Political Science (4 specializations)

The Institute of Political Science at the University of Wrocław is one of the biggest and the most dynamic centres of political science research in Poland. Since 2008 the Institute has developed also curricula in English. Both international and Polish candidates can join the study programme and obtain the title of Bachelor or Master in Political Science. 

Since Summer semester of academic year 2012/2013 studies at Bachelor level are also offered by the Institute, with specialisations in:

- Comparative Politics

- Media and Politics

- Global Security

- Europe in the World 

BA study programme will consist of six semesters: five semesters at the University of Wroclaw and one semester of mobility arranged within ERASMUS+ at one of the Partner Universities abroad (list of Partner Universities here). 

Students will take the opportunity to study the most imporatant topics related to contemporary politics as well as key issues related to social sciences - taught by our highly qualified academic staff. 

The Institute also encourages students to develop their professional careers during studies by providing them with the opportunity to have an internship. In order to accomplish it institutional partnerships with numerous, public and private entities are blossomed.

Website of the Institute of Political Science 

 

  If you are thinking about studying this programme at the University of Wroclaw but still have questions book an online meeting with admission team. Just press the button below and choose a date that suits you. 

 

Entrance exams

1. Rules for applicants whose education certificates come from systems outside EU, OECD, EFTA, or without International Baccalaureate (IB)/European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma, or specific documents from China (高中毕业证书 / Gaozhong Biye Zhengshu) and Ukraine (СВІДОЦТВО / АТТЕСТАТ) recognized on the base of bilateral agreements - starting from 1.07.2025, according to new rules of admission.

Type of exam: Written exam in the form of an essay on one of the following topics.

Topics for essay:

• The impact of politics on the life of an average citizen.

Formal requirements: 

• Length: 250 words
• Language: English
• Recommended elements: Title, introduction, topic analysis, conclusion, sources

Evaluation criteria:

• Structure and organization of the text (0–5 points)
• Style and linguistic correctness (0–5 points)
• Substantive content (0–5 points)
• Originality of conclusions and argumentation (0–5 points)

The essay will be assessed on a scale of 0–20 points. A minimum of 10 points is required to pass. Admission will be granted to candidates with the highest scores within the established limit of available places.

We encourage to start preparing essay in advance.

2. In 2025 admission special admission rules apply to candidates holding documents from the EU, OECD, EFTA countries, as well as IB or EB diplomas, and to specific cases from China (高中毕业证书 / Gaozhong Biye Zhengshu) and Ukraine (СВІДОЦТВО / АТТЕСТАТ).

These candidates are not required to take a standard entrance exam. Instead, their qualifications are evaluated based on their previous education - according to old rules of admission.