The study programme is designed to give students the best training in the archaeological profession and to provide them with knowledge and skills helpful for a good start in other fields. Our programme encompasses a wide variety of subjects, including general humanities courses as well as science-oriented courses, such as Techniques of Data Acquisition and Processing – important assets on the modern job market.

The study programme places an emphasis on Mediterranean Archaeology and provides the students with background knowledge and practical skills enabling them to take part in archaeological expeditions and explorations all over the world. Excavation training is obligatory during the course of studies and the Institute of Archaeology offers numerous sites for students to choose from.

1st year

• Introduction to Archaeology - Lecture, 60 hrs (5 ECTS)
• Archaeology of Egypt - Lecture and Classes, 120 hrs (8 ECTS)
• Archaeology of the Ancient Near East - Lecture and Classes 120 hrs (8 ECTS)
• Outline of Prehistoric Archaeology - Lecture, 60 hrs (5 ECTS)
• Excavation Methods - Classes, 60 hrs (4 ECTS)
• Archaeological Surveying - 30 hrs (2 ECTS)
• Ancient history — Egypt and Near East - Lecture, 60 hrs (4 ECTS)
• General Humanities Lecture - Lecture, 60 hrs (3 ECTS)
• Intellectual Property Protection - Seminar  4 hrs (0,5 ECTS)
• Occupational Health and Safety - Semianr, 4 hrs (0,5 ECTS)
• Excavations - 300 hrs (20 ECTS)

2nd year

• Archaeology of Rome and the Roman Provinces - Lecture and Classes, 120 hrs (8 ECTS)
• Archaeology of Greece - Lecture and Classes, 120 hrs (8 ECTS)
• Techniques of Data Acquisition and Processing - Seminar, 30 hrs (2 ECTS)
• Photography and Drawing of Artefacts - Classes, 60 hrs (4 ECTS)
• Museology, Conservation and Popularisation of Archaeology - Lecture and Classes, 60 hrs (4 ECTS)
• Outline of Archaeology of the Americas -  Lecture, 60 hrs (5 ECTS) 
• Physical Education - 60 hrs (1 ECTS)
• History of Ancient Greece and Rome- Lecture, 60 hrs (5 ECTS)
• Archaeological Documentation Methods - Classes, 60 hrs (4 ECTS)
• Epigraphy / Ancient Language - Seminar, 60 hrs (4 ECTS)
• Modern Language- Seminar, 60 hrs (2 ECTS)
• OGUN (General University Class) - 60 hrs (3 ECTS)
• Excavations- 150 hrs (10 ECTS)

3rd year

• I Proseminar - Proseminar, 60 hrs (6 ECTS)
• II Proseminar - Proseminar, 60 hrs (6 ECTS)
• III Proseminar (Supplementary Proseminar) - Proseminar, 60 hrs (6 ECTS)
• Methodology of Archaeology - Classes, 60 hrs, (4 ects)
• Optional classes- 90 hrs (6 ECTS)
• Supplementary lecture (OGUN) - 60 hrs (3 ECTS)
• Epigraphy / Ancient Language - Seminar, 60 hrs (4 ECTS)
• Modern Language - Seminar, 60 hrs (2 ECTS)
• Modern Language II - Seminar, Exam 60 hrs (4 ECTS)
• Physical Education - 60 hrs (1 ECTS)
• Excavations - 150 hrs (10 ECTS)
• BA Dissertation - (12 ECTS)

• In case of application to first (BA) or long-cycle (MA) studies – the original of secondary school (maturity) certificate or another document (with a full list of final grades), entitling to undertake university-level study in country in which the certificate / document was issued
• a legalisation / authorisation of above-mentioned documents (or apostille if the document was issued by an institution operating in the educational system in a country that was a member of the Hague Convention of 5th of October, 1961 abolishing the requirement of legalizing foreign official documents) 
• a document stating that the certificate / diploma entitles to undertake or continue university-level study in country in which the certificate / diploma was issued (such proof should be issued or certified by the school or educational institution which issued the certificate / diploma or by educational authorities of the country which issued the certificate / diploma or in which system of education the school operates)
• original sworn translations into Polish language (or English language if a candidate undertakes studies provided in English) of all the documents listed above, made by a Polish (English) sworn translator (a list of sworn translators at the website of Ministry of Justice), or a sworn translator registered in any of EU, EFTA or OECD country, or a Polish consul in the country where the documents were issued, or an embassy or consulate of the country which issued the documents or in which educational system the school operates located on the territory of Poland
• a certificate of recognition (nostrification) of secondary school (maturity) certificate / higher education diploma, if applicable [read more]
• an application for admission printed out from candidate’s individual registration account in theCandidate’s Registration System and signed up by the candidate
• a photocopy of an id (passport’s personal data page and page with visa). A copy must be certified by the UW upon your arrival to Poland
• a colour photo (such requirements as for passport photo)
• an application for issuing student’s id printed out from candidate’s individual registration account in theCandidate’s Registration System (it is necessary to attach a digital photo first)
• a proof of student’s id payment (17 PLN); in case of foreign nationals residing abroad who can not make the transfer, proof of payment for the student’s id can be delivered upon arrival to Poland
• if need be, the proof of candidate’s right to be admitted on the same rules as applicable to Polish citizens (for example: residence permit, Card of the Pole, etc.) 
• if applicable, a health certificate stating that there are no objections to undertake studies by a foreign candidate (if the health certificate was issued in a foreign language, a sworn translation into Polish language)
• a certificate of proficiency in English (equivalent at least to the level B2) /in the case of a proper diploma, a language certificate is not required
• An additonal a fee of 200 Euro is required as part of the first year tution fee.

Foreigners can study at BA, MA / MSc / LLM, MBA, PhD level on various financial terms:

1. as the Republic of Poland or foreign governments grant holders (check also: Ministry of Science and Higher Education)
2. as the University of Warsaw grant holders (e.g. as exchange students on the basis of bilateral agreements)
3. as students of Erasmus partner institutions/ Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Window institutions (with a scholarship)