Embarking on your academic journey abroad involves fulfilling certain formal requirements. Understanding these steps will streamline your application process. Below, you'll find the key formal aspects necessary for your application to be considered.
Embarking on your academic journey abroad involves fulfilling certain formal requirements. Understanding these steps will streamline your application process. Below, you'll find the key formal aspects necessary for your application to be considered.
As of July 1, 2025, new rules apply for the admission of foreign nationals to studies. The requirement to submit additional documents, as well as their type, is closely related to your citizenship and the country where your education was obtained. Universities are now obligated to verify the language proficiency at the B2 level and conduct entrance examinations. Your certificate or diploma must also be verified by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA).
The changes in admission rules apply to candidates who do not hold Polish citizenship or are not citizens of a European Union country. Most changes affect those whose documents (certificates, diplomas) were issued outside the EU, OECD, or EFTA.
Check whether the additional requirements apply to you as well.
| List of EU countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Hungary, and Italy. |
| List of OECD countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Canada, Republic of Korea, Lithuania, Latvia, Luxembourg, Mexico, Germany, Norway, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, United States, Switzerland, Sweden, Turkey, Hungary, United Kingdom, and Italy. |
| List of EFTA countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. |
Check whether you need to document your proficiency in the study language at the B2 level.
| Citizenship | Place of education | B2 level verification |
|---|---|---|
| European Union (EU) | Obtained in Poland | Not required |
| High school certificate or university diploma obtained in EU, OECD, EFTA countries, Ukraine or China (Gaozhong) | Not required | |
| IB or EB diploma | Not required | |
| University diploma recognized (nostrified) in Poland | Not required | |
| Certificate issued in countries other than EU, OECD, EFTA, Ukraine or China | Required | |
| University diploma issued in countries other than EU, OECD, EFTA, Ukraine or China, not recognized in Poland | Required | |
| Non-EU | Obtained in Poland | Not required |
| High school certificate or university diploma obtained outside Poland | Required | |
| IB or EB diploma | Required |
The methods of certifying language proficiency have been defined by the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education dated July 30, 2025.
Possible ways to certify Polish language proficiency at B2 level:
Possible ways to certify foreign language proficiency at B2 level:
Check whether you need to take an entrance exam and send documents to NAWA. The entrance exam applies only to those applying for first-cycle (bachelor's) or long-cycle (5 years) master's studies.
| Citizenship | Place of Education | Verification and Exam |
|---|---|---|
| European Union (EU) | Obtained in Poland | Not applicable |
| High school certificate or university diploma obtained in EU, OECD, EFTA, Ukraine or China (Gaozhong) | Not applicable | |
| IB or EB diploma | Not applicable | |
| University diploma recognized in Poland | Not applicable | |
| Certificate issued in countries other than EU, OECD, EFTA, Ukraine or China | Mandatory | |
| University diploma issued in countries other than EU, OECD, EFTA, Ukraine or China, not recognized in Poland | Mandatory | |
| Non-EU | Obtained in Poland | Not applicable |
| High school certificate or university diploma obtained in EU, OECD, EFTA, Ukraine or China (Gaozhong) | Not applicable | |
| IB or EB diploma | Not applicable | |
| University diploma recognized in Poland | Not applicable | |
| High school certificate or university diploma issued in countries other than EU, OECD, EFTA, Ukraine or China | Mandatory |
The entrance exam will be conducted remotely on the university's LMS platform.
Carefully review the procedure of the National Agency for Academic Exchange regarding the documents you wish to submit:
Once you have successfully obtained your visa and are planning your arrival at the university, you can apply for accommodation in our student dormitories. Students can explore available options and choose their preferred living arrangements by browsing the Student Suits offer. We provide comfortable accommodation in various parts of the city, all conveniently located close to the university campus.
Students wishing to secure a place in a dormitory must contact the accommodation office at least 14 days prior to their arrival by sending an email to: dormitory@byd.pl. The following information is required for reservation:
Due to limited number of places in the student suites, priority of obtaining places is given to first year first semester students.
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