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Bachelor's
Level
- Licentiate (Bachelor's degree)Awarded Qualification
- 3 yearsProgram Duration
- On-campusAttendance Mode
- PolishLanguage of Instruction
- Three specializations: Socio-economic, Physical Geography, GeoinformaticsStudy Paths
- Fieldwork and research collaborationLearning Approach
This Bachelor's degree program in Geography offers a comprehensive understanding of natural and socio-economic systems, their spatial organization, and the interrelationships between them on local, regional, and global scales. You will gain knowledge in collecting and processing environmental and social data using geoinformatic techniques, and develop an understanding of the long-term consequences of environmental and social changes. The program also focuses on developing social competencies for holistic world perception, respecting both the geographical environment and diverse cultures, and preparing you for teamwork on environmental and social projects.
Curriculum
The curriculum combines lectures, exercises, laboratories, and seminars. A distinctive feature is the inclusion of field trips to various regions of Poland and to the Faculty's field station. The program integrates teaching with scientific research, allowing students to participate in research projects. Students choose one of three specializations from the fourth semester onwards.
- Year 1
- Fundamentals of Economics
- Fundamentals of Geoinformatics
- Fundamentals of Geology
- Communication and Information Technologies
- Applications of Mathematics and Statistics in Geography
- Regional Geography
- Social Geography
- Service Economy
- Cartography
- Meteorology and Climatology
- Biogeography
- Economic Geography
- Political Geography
- Geomorphology
- Soil Science and Soil Geography
- Hydrology and Oceanography
- Field Training (Physical Geography)
- Field Training
- Development Geography
- Geoecology
- Geography of Tourism and Recreation
- Research Concepts and Problems in Geography
- Social Research Methods
- World Regions
- Environmental Remote Sensing
- Year 2-3 (Specialization)
- Advanced Physical Geography
- Advanced Socio-economic Geography
- Advanced Geoinformatics
Careers
Graduates are prepared for further education at the Master's or postgraduate level in Geography or related fields such as Spatial Management, Environmental Protection, Urban Studies, and Development Studies. The program equips you for roles in planning at local, regional, national, and international levels, environmental monitoring, government and local administration, planning institutions, development agencies, consulting firms, and promotional agencies.
- Spatial planning specialist
- Environmental monitoring specialist
- Local/regional/national administration roles
- Urban planner
- Consultant
- Data analyst (spatial data)
- Cartographer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the program duration and language of instruction for the Geography Bachelor's program?
- The program duration is 3 years and it is taught entirely in Polish.
- What are the entry requirements for international students?
- Applicants need a secondary school diploma equivalent to the Polish leaving certificate and must demonstrate English proficiency at a B2 level, although the program is taught in Polish. An additional entrance exam is also part of the admission process.
- How do I apply for the Geography program?
- Applications are submitted online through the Internet Recruitment of Candidates (IRK) system. The process includes registration, document submission, an application fee payment, and an entrance exam.
- What are the application deadlines for the Geography program?
- Registration in the IRK system is open from June 9 to July 9, 2026. The entrance exam is scheduled for July 16, 17, or 20, 2026.
- What are the career prospects after graduating with a Bachelor's in Geography?
- Graduates can pursue further studies or work in spatial planning, environmental monitoring, administration, urban planning, consulting, or as data analysts and cartographers.
- What are the tuition fees for this program?
- Specific tuition fees for international students for this Bachelor's program are not readily available in the provided information.
Entry requirements
Secondary School DiplomaMust be equivalent to Polish secondary school leaving certificate and entitle the holder to university-level studies in the country of issue.
Certificate of English CommandB2 level
The program is taught in Polish. International students typically need to demonstrate proficiency in Polish, although the program description does not specify a required Polish language test. The application process involves an online registration and an additional entrance exam.
Fees
Tuition (international)Information on tuition fees for international students is not readily available for this specific program and academic year. The provided fee documents list fees for various study modes and levels, but specific international rates for this Bachelor's program are not detailed.
Tuition (home)Information on tuition fees for domestic students is not readily available for this specific program and academic year. The provided fee documents list fees for various study modes and levels, but specific domestic rates for this Bachelor's program are not detailed.
LivingNo estimated living costs are provided.
Tuition fees are listed for academic years from 2020/2021 up to 2026/2027. Detailed fee amounts are provided in downloadable PDF documents for each academic year.
How to apply
1. Create an Account in IRKRegister on the University of Warsaw's Internet Recruitment of Candidates (IRK) portal. You can do this in advance to explore the system.
2. Complete ApplicationFill out your application in the IRK system, select the Geography program, and upload scanned copies of required documents.
3. Pay Application FeePay the application fee of 100 PLN using the individual bank account number generated in the IRK system. Payments can be made in PLN or foreign currency.
4. Secondary School Results CalculationYour secondary school examination results will be evaluated. A minimum score is required to proceed to the next stage.
5. Additional Entrance ExamIf your initial score is sufficient, you will be invited to an online entrance exam. For the academic year 2026/2027, candidates are expected to read 'The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion' by Jonathan Haidt for this exam.
6. Receive ResultsAdmission results will be announced on your IRK account.
7. Submit Original DocumentsIf admitted, you must submit the original copies of your required documents within the specified deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
What is the program duration and language of instruction for the Geography Bachelor's program?
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The program duration is 3 years and it is taught entirely in Polish.
What are the entry requirements for international students?
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Applicants need a secondary school diploma equivalent to the Polish leaving certificate and must demonstrate English proficiency at a B2 level, although the program is taught in Polish. An additional entrance exam is also part of the admission process.
How do I apply for the Geography program?
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Applications are submitted online through the Internet Recruitment of Candidates (IRK) system. The process includes registration, document submission, an application fee payment, and an entrance exam.
What are the application deadlines for the Geography program?
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Registration in the IRK system is open from June 9 to July 9, 2026. The entrance exam is scheduled for July 16, 17, or 20, 2026.
What are the career prospects after graduating with a Bachelor's in Geography?
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Graduates can pursue further studies or work in spatial planning, environmental monitoring, administration, urban planning, consulting, or as data analysts and cartographers.
What are the tuition fees for this program?
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Specific tuition fees for international students for this Bachelor's program are not readily available in the provided information.