We are happy that you are considering applying to SGH Warsaw School of Economics. Studies at SGH will help you thrive both academically and professionally – in Poland and abroad. At the same time, we recognise that any admission procedure may seem daunting at first. Therefore, we have prepared a brief admission guide for our prospective students in English.
First-cycle (or undergraduate) studies span three years, divided into six semesters. Graduates of such studies are awarded the title of ‘licencjat’ (an equivalent of the Bachelor’s degree). In order to be eligible to undertake first-cycle studies, the applicants first have to complete their secondary (high school) education.
As of 2024, first-cycle portfolio comprises the following programmes:
- Global Business, Finance and Governance,
- International Economics,
- Management,
- Quantitative Methods in Economics and Information Systems.
Second-cycle (or graduate) studies last two years and are divided into four semesters. Upon completion of such studies, the alumni are awarded the title of ‘magister’ (an equivalent of the Master’s degree). In order to be eligible for admission to graduate studies, the applicants are required to hold a diploma of completion of higher studies (or at least a provisional certificate).
As of 2024, second-cycle portfolio comprises the following programmes:
- Advanced Analytics – Big Data,
- Finance and Accounting with ACCA qualification (practical profile),
- Global Business, Finance and Governance,
- International Business,
- International Master Program in Management Accounting.
All study programmes in English at SGH are organised as full-time studies, which means that classes are held on weekdays. The studies are also tuition-based. For an up-to-date table of fees, please visit the SGH website.
WHEN TO APPLY?
The main round of admissions begins in June, while the supplementary round is held in late August and early September – providing that the admission limit has not been reached. Current information concerning the admission schedule for a given academic year can be found on the SGH website.
HOW TO APPLY?
Your first step towards admission to SGH should be to create a personal account in the Internet Registration System at isr.sgh.waw.pl. Next, you should fill in your personal and contact data, and upload your profile photo in the system.
To start your application for undergraduate or graduate studies, you should attach the appropriate admission form in the Internet Registration System. There, you should fill in the required information concerning your high school or university education and select the fields of study in which you are interested. Please note that you should arrange your study choices in the order of preference.
For your application to be valid, you should complete all the required forms before the end of the registration period. You should also pay the application fee of PLN 85 to the individual bank account number provided in the Internet Registration System. The payment should be made not later than on the last day of the registration period specified in the admission schedule.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
As an applicant for studies in English, you will be required to prove your command of English at least at B2 level. You can either present a relevant certificate (the list of recognised documents is available on the SGH website), or participate in an on-line interview organised for applicants to SGH.
When applying for undergraduate studies, you should also submit your secondary school-leaving certificate along with a transcript of grades (if the grades are not listed on the certificate itself). The document should entitle you to undertake higher studies in the country of its issuance.
When applying for graduate studies, you should also submit your diploma of completion of higher studies (or a provisional certificate) and a diploma supplement (or transcript of grades). The document should entitle you to undertake graduate studies in the country of its issuance.
Non-Polish documents may require additional certification, such as apostille or legalisation, or – in the case of some secondary school-leaving certificates – a decision of the Polish Education Superintendent on the recognition of a non-Polish certificate. Furthermore, documents issued in languages other than Polish and English should be submitted together with their certified translation. Please consult the SGH website for detailed information.
ADMISSIONS FOR POLISH CITIZENS
The primary basis of admission for studies in English for Polish citizens consists in the verification of educational documents. However, if the number of applicants exceeds the number of available seats, the additional qualification factor will be the chronological order of registration in a given admission form in the system.
Verification of documents takes place on SGH premises. Applicants qualified for studies are invited to submit the required documents within a deadline specified in the admission schedule. Please note that as a Polish citizen, you cannot send your documents by post or courier. Instead, you should submit them to SGH either personally or through your representative. Therefore, make sure to arrange for a timely submission of your documents in case of qualification, as failure to submit the documents will result in rejection of admission.
ADMISSIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
The primary basis of admission to studies in English for international applicants consists in the verification of educational documents. However, if the number of applicants exceeds the number of available seats, admission will be decided based on the chronological order of the Offer Letter acceptance.
Verification of educational documents submitted by international applicants takes place in the Internet Registration System. Applicants should upload scans of the relevant educational documents before the end of the registration period. Only complete applications can be submitted for verification – please make sure to upload scans of all documents marked as ‘obligatory’, fill in all the required data and pay the application fee.
Once the application is approved, the applicant receives an Offer Letter to a particular study programme. Please note that the Offer Letter is not tantamount to a decision on admission. In order to be admitted to studies, you should accept the Offer Letter in the system by uploading a signed application form.
All international applicants admitted to studies at SGH receive a decision on admission signed by the SGH Rector and the admission certificate. The Admissions Office will also assist you with other documents required for visa proceedings. Once you arrive in Poland, you will be required to submit all original documents listed on your decision on admission within the specified deadline.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Although the academic year starts on 1 October, we highly recommend that you join us at SGH sometime earlier and participate at the end of September in Orientation Days held by the SGH Students’ Union.
If you are interested in study programmes in Polish, please visit the SGH website or contact the Admissions Office.
We hope that the above guide will help you to navigate the admission procedure. If you have any questions, please contact us at admission@sgh.waw.pl
See you at SGH!
SYLWIA REMISZEWSKA, Head of the SGH Admissions Office
JOANNA REICHE, IT Project Coordination Team, SGH Information Technology and Infrastructure Centre
