English programms in SWPS (old version)

1. Poland’s Top Private
Humanities-centred University
warsaw
wroclaw
poznan
katowice sopot

2. about us
Modern Studies at a Modern
University
SWPS is a modern center for research and learning. It offers interdis-
ciplinary degree programs in humanities in Warsaw, Wrocław, Sopot,
Katowice and Poznań. Since it was established over 15 years ago,
SWPS has become one of the most important and highly regarded
Psychology centers in Poland. SWPS has a tradition of organizing
regular scientific, popular and cultural events. The school has had
the pleasure of hosting many renowned scientists, famous artists
and media personalities. As a socially responsible institution, SWPS
supports the development of art and culture with its regular ‘High
Voltage Culture’ events.
SWPS – Poland’s Top Private
Humanities-centred University
SWPS has the right to award PhD degrees in Psychology, Law, Cultur-
al Studies and Sociology. It also has the right to award post-doctoral
titles to PhD degree holders in the fields of Psychology and Cultural
Studies.
www.swps.pl

3. heart of europe
Heart of Europe
Poland lies in Central Europe and can be easily reached from every
part of the globe, not least from its neighboring countries: Germany,
the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Lithuania, Belarus, Russia or Ukraine.
You can also travel to Poland from Sweden by ferry, or fly from
London (which takes around 2.5 hours). Poland is famous for its
breathtaking mountains, sea and lakes. It is also home to the only
desert in Europe. Your time in Poland will be a wonderful opportunity
to develop your passion for sports and outdoor activities. moscow
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The Heart of Poland 2,5h
warsaw
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Warsaw is the commercial and academic center of the country and london
the region. It is an extremely vibrant and rapidly developing city with
2 million residents, including 300,000 students. The city provides
unlimited opportunities to study, work and enjoy music, cinema, the- paris
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atre, art and sport. It is also the most multicultural city in the region
with people from 120 countries living and working here. Come and
experience what Warsaw has to offer! You can get to the university
2,5h
from the city center by bus or tram in around 20 minutes. The uni-
versity’s premises are found in the unique pre-war district of Praga,
which year by year attracts hordes of tourists.
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4. We Are Always Happy to Help advisor to US President Bill Clinton Martin Seligman, the world-fa-
mous marketing expert Bruce Newman, and the well known British
You artist and performer Polarbear
• If you do not speak Polish, do not worry! Our friendly and helpful E-studies
team of international officers and student volunteers are always
happy to provide you with comprehensive assistance that will make • All administrative matters can be dealt with using Wirtualna Uczel-
studying in Poland as problem-free as possible. nia (Virtual University) which allows you to keep in touch with the
Dean’s Office, lecturers and other students.
• We will pick you up from the airport or railway station, take you to
your dorm or other place where you want to stay at, help with check- • Lecture notes can be downloaded online via our modern e-learning
ing in at the dorm or looking for accommodation and then negotiat- platform whenever and wherever you want
ing/signing a rental agreement. We will give you a hand opening up
a bank account or even finding a grocery store. • You are kept updated about all that is going on at SWPS at: www.
swps.pl/english/.
• You can always turn to our international officers if you have any
health problems or need advice about anything else. • The SWPS Wi-Fi network allows you to connect to the internet any-
where within the school’s premises.
Top-class Specialists International Studies
• You learn from the best at SWPS. Our teaching and research staff
is made up of Poland’s best researchers and lecturers. SWPS experts Would you like to travel abroad, discover new countries and cultures?
regularly make appearances in the media as commentators and As an SWPS student, you have the opportunity to take advantage of
pundits. Tenured academics such as Professors Dariusz Doliński, foreign scholarships to any one of our 71 partner universities within
Andrzej Falkowski, Radosław Markowski and Bogdan Wojciszke, also the Erasmus Program. You also have the chance to study in
give lectures at the world’s most prestigious universities. Korea (Hanyang University) and China (Beijing City University and
• SWPS has had the pleasure of hosting many world-famous scientists Capital Normal University in Beijing).
and artists; also the psychologists Robert Cialdini, Philip Zimbardo;
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5. about us
Psychology students have the opportunity to spend part of their
study program at our partner universities in the US (California State
University) or the UK (Bangor University). You will then be granted an
international diploma from SWPS and our foreign partner.
SWPS is a genuine international center of learning. We have over 200
students from 5 continents and 40 different countries.
Preparatory School: English and
Polish Language Courses – Main
Aims
• improving your receptive (listening and reading) and productive
(speaking and writing) skills;
• introducing specialized vocabulary for both Polish and English,
which is a prerequisite for active participation in lectures and classes
at SWPS;
• introducing you to Polish culture, history and society in order to
prepare you to studying in Poland.
600 hours of English and 120 hours of Polish
Course fees: 3,400 Euro/2 semesters (one academic year)
www.swps.pl

6. warsaw
5 reasons to study in:
You meet people from all over the country and all over the world
You experience life in the capital of Poland
You have a great connection to the cities all over the country.
You can participate in a great deal of cultural events
You can get a taste of nightlife in one of the most extraordinary
cities of Poland
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7. warsaw warsaw
library All types of books and publications here are digitalized, which means that one
can check online if a particular book/ magazine is available. Such a solution
SWPS is an institution that strives to meet students’ educational needs and de- saves one’s time and energy and, in case something has been taken out, gives
mands. Apart from a highly qualified staff always willing to share their knowl- one an opportunity to manage the situation differently.
edge, we own a well-equipped library that, apart from books and magazines,
has a wide range of e-publications as well. In the library, there are also many
computers that are available for those students who need to work in silence.
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8. city
Warsaw is a modern, fast-growing
city that has a lot to offer to young
people full of passion and inter-
ests. Cultural life thrives here con-
stantly and there is no doubt that
everyone will find here something
for him/ herself. Those who feel
the desire to admire high art can
choose among many museums or
go and see a theater play. Those
who prefer a bit different lifestyle
can spend their free time in a
cinema, pub, or a club. In summer,
a substantial number of events
are organized outdoors, which
attracts hundreds of students
who want to enjoy the ambience
of freedom and peace. It is no
matter the season, however, that
numerous interesting activities
are held here.
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9. wroclaw
5 reasons to study in:
Highly qualified staff
An exquisite compilation of Polish and German culture
An explosive mix of people of different nationalities
A city with over 100 bridges
Only 2 hours of driving to mountains
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10. wroclaw wroclaw
The University huge corporations so that they can understand better the intricacy of being a
psychologist.
SWPS in Wrocław attracts its students with a wide offer of programs in
Psychology. Students have a chance to derive knowledge from experts
when it comes to both theoretical and practical sides. They learn the tricks
of the trade during numerous workshops they participate in. Also, they are
encouraged to do internships in places as varied as counseling centers or
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12. poznan
5 reasons to study in:
Every one in four people that you pass on a street is a student!
Lots of libraries, courses and trainings
It’s a place where you will have many opportunities to gain practical
skills
You will live in a city full of elegant citizens, good food, and best
student parties ever!
Study and live in a city full of student atmosphere !
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13. poznan poznan
WHY School of Form IN POZNAN School of Form – Design brings us together.
Studying in the School of Form brings you a lot of opportunities to meet
The School of Form is an international program in design studies. The innova- people who have either the same interest, or other point of view for the world
tive concept of School of Form involves a combination of teaching practical around you. You are going to work in small groups with tutors and you will
design skills and humanistic understanding of the world. The School of Form have many internships, which will enable you to gather a lot of contacts. Let’s
is for those who share interest in conceptual thinking and problem solving as have a great design time together!
well as sensitivity to social needs and desire for humanistic development. The
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14. katowice
5 reasons to study in:
Live in the city of festivals!
It’s a cultural capital of Silesia
It’s a perfect place to do survival activities (e.g. shooting from sport
guns, climbing, paintball, quads)
Jazz and motocross!
Friendly people and another view on Polish culture
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15. sopot
5 reasons to study in:
A city is not enough for you? Study in the Tricity (Sopot, Gdańsk,
Gdynia)!
Small pubs with local music
Lots of green areas
You can live on the coast
You can practice every sport you want – jogging, kite surfing,
windsurfing, skating
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16. sopot
Why SWPS SOPOT Furthermore, some advanced specialized modules will help you get education
that will correspond to your interests.
You can obtain knowledge from outstanding professors who exert an enor- Studying in Sopot also allows you to establish relationships with other stu-
mous influence on the Polish and world Psychology. dents not only from Poland, but from all over the world. You can spend your
You can choose the faculty you are interested in: Clinical Psychology, General free time in pubs and modern music bars on a beach. For sure you will have
Psychology and Business Psychology. the time of your life!
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17. Contact
Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Our staff is here to assist you at every stage of the application process.
Admissions Office
m admissions@swps.edu.pl / n +48 22 517 97 04
Recruitment Coordinators
Marcin Imszenik / m marcin.imszenik@swps.edu.pl / n +48 694 441 724
Leonid Markusyk / m leonid.markusyk@swps.edu.pl / n +48 604 947 038
University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Warsaw
SWPS – Szkoła Wyższa Psychologii Społecznej
ul. Chodakowska 19/31, 03-815 Warsaw, Poland
n +48 22 517 96 11, +48 22 517 96 35 / m rekrutacja@swps.edu.pl