PhD / Doctorate

Economics

University of Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland English (Check official programme page) Taught
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Tuition
€2,250/semester
Duration
48 Months
Intake
Autumn Semester
Deadline
Closed 2026
Closed for 2026 intake. Next deadline not yet verified.

About the Program

Documents required: A letter of request to the Dean of the Faculty of Economic Sciences. Master degree diploma, or a document stating the dissertation is under review only in particular cases. Transcript of records with a certification on the results and average ratings. Curriculum vitae. 3 photos. Information on foreign languages’ competences and a proof of proficiency in English (at least at B2 level or equivalent, from applicants who have completed their studies in English certificate is not required). Personal questionnaire. Description of the applicant's academic interests. Information on academic activities, in particular publications, awards, internships, scholarships, participation in conferences, scientific work-experience, other academic achievements. Outline of the PhD project that could be the basis for a doctoral dissertation. The admission process: The assessment of documents and an interview. The rules of qualifying: Admission Committee evaluates the applications according to the following rules: Research and dissertation project - 1 – 50 points Project presentation - 1 – 10 points Level of commitment in the academic activities - 1 – 30 points Suitability as an academic teacher - 1 – 10 points On the basis of the evaluation the Admission Committee prepares a ranking list of the applicants.

Eligibility & Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • English (Check official programme page)
  • Competitive academic record (GPA)

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Application Pipeline

1

Confirm Eligibility

Before application

Review the official University of Warsaw page and confirm entry requirements for Economics.

2

Prepare Core Documents

Before application

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3

Submit Application

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Complete the official application and upload all supporting documents before the stated deadline.

4

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After submission

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5

Prepare Funding and Relocation

After admission

After admission, finalize tuition planning, accommodation, and residence documentation for Poland.

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How PhD funding works in Poland

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Go directly to University of Warsaw's website and look for "Open Positions", "PhD Vacancies", or "Graduate School" — most funded positions are listed there first.

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Work & Stay

What you can earn and how long you can stay after graduation.

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Work & Stay in Poland

What happens after you graduate

Official info

Work while studying

Unlimited hours

EU student visa holders can work without restrictions. Non-EU students can work up to 20 hours/week on a student visa.

Student pay rate

PLN 30.50/hour

National minimum wage. Most student jobs in Warsaw pay PLN 25–35/hour.

Stay after graduation

12 months

Temporary Residence Permit for Job Search — One-year permit to stay and find work after graduation. Must apply within 30 days of graduation.

Path to residency

5 years

Permanent residency after 5 years of continuous legal residence.

Average graduate salary

PLN 6,500/year

Approx. €1,500/month. Warsaw tech sector averages PLN 10,000–15,000/month for software roles.

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Estimated Semester Cost

Tuition €2,250/semester
Admin / Union Fees €0/semester