Warsaw School of Economics (SGH)
Please do not contact this university directly.
For all enquiries please contact the Exchange Office at exchange@otago.ac.nz.
Last updated July, 2010
Academic Information
Language of Instruction
English and Polish.
Courses in English are available in all areas of study.
Polish language courses
Exchange students may attend "Polish for Beginners" classes. This course is free to exchange students.
Course Information
Semester Dates
- Academic Year: September-June
- Fall Semester: September-January
- Spring Semester: February – June
Course Load and Minimum Unit Requirements
- Minimum Course Load: 30 ECTS
- Maximum Course Load: 40 ECTS
Accommodation & the Cost of Living
Accommodation
SGH has on-campus housing (double occupation rooms with shared facilities). Registration for housing is done during the on-line application process on a "first come, first-served" basis.
Additional Information
Student Visa & Insurance
Information on Student Visas & Insurance for students going on exchange can be found elsewhere on this website.
Exchange Experiences
- 2008 S2 BA POLS LP (133K in PDF format)
- 2008 S2 BCom FINC BS (55K in PDF format)
The University, City & Region
The University
The Warsaw School of Economics, established in 1906, is the oldest university of economics and management in Poland and one of the leading universities in Eastern Europe. Don't be fooled by the name of the school, SGH teaches a lot more than just Economics! SGH offers many programmes taught in English including Accounting, Management, Economics, Finance and Banking, International Relations, Information Systems, Politics and History.
More Information: The City of Warsaw
Today, Warsaw is an extraordinary city, in which historic buildings, palaces, churches and architectural complexes, destroyed during World War II, have been reconstructed with great care. It has a lively arts centre and is the country's cultural capital. Numerous theatres, cinemas and dozens of museums and galleries contribute to its rich cultural offerings.
Further Information
For further information about Otago Global Student Exchange please email exchange@otago.ac.nz
