For the academic year 2007/2008 tuition fees are listed in the table below. There is no registration fee. Tuition and fees are payable in 2, 4 or 12 instalments. For a detailed schedule of payments please click here.

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.

Payments in PLN:

Deposit

All students are required to pay a deposit of PLN 500. The deposit is due upon a student's confirmation of acceptance of a place of study at the CSS. The deposit should be paid by wire-transfer to the following account:

ŚRODKOWOEUROPEJSKA FUNDACJA EDUKACYJNA
ul. Nowy Świat 72, 00-330 Warszawa
Bank name: MILLENNIUM BANK S.A.
Bank address: Al. Jerozolimskie 123, 02-304 Warszawa, Poland
SWIFT code: BIG B PL PW XXX
PL25116022020000000060817026 (payments in PLN)

The deposit will be refunded shortly before the end of the programme, as part of the leaving procedure, less any damage costs assessed or outstanding fees on the student's account.

Methods of Payment

Not later than October 15^th, 2007 successful applicants are requested to make a payment of the 1^st instalment of the tuition fee.

This payment can be made by:

1. Wire transfer
   
   INSTYTUT FILOZOFII I SOCJOLOGII
   Polskiej Akademii Nauk
   ul. Nowy Świat 72, 00-330 Warszawa
   Bank name: BPH PBK SA O/W-wa
   Bank address: ul. Krucza 24/26, 00-950 Warszawa, Poland
   SWIFT code: BPHKPLPK
   Number of the account for payments in PLN/USD/EUR
   PL45106000760000401050001029
   
   
2. Payments in cash
   
   

   Payments in cash should be made in PLN at the Financial Office, Room 143, at Staszic Palace, Nowy Świat 72, 00-330 Warszawa.
   
   

   All other forms of payment must be approved by the GSSR Financial Office. For details, please contact Paweł Jordan at (48 22) 6572-819, e-mail: pjordan@css.edu.pl

PLEASE NOTE:

1. All payments must be free of charge for the beneficiary, so that the CSS receives the full amount established.
2. The description of the payment must specify the candidate's full name and the reason for the payment.
3. As proof of the payment, the students are requested to fax copy of the receipt to the number (+48 22) 826 4821 of the CSSs' Main Office before October 15, 2007.
4. If the requested advance payment is not received in due time (October 15, 2007), non-payment will be regarded as waiving the right to admission. The selection committee will proceed to admit the next candidates on the waiting list and will inform the concerned candidates by e-mail of the deadlines for payment.

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 one month, 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 Chairman. The decision to readmit the student lies entirely with the Chairman. The payment of outstanding fees does not automatically entitle the student to resume studies.

Policy on Holds

Failure to meet any obligation to the CSS, including those conditions set forth in the individual's enrolment confirmation form and financial obligations, will result in the suspension of access to student services including - but not limited to - transcripts, diplomas, access to the CSS computer network, the CSS 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 CSS, students need to consider 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.

The CSS estimates that students need to budget an average of PLN 1,200-1,500 per month to cover housing costs (including utilities), meals, city transportation, some personal expenses and incidentals.

1. Housing Costs
   CSS 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 400 monthly
   A studio flat in the city centre - starts from PLN 1,200 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 10-15
   Estimated Cost of Food (local shopping in addition to one meal at cafeterias or local restaurants) - PLN 250 per month
   
   
4. City Transportation
   Monthly Transportation Pass - PLN 35
   Single Ticket - PLN 1.2
   
   
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.