American Studies, full-time, second cycle programme (S2-PRK-AM)

Field of Study: Social Sciences

Academic Discipline: Leading discipline – Economics and Finance

Language of Instruction: English

Professional Title Awarded Upon Graduation: Master in International Economics

Where and When You Will Have Classes

Location:
Major-related classes are held at the Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warsaw, located at 44/50 Długa Street, Warsaw.

Time:
Classes take place from Monday to Friday during the day, between 08AM and 8PM .

Studies that change your perspective – Study at the Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warsaw

Choose the Faculty of Economic Sciences at the University of Warsaw – a leader in economic education in Poland and one of the top research institutions in Europe.

• Top 3% in Europe – We rank among the top institutions in Europe according to the prestigious RePEc ranking.
• Excellence in Teaching – We are the only institution in Poland to hold three Certificates of Excellence in Education awarded by the Polish Accreditation Committee – covering all our degree programs.
• According to the 2024 Perspektywy ranking, we offer the best programs in Poland in Economics and Computer Science and Econometrics (now Econometrics and Data Science), while Finance and Accounting rank second nationwide.
• After graduation? Our graduates are #1 in Poland in terms of average salary in the first year after earning their degree – confirmed by a ranking by the Rzeczpospolita daily based on real labor market data.

General Information

International Economics – Your Gateway to a Global Career in Finance and Economics

Ranked 4th in Central and Eastern Europe in the Economics

Field of Study: Social Sciences

Academic Discipline: Leading discipline – Economics and Finance

Language of Instruction: English

Professional Title Awarded Upon Graduation: Master in International Economics

Where and When You Will Have Classes

Location:
Major-related classes are held at the Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warsaw, located at 44/50 Długa Street, Warsaw.

Time:
Classes take place from Monday to Friday during the day, between 08AM and 8PM .

Studies that change your perspective – Study at the Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warsaw

Choose the Faculty of Economic Sciences at the University of Warsaw – a leader in economic education in Poland and one of the top research institutions in Europe.

• Top 3% in Europe – We rank among the top institutions in Europe according to the prestigious RePEc ranking.
• Excellence in Teaching – We are the only institution in Poland to hold three Certificates of Excellence in Education awarded by the Polish Accreditation Committee – covering all our degree programs.
• According to the 2024 Perspektywy ranking, we offer the best programs in Poland in Economics and Computer Science and Econometrics (now Econometrics and Data Science), while Finance and Accounting rank second nationwide.
• After graduation? Our graduates are #1 in Poland in terms of average salary in the first year after earning their degree – confirmed by a ranking by the Rzeczpospolita daily based on real labor market data.

General Information

International Economics – Your Gateway to a Global Career in Finance and Economics

Ranked 4th in Central and Eastern Europe in the Economics category by the Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking 2024

Study in English. Work Globally.

The two-year Master’s program in International Economics at the University of Warsaw offers a unique opportunity to gain world-class economic expertise in the heart of Europe. Taught entirely in English, the program prepares you for professional careers in:

• International institutions (e.g. World Bank, IMF)
• Global consulting and financial firms
• Public sector and international business
• Academic and research environments – both in Poland and abroad

What will you gain?

• Expertise in international economic analysis
  Master advanced micro- and macroeconomic theories to model real-world economic and social processes.
• Top-level analytical skills
  Learn to use powerful tools like STATA, EViews, Maxima, and Excel for economic forecasting, financial modeling, and risk assessment.
• Deep understanding of global markets
  Explore the dynamics of international trade, economic policy, capital flows, migration, and the forces shaping the global economy.
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities
  Gain practical skills in trade negotiations and conflict resolution, all in a multicultural environment – and in fluent English.
• Double degree?
  After your first year, you can apply for the double-degree track with University of Trier (Germany) – and earn two master’s degrees in just two years.

Study in a Truly International Environment

At International Economics, you're not just learning about the global economy – you’re immersed in it. With students from around the world and faculty with international experience, you become part of a global academic community from day one.

As a graduate of International Economics, you will:

• Apply advanced economic theory and quantitative methods to real-world challenges
• Understand global financial markets and the use of financial instruments
• Analyze international trade, technological transfers, and the knowledge economy
• Evaluate global trends in migration, capital flows, and economic integration
• Communicate and present your analysis professionally – in fluent English
• Adhere to high ethical and professional standards in all aspects of your work

Your Career After International Economics

Our graduates are well-prepared for careers in:

• International economic and financial institutions (e.g. World Bank, IMF, OECD)
• Banks and investment firms – in Poland and worldwide
• Global corporations – in analytical and strategic roles
• Government agencies and think tanks
• International and domestic research institutes

Tuition & Scholarships

Tuition applies to all students; current fees are availablehere.

However, top-performing students may be eligible for full tuition waivers. More information is available on the website.

Academic areas: humanities and social sciences

Academic fields: history, political science, sociology, cultural studies, and literature

The leading field: cultural studies

Program

The American Studies Center is an interdisciplinary research and higher-education institution of the University of Warsaw. Its faculty members specialize in various fields of knowledge about the US and Western Hemisphere—culture, literature, arts, film, media, history, economy, politics, history of ideas, society, and law.

The ASC has a full-time liberal arts master's program that lasts two years (or four semesters). Instruction is in English by permanent, adjunct, and visiting faculty. Additionally, students are offered classes in Spanish. Professors from Poland, the United States, and Mexico are among our permanent faculty.

The MA Program in American Studies, with the Western Hemispheric studies component, is unique in the Polish higher education system. The program is meant to help develop research skills (especially through the system of research proseminars) and offers courses on the United States, Latin America, and the region of the Western Hemisphere.

In addition, students have opportunities to develop skills other than those needed for conducting research; they become proficient in the so-called “soft skills” which they need both in academia and outside (e.g., self-presentation, teamwork, intercultural communication, work organization, and effective time management). Students can also apply the knowledge and skills they have gained in practice, in the form of individual or group fieldwork and research or conference trips. Research grants allow our best students to travel abroad for research purposes to other American Studies libraries in Europe or the United States and to conduct empirical research there.

Graduates

Our graduates are awarded MA degrees in American studies. They understand social processes and cultural phenomena in both Americas, as well as the theoretical frameworks helpful in explaining them. They know how to identify, understand, describe, interpret, and explain the causes and the dynamics of cultural and social processes in both Americas. They know how to use various resources for this purpose and how to employ advanced research methods developed in the humanities and social sciences. Their English is at least at B2+ level and – provided they take the Spanish language course - Spanish is at least at A2 level.

Thanks to our program, our graduates have the skills and competences to collect, evaluate, and classify cultural facts and to draw conclusions about them. They know how to work in a team, how to develop a research project, and how to present its results. In short, they know how to carry out work done daily by researchers, entrepreneurs, journalists, teachers of humanities and social sciences, social activists, and specialists working at various public institutions.

Our graduates have the skills and knowledge to continue their studies in doctoral programs in humanities or social science with specialization in American or Western Hemisphere studies.

ASC graduates find employment in business, trade, journalism, media, cultural institutions, higher education, public administration, diplomacy, international organizations, and tourism.

Building

We provide a comfortable environment for our students. Classes are held in a building located at Dobra 55, in Powiśle. The Main Campus of the University of Warsaw, other faculties, and the University Library are located nearby.

The building is adapted to the needs of people with disabilities.

The classrooms are fitted with computer equipment and Internet access. Wireless Internet (EDUROAM network) is available throughout the building.

The ASC Library collection is highly valued by students, researchers, and journalists in American studies. The library holdings include materials on both the United States and Latin America, in both humanities and social sciences.

MA Program Curriculum: https://www.asc.uw.edu.pl/candidates/ma-program/