Fees

Students admitted from Poland and other EU countries do not have to pay the fee for full-time doctoral studies at GSSR.

Non-EU students do not have to pay the Registration Fee.

The fee for each year of PhD studies at GSSR for the candidates from all non-EU countries is 11000 PLN. For details of how to apply for a reduction in fees visit Financial Aid section of this wesite.

Tuition and fees are payable in 1, 2, 3 or 9 instalments. For a detailed schedule of payments please click here.

Payments in PLN:

To convert the currencies, students may refer to currency converter sites on the Internet (for example http://www.xe.com/ucc/) or inquire with a local bank or travel agency.

Methods of Payment

Not later than October 1, 2010 successful applicants are requested to make a payment of the 1st instalment of the tuition fee.

This payment can be made by:

1. Wire transfer
   
   INSTYTUT FILOZOFII I SOJOLOGII POLSKIEJ AKADEMII NAUK
   Nowy Świat 72, 00-330 Warszawa
   BANK PEKAO SA
   SWIFT CODE: PKOPPLPW
   Number of the Account for payments in:
   70 1240 6003 1111 0000 4943 1191 - for payments in PLN
   
   
   

   The description of the transfer should include:
   FOR PHD STUDIES AT GSSR + NAME AND SURNAME OF STUDENT.

2. Payments in cash
   
   

   Payments in cash should be made in PLN at the GSSR Financial Office, Room 143, at Staszic Palace, Nowy Świat 72, 00-330 Warszawa (Monday-Friday at 12:00-14:30).
   
   

   PLEASE NOTE:

   All payments must be free of charge for the beneficiary, so that the GSSR receives the full amount established.

   The description of the payment must specify the candidate's full name and the reason for the payment.

   As proof of the payment of registration fee, the students are requested to fax a copy of the receipt to the following number (+48 22) 826 8733 before the application deadline or deliver the receipt together with the application documents to the GSSR Office (Room 247 at Staszic Palace, Nowy Świat 72, 00-330 Warszawa).

Late Payments, Late Fees and Penalties

Once a student has chosen one of the payment plans, payments must be made by the deadlines provided.

Students may change their payment plan during the academic year by written request to the Finances and Marketing Director of the School.

Interest will be added to overdue payments at the rate of 0.05% per day after the due date.

If the student is in arrears with the payments for over three months, his/her student status will be terminated for non-payment.

A student who has been notified of the termination of his/her student status because of non-payments of fees, and who would like to resume studies, must first pay all outstanding fees. After that, the student should submit a written request to the Director of the School. The decision to readmit the student lies entirely with the Director. The payment of outstanding fees does not automatically entitle the student to resume studies.

Policy on Holds

Failure to meet any obligation to the GSSR, will result in the suspension of access to student services including - but not limited to - transcripts, diplomas, access to the GSSR computer network, the GSSR library, research grants and stipends until the obligation is met and the hold is cleared by the respective office.

Estimated Costs of Living in Warsaw

All estimated costs of living are listed in Polish Zloty (PLN). In order to budget appropriately for the academic year at the GSSR, students need to take into account the length of their stay in Warsaw, the estimates provided below, and any additional individual needs for travel, recreation, special health care, costs for accompanying family members and other personal needs.

All costs of living listed in this document are estimates only and are intended to help students plan their financial resources. Actual expenditures will vary depending on individual spending habits.

Our students' experience shows that students need to budget an average of PLN 2,000 per month to cover housing costs (including utilities), meals, city transportation, some personal expenses and incidentals.

1. Housing Costs
   Students normally rent flats with two or three other students.
   The prices vary depending on the location, size, and living standards.
   Students are responsible for securing their own housing.
   A room in a shared flat - starts from PLN 600 monthly
   A studio flat in the city centre - starts from PLN 1,500 monthly
   
   
2. Utilities (electricity, gas, water, common fees)
   In shared rented accommodation - Range of PLN 100-200 per month
   
   
3. Meals
   Lunch/Dinner at a local (fast food) restaurant - PLN 15-20
   Estimated Cost of Food (local shopping in addition to one meal at cafeterias or local restaurants) - PLN 400 per month
   
   
4. City Transportation
   Monthly Transportation Pass - PLN 40
   Single Ticket - PLN 1.4
   
   
5. Personal Incidentals
   Personal care products, detergents, and other - PLN 80-100 per month
   
   
6. Health Insurance
   Foreigners who come to study in Poland have to obtain the health insurance from their home countries.