Institute of International
Relations
University of Warsaw
http://www.en.ism.uw.edu.pl/
The University of Warsaw
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Founded in 1816
In the top 4% of World-Class Universities
Ranked by QS Top universities, The Times THEWUR, top 500 in Shanghai
Group
Ranked no. 1 in Poland (press ranking)
Public comprehensive university
The largest Polish university
- 54,000 students
- 3,500 teaching and research staff
- one of the most modern library buildings in Central Europe (see
www.buw.uw.edu.pl)
Worldwide international cooperation:
- 240 bilateral agreements with partner universities from 54 countries
- 1000 agreements within European Union LLP Erasmus Programme
- Active member within over 20 EU Erasmus Mundus Projects
Institute of International Relations
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Established in 1976
More than 60 teaching and research staff
BA, MA and PhD in English
1.500 Polish and international students at all
degrees (undergraduate, graduate, PhD)
Worldwide research cooperation
Visiting Professors from all over the world
Worldwide student exchange programme
Active in national and international research
projects
Structure of the Institute
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IR Political Economy
Strategic Studies
Law and International Institutions
Non-European Area Studies
European Integration
History and Theory of International Relations
Research Profile
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International Political Economy
International Politics
Diplomacy and Foreign Policy
International Law and Institutions
Security and Strategic Studies
European Integration
International Relations Theory
Culture and Multiculturalism in International Relations
Emerging Markets
International Business
Asian Studies
Africa and Latin America Studies
International Research cooperation
EU funded projects:
1. Centre for Contemporary India Research and Studies (Programme: EU India
Action Plan Suport Facility, ASIE/2009/215-062; Centre for Contemporary
India Research and Studies). The value of the grant is 270 000 euro.
2. EU grant under the Seventh Framework Programme for Research and
Technological Development (FP7). The India-EU Joint House for Science and
Innovation began on 1 February 2012. The value of the grant is 519 000
euro
3. FP7 – Marie Curie, entitled (Post-USSR) Tensions. The aim of the project: an
interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral doctoral programme
4. The Institute is part of the Network on Humanitarian Assistance (NOHA),
which is supported by the EU.
5. IIR University of Warsaw is a part of Erasmus Mundus (Sub-Programme:
Erasmus Mundus Partnerships in Action 2, Strand 1). Project title:
Interdisciplinary Bridgies in Indo-European Studies (IBIES).
6. Programme: Leonardo da Vinci (Transfer of Innovation), Increase of EU”s
economic potential in relations with China, value of the grant: 255 507 euro
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International Research cooperation - Research networks
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Institute is a part of:
the European University Centre at Peking University,
one of the highest ranked university in China (main
coordinator is Lund University)
the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium, which is a
network supported by the EU bringing together foreign
policy institutions and research centres from the EU.
EAISC - European Association of India Study Centres
The Institute is a founder of the Polish Association for
International Studies
The Institute in cooperation with the Polish Association
for International Studies and the European International
Studies Association (EISA) was co-organizer of 8th PanEuropean Conference on International Relations
http://www.8thpaneuropean.org/
Studies in English
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3-year undergraduate programme in international
relations (BA)
2-year graduate programme in International Relations
(MA)
3 - year PhD programme
Bachelor Programme
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History of International Relations
Economics
Political and Economic Geography
Studies on State
Introduction to Law
Introduction to the Study of
International Relations
European Integration
Philosophy
Sociology
Information Technologies
International Political
Relations
Public International Law
International Military Relations
Contemporary Political Systems
International Cultural Relations
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Demography
Economic Policy
International Economic Relations
Statistics
International Protection of Intellectual
Property
International Negotiations
International Finance
International Organizations
International Relations in the AsiaPacific Region
International Relations in Europe
Poland’s Foreign Policy
International Relations in Africa and
the Middle East
International Relations in North and
South America
Master Program
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Theories of IR
Globalism and Regionalism
International Security
Comparative Politics
Multiculturalism in IR
International Social Policy
International Economic
Relations
International system of Human
Rights protection
International Finance
Development Economics
Human Security
Transnational actors and
movements
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European Institutions
Developing Countries in IR
International Trade system WTO
Public International Law
International Political Economy
Multinational Corporations
Foreign, Security and Defence
Policy of EU
India and China Foreign Policy
US Foreign Policy
EU Economic Law
Poland's Foreign Policy
Cultural and Economic aspects
of International Management
Institute offers 13 courses in for Erasmus,
Mundus & International Students
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Introduction to World Politics
Les relations internationales en Europe après la deuxième
guerre mondiale
International Political Economy
History of European Integration
Security system in the Asia-Pacific Region
International Protection of Human Rights
International Security and Armed Conflicts
Developing Countries in International Relations
Non-Governmental Organizations in International Relations
Asymmetric Threats
Poland’s Foreign Policy
Introduction to International Relations
U.S. National Security Policy
Courses for Erasmus, Mundus &
International Students
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To attend our courses, please register for them
at: https://usosweb.wdinp.uw.edu.pl
Erasmus and International students planning
their curricula can also freely include in their
learning agreements selected courses from other
programmes offered in English (Undergraduate
Programme in International Relations and
Graduate Programme in International Relations)
For details, please contact with Your coordinator
USOS - Registration for Erasmus,
Mundus & International Students
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visit webiste:
 https://usosweb.wdinp.uw.edu.pl
 It is very imporatnt to register
through this website!!!
LLP Erasmus Programme
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Institute has over 90 LLP Erasmus Agreement in almost
all countries in EU
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Every year over 10 academic staff from partners’
universities visit Institute and over 20 academic staff
from Institute teach abroad in the frame of LLP Erasmus
International Exchange Programme
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Students can participate in exchange programmes offered by
the Institute to:
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United States
India
Nepal
China
Taiwan
Korea
Russia
Izreal
Ukraine
South Amercia
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For detali s please visit: http://www.en.ism.uw.edu.pl/international-exchangeprogramme/international-exchange-programmes-outgoing-students/
Useful information
Living costs
 Accomodation
 Local transport
 Other expenses
For all this informations – please visit our website:
http://www.en.ism.uw.edu.pl/life-in-warsaw/
• Academic calendar
http://www.en.ism.uw.edu.pl/about-theinstitute/useful-contacts-information/
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Contact detailes
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Anita Budziszewska (Erasmus Coordinator)
 anita.budziszewska@uw.edu.pl
 Office hours (Żurawia 4):
 Tuesday, 15.00-16.30, r. 404
 Thursday, 15.00-16.30, r. 404
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Aleksandra Jaskólska (Erasmus Mundus and Bilateral Agreements
Coordinator)
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a.jaskolska@uw.edu.pl
 Office hours(Żurawia 4):
 Wednsday, 16.45-18.14 , r.504
Anna Rochala – Student Union
 rochala.anna@gmail.com
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