Language of instruction
Generally available as a second or third preference.
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
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October
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.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at Warsaw School of Economics.
Study Options
You will be admitted to the School of Econimics
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search the Warsaw School of Economics course catalogue.
Warsaw provides a list of undergraduate and graduate courses taught in English within the School of Economics for each semester.
UQ Credit Precedent Database
The first step is to review the host university's most recent course catalogue and identify the courses available to exchange students in the semester you plan to attend (e.g. Fall/Spring or Semester 1/Semester 2).
Once you have identified suitable courses, you can search the Credit Precedent Database (CPD) to check whether any of those courses have previously been assessed for UQ credit.
Please note:
- Always use the host university course catalogue to identify available courses. The CPD should only be used to check whether those courses have previously been assessed for UQ credit.
- The CPD is a guide only and does not represent the full or current range of courses available at a host institution.
- Previous credit assessments may have expired or no longer reflect the current course content.
- Courses that do not appear in the CPD can still be considered for UQ credit through the Study Plan assessment process.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October
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 a Semester-based Exchange 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
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October
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 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, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October