ATTENTION! Applications to this programme are reviewed continuously – only confirmed applications will be considered. Please familiarise yourself with the continuous admission process description.

Important information

Admission step-by-step

Before applying, read the information on the website carefully: application step–by–step.

Continuous admission process description

In the continuous admission process, confirmed applications are reviewed continuously. 

To participate in the admission process:

• submit your application for the chosen programme please click on the green “Sign up” button on the right side of the screen,
• during submission of the application, fill out the provided form with the required data and scans of documents,
• pay the application fee,
• confirm the application by clicking on the “Confirm” button in the “Application” tab. You can confirm your application only when the application round is still open.

PLEASE NOTE! Before you confirm your application, ensure that all the required data have been entered into the system and the documents have been uploaded. You cannot edit a confirmed application.

Remember to regularly check information provided in the IRK system (tab “Messages”) or sent by e-mail. You will be informed about the next steps or asked to provide additional data.

Once all those steps are completed, confirmed and paid applications will be checked and reviewed. If an exam is included in the qualification criteria, you will be informed about its date. Results of the admissions process are published regularly throughout the application round.

Who can apply?

Studies can be undertaken by people who hold:

• diploma of higher education (at least Licencjat or equivalent, e.g. bachelor) awarded in any field.

A diploma obtained at a foreign university is equal to the documents issued in Poland as long as it confirms the candidate's eligibility to undertake the second-cycle programmes of study.

Qualified candidates need to have graduated from the declared study programme by the time of enrollment and have at least a certificate of graduation.

Additional requirements at the stage of enrollment

Note: At the enrollment stage, some candidates may be required to provide the following documents:

• certificate of proficiency in English at a minimum B2 level, in accordance with the list published by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (MNiSW),
• and/or statement from the Director of NAWA confirming eligibility to undertake studies in Poland.

The need to meet additional requirements is strictly related to your individual situation – both your citizenship and the country where you obtained your education are important factors. On our website “Requirements related to the citizenship and diploma country of issue” you can verify, if you are required to deliver indicated documents. 

Qualification criteria

Admission rules have been established in the resolution no—58/VI/2025 of the Senate of the Jagiellonian University on June, 24 2025.

The final admission result is calculated based on the following elements:

Results on the document entitling to undertake studies are not considered in the calculation of the final admission result.

The interview

The interview is conducted in English. Its aim is to assess:

• candidate's motivation for undertaking the programme,
• their general knowledge in the area of Ecology, Protection of Nature and Environment,
• and their English proficiency.

Interviews are conducted remotely (online) using distance communication tools (such as Microsoft Teams). To participate in a remote interview, the candidate must have a stable Internet connection, a working microphone and headphones or speakers, as well as access to a webcam. During the interview, the examiner will verify the candidate’s identity (based on the presented identity document) and ensure the independence of their work.

Application form

At the application stage, all foreign candidates are asked to complete a form containing questions about their citizenship and previous education. Based on the answers provided in the form, you will receive guidance regarding the need to meet additional requirements at the enrollment stage – please read all messages carefully.

Admission schedule

A detailed admission schedule is available on our website: admission schedule.

An additional application round is opened only for the programmes with free places. Rounds for different programmes can start several days following the announcement of the results. Stay up to date with the information published in the IRK system.

Enrolment for studies

The documents below must be delivered to the secretary’s office during the enrolment dates after receiving “qualified” status. Please familiarise yourself with the list of documents and prepare them in advance. It is necessary to present all the documents for enrolment.

Description of the enrolment procedure is available on the website: enrolment. 

Enrolment is made remotely (by correspondence) only by the deadline specified in the schedule – the candidate has to send scans of a complete set of documents and then deliver the originals for inspection to the student office no later than September 25, 2026. Remote enrolment is possible only by August 31, 2026.

In September, you can only enrol in person at the student office. During enrolment, it is necessary to submit copies of all the documents, along with the originals for inspection. You cannot send the document by post or courrier. 

Detailed information about the enrolment procedure can be found after being qualified in the “Documents and further steps” link in your “Applications” table. 

Check the information about enrolment by a representative. 

List of required documents

Some of the documents have to be downloaded from the IRK system and signed:

• personal questionnaire – Attention! You can only download the questionnaire if you are qualified and the administrator accepted your photo, so you should upload the photo into the system in advance;
• declaration for correspondence enrolment (only if the enrolment is completed remotely);
• power of attorney – only if a candidate is enrolled by a representative (does not apply for correspondence enrolment);
• summary of the form “Requirements related to the citizenship and diploma country of issue”;
• summary of the form “Basis for your application”.

It is also mandatory to submit:

• identity document: valid passport or EU-citizen ID card;
• document entitling its holder to undertake studies in Poland:
• diploma confirming the candidate’s eligibility to undertake the second-cycle studies. If the candidate doesn’t have a diploma yet (but has already graduated), they may submit a certificate of graduation instead and sign the declaration of delivery of a diploma’s copy with the original for an inspection by September 25, 2026;
• sworn translation into Polish or English of documents issued in another language;
• apostille or legalisation of a diploma obtained outside Poland – Attention! It also applies to the documents issued in the European Union. In some cases, a later submission of an apostille can be accepted. Check the information on the website: apostille;
• individual official statement issued by the Director of NAWA confirming the holder’s eligibility to pursue higher education in Poland (required for the documents, that has not been nostrified, issued outside the EU, OECD and EFTA except Ukraine and Chinese xuesi diploma; 
• certificate of proficiency in English at a minimum B2 level, in accordance with the list published by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (applies to some candidates depending on their citizenship and the country of their previous education);
• document confirming the medical insurance.

The candidate can also submit the documents regarding exemption from the tuition fees:

• decision from the Director of NAWA entitling its holder to exemption from the tuition fees (if the candidate has obtained NAWA's scholarship).

After enrolment, it is required to deliver:

• by the deadline specified in the admission schedule: a medical certificate from the doctor of occupational medicine – a referral for a medical examination is issued during enrolment.

Check the information on the required documents and requirements related to the citizenship and diploma country of issue. 

Tuition fee payment

Information about the tuition fees can be found at the top of the page, in the “Important information” table.

Candidates who hold NAWA’s decision entitling them to an exemption from the tuition fees before enrolment can study without tuition fees. It is necessary to indicate the correct situation in the “Foreigner’s status in Poland” in the IRK system. If your situation changes, you can apply to change your financing. 

Other foreigners must pay tuition fees individually. 

More information about the fees can be found on the website: fees.

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