Admissions for international candidates as of July 1, 2025

If you are not a Polish national, you must apply as an International Student.

On July 1, 2025, Poland introduced new regulations that apply to non-Polish nationals wishing to apply to universities in our country. Below you will find a roadmap that will help you navigate the new admissions process.

The application path you will take depends on your citizenship status and the country where your secondary school or university diplomas were issued. For any other cases not listed below, please book a consultation with our Admissions Office.

Select your application path:

• STEP 1: Select your citizenship stus
• STEP 2: Select where your diploma was issued

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CANDIDATE 1

You are a citizen of the EU or EFTA (i.e., Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland) or the United Kingdom.

Your diploma was issued in your home country, an OECD country, China or Ukraine, or you have an International Baccalaureate (IB) or an European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma.

Candidate 1 applying to an undergraduate program (Bachelor’s)

Required documents

You must submit the following documents:

• Secondary school diploma, including transcript of grades translated into English or Polish if the diploma was issued in a language other than Polish, English, Russian, or Ukrainian. No need to have your diploma recognized by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA).
• Certificate confirming your proficiency in the language of instruction in your study program at the CEFR B2 level. Review the list of acceptable certificates
• Medical insurance policy or a declaration of enrollment in Poland's National Health Fund.

Visa requirements

You do not need a student visa to enter Poland, however, you might need to legalize your stay in Poland after a certain period. Read more about this process

Candidate 1 applying to a graduate program (Master’s)

Required documents

You must submit the following documents:

• Undergraduate diploma (Bachelor’s degree), including grade transcript, translated into English or Polish if the diploma was issued in a language other than Polish, English, Russian, or Ukrainian. No need to have your diploma recognized by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA).
• Certificate confirming your proficiency in the language of instruction in your study program at the CEFR B2 level (some programs may require C1). Review the list of acceptable certificates
• Medical insurance policy or a declaration of enrollment in Poland's National Health Fund.

Visa requirements

You do not need a student visa to enter Poland, however, you might need to legalize your stay in Poland after a certain period. Read more about this process

 

CANDIDATE 2

You are a citizen of the EU or EFTA (i.e., Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland) or the United Kingdom.

Your diploma was issued outside of the EU, EFTA, OECD, China, Ukraine or UK and you do not have an International Baccalaureate (IB) or an European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma.

Candidate 2 applying to an undergraduate program (Bachelor’s)

Required documents

You must submit the following documents:

• Secondary school diploma, including grade transcript, translated into English or Polish if the diploma was issued in a language other than Polish, English, Russian, or Ukrainian. You must have your diploma recognized by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA). We can help you in this process. Read more about it
• Certificate confirming your proficiency in the language of instruction in your study program at the CEFR B2 level. Review the list of acceptable certyficates
• Medical insurance policy or a declaration of enrollment in Poland's National Health Fund.

University entrance exam

You must successfully pass the SWPS University entrance exam appropriate to your program of study. Depending on your program, the exam will be in world history or math. Please review the scope of material that you might want to revisie to prepare for the exam:

• World history
• Mathematics.

Visa requirements

You do not need a student visa to enter Poland, however, you might need to legalize your stay in Poland after a certain period. Read more about this process

Candidate 2 applying to a graduate program (Master’s)

Required documents

You must submit the following documents:

• Undergraduate diploma (Bachelor’s degree), including grade transcript, translated into English or Polish if the diploma was issued in a language other than Polish, English, Russian, or Ukrainian. You must have your diploma recognized by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA). We can help you in this process. Read more about it
• Certificate confirming your proficiency in the language of instruction in your study program at the CEFR B2 level (some programs may require C1). Review the list of acceptable certyficates .
• Medical insurance policy or a declaration of enrollment in Poland's National Health Fund.

Visa requirements

You do not need a student visa to enter Poland, however, you might need to legalize your stay in Poland after a certain period. Read more about this process

CANDIDATE 3

You are a citizen of an OECD country, China or Ukraine.

Your diploma was issued in the EU, EFTA, an OECD country, China, Ukraine or UK, or you have an International Baccalaureate (IB) or an European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma.

Candidate 3 applying to an undergraduate program (Bachelor’s)

Required documents

You must submit the following documents:

• Secondary school diploma, including grade transcript, translated into English or Polish if the diploma was issued in a language other than Polish, English, Russian, or Ukrainian. No need to have your diploma recognized by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA)
• Certificate confirming your proficiency in the language of instruction in your study program at the CEFR B2 level. The document must be included on the list of acceptable certificates listed in the regulation published by the Minister of Science and Higher Education. Review the list (at the moment, this list is available only in Polish).
• Medical insurance policy or a declaration of enrollment in Poland's National Health Fund.

Visa requirements

You will need a student visa to enter Poland. You can apply for a visa at your local Embassy or a Consulate of the Republic of Poland, in your country of residence. Read more about this process

Candidate 3 applying to a graduate program (Master’s)

Required documents

You must submit the following documents:

• Undergraduate diploma (Bachelor’s degree), including grade transcript, translated into English or Polish if the diploma was issued in a language other than Polish, English, Russian, or Ukrainian. No need to have your diploma recognized by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA).
• Certificate confirming your proficiency in the language of instruction in your study program at the CEFR B2 level (some programs might require C1). The document must be included on the list of acceptable certificates listed in the regulation published by the Minister of Science and Higher Education. Review the list (at the moment, this list is available only in Polish).
• Medical insurance policy or a declaration of enrollment in Poland's National Health Fund.

Visa requirements

You will need a student visa to enter Poland. You can apply for a visa at your local Embassy or a Consulate of the Republic of Poland, in your country of residence. Read more about this process

CANDIDATE 4

You are a citizen of an OECD country, China or Ukraine.

Your diploma was issued outside of the EU, EFTA, OECD country, China, Ukraine or UK and you do not have an International Baccalaureate (IB) or an European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma.

Candidate 4 applying to an undergraduate program (Bachelor’s)

Required documents

You must submit the following documents:

• Secondary school diploma, including grade transcript, translated into English or Polish if the diploma was issued in a language other than Polish, English, Russian, or Ukrainian. You must have your diploma recognized by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA). We can help you in this process. Read more about it
• Certificate confirming your proficiency in the language of instruction in your study program at the CEFR B2 level. The document must be included on the list of acceptable certificates listed in the regulation published by the Minister of Science and Higher Education. Review the list (at the moment, this list is available only in Polish).
• Medical insurance policy or a declaration of enrollment in Poland's National Health Fund.

University entrance exam

You must successfully pass the SWPS University entrance exam appropriate to your program of study. Depending on your program, the exam will be in world history or math. Please review the scope of material that you might want to revisie to prepare for the exam:

• World history
• Mathematics.

Visa requirements

You will need a student visa to enter Poland. You can apply for a visa at your local Embassy or a Consulate of the Republic of Poland, in your country of residence. Read more about this process

Candidate 4 applying to a graduate program (Master’s)

Required documents

You must submit the following documents:

• Undergraduate diploma (Bachelor’s degree), including grade transcript, translated into English or Polish if the diploma was issued in a language other than Polish, English, Russian, or Ukrainian. You must have your diploma recognized by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA). We can help you in this process. Read more about it
• Certificate confirming your proficiency in the language of instruction in your study program at the CEFR B2 level (some programs might require C1). The document must be included on the list of acceptable certificates listed in the regulation published by the Minister of Science and Higher Education. Review the list (at the moment, this list is available only in Polish).
• Medical insurance policy or a declaration of enrollment in Poland's National Health Fund.

Visa requirements

You will need a student visa to enter Poland. You can apply for a visa at your local Embassy or a Consulate of the Republic of Poland, in your country of residence. Read more about this process

CANDIDATE 5

You are a citizen of the so-called Third Country (i.e., you are NOT a citizen of the EU or EFTA), and you are NOT a citizen of an OECD country, China, Ukraine or the UK.

Your diploma was issued in the EU, EFTA, OECD country, China, Ukraine or the UK, or you have an International Baccalaureate (IB) or an European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma.

Candidate 5 applying to an undergraduate program (Bachelor’s)

Required documents

You must submit the following documents:

• Secondary school diploma, including grade transcript, translated into English or Polish if the diploma was issued in a language other than Polish, English, Russian, or Ukrainian. No need to have your diploma recognized by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA)
• Certificate confirming your proficiency in the language of instruction in your study program at the CEFR B2 level. The document must be included on the list of acceptable certificates listed in the regulation published by the Minister of Science and Higher Education. Review the list (at the moment, this list is available only in Polish).
• Medical insurance policy or a declaration of enrollment in Poland's National Health Fund.

Visa requirements

You will need a student visa to enter Poland. You can apply for a visa at your local Embassy or a Consulate of the Republic of Poland, in your country of residence. Read more about this process

Candidate 5 applying to a graduate program (Master’s)

Required documents

You must submit the following documents:

• Undergraduate diploma (Bachelor’s degree), including grade transcript, translated into English or Polish if the diploma was issued in a language other than Polish, English, Russian, or Ukrainian. No need to have your diploma recognized by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA)
• Certificate confirming your proficiency in the language of instruction in your study program at the CEFR B2 level (some programs might require C1). The document must be included on the list of acceptable certificates listed in the regulation published by the Minister of Science and Higher Education. Review the list (at the moment, this list is available only in Polish).
• Medical insurance policy or a declaration of enrollment in Poland's National Health Fund.

Visa requirements

You will need a student visa to enter Poland. You can apply for a visa at your local Embassy or a Consulate of the Republic of Poland, in your country of residence. Read more about this process

CANDIDATE 6

You are a citizen of the so-called Third Country (i.e., you are NOT a citizen of the EU or EFTA), and you are NOT a citizen of an OECD country, China, Ukraine or the UK.

Your diploma was issued outside of the EU, EFTA, OECD, China, Ukraine or UK and you do not have an International Baccalaureate (IB) or an European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma.

Candidate 6 applying to an undergraduate program (Bachelor’s)

Required documents

You must submit the following documents:

• Secondary school diploma, including grade transcript, translated into English or Polish if the diploma was issued in a language other than Polish, English, Russian, or Ukrainian. You must have your diploma recognized by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA). We can help you in this process. Read more about it
• Certificate confirming your proficiency in the language of instruction in your study program at the CEFR B2 level. The document must be included on the list of acceptable certificates listed in the regulation published by the Minister of Science and Higher Education. Review the list (at the moment, this list is available only in Polish).
• Medical insurance policy or a declaration of enrollment in Poland's National Health Fund.

University entrance exam

You must successfully pass the SWPS University entrance exam appropriate to your program of study. Depending on your program, the exam will be in world history or math. Please review the scope of material that you might want to revisie to prepare for the exam:

• World history
• Mathematics.

Visa requirements

You will need a student visa to enter Poland. You can apply for a visa at your local Embassy or a Consulate of the Republic of Poland, in your country of residence. Read more about this process

Candidate 6 applying to a graduate program (Master’s)

Required documents

You must submit the following documents:

• Undergraduate diploma (Bachelor’s degree), including grade transcript, translated into English or Polish if the diploma was issued in a language other than Polish, English, Russian, or Ukrainian. You must have your diploma recognized by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA). We can help you in this process. Read more about it
• Certificate confirming your proficiency in the language of instruction in your study program at the CEFR B2 level (some programs might require C1). The document must be included on the list of acceptable certificates listed in the regulation published by the Minister of Science and Higher Education. Review the list (at the moment, this list is available only in Polish).
• Medical insurance policy or a declaration of enrollment in Poland's National Health Fund.

Visa requirements

You will need a student visa to enter Poland. You can apply for a visa at your local Embassy or a Consulate of the Republic of Poland, in your country of residence. Read more about this process

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To begin your university application, you do not need to wait for the results of your secondary school/high-school final exams or, if applicable to you, for the written confirmation of your diploma(s) by the Natoinal Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA). You can get a head start on your university application process by entering your personal information and the program of your choice in our Application Portal, and complete the rest of the form once you have your final grades and diplomas and the written reply from NAWA (if applicable). Our easy, step-by-step, instructions will make applying to SWPS University a breeze.

1. Select your study program – this seemingly easy decision is one of the crucial steps. While choosing your study program, you may want to review the admission requirements to see if there are any prerequisites, language proficiency requirements, or exams.
2. Types of information that you will need to provide – while filling in the Application Form, you will need to provide your personal data, grades obtained on your final secondary school/high-school exam, or your university Grade Point Average (GPA), if you are applying to a graduate program.
3. Scanned documents – once you have all the required documents, scan them to your computer. Ensure that the scans are of good quality, clear and legible, so that we can easily read the information, such as the name of an issuing institution or your grades. Upload the documents to the Application Form.
4. Photo – this is an important item which, if forgotten, will delay your admission to the university. Ensure that your photo fulfils the official requirements described in detail in the Application Form.
5. Application Fee – while filling in your application, you will need to pay, via PayU, an application fee of PLN 85.00 (PLN 150 for School of Form applications). This is a non-refundable fee (unless a study program is cancelled by the university).