Business finance and accounting

Bachelor’s Degree
Duration: 3 years / 6 semesters
Paid studies

Build your international future with the Faculty of Management, University of Warsaw!

Thinking about studying in English? Choose a programme that opens global doors! At the Faculty of Management, University of Warsaw, you’ll gain practical knowledge, develop key business skills, and become part of an international community in the heart of Europe.

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What will you learn?

In the Business Finance and Accounting program, you will gain knowledge that allows you to understand how the finances of companies, institutions, and the entire economy work. During your studies:

You’ll master terminology and learn working methods in finance and accounting
Learn to analyze financial data and make fact-based decisions
Understand the impact of economic, social, technological, and regulatory phenomena on organizational finances
Learn how to start and develop your own business in line with legal and ethical standards

Your Skills

The program emphasizes practical training – it prepares you for real work in the financial world. After graduation:

You’ll develop skills in financial analysis and professional report creation
Master modern analytical and IT tools
Understand the impact of accounting methods and principles on business reporting
Gain teamwork skills and the ability to effectively present results – also in English
Obtain qualifications valued in business, finance, and public administration

Remember – Business Finance and Accounting is more than just numbers. It’s about analytical thinking, understanding economic processes, and making sound financial decisions. We teach responsibility, ethics, and logical reasoning. This is how we train future analysts, finance specialists, and business advisors.

Key Strengths of the Program

You study finance and accounting in economic, legal, and technological contexts – considering modern market realities
You combine theory with practice from the first semester
You learn from experts who combine academia with real-world practice – advising, auditing, investing, and reporting
You gain competencies that employers truly seek – our Business Council ensures this
You develop in a modern environment – we invest in technology, analytical tools, and collaboration with universities and companies from Poland and abroad
You explore current challenges in finance and accounting – we constantly study the market through international projects

Who is this program for?

For those who want to understand how finance works – in companies, markets, and the economy
For analytical minds – logical, precise, and fact-oriented
For those interested in accounting as the language of business and a management tool
For people who enjoy working with data, numbers, and finding concrete solutions
For ambitious and organized individuals thinking of a career in finance, accounting, or consulting
For those who want to act responsibly and effectively in the dynamic world of business

What’s next? – Career Paths and Opportunities

Studying Business Finance and Accounting provides a solid foundation for a career in the dynamic financial sector.

Wide employment opportunities – from private companies to financial institutions and public administration
Banking, insurance, consulting, investment funds – doors to many sectors are open
Accounting, auditing, controlling, financial analysis – choose your own path based on your interests
Ready for real challenges – our graduates work in financial departments, auditing, and consulting, both in Poland and abroad
Opportunities for further development – continue your education in master’s or postgraduate studies and build a position as an expert

Contact the Recruitment Section

Office hours: Monday – Friday 09:00 – 14:00, Room C206 (2nd floor), ul. Szturmowa 1/3, Warsaw
(June–September: Monday – Friday 08:00 – 15:00)
Phone: +48 22 55 34 190
E-mail: rekrutacja@wz.uw.edu.pl – for candidates from Poland
admissions@wz.uw.edu.pl – for international candidates

Recruitment Schedule for the 2025/2026 Academic Year

Registration in the IRK system: June 5, 2025 – July 22, 2025
Payment of the recruitment fee: June 5, 2025 – July 23, 2025
Announcement of results: August 1, 2025
Submission of documents by qualified candidates: August 2, 5–6, 2025
(if the waiting list moves, new two-day submission dates will be posted on the candidate’s IRK account)

Transfers from Other Universities

Students from other universities applying for admission through transfer must meet the following conditions:

Have completed at least the first year of full-time studies in finance, accounting, or economics
Have an average grade not lower than 4.5

During the qualification process, a ranking list will be created including candidates with the highest average grades.

Students accepted into the Faculty of Management will be required to make up any curriculum differences.

Students wishing to transfer must register in the IRK system and upload the following documents:

Confirmation of completing at least the first year of studies in the 2023/24 academic year at a university other than UW
Transcript of academic records
Certificate of grade point average from current studies
Document confirming the student’s clearance from the previous university
Consent to transfer from the current university

Transfer Admission Procedure

Registration for transfer studies. IMPORTANT: Registration must be done in the IRK system under the transfersection, not the general open recruitment section.
Click the link and register for transfer studies from a university other than UW.
Upload the following required documents in the IRK system:
- Confirmation of completing at least the first year of studies in the 2023/24 academic year at a university other than UW
- Transcript of academic records
- Certificate of GPA
- Clearance document from previous university
- Transfer consent from current university
Check recruitment results and messages from the Faculty of Management Recruitment Committee on the candidate’s IRK account.

TRANSFER RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE 2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR

Registration in the IRK system: June 5, 2025 – September 1, 2025
Announcement of results: September 3, 2025
Submission of documents by admitted candidates: September 4–5 and 8, 2025

Students from other universities applying for admission via transfer must meet the following conditions:

Have the status of a student at a university accredited by the Polish Accreditation Committee in the field of first-cycle studies in Management or Finance and Accounting
Have completed at least the first year of full-time studies in the above-mentioned field
Have achieved a grade point average (GPA) of at least 4.5 in their current course of studies

The qualification process is based on a ranking list of candidates with the highest GPAs.

A candidate may be disqualified if the curriculum completed at another university significantly differs from the curriculum required of students in the Business Finance and Accounting full-time first-cycle program during the same period.
The final decision on admission is made by the Head of the Teaching Unit.

Part-time studies