The primary document confirming student status from the academic year 2025/2026 is the mobile student ID (mLegitymacja), available in the mObywatel application. This document has the same legal validity as a traditional physical student ID card and entitles students to travel discounts and other student benefits.
Activation of the mLegitymacja
To activate the mLegitymacja, a student must meet the following requirements:
- have active student status;
- hold a PESEL number;
- have a current photograph in the iSAPS system, approved by a WSG employee and compliant with the requirements for national ID card photographs;
- download the mObywatel application on their mobile phone.
The application for a mLegitymacja must be submitted via the iSAPS system under My Profile → Personal Data → Student ID Card. Once the application has been submitted and successfully verified, a QR code and an activation code will be generated.
Detailed information is available on the mObywatel website.
Foreign students continue to use the Physical Electronic Student ID Card (ELS).
- We recommend that you submit your ELS application via your personal student account on the iSAPS portal [ISAPS (Studies → Student affairs)]
- The fee for issuing the ID card is PLN 22.00 and must be paid via the ISAPS system, in accordance with the individual schedule.
Collection of the ID card
The ID card can be collected from the relevant Dean's Office within 14 days of submitting the application.
In order to receive a student ID card, a photograph meeting the requirements of the guidelines for issuing identity cards must be uploaded to ISAPS 3.0. In order to receive an electronic student ID card, a photograph that meets the requirements of the guidelines for issuing identity cards must be uploaded to iSAPS. A colour photograph measuring 35 mm x 45 mm, which should show the entire head and upper shoulders against a plain, light background, with the face occupying 70-80% of the photograph. The face must be in a frontal position, with the mouth closed, a natural expression, and the eyes should be open, visible and looking straight at the camera.
Please note: The uploaded photo cannot be a selfie!
