What You Need to Know Before You Join Us

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.

Language certificate

New rules for the recruitment of foreigners

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

 

Possible ways to prove proficiency in the study language at B2 level:

  1. A certificate, diploma, or other document confirming knowledge of the language at B2, C1, or C2 level in accordance with the list from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education regulation,
  2. A certificate issued after passing a language exam conducted by a university,
  3. High school diploma obtained abroad where instruction was conducted in that language,
  4. University diploma in philology or applied linguistics in that language, with at least 500 hours of instruction in the language during the studies,
  5. Polish high school diploma with a passing grade in the extended level matura exam in that language with a score of at least 60%,
  6. International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma obtained in that language,
  7. Certificate of qualification as a sworn translator of that language or confirmation of being listed as a sworn translator.

Check if you need to take an entrance exam and send documents to NAWA.

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:

  1. Procedure for obtaining information about a foreign high school certificate.
  2. Procedure for obtaining information about a foreign university diploma.
Student Accommodation

Student Accommodation

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:

  • First name and surname
  • Date of birth
  • Passport number
  • Email address
  • Contact phone number

Due to limited number of places in the student suites, priority of obtaining places is given to first year first semester students.

English Language Proficiency Certificate

EnglishScore is the British Council’s globally recognized test and certificate of English proficiency for employment. It's taken by over 2 million individuals annually across more than 150 countries.

With EnglishScore, you can conveniently assess your listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills directly from your mobile phone.

WSG University is a proud EnglishScore Approved Partner, offering you an exclusive 25% discount on your certificate when you use the voucher code PL-WSG-25 after completing the test.

The EnglishScore Core Skills Test, evaluating grammar, reading, and listening, takes approximately 40 minutes to complete. Getting started is quick and easy, and you'll receive your results instantly.

Speaking and Writing tests are also available, each taking around 30 minutes, with results available within 24 hours.

To get started:

  1. Download the EnglishScore app on Android or iOS.
  2. Take the Core Skills Test.
  3. Enter the voucher code: PL-WSG-25 to receive your discount.
  4. (Optional) You can also take the Speaking and Writing Tests and certify those results.

You can prepare for the tests by reviewing our comprehensive test guides for both Core Skills and Speaking.

  • Internationally recognized: Secure a globally accepted English certificate from the British Council.
  • Accurate and reliable: Developed by assessment experts, the results are precise and trustworthy.
  • Convenient and quick: Take the English exam anytime, anywhere using your mobile phone.
  • Save money: EnglishScore is a more affordable option compared to other well-known English language exams.
English Language Proficiency Certificate
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