Warsaw Film School

Non-native English speakers must provide documentation of English language proficiency at Level B2 or higher. Accepted certifications include IELTS with a minimum score of 6.0, TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 72, or Cambridge FCE with grade A or B

The admission process consists of three steps. First, fill in the online application form and attach the required documents: proof of the 30 EUR application fee, a motivation letter addressed to the Rector, a photostory of 7 photos telling a story, and a film project of up to 5 minutes. Second, participate in a 10-15 minute online entry interview conducted in English by a film directing professor. Third, within 3 days of the interview you will be notified of the admission decision, and within 7 days you must sign a contract with the university.

Applications are accepted in two rounds each year. The first round runs from January 20 to May 5, and the second round runs from May 5 to July 31. It is recommended to start the application process as early as possible, especially for international students who need to arrange visas and accommodation.

The Warsaw Film School campus is located at ul. Generała Zajączka 7, 01-518 Warszawa, in the Żoliborz district of Warsaw. The campus is easily accessible by public transport, just a short ride from Warsaw's city center, with nearby subway (Dworzec Gdański station), tram (line 15), and bus (line 116) connections.

Warsaw Film School offers accommodation for international students in the "Rogaś" Student Dormitory, located at Konarskiego Street 3 in the "Przyjaźń" compound

Whether you need a visa depends on your nationality. As a general rule, a long-term visa (over 90 days) is required for non-EU nationals. If you are a student from a non-EU country admitted to Warsaw Film School, you will need to apply for a D-type Visa (a long-term national visa issued for up to one year).

Yes, graduates of full-time studies at Polish universities have been exempt from the obligation to have a work permit. International graduates from Polish universities can apply for a temporary residence permit for job search, allowing them to stay in Poland for up to 12 months to find work related to their studies