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University of Warsaw, Poland

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The University of Warsaw (UW), established in 1816, is Poland's largest and finest university. From its beginning the University of Warsaw has played a major role in the intellectual, political and cultural life of Poland, and has been recognized throughout the world as a leading academic centre in this part of Europe. In 2007 UW once again has been declared number 1 in the rankings published by the national daily Rzeczpospolita, the education monthly Perspektywy, and the news-weekly Wprost.

Dynamic political, social, and economic changes accompanying Poland's democratisation have brought the University new opportunities and challenges. In the beginning of 21st century, University of Warsaw is moving forward with a plan to modernise its structure, organisation and curricula in an effort to prepare its faculties, students and graduates to function freely in the international community. In the years between 1989 and 2005 alone, the student enrolment at University of Warsaw has more than quadrupled. Today UW employs over 5,800 people, including over 3,000 academic teacher and educates over 55,500 undergraduate and graduate students. Each year about 18,800 young people enroll as students at the University of Warsaw. Their interest in studying at UW results above all from the University's prestige, something UW has earned through the high educational level it offers and the research work.

PROGRAM DATES

The program is offered in both the spring and fall semesters.

Fall: Early October – Early February
Spring: Mid February– Mid September

APPLICATION

Semester Abroad Application for WCL Students
Semester Abroad Application for Visiting Students

Please complete, sign, print, and fax or mail application to:

The Office of Grants and Programs
4801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016
Fax: (202 ) 274-4226

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION

The official language of study is Polish. However, courses for the exchange program are taught in English

COURSES

Students will receive up to 12 credits towards their law degree. Only the credits and not the grades will transfer per ABA requirements. The acceptance of any credit or grade for any courses taken at Warsaw Universityincluding externships and other clinical offerings is subject to determination by the WCL, Office of the Registrar. WCL students will be enrolled in regularly scheduled courses conducted in English alongside fellow Warsaw and exchange program students.The following is a selection of courses offered in English.  A more complete list is available on the University of Warsaw website.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Office of Grants and Programs
Phone: (202) 274-4317
Email: grants-programs@wcl.american.edu
University of Warsaw Website

 
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