ENROLLMENT STEPS
- Create an account in the IRK system.
- Complete your personal data and attach the required documents.
- Select the chosen programme of study – Cognitive Science, full-time, second cycle.
- Pay the application fee (~100 PLN).
- Take part in the admission process (written and oral entrance exam).
- If you have been qualified, submit the required documents.
- You will receive the decision on admission to the programme.
We understand that you may not be a fan of instructions, but check out the links below. This information can save you hours of your precious time, dozens of emails and a lot of stress.
Watch a video about the general IRK application procedure: http://rekrutacja.uw.edu.pl/en/multimedia/
See a presentation with a Cognitive Science candidate „road map”: ADMISSIONS.pdf
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Admission rules for candidates with Polish and foreign diplomas
Applicants with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, Engineer’s or equivalent degree in any field of study may apply for admission to second-cycle studies in Cognitive Science.
Admission procedure for candidates with foreign diplomas
Candidates with a foreign diploma follow the same rules as those with a diploma obtained in Poland.
Verification of the candidates’ competence to study in English
Candidates are required to have a document recognised by the University of Warsaw confirming their knowledge of English at least at B2 level.
A complete list of documents to certify proficiency in English (points 5-8): http://rekrutacja.uw.edu.pl/files/pdf/Documents-knowledge_of_English_EN.pdf
Deadlines
Phase 1 of the registration (through the IRK system): 5th of June 2025, 00:00 – 9th of July 2025, 23:59
Date of the written exam: 14th of July 2025. The exam will be conducted online.
Date of the oral exam: 16-17 July 2025. The exam will be conducted online.
Announcement of results (IRK): 22th of July 2025
Reception of documents:
I round: 23rd-25th of July 2025
II round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during I round): 28-29th of July 2025
III round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during II round): 30-31st of July 2025
Phase 2 of the registration (through the IRK system): 19th of August 2025, 00:00 – 11th of September 2025, 23:59
Date of the written exam: – 16th of September 2025. The exam will be conducted online.
Date of the oral exam: 18th of September 2025. The exam will be conducted online.
Announcement of results (IRK): 24th of September 2025
Reception of documents :
I round: — 25-26th of September 2025
II round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during I round): 29-30th September 2025
Limit of places:
32: 20 in the Phase 1 (June/July) and 12 in the Phase 2 (August/September)
Admissions Committee address
Admissions Committee (Cognitive Science)
Faculty of Psychology
University of Warsaw
Stawki 5/7
00-183 Warsaw, Poland
tel. +48 22 55 49 845
Tuition fees
The programme is free for students from Poland, EU, EFTA and Swiss Confederation. For other students the tuition is 3000 EUR for each year.