SGH Warsaw School of Economics is the oldest and leading university of economics in Poland. It combines 117 years of experience with the latest global trends in education. However, its most valuable asset are the people who create a unique academic community.
University | SGH | Szkoła Główna Handlowa w Warszawie
Host information
| Key Dates |
| Semester |
Late September - Late January |
Late February - Early June |
| Application deadline |
February 13th - April 19th |
August 13th - October 19th |
| Orientation |
27 – 29 September 2023 for reference |
21 – 23 February 2024 for reference |
| Beginning of classes |
Late September |
Late February |
| Exam period |
TBD |
TBD |
| Academic calendar link |
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| Entry requirements |
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For exchange students |
For study abroad students |
| Requirements on GPA or overall average grade |
above 60 |
NA |
| Proof of English proficiency |
waived for UNNC students |
NA |
Courses and credits
Courses link
The offer for exchange students includes subjects at undergraduate and graduate level from SGH existing majors including:
Advanced Analytics-Big Data
Business Administration
Corporate Financial Management
E-business, Economics, Economic Analysis of Law
Finance & Accounting
Global Business, Finance and Governance
International Business
International Economics
Management, Project Management
Public Policy
Quantitative Methods in Economics and Information Systems.
Undergraduate Studies Office | SGH | Szkoła Główna Handlowa w Warszawie
Credits
| Semester standard credit load equivalents |
| Standard credit load |
Standard number of modules |
UNNC credits |
| 30 ECTS per semester |
5-6 modules |
1 ECTS= 2 unnc credits |
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Grade
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Definition
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ECTS scale
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Nottingham grade
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Nottingham grade
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5
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Very Good
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A
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70-100
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1st
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4
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Good Plus
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B
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65-69
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2:1
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3
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Good
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C
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60-64
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2:1
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2
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Satisfactory Plus
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D
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50-59
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2:2
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1
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Satisfactory
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E
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40-49
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3rd
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0
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Fail
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F
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F
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Pass
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No number grade given
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Costs
Accommodation
Sibinki Hall of Residence
- 50 places in twin rooms available for exchange students in dormitory Sabinki
- Priority have students from non-European universities and of CEMS MIM programme. The remaining places are assigned on first-come-served basis
- Accommodation fees: up to 3500 PLN/full one-semester rent +1000PLN of returnable deposit-all paid upfront. The rent is not returned is a student moves out from the dorm before the semester ends. (Up-to-date details concerning accommodation costs valid in a given semester are emailed to the students prior to the mobility start)
Off-campus
Warsaw, being a big metropolitan city, offers numerous possibilities of off-campus accommodation available at various types of standard and wide range of prices, which should suit every student's budget and expectations. Generally, in Poland there are two kinds of rental contracts:
- Private agreements: informal contracts based on which landlords sub-rent an apartment.
- Official rental contracts: formal contracts covered by tenancy law, and thereby remain the safest and most recommended option.
Insurance
All exchange and freemover students are required to have health insurance covering medical expenses for the full period of stay (EU citizens should possess European Health Insurance Card), as well as accident and personal liability insurance. Non-EU citizens are required to pay for health insurance to the Polish National Health Fund at the monthly rate of approx. 55 PLN that covers all basic health services, including basic dental services. More information to be found at:
Legal matters and other formalities (before and after arrival) | SGH | Szkoła Główna Handlowa w Warszawie
Monthly expenses
Housing on-campus PL 2520/semester/person (double)
Damage deposit PLN 700/person
Housing off-campus PLN 1000 – 2000/month/apartment excl. utilities
Local transportation (personalised student pass) 55.00 PLN/month, 140 PLN/3 monthsmore info at: Warsaw Public Transport
Food approx. 900 PLN/month
Entertainment about 500 PLN/month
Rate of exchange (March 2023): 1 EUR = 4.71 PLN; 1 USD = 4.43 PLN