Graduate Programme in International Relations

We offer an exceptional 2-year second cycle degree (Masters) full-time programme delivered entirely in English. We are looking for candidates who are open-minded, creative, ready to study in a multicultural environment and dedicated to understanding the challenges of International Relations and global politics. We expect from the candidates to have a sound knowledge about the basics of International Relations and strong academic focus. All courses are taught by experienced academics from Poland, other European, as well as non-European universities.

Tuition-based programme

The Programme offers a curriculum centred around achieving methodological, theoretical and practical knowledge, skills and competences. It consists of 4 semesters (terms). The first semester is devoted to general issues of International Relations. In their fourth semester students are welcome to decide about their own curricula by choosing one of the two study tracks: social or economic. The Programme includes 3 semesters of master thesis seminar, which allows for individual research focus and further development of research competences under the supervision of an experienced mentor. The central location of the University of Warsaw makes the Programme special also in the sense of access to academic and extra-curricular activities for students. In the course of studies, students will have the opportunity to participate in numerous open lectures held by well-known professors from around the world. What is more, students are welcome to apply for a semester abroad in the framework of Erasmus + Programme and bilateral agreements with universities all over the world (examples include, Mexico, USA, Brasil, India). We also offer a double degree programme with the University of Haifa, Israel, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan and Thammasat University, Thailand.

Employment prospects

The process of diploma thesis preparation leads students to obtaining a master degree (magister) recognised in the EU and internationally. Graduates of the Programme can either choose to pursue an academic career at the PhD level or a professional career especially in international organisations, international business, public administration (especially foreign service and ministries) or non-governmental sector.