Area of Studies

social sciences

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www.wnopib.umk.pl/en/students-candidates/master/international-politics-and-diplomacy-en/

Department

Faculty of Political Scinece and Security Studies

Tuition and Other Fees

Tuition fee: 5600 PLN/sem

Admission fee: 85 PLN

Application Deadline(s)

24 July 2026

Course Description

Course Profile

If you are an ambitious graduate looking to decode the complexities of global power, statecraft, and international crisis management, the Master’s in International Politics and Diplomacy at Nicolaus Copernicus University (NCU) is designed specifically for you. Welcoming students from any academic background—whether in the arts, sciences, or engineering—this full-time, two-year program transforms you into an expert in global affairs. Taught entirely in English at NCU's elite Faculty of Political Science and Security Studies (holding a consecutive scientific category "A"), the program plunges you into an immersive, multinational classroom environment. Studying at one of Poland's top-tier, government-designated Research Universities guarantees you will master politics, defense, and international law from the very forefront of the discipline.

We believe that understanding the modern world requires a clean departure from outdated textbooks, which is why our innovative curriculum is built around four immersive, semester-long thematic modules. You will systematically advance from European international relations and global security architectures to contemporary political science and hands-on diplomatic practice. Rather than debating historical hypotheticals, your daily seminar discussions will focus directly on urgent, headline-grabbing challenges like cybersecurity threats, climate negotiations, military alliances, and strategic geopolitical partnerships. Furthermore, NCU's extensive network of over 60 bilateral agreements grants you access to premium Erasmus+ mobility options, allowing you to study abroad and build a powerful global network while receiving full scholarship support.

Upon graduation, your command of English will be elevated to full professional proficiency, making you a highly sought-after asset in the international labor market. Your rare, interdisciplinary expertise across humanitarian law, diplomatic strategy, and political analysis ensures you leave NCU ready to step directly into high-impact, prestigious roles worldwide. Whether your ambition is to advise top-tier political think tanks as a geopolitical analyst, shape public discourse as a media commentator, drive change within global NGOs, or secure executive positions within international corporations and government agencies, this degree equips you with the precise toolkit to lead confidently on the world stage.

Education Requirements

1)     Bachelor, master, engineer or equivalent degree entitling the candidate to undertake master level education. and transcript of grades obtained during the course of study, entitling a candidate to continue university-level study in country in which the diploma was issued, or original of the certificate confirming graduation from studies and containing information on level, programme and profile of studies, obtained professional title and result.

2)     English Language Proficiency Certificate at minimum B2 level, unless specified as higher in the qualification criteria in IRK Admission System. The list of acceptable certificates is regulated by the REGULATION OF THE MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND HIGHER EDUCATION of 30 July 2025 https://study.cm.umk.pl/wpcontent/ uploads/2018/08/Rozporzadzenie-EN.pdf

3)     Candidates are assessed on the basis of an online interview checking candidates' knowledge and aptitude to undertake studies in the chosen field and on the chosen tertiary education level. Candidates may be awarded maximum 100 points for the interview. The minimum requirement is 30 points.

Other Requirements

1)     Bachelor, master, engineer or equivalent degree entitling the candidate to undertake master level education. and transcript of grades obtained during the course of study, entitling a candidate to continue university-level study in country in which the diploma was issued, or original of the certificate confirming graduation from studies and containing information on level, programme and profile of studies, obtained professional title and result.

2)     English Language Proficiency Certificate at minimum B2 level, unless specified as higher in the qualification criteria in IRK Admission System. The list of acceptable certificates is regulated by the REGULATION OF THE MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND HIGHER EDUCATION of 30 July 2025 https://study.cm.umk.pl/wpcontent/ uploads/2018/08/Rozporzadzenie-EN.pdf

3)     Candidates are assessed on the basis of an online interview checking candidates' knowledge and aptitude to undertake studies in the chosen field and on the chosen tertiary education level. Candidates may be awarded maximum 100 points for the interview. The minimum requirement is 30 points.

Contact

studywithncu@umk.pl