Management

Bachelor’s Degree
Duration: 3 years / 6 semesters

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Programme description

First-cycle studies in Management are designed to prepare versatile professionals capable of effectively functioning within various types of organizations and addressing managerial problems in a dynamic economic environment. Graduates acquire knowledge in management and quality sciences, economics, as well as the functioning of enterprises and public institutions.

During their studies, students develop skills in planning, organizing, motivating, and controlling activities, as well as teamwork, communication, and decision-making. Social and ethical competencies are also fostered, enabling responsible performance of professional roles and informed participation in economic and social life.

Graduates of the programme are prepared to take up specialist and lower- to middle-level managerial positions, as well as to continue their education in second-cycle (Master’s) studies.

Why choose this programme?

You study the fundamentals of how every organization operates. Management provides universal competencies that enable you to understand the mechanisms behind how companies and institutions function, and to effectively lead them.

You gain practical managerial skills. The study programme combines knowledge in management, economics, and finance with the development of competencies in planning, organizing work, communication, and decision-making.

You acquire labour-market-relevant competencies. You will be prepared to work in teams, manage projects, and solve organizational problems across various industries and economic sectors.

You build a solid foundation for further development. The programme enables continuation of education at second-cycle (Master’s) level, specialization development, and the gradual building of a managerial career or your own business.

Who is this programme for?

• The Management programme is designed for individuals interested in how organizations function and who wish to understand how to effectively plan, organize, and coordinate activities in a dynamic economic environment.
• It is a good choice for candidates who want to develop skills in working with people, communication, and decision-making, and who aspire to take on roles related to coordinating team or project work in the future.
• The studies are suitable for those open to acquiring knowledge from various fields – management, economics, and finance – and willing to develop analytical and organizational competencies.
• The programme is also well suited for individuals planning a career in business, the public sector, or those who intend to start and run their own enterprise in the future.

What will you learn?

The Management programme provides a solid knowledge base that will enable you to understand the mechanisms governing the functioning of organizations and the economy. During your studies, you will:

• master research methodology and the terminology used in management and related disciplines, including economics, finance, and legal studies,
• acquire advanced knowledge in strategic, operational, and organizational management,
• understand the principles of establishing and developing various forms of entrepreneurship, from small businesses to complex organizational structures,
• learn to identify and analyze problems faced by contemporary organizations,
• gain the foundations for preparing studies and analyses on the functioning of companies, sectors, and the economy as a whole, both individually and in teams.

What’s next? – Career paths and opportunities after graduation

Studies at the Faculty of Management, University of Warsaw offer more than a diploma – they provide a strong launchpad for your professional future.

Broad career prospects – from private companies to public institutions. Your competencies will be valued across multiple sectors.

Industry, services, administration – our graduates find employment in diverse fields, both in Poland and internationally.

Attractive positions and clear development paths – analyst, manager, senior specialist… these are just some of the roles you can pursue after graduation.

Learning doesn’t stop here – you can continue your education in second-cycle (Master’s) or postgraduate programmes.

Possible career paths:

• Management Specialist
• Marketing Specialist
• Sales Specialist
• HR (Human Resources) Specialist
• Project Coordinator
• Junior Manager / Team Leader
• Junior Business Analyst
• Logistics Specialist
• Junior Business Consultant
• Entrepreneur / Business Owner

Contact – Admissions Office

Office hours: Monday–Friday, 09:00–14:00, Room C321 (3rd floor), 1/3 Szturmowa Street, Warsaw
(June–September: Monday–Friday, 08:00–15:00)

Phone:

• +48 22 55 34 100 (available from 9 June to 30 September)
• +48 22 55 34 190

Email:

• rekrutacja@wz.uw.edu.pl – for candidates from Poland
• admissions@wz.uw.edu.pl – for international candidates

Admissions schedule for the 2026/2027 academic year

• Registration in the IRK system: 9 June – 22 July
• Application fee payment: 9 June – 23 July
• Submission of results by candidates: 9 June – 26 July
• Announcement of admission results: 31 July
• Submission of documents (qualified candidates): 3, 4, and 5 August
  (In the event of movement on the waiting list, additional deadlines will be announced in the IRK system.)

Application fee

The application fee for registering for one selected programme, level, and mode of study is PLN 85. If a candidate is required to take a written or oral examination, or attend an interview, the fee amounts to PLN 100. For candidates taking an examination or interview conducted solely to assess proficiency in Polish or English, the application fee remains PLN 85.

The total fee paid must correspond to the number of study programmes selected, each of which is subject to a separate fee.

Candidates should make the payment in advance, no later than by the end of the day following the final day of registration for a given programme. It is recommended to use a payment method that ensures the fastest possible transfer of funds.

Detailed information regarding payment deadlines (date and time) is available in the candidate’s personal registration account under the “Payments” section. This includes both the deadline for making the payment and the deadline by which the fee must be credited to the University of Warsaw’s account. If the fee is not credited on time, it may be considered only upon the candidate’s request, provided the payment was made no later than by the end of the day following the final registration day. Such a request must be submitted to the admissions committee within three days of the publication of admission results.

Payments should be made in PLN or in foreign currencies to an individual bank account generated for each candidate in the IRK system.

Important: Information on payment methods and the exact fee amount will appear in the candidate’s personal registration account under the “Payments” section after registering for a chosen programme or programmes.

Once the payment has been credited to the University’s account, a confirmation will appear in the candidate’s personal registration account. Candidates are responsible for verifying or setting the correct priority for assigning the payment to a selected programme within the specified deadline.

Candidates applying for admission by transfer from another university are exempt from the application fee.

Fees for issuing the Electronic Student ID (ELS)

Admission criteria

Minimum admission threshold: 50 points

Candidates with the Polish Matura (2005–2026)

Required subjects:

• Polish language
  • standard level × 0.6 or extended level × 1
• Mathematics
  • standard level × 0.6 or extended level × 1
• One foreign language (e.g. English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Swedish, Slovak, Ukrainian)
  • standard level × 0.6 or extended level × 1
• One additional subject (from a broad list including languages, mathematics, IT, geography, history, social studies, philosophy, biology, chemistry, physics)
  • extended level × 1

The same subject may be counted again as the additional subject.

Weights:

• Polish: 10%
• Mathematics: 40%
• Foreign language: 30%
• Additional subject: 20%

Final score formula:
W = a·P + b·M + c·J + d·X

Candidates with the “old” Matura

Same structure as above, with an additional option:

• subjects without level: × 0.8

Grades are converted into percentages according to official scales (depending on the year of the exam).

Candidates with International Baccalaureate (IB)

Required subjects:

• Polish or Language A
• Mathematics
• Foreign language
• One additional subject (e.g. economics, management, psychology, sciences)

Levels:

• SL × 0.6
• HL × 1

IB grades conversion:

• 7 = 100%
• 6 = 90%
• 5 = 75%
• 4 = 60%
• 3 = 45%
• 2 = 30%

Same weights and final score formula apply.

Candidates with European Baccalaureate (EB)

Required subjects:

• Polish or L1
• Mathematics
• Foreign language
• One additional subject

Conversion scale:

• 9.00–10.00 = 100%
• 8.00–8.99 = 90%
• 7.50–7.99 = 75%
• 7.00–7.49 = 60%
• 6.00–6.99 = 45%
• 5.00–5.99 = 30%

Same weights and formula apply.

Candidates with foreign secondary school certificates

Required subjects:

• Polish (or language of instruction)
• Mathematics
• Foreign language
• One additional subject

Same weights and scoring formula apply. Grades are converted individually.

Non-EU/EFTA/OECD candidates (foreign certificates)

Two-stage admission process:

Stage I:

• Conversion of school results (max. 100 points)
• Minimum: 50 points

Stage II:

• Entrance exam (management-related topics)
• Max. 100 points, minimum: 50 points
• Date: 16 July 2026 (on-site)

Final result: average of both stages (minimum 50 points)

Polish language requirement

Candidates without a Polish language exam must provide proof of Polish proficiency at minimum B2 level.
If no certificate is provided, an online test is required (planned date: 16 July 2026).

Admission privileges (maximum score awarded)

Granted to laureates and finalists of selected national Olympiads, including:

• Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science (laureates and finalists)
• English, German, French, Spanish (laureates)
• Polish Literature, History, Biology, Chemistry, Philosophy, Geography
• Economics, Entrepreneurship, Social Studies Olympiads

This system blends precision with flexibility, like a well-tuned engine: different educational paths feed into one common scoring mechanism, all converging on that decisive number — your final admission score.

Points calculator

Required documents

A candidate admitted to studies must submit the following documents in paper form within the specified deadline:

For admission to first-cycle or long-cycle Master’s studies:

• original or certified copy of the secondary school leaving certificate (Matura), or
• Matura certificate and certificate of Matura examination results (for candidates who obtained their Matura before 2005), or
• IB diploma, or
• EB diploma, or
• foreign secondary school leaving certificate,

for the purpose of making a copy and certifying its conformity with the original or certified copy.

For admission to second-cycle studies:

• original or certified copy of a higher education diploma (Master’s, Bachelor’s, Engineering, or equivalent diploma issued abroad),
  for the purpose of making a copy and certifying its conformity with the original or certified copy.

Additional documents for all candidates:

• personal data form including a photograph, printed from the IRK system and signed by the candidate,
• declaration of familiarity with tuition fees for the selected programme at the University of Warsaw.

If applicable:

• proof of application fee payment (if confirmation is required),
• medical certificate confirming no contraindications to study (if required by the faculty),
• certificate confirming title of Olympiad laureate or finalist (for candidates benefiting from admission privileges),
• certificate confirming laureate status in international/national/university competitions considered in admission,
• application for Electronic Student ID (ELS), including photograph and printed from IRK,
• proof of payment for ELS,
• proof of legal residence in Poland (for foreign candidates),
• document confirming eligibility to study without tuition fees (for foreign candidates),
• recognized certificate of Polish language proficiency (for Polish-taught programmes),
• recognized certificate of English proficiency (for English-taught programmes),
• any additional documents required for the programme (e.g. diploma supplements, qualification documents),
• authorization to submit documents on behalf of the candidate (if submitted by a third party),
• consent for a minor to undertake studies (if applicable), including legal guardian statement and birth certificate.

For candidates with foreign diplomas:

In addition to the above:

• legalization or apostille of the secondary school certificate or higher education diploma,
• sworn translation into the language of instruction of the programme,
• certificate confirming that the diploma entitles the holder to apply for higher education in Poland (issued via the NAWA system or by the relevant educational authority).

Transfers from other universities

Students from other universities applying for admission through transfer must have completed at least the first year of full-time studies in the fields of finance, accounting, or economics, and have a grade point average of no lower than 4.5.

During the admission process, a ranking list will be prepared based on the highest grade point averages achieved in the course of studies.

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

Application procedure (transfer candidates)

Candidates wishing to transfer should register in the IRK system and upload the following documents:

• certificate confirming completion of at least the first year of studies in the academic year 2025/2026 at a university other than the University of Warsaw,
• transcript of records (academic record),
• certificate confirming the grade point average from completed studies,
• document confirming settlement with the previous university,
• consent for transfer from the candidate’s home university.

Admission procedure for transfer candidates:

1. Registration in IRK
   (in the dedicated “transfer from another university” section, not the general admission module)
2. Uploading required documents to IRK:
   • certificate of completion of at least the first year of studies,
   • transcript of records,
   • GPA certificate,
   • proof of settlement with previous university,
   • consent for transfer.
3. Checking admission results and announcements
   Results and communication from the Recruitment Committee of the Faculty of Management, University of Warsaw are available in the candidate’s IRK account.

Admission schedule for transfers in the 2026/2027 academic year