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Is this program right for you?

The program is intended for students who have an interest in Poland and Central Europe, as well as political, social, and/or economic transformation from a state controlled to a democratic market-based system. 

Program Snapshot

  • Study business, economics, and political science with Polish and other European students in English-taught classes
  • Live in a country transforming from a state-controlled to a democratic market-based system: take advanced level business courses taught in English
  • Visit Gdansk and the Solidarity Museum, Kraków, Auschwitz, and the Holocaust Museum
  • Explore Polish culture and get reimbursed through the cultural reimbursement program

Subject Areas

  • Business
  • Cultural Studies
  • Economics
  • History
  • Literature
  • Management
  • Polish language
  • Polish Studies
  • Political Science
  • Social Science

About Warsaw

A relatively young city by Polish standards, Warsaw was founded in the 14th century and became the nation’s capital in 1596. Warsaw is a bustling city at the center of Poland’s economic and cultural life, and a thriving Central European capital. It has an excellent public transportation system and is easily navigable. The city is divided by the Vistula River, and has many parks, royal palaces, and a colorful Old Town area. Enjoy the many theaters, museums, cafés, and discos while studying in the most rapidly growing city in Central Europe.

Where You'll Study

Warsaw School of Economics

Established in 1906, the Warsaw School of Economics (WSE) is the oldest and largest economics university in Poland, with 16,000 students. Located close to the city center, WSE offers programs in economics, management, statistics, computer science, demography, and public-sector economics. WSE has developed close contacts with universities and institutes abroad, and its academic staff plays an active role in the private sector and state administration, as well as in numerous domestic and international organizations.

Thoughts From Abroad

The CIEE Study Center in Poland opened in 1989, as the first CIEE program in Central Europe. Poland today is in the advanced stages of transforming its society, economy, laws, and public institutions from a Communist regime to a free market democracy. May 1, 2004 was a turning point in the history of Poland. On that date, Poland became a member of the European Union, and the dreams of millions of Solidarity members were fulfilled.

The CIEE Study Center in Warsaw offers a unique opportunity for ambitious students to study such processes in reality, rather than reading about them in books. The country is truly a laboratory to study social, political, and economic changes. In fact, the transition from a totalitarian political system with a command economy to a democratic society with a market economy had never happened before anywhere in history. There have been both many achievements and failures since Solidarity defeated communism in Poland. It is indeed fascinating to observe ongoing processes of change in Poland, and the accession to the European Union provides yet another interesting case study. Students who choose this program are coming to the right country and studying at the right institution if they want to learn about a rapidly changing country and region. Students will confront existing stereotypes about Poland and Central Europe and compare them with the day-to-day reality of life in the region.

— Bogdan Radomski, Resident Director

Staff Bios

Dr. Bogdan A. Radomski, a native of Poland, received his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Economics from the Warsaw School of Economics and currently also serves as an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer of International Finance at WSE. Bogdan began as CIEE Resident Director in Warsaw in 1989 with the program’s inception. He strongly believes that personal contacts—developed by living with people of different nationalities, cultures, and habits—help eliminate stereotypes and xenophobia, and thus, furthers better understanding in today’s world.

Malgorzata Nowicka, Program Assistant, received her M.A. in American Studies at Warsaw University. She studied abroad in Germany on a Socrates Erasmus Scholarship.

Recommended Credit

semester: 16 semester/24 quarter hours

Eligibility Requirements

  • Overall GPA 2.75

Application Deadlines

Fall 20104/1/2010
Spring 201111/1/2010

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Duration

Fall 201016 weeks
late August - mid-December or late January
Spring 201116 weeks
late January - late May or early June

CIEE Costs

CIEE program fees, inclusions, and estimated additional costs, are outlined below. Please note that CIEE reserves the right to adjust its fees in the event of significant change in exchange rates or other factors beyond its control. The actual cost of the programs may vary slightly for students from different institutions.

For comprehensive fee breakdowns and estimated additional costs, click the costs below:

  • Fall 2010 $13,500
    The CIEE program fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$12,026
    Housing$1,400
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$13,500

    The CIEE program fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,550
    Meals$1,000
    Local Transportation$100
    Personal Expenses$1,500
    Books and Supplies$100
    Visa Fees$86
    Total$4,336


  • Spring 2011 $14,000
    The CIEE program fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$12,523
    Housing$1,400
    Medical Insurance$77
    Total$14,000

    The CIEE program fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Visa Fees (average)$75
    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,550
    Meals$1,000
    Personal Expenses$1,500
    Books and Supplies$100
    Local Transportation$100
    Total$4,325


Scholarship Information

For a complete list of scholarships available, please vist our Scholarships section.