Then upload your photo (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) and attach all the required documents:
- for Bachelor’s degree studies
- high school graduation certificate (equivalent to the Polish high school diploma), which entitles you to apply for admission to undergraduate studies in the country of issuance of the document;
- certificate of grades / transcript of grades with the applicable scale;
- Apostille or full legalization of above mentioned documents (the validation of the document for international usage);
- translations into Polish/English (only if your documents are in a language other than English) of the above mentioned documents, made by a translator included in the list of certified translators of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Poland or translations certified by a consul of the Republic of Poland serving in the country where the document was issued;
- individual recognition statement on secondary education certificates confirming the right to apply for admission to first-cycle studies issued by NAWA (Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange) Director online via System SYRENA (the process is free of charge);
Secondary Degree Certificates which are EXEMPTED from the recognition procedure: issued by China (only gaozhong biye zhengshu), Ukraine and EU, EEA , EFTA or OECD member countries, International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate. This rule concerns the following countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Chile, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, South Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), USA.
- International English Certificate confirming proficiency at least B2 level – according to Annex No. 2 to the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 30 July 2025:
certificates: ESOL, ISE II, IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, PTE, PCQ, EDI, LCCI, FTBE;
a certificate of completion of a preparatory course for studies lasting at least 9 months (Art. 60 section 4 of the Act of 12 December 2013);
a diploma of completion of first-cycle or second-cycle studies or single-cycle master’s studies in English philology with a diploma supplement or a certificate confirming that the number of hours of classes in English was at least 500;
an International or European Baccalaureate diploma;
a certificate of acquiring the qualifications to practice as a sworn translator issued by the Minister of Justice or a certificate confirming entry on the list of sworn translators
This requirement does not apply to citizens of EU, EFTA, Switzerland and Great Britain (if candidate has a certificate or diploma from the education system of an EU, EFTA country or an IB/EB Matura exam, he or she is not a subject to mandatory language verification).
- entry exam (In accordance with the Act of April 4th, 2025, amending certain laws to eliminate irregularities in the visa system of the Republic of Poland, announced on May 12th, 2025) – for more information, contact Admission office
- visa or other document confirming legal residence in Poland (if you already have one);
- copy (scan) of passport;
- confirmation of payment of the recruitment fee and tuition fee for the 1st year in advance.
- for Master’s degree studies
- diploma of bachelor’s degree, entitling to apply for admission to a master’s degree programme in the country where the degree was issued;
- a copy of the grades (diploma supplement) with the applicable scale;
- above mentioned documents must bear Apostille or full legalization (the validation of the document for international usage);
- translations into Polish/English (only if your documents are in a language other than English) of the above mentioned documents, made by a translator included in the list of certified translators of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Poland or translations certified by a consul of the Republic of Poland serving in the country where the document was issued
- individual recognition statement on a foreign diploma confirming completion of higher education and award of an academic degree issued by NAWA (Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange) Director online via System SYRENA (the process is free of charge);
Candidates who hold a higher education diploma issued by a university operating within the higher education system of an EU, OECD or EFTA member country, which confirms the completion of first-cycle studies, second-cycle studies or at least four years of integrated Master’s degree program, are exempt from the above obligation.
- International English Certificate confirming proficiency at least B2 level, according to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – if you are not a holder of any English/Polish Certificate, contact Admission office;
This requirement does not apply to citizens of EU, EFTA, OECD, Switzerland and Great Britain (if candidate has a certificate or diploma from the education system of an EU, OECD, EFTA country or an IB/EB Matura exam, he or she is not a subject to mandatory language verification).
- visa or other document confirming legal residence in Poland (if you already have one);
- copy (scan) of passport;
- confirmation of payment of the recruitment fee and tuition fee for the 1st year in advance.
You do not have a certificate or a bachelor’s degree yet, because you are still a pupil/student? While waiting for the issuance of your diploma or high school diploma, you can register in the system, but you will not be able to obtain a certificate authorizing you to apply for a visa (until you provide the required documents).
The document must bear an Apostille if issued in a country that is party to the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961 (Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents; Journal of Laws of 2005. No. 112, item 938). You can check the list of countries on the Hague Convention website. Select the appropriate country and find out where you can execute an Apostille.
The document must include full legalization if issued in a country that is not a party to the Hague Convention. Legalization is carried out by:
- the consul of the Republic of Poland, competent for the country on whose territory the document was issued, or
- educational authorities of the country on whose territory the document was issued, or
- accredited in the Republic of Poland or another EU/EFTA/OECD member state to a diplomatic representative or consular office of the country on whose territory the document was issued.
