Documents certifying foreign language proficiency at a level not lower than B2 include:

1. A certificate, diploma, or other document confirming proficiency in the given foreign language across four language skills — listening, reading, speaking, and writing — at a proficiency level of B2, C1, or C2, issued by one of the following institutions:

a) For the English language:

– University of Cambridge, ESOL Examinations:

• B2 First (FCE)

• C1 Advanced (CAE)

• C2 Proficiency (CPE)

• B2 Business Vantage (BEC Vantage)

• C1 Business Higher

• Certificate in English for International Business and Trade (CEIBT)

– University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, British Council, IDP IELTS Australia:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – minimum score: 5.5

– Trinity College London:

• ESOL Skills for Life – Level 1 (B2) or higher

• Integrated Skills in English (ISE) – ISE II or higher

• ISE Digital – score above 80 (B2)

– Educational Testing Service (ETS):

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (iBT) – minimum score: 72

• Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) – minimum scores:

  • 785 points in Listening & Reading

  • 150 points in Speaking

  • 160 points in Writing

– Pearson Assessment English:

• Pearson English International Certificate – paper-based or computer-based version (formerly Pearson Test of English General (PTE) or London Tests of English) – Level 3 (Edexcel Certificate in ESOL International Level 1 – grades: Pass, Merit, Distinction) or higher

• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) – in-person or online version – minimum score: 59

– LanguageCert (PeopleCert Qualifications (PCQ)):

• LanguageCert International ESOL – LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing) (Communicator B2), also known as LanguageCert International ESOL Communicator B2 Listening, Reading, Writing or higher, together with LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Speaking) (Communicator B2), also known as LanguageCert International ESOL Communicator B2 Speaking or higher

• LanguageCert Academic – LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) (LanguageCert Academic B2) or higher

• LanguageCert Test of English – LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) (LanguageCert Test of English B2) or higher

– Education Development International (EDI), London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations Board (LCCI):

• English for Business – Level 2 or higher

• Foundation Certificate for Teachers of Business English (FTBE)

– European Consortium for the Certificate of Attainment in Modern Languages:

• Level B2 (Vantage) or higher

– telc GmbH, WBT Weiterbildungs-Testsysteme GmbH:

• Certificate in English

• Certificate in English for Business Purposes

• Certificate in English for Technical Purposes

• telc English

• telc English Business

• telc English Technical

• telc English University

– Other documents confirming proficiency in English at B2 level

• Certificate of completion of a preparatory course for undertaking higher education studies, as referred to in Article 60(4) of the Act of 12 December 2013 on Foreigners, lasting no less than 9 months, confirming proficiency in the English language in all four language skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing, at the B2, C1, or C2 level of language proficiency;

• Diploma of completion of first-cycle (Bachelor’s), second-cycle (Master’s), or long-cycle (integrated Master’s) studies in English philology or applied linguistics, issued by a higher education institution operating within the higher education and science system of the Republic of Poland or a foreign university, together with a diploma supplement or certificate confirming that the number of class hours in English amounted to at least 500;

• Diploma of completion of first-cycle (Bachelor’s), second-cycle (Master’s), or long-cycle (integrated Master’s) studies issued by a higher education institution operating within the higher education and science system of the Republic of Poland or a foreign university, containing information that the language of instruction was English; if the diploma does not include such information, a diploma supplement or certificate confirming English as the language of instruction is also required;

• International Baccalaureate Diploma – with reference to English as the primary language;

• European Baccalaureate Diploma – with reference to English as the first (L1) or second (L2) language;

• Certificate of entitlement to practice as a sworn translator of the English language issued by the Minister of Justice, as referred to in Article 5(2) of the Act of 25 November 2004 on the Profession of Sworn Translator, or a certificate confirming entry into the register of sworn translators for the English language.

Every student of MUL is obliged to have a valid insurance which covers a period of a given academic year, during which a student is enrolled, on the territory of Poland.

Students are required to bring a copy of insurance document to the Front Desk – one from the following list:

• health insurance,
• European Health Insurance Card,
• insurance in the Polish National Health Fund (NFZ)
• a proof of bearing the treatment costs by the insurer on the territory of the Republic of Poland.

Final due date for newly admitted students: October 31, 2025

All Information on the website of National Health Fund - click here.

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You do not need to go through a recognition procedure if your secondary school certificate was issued by:

• a school operating in the educational system of a country that is a member of the EU, EFTA, or OECD;
• the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB diploma);
• a European School (European Baccalaureate diploma – EB);
• a country with which Poland has signed a bilateral agreement on the mutual recognition of education (even if the agreement has expired).

These documents are automatically recognized in Poland and grant you the right to apply for admission to higher education institutions.

Starting from July 1, 2025, if your secondary school certificate was issued outside of the EU, EFTA, OECD, and your country does not have a bilateral agreement with Poland, you will need to obtain:

• an Official Statement from the Director of NAWA (Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange) confirming that your diploma gives access to higher education.

This statement is required by universities during the application process.

Remember!

If you have already received a recognition decision issued by a Polish Education Superintendent (Kurator Oświaty) before July 1, 2025, you do not need to apply for an additional statement from the Director of NAWA.

Such decisions remain valid and continue to be accepted by Polish universities during the admission process.

As of July 1, 2025, all foreign secondary school certificates that do not qualify for automatic recognition (i.e. not issued in EU, EFTA, OECD countries, or under bilateral agreements with Poland, and not IB or EB diplomas) must be formally recognized for the purpose of applying to a Polish university. This procedure is handled by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) through the online platform SYRENA:
https://nawa.gov.pl
https://syrena.nawa.gov.pl

To apply, candidates must submit the following documents via SYRENA (electronically, signed with a trusted profile or qualified e-signature):

• A completed application form;
• The original certificate or an officially certified copy with Apostille (if the country is a party to the 1961 Hague Convention) or legalization (if not);
• If the certificate does not include full details, the following additional documents are required:
  • final exam results and grades;
  • a transcript listing subjects and classes completed, with grades;
  • information about the curriculum, grading scale, and duration of education;
  • a confirmation that the certificate grants access to higher education in the issuing country;
• A certified Polish translation of all documents, prepared by:
  • a sworn translator in Poland;
  • a sworn translator registered in an EU, EFTA, or OECD country;
  • a Polish consul;
  • or an embassy/consulate of the country that issued the certificate.

The procedure is free of charge. NAWA issues an official statement confirming that the certificate gives access to higher education in Poland. This document must be submitted to the university during the admission process. The processing time is up to 60 days.

If you have already obtained a recognition decision from a Polish Education Superintendent (Kurator Oświaty) before July 1, 2025, you do not need to apply to NAWA again. Such decisions remain valid and are accepted by universities.

Citizens of EU/EEA/EFTA countries may enter the territory of the Republic of Poland on the basis of a valid travel document or another valid document confirming identity and citizenship (i.e. your national ID).

EU-citizen may stay in Poland for up to 90 days without other formal requirements.

However, as the studies lasts longer than 3 months, so that is why students from EU/EFTA/EEA countries must register their residence in Poland. Registration of residence should be submitted in person to a voivode having jurisdiction over place of residence (Wojewoda Lubelski), no later than on the next day following the end of the period of 3 months after the entry into the territory of Poland. It is issued free of charge and it is valid for 10 years.

Full list of countries with free-visa entry is available on website of the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs - check

Non-European citizen will need a visa to enter and stay in Poland.

For international students, there are 2 types of visas available:

·         Schengen visa (C-Type) – a short-term visa which allows to stay in Schengen territory for up to 90 days in a 180-day period.

·         National visa (D-Type) – a long-term visa which allows to stay in Poland for up to 1 year.

If you need to stay longer in Poland for your studies, you must apply for a Temporary Residence Permit/Card.

Student visa applications must be registered through e-consulate (but you must book an appointment).

The documents you need to gather to apply for a Polish student visa are:

• A travel document (passport document);
• A filled out and signed visa application;
• A photograph;
• A proof of visa payment;
• A medical travel insurance whose coverage amounts to not less than EUR 30,000, and covering all expenses that may arise in connection with the need to return for medical reasons, a medical emergency, urgent hospitalization or death, or medical insurance within the meaning of Polish regulations on health care benefits financed out of public funds;
• Documents confirming the purpose of studies:
  • The original certificate on admission to studies or on the continuation of studies – Zaświadczenie;
  • Proof of payment for studies issued by the appropriate Dean’s Office;
  • Copy of high school diploma - apostilled by the appropriate Ministry/legalized;
• Flight itinerary (reservation only).
• Proof of accommodation - document confirming the availability in Poland of appropriate accommodation for the intended period of stay, e.g. certificate of registration (zameldowanie), lease agreement, decision on the provision of the dormitory, other type of accommodation proof;
• Documents confirming the sufficient financial resources to cover costs of living and return travel to the country of origin or residence;

Documents required from minors:

• Birth certificate (if applicable, proof of legal guardianship) legalized/attested/apostilled by MEA/MFA.
• Copies of signed ID documents of the parents/guardians of the applicant.
• Notarized certificate of permission to travel from the parent(s)/guardian(s) not accompanying the minor during the travel, legalized/attested/apostilled by MEA/MFA.
• Death certificate if one or both of the parent(s) is/are dead legalized/attested/apostilled by MEA/MFA.
• Court verdict in case the parents are divorced and/or one of the parents lost custody of the child, legalized/attested/apostilled by MEA/MFA.

Supporting documents may be different depending on the country where a visa application is submitted.

For more details, please contact the relevant consular post.

The Temporary Residence Card will allow a student to cross the Polish border as often as he wish. At first, it's issued for a period no longer than 15 months. It can be renewed for periods of up to 3 years but for no longer than the remainder of studies.

Student need to apply for a Temporary Residence Permit/Card at the latest on the last day of legal residence in Poland.

Application for Temporary Residence Permit/Card may be submitted in person in:

Residents Affairs Bureau (Biuro Obsługi Mieszkańców)
14 Wieniawska Street, stands:  15, 16, 17 (1st floor)
20-071 Lublin

In order to apply for Temporary Residence Permit/Card student needs to submit following documents:

1. application form filled out in accordance with the instructions;
2. four passport photographs
3. photocopy of all pages of a valid travel document (original for inspection);
4. documents confirming the circumstances indicated in the application:
   1. certificate from the Admissions Office or Dean's Office on admission to the studies or on continuation of studies;
   2. proof of payment of tuition fees;
   3. documents confirming possession of health insurance;
   4. documents certifying possession of sufficient funds to cover living expenses and the cost of studies;
   5. residential lease agreement or certificate from the dormitory.

Full information regarding Temporary Residence Permit/Card is available of Lubelskie Province Governor's Office in Lublin: https://cudzoziemcy.lublin.uw.gov.pl/en