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STUDIES 2023/2024 Recruitment
Join our society and enjoy the benefits of studying at Academy of Social Sciences. Our knowledge and experience are here for you, so make sure to seize this opportunity in preparation for your future.
If you’re interested in studying at our Academy, feel free to reach out to our International Office to learn more about our current study offer, the admissions process, and more.
Why UNS Academy of Social Sciences?
Academy of Social Sciences is a private educational institution in Poland, with more than 10 years of experience. We provide high-quality education to students from all over the world. The Academy offers both Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in major cities in Poland. Our offer also includes MBA and Postgraduates studies.
Why UNS?
- Full Support for Students – we provide social, career and legal support (document translation, nostrification, Residence Card, Polish language for citizenship)
- Modern Teaching Methodology – study in small groups & learn to work in a team. Our offer is based on current educational trends & real needs in the work market
- Study & Work – intensive way of study & a flexible schedule which gives you enough time to make friends, visit historical places & find a good job
- Career Assistance – get assistance with job seeking & start your career! We help our students to find a job within the first months of their stay in Poland
Study programs for foreigners
Academy of Social Sciences is the first Polish university to become a member of EFQM (European Foundation for Quality Management). As part of their Executive Education program, we obtained the prestigious Swiss accreditation – Z.Way to Excellence Business School.
We offer 8 top-level undergraduate, graduate and uniform master & degree courses, 13 practical postgraduate programs as well as MBA (Master of Business Administration) programs.
The admission for foreign students (including people with a Polish Charter) is handled by the International Office in cooperation with individual faculties and university units. International students can:
- prepare for studies in Summer Language Academy to improve English language skills or start learning Polish
- take part of studies at Academy of Social Sciences under the Erasmus+ program
- complete first and second cycle studies at Academy of Social Sciences
- take part of postgraduate programs and MBA studies at Academy of Social Sciences
A foreigner is a person who is not a officially citizen of Poland. People of the Polish citizenship, even if they are also citizens of another country, are not foreigners, and according to the Polish law, they have to follow the requirements for Polish citizens to study in Poland.
STUDY – WORK – NETWORK – TRAVEL
Our international campus located in the center of Poland in very climatic centre of historical city is intimate, welcoming and easily accessible to all students. You’ll have plenty of space to study, meet other students, talk to your teaching Staff and socialize.
Our flexible study model – our flexible study schedule, will let you combine education, travel and work. You will have a chance to experience Polish life in one of the major cities in Europe, with an international network and an education program designed for your success!
Our studies in English
Our studies in Polish
The documents necessary to complete the admissions process are as follows:
- Application form
Print it out, fill, sign it, and send it with rest of documents
- Secondary school-leaving certificate together with a grades transcript, or any other document issued abroad that entitles you to study at university in the country the document was issued + Polish translation of these documents provided by a sworn translator
- Certificate of finishing a secondary school for the purpose of obtaining school information + Polish translation of this document provided by a sworn translator
- (if required) Apostille or legalization on your secondary school-leaving certificate
- (if required) Certificate from your school or another institution that confirms your school leaving-certificate entitles you to apply to any university in the country it was issued
- (if required) decision on recognition of a document of international qualification, issued by the Polish Superintendent of Schools (kuratorium oświaty)
- A current photo of the applicant (same requirements as for an ID photo apply)
- A copy of the application fee receipt
- An insurance policy in case of sickness and accidents valid for the time of studying in Poland
- English/Polish language proficiency certificate (level B2 or higher)
The documents necessary to complete the admissions process are as follows:
- Application form
Print it out, fill, sign it, and send it with rest of documents
- Diploma and diploma supplement which entitles you to continue your studies in the country the document was issued + Polish translation of these documents provided by a sworn translator
- (if required) Certificate of graduation from your university + Polish translation of this document provided by a sworn translator
- (if required) Apostille or legalization on your diploma and diploma supplement
(due to the aggression of Russian Federation on Ukraine, apostille isn’t required on documents from universities in Ukraine) - A current photo of the applicant (same requirements as for an ID photo apply)
- A copy of the application fee receipt
- An insurance policy in case of sickness and accidents valid for the time of studying in Poland
- English/Polish language proficiency certificate (level B2 or higher)
Legalisation of the stay
If you wish to study at the Academy of Social Sciences, you need to have a visa which entitles you to enter the territory of Poland. You may apply to get the Polish visa in the Polish Consulate in your home country when you receive the decision on your university admissions.
To complate all the formalities related to your residence card and the legalislation of your stay in Poland, visit:
The Department for Civil Affairs and Foreigners
Mazovian Governor’s Office
Marszałkowska 3/5, 00-624 Warszawa
tel: +48 22 695 65 65
To register for temporary residency in Poland, go to:
City Hall of Warsaw
Bankowy Square 3/5
00-950 Warsaw
Łódź Voivodeship Office in Łódź
Department of Civil Affairs and Foreigners
st. Piotrkowska 103
90-425 Lodz
IMPORTANT: you will need to fill out a special registration form for temporary residency; you can get the form from the manager of the student hostel/student residence hall. You need to bring your passport with you when you submit the form.
If you live in private rented accommodation, you should register on the basis of a signed contract with the owner.
PESEL (Personal Identification Number)
You’ll obtain the PESEL number when you register your residence in Poland. If for some reason you can’t register your residence, you can apply for the PESEL number. This service is free of charge.
Find the relevant application and follow the steps of submitting it explained on the Polish government website:
Obtain a PESEL Number – a service provided to foreigners (English)
Here’s some information you will be asked to put in the application:
- Your name and surname,
- The date and place of your birth
- Your parents’ first and family names,
- Your address and contact information,
- The number and expiry date of your identification document (e.g. ID or passport),
- Legal base which entails the obligation of holding a PESEL number (find it below).
Where to submit the application?
City Hall of Warsaw
Bankowy Square 3/5
00-950 Warsaw
Łódź Voivodeship Office in Łódź
Department of Civil Affairs and Foreigners
st. Piotrkowska 103
90-425 Lodz
Don’t forget to take your passport with you when you submit the application (the document which information you used in the application) – you’ll be asked to present it so the employee can verify the information in your application. (If you’re a citizen of the member state of the EU, EFTA – parties of the EEA), or the Swiss Confederation, take with you either your passport or your ID.)
You’ll be informed right away if your application hasn’t been filled out correctly. Once accepted, it’ll be reviewed as soon as possible.
Legal base which entails the obligation of holding a PESEL number. Make sure to write it in Polish.
- Ustawa z dnia 24 września 2010 r. o ewidencji ludności (Dz.U. z 2021 r. poz. 510, z t.j.),
- Rozporządzenie Ministra Spraw Wewnętrznych z 4 stycznia 2012 r. w sprawie nadania lub zmiany numeru PESEL (Dz.U. z 2015 r. poz. 1984 t.j.).
For your information, the legal base in English is:
- The Population Registration Act of 24 September 2010 (Journal of Laws of 2021 r. Item 510),
- Regulation of the Minister of Internal Affairs of 4 January 2012 regarding the assignment or change of PESEL Number (Journal of Laws of 2015 r. Item 1984).
You can download the official PESEL form on the e-government website.
Since the application is in Polish, find attached below a sample with instructions translated into English. Feel free to use it as reference when filling out the Polish form.
Public transport in Warsaw
Public transport in Warsaw is well-organized. There are two underground lines called Metro, trams, buses and suburban trains.
You can use all types of public transport with a valid single ticket or valid Warsaw City Card. During the first journey the ticket should be validated immediately after boarding the vehicle. When travelling by metro, you should validate the ticket at the entrance gate before entering the platform, or in the validating machine available next to the lift. Tickets sale points can be found almost everywhere: kiosks, news agencies, shops, post offices or ticket machines which can be found also in buses, trams and trains. You can also buy tickets only (JakDojade App) and validate it by scaning QR code.
All students up to 26 are entitled to 50% discount tickets if they have a valid student document (student ID).
Accommodation
Hostel
If you come for a shorter period of time you can book a place in nearby hostels. The cost for a one-night stay starts from 55 PLN
Room or Apartment
You can also rent an apartment or room. The prices vary depending on the district and standard of the place. You can search for a place to rent on the websites like OLX.pl or on Facebook pages. Please watch out for scammers and always read the leasing contract very carefully.
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre – 752.56 €
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre – 590.10 €
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre – 1,457.14 €
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre- 1,052.17 €
Price Guide
Restaurants
- Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant ~8 euro
- Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, 38 euro
- McMeal at McDonald’s ~6 euro
- Domestic beer (0,5l) PLN ~3 euro
- Cappucino ~2,8 euro
- Coke/Pepsi (0,33 l) ~1,3 euro
- Water (0,33 l) ~1,3 euro
Markets
- Milk (1 liter) ~0,80 euro
- Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500 g) ~1 euro
- Rice (1 kg) ~1,35 euro
- Eggs (1 pack) ~2,4 euro
- Local cheese (1 kg) ~7,6 euro
- Chicken breast (1 kg) ~5 euro
- Beef round (1 kg) ~10 euro
- Apples (1 kg) ~0,85 euro
Transportation
- Time tickets 20-minute ~0,80 euro / 75-minute ~1,10 euro
- Taxi start ~1,85 euro
- Taxi tariff -during day (1 km) ~0,55 euro
- Taxi tariff – during night and holidays (1 km) ~0,80 euro
Utilities (monthly)
- Basic (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for 40 m2 apartment ~100 euro
- 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) ~ 0,08 euro
- Internet (60 Mbps or More), Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) ~12,30 euro
Sports and leisure
- Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult ~30 euro
For more data about Cost of Living in Warsaw click here:
Medical care
Students from the EU/EEA countries
Healthcare in Poland is available for students from EU/EEA countries, who have valid medical insurance in their country. A student is entitled to free medical care if he has a valid passport, student identity card and a valid European Health Insurance Card (Europejska Karta Ubezpieczenia Zdrowotnego)
For detailed information visit the website of the National Health Fund: https://www.ekuz.nfz.gov.pl
Students from outside the EU/EEA
Students from non-EU/EEA countries should buy their own international medical insurance before their arrival in Poland. Otherwise they are required to sign a voluntary health insurance agreement with the National Health Fund (Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia – NFZ) and pay their own insurance fees, which amount to about EUR 15 a month. Also, all international students have the option to buy additional accident insurance.
For detailed information visit the website of the National Health Fund: www.nfz.gov.pl
Medical health insurance
International students are required to provide proof of adequate health insurance coverage when they apply for a student visa.
Emergency health care is available free for everyone, including people without state health insurance.
Emergency service phone numbers:
- mobile phones: 112
- stationary phones: 999
Private healthcare
Apart from healthcare paid for by the National Health Fund, Poland has well-developed private health services. A visit will cost you between 20 and 35 euro, depending on the kind of advice you seek, and the region you are in.