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Warsaw School of Economics (Polish: Szkota Gtowna Handlowa w Warszawie (SGH)) is the oldest university of economics in Poland. Warsaw School of Economics is famous for its tradition, flexible adjustments of programmes to students’ needs, and unquestionable education level. It is ranked within the Top 90 business schools in Europe.
Warsaw is full of history and culture. Stroll along the Vistula, celebrate the music of Chopin, or explore the city’s past in one of the many WWII museums and memorials. Warsaw was almost completely destroyed during WWII, but the city’s historic centre was rebuilt using 18th century paintings as a guide and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester | February–June |
| Semester 2 | Winter Semester | September–January |
Guides and additional information
Warsaw School of Economics has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 17 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 22 June (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 18 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 23 November (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Student testimonials
- B Economics/ArtsSemester 2, 2019
During my exchange, I definitely believe I became more independent and confident
Full-time study load
30 ECTS credits per semester at Warsaw School of Economics is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Minimum academic requirements
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at Warsaw School of Economics.
Find courses
Search the Warsaw School of Economics course catalogue if courses do not appear in the database.
Warsaw also provide a list of courses taught in English within the School of Economics for each semester.
Search the Credit Precedent Database to find courses offered by your host university that have been previously approved for credit at UQ. The database should be used as a general guide only.
Study areas taught in English
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 17 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 22 June (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 18 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 23 November (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Accommodation
Exchange students at Warsaw School of Economics can choose to apply for on-campus accommodation in the Sabinki dormitory. Places are limited, however, students from outside Europe are given priority. Alternatively, Warsaw School of Economics offers some tips for finding private accommodation while studying in Warsaw.
Cost of living
Warsaw School of Economics provides a guide to Polish finances alongside a list of average expenses to help budget for your studies in Warsaw.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in the Student Exchange Program are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
Warsaw School of Economics requires non-EU students to apply for general medical care insurance through the Polish National Health Fund (NFZ).
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 17 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 22 June (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 18 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 23 November (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Warsaw School of Economics has visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.
Contact the Polish Embassy and Consulates for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow UQ Abroad students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, UQ Abroad programs to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Register your travel plans
We recommend that you register your travel plans on the Smartraveller website so that the Australian Government can contact you or your family in an emergency.
Non-Australian citizens should register with their closest consulate.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 17 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 22 June (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 18 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 23 November (for Semester 2 of the following year)