PLN by September 15 for the forthcoming fall semester and 3600 PLN by the end of January for the spring semester. Students who wish to do so may transfer the whole year tuition (7200 PLN) by September 15 the previous academic year. The standard payment mode is a wire transfer. See this link for payment details. May students pay tuition rates in installments? You may apply to the Vice-Dean for students' affairs for permission to pay your fees in installments. As a standard, consent is given to split the semester fee into two. Interests are added for the periods of delay at the interest rate set by the Ministry of National Education (11.5% per annum). I have a difficult financial situation, can I obtain a reduction? Successful candidates may apply for reductions to the Vice-Dean for students affairs. I cannot pay my fees. Please cancel my tuition for this semester. Fees are not canceled or suspended. The Dean can meet a decision to partially exempt a student from a tuition rate upon a well-documented cause of extraordinary importance and only with the agreement of the departmental Students' Association. However, that is a really seldom exception. According to the university regulations, admitted candidates who fail to meet the payment dates are considered resigned and students whose tuition fees remain unpaid for more than 3 months are discontinued. Please note that the top 3/8 of accepted candidates who are Polish citizens are offered tuition exemptions. How do I apply for Warsaw University scholarship? Warsaw University offers no scholarships; neither to foreign nor to Polish students. Please see the Financial Aid section for a selection of scholarship-awarding institutions in Poland. Can a student work full time and pursue this study? MA in International Economics is organized as a full-time program. Full-time jobs are strongly discouraged. However, classes are grouped so that one or two working days remain free. Part-time jobs may be suitable, although they may adversely affect your grades. Secure enough time for independent study especially during your first year. Can you offer part-time job opportunities to students? There is work for those who want to work in Warsaw. The best way of learning about that is being in the right place at the right time, or having friends who will recommend you somewhere. Otherwise try one of the following: Studenckie Biuro Karier (Students Career Office), Erasmus Students Network (a meeting point for short-term international students at WU) 'Razem' - Samorząd Studentów WNE UW ('Together' - Faculty of Economics Students Association) - usually some of them are on duty at the FES venue; They are very helpful. Their website is http://www.razem.waw.pl (Polish). There is also a steady demand for native speakers at numerous language schools in Warsaw which usually run evening classes. PRACTICALITIESHow do I get visa to study in Poland?Students from the European Union: You need no visa to come and study in Poland. However, after beginning your studies you will be required to legalize your stay in Poland. I order to do that apply for a residence permit from the Mazovian Voivodship office, Immigration Unit (ul. Długa 5, Warsaw http://intl.mazowieckie.pl/en). The residence permit is valid for one year and can be extended next year until you graduate. This permit also entitles you to work in Poland. You can download an information package from their website. You will find some more information about: arriving to Poland, legalizing your stay, medical care and insurance, recognition of diplomas, driving license, addresses of diplomatic missions of EU and EEA in Poland here (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Poland). Students from outside the European Union: Once candidates are accepted, confirmation letters are mailed to the permanent residence specified in candidates' application forms. Each candidates under visa obligation to enter Poland should apply to the nearest Embassy or Consulate of the Republic of Poland for a student visa, enclosing the letter of acceptance from us. Please note that visa requirements and application procedures are country specific. Contact the nearest Polish consulate or embassy in your country of residence for further details. An application form for a Polish visa can be downloaded from here. Candidates from countries of restrictive emigration policies may encounter difficulties in complying with visa requirements. Please report unwarranted requirements or actions directly to us. Will the 20% prime fee be returned if I pay it and if I fail to obtain visa from the Polish embassy (after I am admitted) If you fail to obtain the Polish visa after he have been accepted to our program and transferred us the required 20% of annual tuition, it will be returned to you if you can document the payment. In such case you must send us a document proving that your visa application was rejected (i.e. a written confirmation of visa refusal from the Polish Embassy). The same holds for any other reason beyond your control (such as misfortune, etc.), provided it can be documented. However, if you change your mind after fees have been paid, fees will not be returned. Who can I talk to about the studies? You are welcome to come and talk to the Program Director, dr. Andrzej Cieslik, during his office hours in room 410, Mondays 13.30-15.00. For organizational matters turn to Mr. Michal Szkaluba, room K3, Monday 12.00-18.00, Tuesday-Wednesday 12.00-15.50, mszkaluba@wne.uw.edu.pl. |
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