Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw
Warszawa, Poland
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 11,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1999
Overview
Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw (UKSW) is a young, dynamically developing public university with rich traditions, whose origins date back to 1954. It was formally established in 1999 through the transformation of the Academy of Catholic Theology. UKSW educates 11,000 students across more than 100 programs, including medicine, psychology, law, journalism, environmental engineering, Italian philology and economics. The university comprises 15 faculties and approximately 60 university-wide units, and holds 13 rights to award doctoral degrees and 10 rights to award habilitation degrees.
Fields of study
- Theology
- Canon Law
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Law
- Administration
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Humanities
- History
- Art History
- Archaeology
- Journalism
- Social Sciences
- Economics
- Political Science
- Pedagogy
- Social Work
- Natural Sciences
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Protection
- Cognitive Science
- Neuroscience
- International Relations
- European Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Finance
Accreditation: Polish Accreditation Committee (PKA)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- October
- Application deadlines
- July (Regular), September (Additional)
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- rekrutacja@uksw.edu.pl
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
PLN 5,000 – PLN 45,000 / year
From about $1,250 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition is free for Polish and EU nationals for full-time programs in Polish. Medicine and English-taught programs carry fees for all students. Non-EU students pay tuition for most programs.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administracja (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Biologia (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Inżynieria środowiska (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 42 months | Varies | Varies | — |
| Kierunek lekarski (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 6 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Pielęgniarstwo (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Prawo (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 5 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Prawo kanoniczne (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 5 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Psychologia (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 5 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Specialized Theological Studies (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Sustainability Studies (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Teologia (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 5 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.