University of Warsaw

Master in English studies

Warsaw, Poland Taught in English Open to international students

Introduction

The University of Warsaw, founded in 1816 and located in Poland’s capital, is the country’s largest and most prestigious research university with over 36,000 students and a substantial international community. The university houses a broad spectrum of faculties and is particularly strong in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences, combining historical depth with modern research facilities and active participation in international research projects.

UW provides a varied academic portfolio with multiple English-taught programs and research opportunities, supported by laboratories, libraries and partnerships across Europe and beyond. The university’s global collaborations and competitive academic standards give students access to high-level supervision and a range of scholarly resources. Active research centres and international exchange networks create pathways for postgraduate study and collaborative projects.

International students arriving in Warsaw will find a cosmopolitan city, dedicated Welcome services and practical student support for housing, legalisation of stay and orientation. On-campus and nearby accommodation options are available, and the university’s vibrant student life includes cultural events, student organisations and career services that help graduates transition to employment or further study. The University of Warsaw is a strong choice for students seeking rigorous academics, research engagement and an affordable European study experience.

About the Program

The MA programme in English Studies at the University of Warsaw, in Warszawa, Poland, is taught in English over 2 years, with yearly tuition of 2,500 EUR. It is intended for candidates who have completed undergraduate studies and hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Students choose their own MA Seminar according to personal interests, and that choice determines their course modules, including specialization courses. The Institute offers a range of MA Seminars taught by professors, and the concept of building study and research experience around a seminar in which teachers and students collaborate underpins the programme's personalized course system. This encourages students to shape their own study programme under the guidance of a thesis advisor, broadening their knowledge in one of three main fields: Linguistics, British and American Literature, or British and American Culture, while also supporting cross-discipline research. All required and optional courses tied to a student's chosen major are taught in English, and the Institute additionally offers courses using the CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) method. A seminar-centred MA of this kind typically prepares graduates for research, teaching, publishing, translation, or further doctoral study, since the format combines close supervision with independent scholarly work. Warszawa, as Poland's capital, offers access to academic libraries, cultural institutions, and international organizations that complement study in literature, linguistics, and culture. The programme's flexible structure lets students specialize deeply within English Studies while still situating that specialization within a broader humanities education.

Tuition in Context

This program's tuition is 30% below the typical master's in Poland.

Median tuition for that cohort is 4,150 USD, across 635 programs in our catalog.

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