Candidates with foregin diplomas
Converting grades from certificates/diplomas obtained abroad
The method of converting grades from certificates obtained abroad which entitle enrolment in first-cycle studies is defined in Appendix 2 to Resolution no. 62 of the University Council. Points obtained by candidates holding certificates from countries which are not included in the above-named document are converted in accordance with the rates used for Polish national finishing examinations: basic level with a conversion rate of 0.6, advanced level with a conversion rate of 1.0, and in cases where there is no stated level, with a conversion rate of 0.8.
Attaching documents in the IRK system
Candidates with foreign diplomas are required to attach education-related documents to their IRC (Internet Recruitment of Candidates) account, according to which recruitment points will be calculated. If the candidate has two types of documents (e.g., in the case of candidates from Belarus, Attestat and a list of grades from the CT exam), please attach both documents along with the grades. After reviewing the documents, the Recruitment Committee will calculate the number of recruitment points on the basis of the most favourable score for the Candidate.
Additional documents required from holders of foreign diplomas
In addition to the other standard documents required for recruitment purposes, a candidate with a secondary school certificate or a university diploma issued abroad must provide the following:
1. a certificate of secondary school or higher education diploma with grades, in one of the following forms:
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legalisation – Who may perform the legalisation of documents?
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or an apostille, if the document was issued by an institution operating within the educational system of a State that is a party to the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 – list of institutions in Hague Convention countries which may issue an apostille [link]
2. a sworn translation into the language in which the studies will be conducted of his/her secondary school graduation certificate or higher education diploma, and the transcript of his/her grades, legalisation, or apostille - if made in a foreign language; in the case of a translation completed abroad which is other than a sworn translation, the translation should be legalised by a Polish diplomatic office.
3. a certificate stating that the secondary school leaving certificate or higher education diploma obtained entitles the applicant to apply for admission to higher education, or to continue studies in the country from which the document originates, accompanied by a translation into the language of the studies which will be undertaken by the applicant
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or a Recognition Statement generated online by Kwalifikator NAWA (the automated qualification service of the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange), stating that the diploma entitles you to take up or continue studies
4. if the secondary school graduation certificate is not recognised by law or on the basis of international agreements as a document permitting an applicant to pursue higher education in Poland, a certificate confirming the possession of secondary education entitling the applicant to pursue higher education in Poland, issued by the competent Superintendent of Education (or if there is no such certificate, a statement signed by the applicant on the obligation to deliver the above mentioned certificate within the required deadline)
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declaration form for foreigners – regarding the obligation to qualify a certificate
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list of countries whose documents are exempted from the requirement of nostrification
Confirmation of Polish language competence
Applicants with a diploma or certificate issued abroad, who are applying for a degree programme conducted in Polish, are required to verify their knowledge of Polish at a level of B2, by supplying a document which is acknowledged by the University of Warsaw.
Candidates who do not have a University-recognised document to certify their knowledge of Polish may take an online test to confirm their proficiency in Polish in order to study. In further qualification, only candidates demonstrating a level of proficiency in Polish that enables them to start a Polish language course at the C1 level, which corresponds to the B2 level, will be considered.
The candidate is obliged to upload the certificate from the online test to his/her individual account in the IRC system. Confirmation of Polish language competence by the recruitment committee is a condition for allowing the candidate to participate in further recruitment procedures.
To take part in the test, it is necessary to:
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register on the COME platform and
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write an email to with a request to take the Polish language level test and include the email address used when registering in the COME platform in the body of the email.
Confirmation of English language competence
Candidates recruited by the Faculty for the courses offered in English should have one of the documents recognised by the University of Warsaw as proof of proficiency in English at a minimum level of B2.
Candidates who do not have the appropriate document may take the Central Foreign Language Proficiency Examination.