Uniwersytet SWPS

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SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities is a leading private university in Poland, particularly renowned for its strong programs in Psychology, Law, and Management, with a distinctive interdisciplinary approach. For international students, SWPS offers a welcoming environment with a growing number of English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programs across its faculties. The dedicated International Office provides comprehensive support, from admissions and visa assistance to orientation and ongoing student services, ensuring a smooth transition and enriching experience. The university is highly regarded for its practical, research-oriented education and is uniquely recognized as the only private university in Poland with the right to award doctoral degrees in several key social science fields.

Background

SWPS University (Polish: Uniwersytet SWPS) is a private non-profit university in Poland, established in 1996. Renowned for its excellence in the social sciences - particularly psychology - it operates six campuses across major Polish cities, with its primary campus located in Warsaw. As of 2025, the university has an enrollment of over 17,800 students in undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. This includes a growing international community of approximately 1,200 students from over 80 countries, spread across 56 full-time and 41 part-time programs. Additionally, around 4,000 professionals have enrolled in the 200 post-diploma professional courses offered by the university in the 2025/2026 academic year. To date, 46,000 degree-seeking students and 44,200 post-diploma course participants have graduated from SWPS University.

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