International Relations (BA, full-time)

Description Program Description

International Relations *is a degree program that has been successfully offered at the University of Warsaw for over forty years. Its appeal is evidenced by the fact that it is the most popular choice among international students studying in Poland. At the Faculty of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Warsaw, international students make up about 10% of all students in the *International Relations program.

Faculty members in the International Relations program participate in numerous projects funded by the European Union. Their main areas of research include international politics, diplomacy and foreign policy, international law and institutions, international political economy and business, as well as multiculturalism in international relations and studies on Africa, Latin America, India, and China. The department has established academic partnerships with universities in Georgia, China, Brazil, Taiwan, Ukraine, and Kosovo. Thanks to agreements signed with dozens of universities in the European Union, every student has the opportunity to study abroad. International relations students also travel to Russia, India, Nepal, and the United States.

The University of Warsaw’s location in the capital, its national standing, and its experienced faculty guarantee a high standard of education. A degree in *international relations* is highly valued in the job market, ensuring employment both in Poland and abroad.

First-cycle (bachelor’s) studies last six semesters and are intended for high school graduates. The curriculum covers the history of international relations, the history of diplomacy, international law, international negotiations, and issues in contemporary international political, military, economic, and cultural relations. The program’s appeal is further enhanced by the opportunity to take university-wide courses, including specialized ones, that cater to a wide range of interests. In the third year of study (semester 6), students may choose one of three tracks of elective courses: legal and political, economic, or social.

Detailed first-cycle degree programs: https://wnpism.uw.edu.pl/

Classes are held Monday through Friday on the Main Campus of the University of Warsaw, in the Auditorium Building, formerly the University of Warsaw Library (26/28 Krakowskie Przedmieście St.), and at the Zamoyski Palace (69 and 67 Nowy Świat Street).

Graduates of the bachelor’s program possess interdisciplinary knowledge in the fields of economic, social, political, and legal sciences, enabling them to analyze the global economy and international political relations. Graduates know and understand the nature and evolution of international political and economic systems, and are able to identify and assess issues and events from an international perspective.

Graduates are proficient in a foreign language at the B2 level of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and are able to use specialized terminology related to international issues. They possess the skills to communicate and engage in discussions effectively.

A graduate of the *international relations* programis prepared to work as an analyst or mid-level specialist in state and local government, in international or domestic organizations and institutions that cooperate with foreign entities, and in companies operating in international markets. Graduates are prepared to pursue a master’s degree