Collegium Civitas

Collegium Civitas is a private school in Warsaw - it has been established in 1997.The School is under the patronage of five PAN Institutes: Institute of philosophy and sociology, Institute of History, Institute of of political studies, Institute of of Art, Institute of of Slavic languages.

Due to the fact that our school has only the best highly qualified teachers and professors such as: Tadeusz Gadacz, Andrzej Paczkowski, Andrzej Friszke, Henryk Domański, Włodzimierz Wesołowski, Bogdan Mach, we offer the highest level of education.

The classes are also conducted by people with impressive practical experience in diplomacy, state administration, international organizations, and media such as: ex ambasadors of Poland abroad: Maciej Koźmiński (in Hungary), Maria Krzysztof Byrski (in India), Krzysztof Dębnicki (in India and Pakistan, Mongolia), Grzegorz Dziemidowicz (in Egypt and Greece) i Ryszard Żółtaniecki (in Greece and Cyprus), The European Parlament deputy, Rafał Trzaskowski, Paweł Kowal, including former deputy of PE, Wojciech Roszkowski and Wiesław Johann as well as the journalists as: Jacek Żakowski, Grzegorz Miecugow, Michał Komar and others.

Our aim is not only passing the knowledge which will let students to understand the social world but also the practical skills which will provide them with the convenienvt position on the job market and will open the doors widely for career in various occupations. We want our students to feel comfortable in Europe and compete with other students who are educated at prestigious Universities abroad. Thanks to the agreement with 45 Universities from the European Union, Switzerland, The United States, Korea, Canada, Kazachstan, Ukraine, Taiwan, over 100 of our studentscan take the opportunity to take part in students exchange. Collegium Civitas offers both 1st and 2nd degree studies at courses listed below: Sociology, International Relations, Politology, Journalism, Asian Studies.

Collegium Civitas provied with modern and interdisciplinary studies program. Our students have the opportunity to grow individually, while being in touch with highly qualified professors. The structure lets student to use the offer of nearly 300 classess at all courses. The highest quality of education has been confirmed by the high notes in the rankings of newspapers such as: Wprost, „?dlaczego” , „Perspektywy”, „Rzeczpospolita”.

Pur graduates are sought-after by the potential employers, which has been proven by the Polish Association of HR. Our missiion is to offer young people social and political studies on the highest possible level as well as passing the knowledge by professionalists and reliable specialists.

School has

facilities for the handicapped

library

Student programs

Collegium Civitas is opent to the development opportunities - therefore we provide an opportunity for gaining international experiences, learning about various cultures and others point of views. Our students can get the internships, attend conferences and trips. It is easy to meet foreign teachers and students at our College (from over 30 countries) as well as special guests: ambassadors, international institutions representatives, scientists and artists. International cooperation in our college is made within the framework of plenty of long standing programmes and bilateral agreements. Collegium signed the agreements with few dozens of Universities and Academic Institutions from different European and World Countries like: Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Spain, Holland, Ireland, Israel, Canada, Kazahstan, Korea, Lithuania in Germany, Norway, Russia, Sweden, USA in UK and Italy.

The biggest of the programs in terms of international cooperation is called Erasmus. It was created in order to provide with the opportunity to study and work abroad for students and academic teachers. Within the framework of this program, students can go abroad or the summer internship while the Collegium employees have the possibility to gain experience and increase their competency level. while working abroad.

Collegium Civitas in cooperation with West Virginia University (Morgantown, USA) and University of Tartu (Estonia) created prestigious studies called - TRANSATLANTIC MA PROGRAM IN EAST-CENTRAL EUROPEAN STUDIES. We are also a partner of : European University-Viadrina, Frankfurt (Oder) (Germany) Kingston University, London (UK,) Siena University, Siena (Italy) realizing unique program called: Human Rights and Genocide Studies.

College

Bachelor, Master, Phd

Parade

Plant

City

Łazienki Palace

Palace of Culture and Science

Royal Castle in Warsaw

About City

Warsaw – capital city and the biggest city in Poland, situated in the middle-eastern part of the country, in the Mazovia region, at the Vistula river.

Warsaw is an important European scientific, cultural, political and economic centre. It is the seat of the Parliament (Seym and Senate), the President of the Republic of Poland, the Government and other central authorities. Warsaw is also the capital city of the Mazowieckie Voivodship.

Warsaw, and in particular the district Śródmieście, belongs to the most important business centres in the Middle Europe. In 2003 there were 288.307 companies registered there. What is more, foreign investors invested over 700 million euro a year in the city.

The capital city of Poland is the biggest academic centre in the country. There are 66 higher schools and universities there. The list of the biggest Warsaw universities includes:

• Warsaw University
• Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University
• Warsaw University of Technology
• Military University of Technology
• Warsaw School of Economics
• The Main School of Fire Service (SGSP)
• Warsaw University of Life Sciences
• Medical University of Warsaw
• Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw
• Christian Theology Academy
• Academy of Fine Arts
• Frederick Chopin University of Music
• The Maria Grzegorzewska Academy of Special Education
• National Defence Academy
• Budownictwa i Inżynierii

Moreover, a number of private higher schools are developing in a dynamic way, which are oriented at educating the future managerial personnel (MBA), required for managing modern companies in the market economy.

The system of public transport in Warsaw consists of bus lines, tram lines, underground line, and SKM (Urban Fast Train) of total range of over 1000 km. Tickets with a magnetic strip and a Warsaw Travel Card entitle to travelling with the public communication.

Interesting Places

Warsaw to is the heart of the Mazowieckie Voivodship. It is an important economic, cultural, tourist and service centre. The city has charmed quite a few tourist in its history. The architecture and the one of its kind charm of the city guaranties unique memories. While in Warsaw you cannot forget to visit places such as:

• Palace of Culture and Science
• Powązki Graveyard
• Saxon Garden
• Royal Baths Park
• Market of the Old Town

And numerous other places. Welcome to Warsaw!

Clubs recommended by Study4u

Proxima

‘Approximate’ means ‘close’. ‘Proximity’ means ‘neighbourhood’. The word ‘proximate’ is understood as ‘direct’, whereas ‘proximal’ as ‘closer’. If you add ‘Proxima Centauri’ and the students’ club ‘Proxima’ to the mix, you will get a clear picture of the leisure activities of the University’s students.

Go to club website

Hybrydy

The ‘Hybrydy’ club has two air-conditioned rooms. In the club various music events, concerts and cabarets’ performances take place. Acid jazz, soul, funky, latino, big beat and jazz can be heard there. The Voliera bar – ‘chill out room’ is situated in the lower part of the club. It is open from 9 pm. Comfortable sofas and a small bar help the visitors relax and regenerate.

Go to club website

Useful links

• e-Warsaw
• Public Transport in Warsaw

1st and 2nd degree studies (Bachelor and Master) recruitment process is held only on the basis of submitted documents (apart from journalism).

The condition for being accepted is submitting the documents as well as the recruitment process positive results. All candidates who are interested in studies at Collegium Civitas, are obliged to fill in the application form which is available online: rekrutacja.civitas.edu.pl.

Candidates for the 3rd year of bachelor and 2nd year of master both stationary and non stationary, won't be accepted.

The principles of recruitment process for 1st degree studies (bachelor) - autumn semester 2011 - 2012

RECRUITMENT PROCESS STEPS

1. Filling in the application form online
2. Submitting the documents to the recruitment department
3. Recruitment commission decision about the candidate's acceptation or rejection
4. Passing the recruitment results to the candidates (via phone or an email)
5. The official decision is sent through Post to the candidate
6. Candidate accepted for the studies should transfer the recruitment fee to the school account as well as send the contract in 2 pieces till the deadline.

ATTENTION! The recruitment process starts right after the candidate will fill in the online application form and submits necessary documents.

Candidates for stationary and non stationary studies (1st degree bachelor) are accepted on the basis of the results from the high school examination from 3 chosen subjects.

The contests winners from the fields of: philosophy, Poland and Modern world, Human rights, UE, History, Literature and Polish language, English language, Geography, Math, will be accepted for studies without examinations.

Regarding Journalism - there is obligatory interview.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Signed application form
• The High school Diploma, original or duplicate
• 4 photos (according to the JD principles)
• ID photocopy
• The Registration payment proof (100 PLN or 250 PLN for those who gained education abroad)

STUDIES IN ENGLISH AS WELL AS BILLINGUAL STUDIES

THE CANDIDATES ACCEPTATION principles for the 1st degree stationary studies in English as well as Billingual studies - Polish and English

Acceptation will be made on the basis of submitted documents. The Recruitment Commission will grade the High School Diploma- original or the duplicate. Canddiates for studies in English have to submit the certificate which will confirm their English knowledge and skills: TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, CAE, CPE, CCPE, International Baccalaureate. Certificate has to confirm the language skills on certain level.

In case that candidate doesn't have any certificates or the international high school exam passed as well as the exam done somewhere in English speaking country (US, UK, New Zealand, Canada) the other confirmation has to be submitted. Candidates from English speaking countries are obliged to write an essay up to 600 words in English for one of the chosen topics from the university list. Polish citizens are obliged to attend the interview in English language.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS for 1st degree stationary studies in English language and Billingual studies (Polish and English)

• signed application form
• The high school diploma
• English skills certificate (in case of lack of certificate - essay or the interview)
• CV And the cover letter showing the motivation
• Recommendation letter
• 4 photos (size according to the ID rules)
• The registration payment fee proof (100 PLN or 250 PLN for those who gained education abroad)
• 2nd degree studies (master) - Autumn semester 2011/2012

RECRUITMENT PROCESS STEPS

• Filling in the application form online
• Submitting the documents to the recruitment department
• Recruitment commission decision about the candidate's acceptation or rejection
• Passing the recruitment results to the candidates (via phone or an email)
• The official decision is sent through Post to the candidate
• Candidate accepted for the studies should transfer the recruitment fee to the school account as well as send the contract in 2 pieces till the deadline.

ATTENTION!

The recruitment process starts when the candidate will fill in the application form and submits required documents.

STUDIES IN POLISH

THE CANDIDATES ACCEPTATION principles for the 2nd degree stationary studies in English as well as Billingual studies - Polish and English

• przyjęcie na studia następuje na podstawie złożonych dokumentów (odpisu dyplomu ukończenia studiów wyższych zawodowych [I stopnia], suplementu do dyplomu lub kserokopii indeksu ukończonej uczelni),
• na Dziennikarstwo decydująca jest obowiązkowa rozmowa kwalifikacyjna,
• kandydaci na studia II stopnia, którzy studia I stopnia ukończyli na innym kierunku niż wybrany zobowiązani będą w czasie studiów uzupełnić różnice programowe odpowiednie dla wybranego kierunku studiów.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• signed application form
• The high school diploma
• English skills certificate (in case of lack of certificate - essay or the interview)
• CV And the cover letter showing the motivation
• Recommendation letter
• 4 photos (size according to the ID rules)
• The registration payment fee proof (100 PLN or 250 PLN for those who gained education abroad)

STUDIES IN ENGLISH AND BILLINGUAL STUDIES

THE CANDIDATES ACCEPTATION principles for the 2nd degree stationary studies in English as well as Billingual studies - Polish and English

Acceptation will be made on the basis of submitted documents. The Recruitment Commission will grade the High School Diploma- original or the duplicate.

Canddiates for studies in English have to submit the certificate which will confirm their English knowledge and skills: TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, CAE, CPE, CCPE, International Baccalaureate. Certificate has to confirm the language skills on certain level.

In case that candidate doesn't have any certificates or the international high school exam passed as well as the exam done somewhere in English speaking country (US, UK, New Zealand, Canada) the other confirmation has to be submitted. Candidates from English speaking countries are obliged to write an essay up to 600 words in English for one of the chosen topics from the university list. Polish citizens are obliged to attend the interview in English language.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• signed application form
• The high school diploma
• the 1st degree studies diploma
• student book photocopy or diploma duplicate
• English language certificate - in case no certificate - interview or essay
• cv and cover letter
• recommendation letter
• 4 photos
• ID photocopy
• The registration payment proof (100 PLN or 250 PLN for those who gained education abroad)

The recruitment principles in academic year 2011/2012, are available at:

ATTENTION:

Running each course, specialization depends on the canddiates number - at least 25 people.

In case of having questions, please contact:

tel. +48226567187-89

e-mail: rekrutacja@collegium.edu.pl