Foundation Year of the University of Warsaw

Foundation Year – Admission 2025/2026

Dear Candidates,

The University of Warsaw offers the unique opportunity to enrol on the Foundation Year, an intensive one-year preparatory course designed for secondary school graduates and university degree holders looking to enhance their English language proficiency.

The course aims to prepare participants for degree programmes taught in English in their chosen field within the social sciences, humanities, or sciences at the University of Warsaw.

The Foundation Year provides a structured learning programme designed to help participants achieve a B2 level of English proficiency – the minimum level required for admission to English-taught degree programmes at the University of Warsaw.

Successful completion of the Foundation Year guarantees admission to the selected undergraduate or graduate programme.

Please note: participants of the Foundation Year do not hold student status. Student status and a student ID card will be granted in the following academic year (2026/2027), once participants complete the Foundation Year and are admitted to a degree programme.

📅 Duration	October 13, 2025 – June 12, 2026 (Two semesters)
💰 Course Fee	€3300
👥 Participant Limit	45
🎓 Entry Level	IELTS 4.5 / CEFR B1
⏰ Application Dates	1st round: July 1–15, 2025 2nd round: August 12–26, 2025

✅ Apply now through the Internet Registration for Candidates system (IRK)

Select one of 15 study programmes offered in English.
➡️ Full list of required documents – 1st cycle / long-cycle and 2nd cycle

What we offer:

Learning English up to B2 level at the best university in Poland
Guaranteed admission to first-cycle (BA), second-cycle (MA), or long-cycle (MA) studies at UW after completing the course
All four language skills practiced (reading, writing, listening, speaking)
Learning Polish up to A2 level
State-of-the-art facilities with top-class equipment
All learning materials included

Course Structure:

Intensive English course: 450 hours
Polish language course: 120 hours (114 in-class + 6 asynchronous)
Social Path module: cultural immersion activities (1st semester)
Subject-specific courses: introductory classes in your chosen field – offered if there are at least 3 participants in the group.

Note: If fewer applicants select a given field, participants will receive a reading list to prepare for the entrance exam independently.

📘 First Semester

Focuses on:

English for academic and specific purposes
Basic Polish language
Social Path module (introduction to Polish culture, academic life, university facilities, and local environment)

📗 Second Semester

Includes: