Before starting your application, please familiarize yourself with the admission rules and the method used to calculate recruitment (admission) points.

For Bachelor’s programmes, two subjects are taken into account during the qualification process: one foreign language and one of the following subjects: Mathematics, Geography, History, Physics, or Informatics.

A maximum of 200 admission points may be obtained from the two subjects taken into account when calculating the admission score (up to 100 points for each subject). The conversion scales for grades from foreign certificates into recruitment points are available on the website.

The admission process is conducted via the IRK application system.

Create an account in the IRK system, log in, complete all required personal data, provide information about your education, choose your study program(s), and follow the subsequent steps.

You may find it useful to consult our IRK System Manual, which presents, step by step, how to complete your application and navigate the IRK system. Click here to read the manual.

Your IRK account includes a “Help” tab, which should be used for all correspondence regarding your application. Messages sent through this tab are automatically linked to your account, allowing us to respond more quickly and efficiently.

Please prepare scans of the following documents:

• IB / EB diploma
  • a scanned copy of the document must be uploaded to the IRK recruitment system,
  • the original document must be presented upon arrival at the university.
• Sworn translation of the secondary school certificate into English or Polish;
• Certificate confirming your proficient command of English (minimum required level: B2):
  • EU citizens: If your IB or EB education was conducted in English, you are exempt from submitting an English language certificate.
  • Non-EU citizens: You must provide a certificate from the list of accepted certificates - see the list of accepted certificates;
• Document confirming the right to study under the same tuition fee conditions as Polish citizens (if applicable);
• Written consent of the statutory representative (if you are under the age of 18);
• Recent passport photograph – prepared in accordance with the specified requirements.

Upload scans of the required documents to the dedicated sections of your “Enrollment applications” within the specified deadlines.

Please note that once the round has ended, it will no longer be possible to upload any files in the system. Applications that are not completed before the end of the round will not be considered.

Pay the application fee in the amount of PLN 85 or EUR 20 (the bank account number is available in the IRK application system).

Upload the payment confirmation to your account in the same section where you uploaded your documents. This helps us identify the payment in our bank statements. In the absence of the necessary information in the transfer title, which prevents us from assigning the payment to the candidate, if the payment is not processed before the end of the round, the application will not be considered.

Once the payment is credited to the University's bank account, your application will be further processed and verified. Applications without payment will not be considered or verified.

Your application will be verified in the IRK system during the admissions round. If your application requires supplementation, you will be informed in the system about any missing documents. Please note that if the required documents are not submitted within the specified deadline, your application will be left without consideration.

The qualification status will be updated only after the end of the admissions round (please refer to the admission schedule).

On the day the results are announced, the qualification decision will be visible in the IRK system (please refer to the admission schedule).

After you are qualified for your chosen program, you will receive a payment notification for the first-year tuition fee. Once we confirm the transfer, we will issue your acceptance letter which can be used for your visa application (if needed).

In case of visa refusal, candidates are entitled to a full refund of the tuition fee (note that banks may charge transfer fees). The refund will be made to the account indicated by the applicant. You must provide the necessary information for the transfer using the special form and attach the visa refusal letter. Please note that if the payment was made in a currency other than PLN, currency conversion rates may cause the refunded amount to differ from the original payment.

Apply for a visa at a Polish consulate. Please check the visa requirements for your country beforehand. In most cases, you can submit your visa application no earlier than 6 months before your planned trip and no later than 15 days before departure. Please note that the later you submit your application, the greater the risk that your visa may not be issued in time.

For more consular information, see: https://www.gov.pl/web/gov/katalog-jednostek
For more information on visas and residence permits, see: https://www.ue.katowice.pl/en/admissions/practical-info/visa-residence.htm

The admission procedure is completed once the original documents previously uploaded as scans in the recruitment system are submitted to the Admissions Office.

If you are already in Poland, you are requested to submit your original documents to the Admissions Office within the deadline applicable to candidates residing in Poland (in accordance with the notification in the IRK system) or within a deadline agreed individually with the Admissions Office. Timely submission is vital to complete your enrollment, obtain access to USOS (the Student System), receive your class schedule and student ID card, and register for selected courses (e.g., foreign languages and physical education).

If you are applying for a visa and cannot arrive earlier, you must come to Poland before the start of the semester (by the end of September at the latest). 

Visit the Admissions Office and bring all your original documents so that copies can be made and included in your student file. The Admissions Office is located in the CNTI building, room 2/17, Bogucicka 5 Street, Katowice.

If you fail to enroll in person within the registration period, you will not be officially registered as a student, and your admission may be cancelled. If, due to objective reasons, you are unable to meet this deadline, you must inform us in advance and obtain the Rector’s approval to arrive after October 1st. Such requests are considered on an individual basis.

To enroll in a study program in Poland, you must have health insurance valid from your first day in Poland. Proof of insurance will be requested when submitting your documents.

This can be:

• Medical travel insurance with coverage of at least EUR 30,000, covering all expenses that may arise due to medical repatriation, medical emergencies, urgent hospitalisation, or death; or

• Medical insurance in accordance with Polish regulations on health care benefits financed from public funds; or

• EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) in the case of EU citizens.

Additionally, non-EU citizens must provide proof of legal residence in Poland, such as a visa or residence card.

NOTE: We warmly invite you to take part in Integration Week for incoming international students. Integration Week will take place in the last week of September 2026. It is an important part of preparing for the start of your studies and adapting to the academic environment. Participation in this event is not mandatory but highly recommended.

For more practical information regarding your arrival and first steps at the university, please visit our Welcome Point page.