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Documents you need to study in Poland

What Polish universities typically ask for — Bachelor's or Master's, from application to the residence permit. Tick items off as you go; your progress stays in this browser. Each university sets its own admission rules, so compare with your programme's own list. Each item links to the official source.

Checked against official sources: October 2026

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  1. Before you apply

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    • Polish universities run their own online admissions with their own deadlines and document lists. Read the international admissions page of each one.

      Source: NAWA

    • Polish-taught programmes ask for proof of Polish; English-taught programmes for proof of English. Each university sets the level.

      Source: NAWA

  2. Application documents

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    • Your secondary school certificate (and your degree for a Master's) usually needs an apostille — or legalisation if your country is not part of the Hague Convention. Some universities decide this themselves.

      Source: Study in Poland · NAWA · NAWA

    • Documents in other languages need a translation by a sworn translator. Documents in English, Ukrainian, Russian or Belarusian often need none — check your university's rules.

      Source: Study in Poland · NAWA

    • Polish or English, at the level your programme requires.

    • Needed for the application, the visa and the residence permit.

      Source: Gov.pl

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  3. Depending on your situation

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    • A procedure at an authorised Polish university that declares your foreign degree equivalent to a Polish licencjat or magister. Many universities do not need it for admission.

      Source: Gov.pl · NAWA

  4. After admission: visa and money

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    Only for students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland.

    • Apply at the Polish consulate in your country with your letter of admission.

      Source: Gov.pl

    • PLN 1,010 a month for living costs, plus accommodation and a return ticket (PLN 2,500 from most non-EU countries) — from you or a sponsor.

      Source: Gov.pl · Office for Foreigners

    • Health insurance is part of the visa application — your consulate's checklist states the required cover.

      Source: Gov.pl

  5. After arrival

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    • If you stay longer than your visa allows, apply for a temporary residence permit for studies. Applications go online through the Office for Foreigners' MOS portal.

      Source: Office for Foreigners

Questions

Do I need an apostille?

Usually yes for your school or university certificates — or legalisation if your country is not part of the Hague Convention. Some universities decide themselves for continuing studies, so check their rules.

How much money do I need?

PLN 1,010 a month for living costs, plus accommodation and a return ticket (PLN 2,500 from most non-EU countries).

Is this list complete for my programme?

No list can be. Medicine and some other programmes have entrance exams or interviews. Always compare with your university's own requirements.

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