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English is everywhere – on the Internet, in the news, in books, and in schools. We use it every day, not only to talk to people from abroad, but also while playing games, watching movies, or simply talking to our friends. For the younger generation who grew up in the reality of streaming platforms and global communication, English is no longer a foreign language – it is a natural mode of interacting with the world; the Anglosphere is also your culture. It is you whom we invite to study at the Institute of English Studies. It is here that you can gain new knowledge, new skills to aid you when entering the job market, and also where you will meet new people and possibly form lifelong friendships. Of course, your English will also level up – not by memorizing new words but thanks to your daily usage of English to discover the world, conduct discussions, and develop your own academic passions.
The Institute of English Studies is a trusted brand with more than one hundred years of tradition. We offer humanistic studies of the highest standards that open doors to many places, both in Poland and abroad. According to the “Perspektywy 2025” ranking, we are the best English Studies program in the country. At its core, our Institute is a truly international environment: we welcome students and lecturers from many countries, which gives us a global potential. By choosing to study at our Institute, you will not only deepen your knowledge of English, but you will also learn how to analyze culture, language, and the modern world both critically and creatively. This program teaches independent thinking, communication, and intellectual courage.
We offer two programs in English studies: Literature and Culture, and Linguistics. Additionally, our students may choose the teacher training to get the credentials.
The courses that the Institute offers are not limited to Shakespeare, the history of the United States, or linguistics – we join tradition with modernity and provide a variety of electives, from medieval literature, through translations, American and British culture, teaching, all the way to mainstream culture. Are you interested in the life of Henry VIII and his wives? In Alexander Hamilton’s career? In the Taylor Swift phenomenon? Or maybe in the future of teaching in the shadow of AI, or the translations of literature with modern tools? So are we! Our staff creates courses based on their research fields and interests, observing and incorporating the newest issues and developments from their field into their courses.
Click here for biographical notes containing the achievements and research interests of our staff.
While writing your dissertation (BA or MA), you will be able to choose your own topic that aligns with your interests – no lists of fixed titles to choose from! You can follow your own passions and pick the seminar that reflects your chosen area best. Our Institute offers the students a possibility to adjust their schedule according to their needs as well – while some classes are obligatory, you can pick your preferred hours and groups.
The Institute of English Studies is situated right in front of the University of Warsaw Library, at Dobra 55. You can reach the main campus of the University on foot in about 15 minutes (or take the bus there); there is also an M2 subway station nearby. The localization of our building offers more than convenient transportation; it is also close to such attractions as Elektrownia Powiśle (with restaurants and a karaoke bar among others), Copernicus Science Centre, The Warsaw Mermaid, or the BUW gardens.
Warsaw has plenty of advantages as a place of study. Students can apply for different stipends, internships, healthcare, and Physical Education classes, and much more!
Several student organizations are operating in the Institute: the students’ theatre The Cheerful Hamlets, or The Last Minute Band, a place for those who love music and want to keep on making it. Our students can also go beyond the syllabus-approved reading list and pursue their passion for reading, critical theories, linguistics, and even journalism. Check out what clubs you can join, and if you have an idea for a different one and a lot of enthusiasm to share your passion with others, you can create your own group – all you need is a will, an idea, and other members!
Sometimes the effects of such an enthusiasm go beyond the University – our students have created a free and accessible course on English phrases and idioms along with their pronunciation, published on the Memrise platform (Check it out!).
However, academic life is not the only path you can take with a degree from our Institute. Our alumni have a wide range of professional paths they can pursue, not limited to being a teacher or a translator. With the skills obtained during your degree, you can aim for diplomacy, international cooperation, marketing, or banking – we put in a lot of effort to create programs that will be both interesting and useful in the rapidly changing job market. We cooperate with MOST and with Erasmus + to ensure our students get the best opportunities to learn and gain experience.
We encourage our students to search for their own answers and to work towards their own goals with the help of our staff, who offer support and the tools necessary to become an expert in the field of your choice – join us in the upcoming semester!
And in the meantime, look through our social media and keep up with the open lectures and meetings you are very welcome to attend: