What the Five-Year Master’s Programme in Psychology at WISP Involves

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WISP (Warsaw International Studies in Psychology) at the University of Warsaw is a five-year unified master’s programme in psychology taught entirely in English. It is designed for students who want a full psychology education in an international setting, with classes typically held in small groups. The programme is payable, and admission requires completed secondary education that qualifies for university study plus very good English.

Programme structure and focus

The programme is a single five-year course of study that leads to a master’s-level qualification in psychology, rather than a separate bachelor’s and master’s degree. According to the programme’s own description, the curriculum combines a broad, universal education in psychology with a range of practical skills.

Classes are typically conducted in small groups, and the student body is international. That structure matters if you learn best through discussion, close contact with instructors, and working alongside classmates from different countries.

Who the programme is for

WISP describes the programme as a good choice for:

  • Anyone interested in psychology as a field of study
  • People considering a career based on interpersonal relations
  • Students who want to study in an international environment

If your goal is a psychology degree taught in English within Poland, and you are comfortable with a paid programme, this fits the stated profile. If you need a programme taught in Polish, or one that is free of tuition, this is not the right match based on the available information.

Admission requirements and process

Two conditions are stated for candidates:

  1. Completed secondary education that allows you to pursue university education.
  2. Very good command of English.

The site also points to an oral exam as part of the admission process, with the WISP Director and Admissions Coordinator answering questions about the process, the oral exam, and what international students need to know. The exact exam format, dates, and fees are not specified in the available material, so check the admissions pages directly before applying.

The university behind the programme

WISP is part of the University of Warsaw, founded in 1816. The university describes itself as the best university in Poland and one of the best in Central Europe, and notes cooperation with 800 international partners. It also cites a survey of its graduates in which 90% of respondents found employment within a year of obtaining their degree.

These points are relevant if reputation and post-study employment matter to your decision, but they describe the university overall rather than outcomes specific to WISP graduates.

Practical next steps

  • Confirm the current tuition amount and payment schedule with WISP, since the programme is payable but no price is listed in the available material.
  • Review the admission timeline and oral exam details on the WISP admissions pages.
  • Check English-language requirements and how they are verified.
  • If you are a newly admitted international student, look into Welcome Point UW’s “Pre-Welcome Days,” which the site describes as orientation support for international students.

The clearest way to decide is to compare your situation against the two hard requirements — a qualifying secondary education and strong English — and then confirm cost and deadlines directly with the programme.