How to apply?
- Choose the Field of study.
- Click on “Online recruitment system”
- Choose the program, then click on “Apply”.
- Register in the application portal (create your personal account).
- Attach the required documents into your account.
- After we check your documents, we generate the Conditional Offer Letter (it will be visible and downloadable in the application portal). This letter contains all payment details.
- Pay the tuition and admission fees.
- Upload the payment confirmation in the system.
- As soon as we receive your payment, we generate the Acceptance Letter. You will be able to see and download the scans of signed Acceptance Letter in the application portal.
- After arrival in Poland, you should come to the Admission office (room A004) in Warsaw Management University to sign the Student Contract and submit your documents.
Please, don’t forget to bring all the original documents:
- Passport
- Photo
- High Secondary School Diploma / Bachelor’s degree Diploma for Master’s degree
- Attachment to High Secondary School / Bachelor’s degree Diploma for Master’s degree
- Apostille of Diploma and Attachment to Diploma
- Original copy of the Nostrification decision
- English certificate
- Health insurance
After you sign the Student Contract, the application process is finished. You will receive your Student ID Card after the start of your studies.
Watch the step-by-step online application guide here
Required documents
For the Bachelor’s degree, you should upload the following documents:
- Passport
- Photo
- Original High School Diploma
- Official transcript (grades) of the High School Diploma
- Apostille of the High School Diploma and the transcript
- Certified translation of the High School Diploma into Polish
- Certified translation of the transcript into Polish
- Nostrification of the High School Diploma (issued by NAWA). If you need help with nostrification, please contact admission.office@mans.org.pl
- English language certificate (minimum B2 level or higher)
- Health insurance
For the Master’s degree, you should upload the following documents:
- Passport
- Photo
- Original Bachelor’s Degree Diploma
- Official transcript (grades) of the Bachelor’s Degree
- Apostille of the Bachelor’s Degree Diploma and the transcript
- Certified translation of the Bachelor’s Degree Diploma into Polish
- Certified translation of the transcript into Polish
- Nostrification of the Bachelor’s Degree Diploma (NAWA certificate). If you need help with nostrification, please contact admission.office@mans.org.pl
- English language certificate (minimum B2 or higher)
- Health insurance
Nostrification process
What is Certificate Recognition?
This is an administrative process through which a certificate or diploma obtained abroad can be officially recognized in Poland as equivalent to certain levels of education or rights to continue education, such as applying to a university.
Who Must Apply?
You must apply if your certificate was issued by:
- A country outside the EU, OECD, or EFTA, and
- A country that does not have a bilateral agreement with Poland on mutual recognition of education documents.
This includes most non-Western or non-European countries.
Special note for Belarusian citizens:
From July 1, 2024, new legal changes allow recognition of certificates from Belarus even if not all documents are available. Each case will be reviewed individually.
If you want to find more information please follow this link:
Who Does Not Need to Apply?
You are exempt from the recognition process if your certificate is:
- From a country in the EU, OECD, or EFTA(e.g., Germany, USA, UK, Norway, Canada, Japan),
- An IB diploma(International Baccalaureate),
- An EB diploma(European Baccalaureate),
- From a country that has a treaty with Poland on mutual recognition of education.
- If you want to find more information please follow this link
https://nawa.gov.pl/en/recognition/recognition-for-academic-purposes/applying-for-admission-to-first-long-cycle-studies
Where to Apply?
All applications are submitted online through the NAWA system called SYRENA.
Website: https://syrena.nawa.gov.pl/
How to apply online step by step
- Open the SYRENA Portal
Go to: https://syrena.nawa.gov.pl/#
- Click on „Submit an Application”
You will be redirected to a page explaining the purpose of the process.
- Click on „Start”
Read the information carefully. If you need diploma recognition to continue your studies at a Polish university, proceed by clicking Start.
- Complete the Application Form
- Submit Your Application
Double-check your entries and uploaded files, then click Submit.
You will receive a confirmation email and further instructions regarding the next steps.
Where to find more information?
- NAWA SYRENA Portal (application, instructions, updates):
https://syrena.nawa.gov.pl/# - Official English-language page for academic recognition by NAWA:
Required Documents
(File format: PDF or JPG, maximum size per file: 3MB)
- secondary school certificate giving the access to higher education on which the recognition statement you wish to obtain
- transcript of records / supplement / list of subjects and grades attached to the certificate (if applicable)
- previous document of education – document which was the basis for the admission to secondary school
- certified translations of all the above-mentioned documents (unless they are issued in: English, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian)
- identity card (passport)
- document stating the change of surname (if needed)
- declaration filled in and signed by a parent or a legal guardian authorizing to submit the application (in the case of a minor applicant)
oświadczenie-PL declaration-EN - in the case of refugees – a refugee status document
Where to Find More Information:
- NAWA SYRENA Portal (application, instructions, updates):
https://syrena.nawa.gov.pl/# - Official English-language page for academic recognition by NAWA:
- NAWA SYRENA Portal (application, instructions, updates):
What Is Diploma Recognition by NAWA?
This is an official procedure conducted by NAWA (Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange) to evaluate whether a foreign academic diploma is equivalent to a Polish qualification.
It is primarily intended for people who plan to continue their education in Poland.
Who Must Apply?
You can apply if:
- You completed your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree outside of Poland and you want to apply to a Polish university
- Your diploma is not automatically recognized under a bilateral agreement between Poland and your country.
Where and How to Apply?
All applications are submitted online through the NAWA system called SYRENA.
Website: https://syrena.nawa.gov.pl/
How to Apply Online – Step-by-Step
1. Open the SYRENA Portal
Go to: https://syrena.nawa.gov.pl/#
2. Click on „Submit an Application”
You will be taken to a page explaining the purpose of the process.
3. Click on „Start”
Read the information carefully. If you need diploma recognition to continue your studies at a Polish university, proceed by clicking Start.
What Documents Do You Need?
Prepare scans of the following documents:
(File format: PDF or JPG, maximum size per file: 3MB)
- The diplomayou wish to be recognized (e.g., your Bachelor’s or Master’s),
- Transcript of records, diploma supplement, or list of grades for that diploma,
- The previous diploma(e.g., Bachelor’s for Master’s recognition) and its transcript (if applicable),
- Translationsof all documents unless they were issued in English, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian, or Belarusian,
- Passport or identity card,
- Proof of name change(if the name on your diploma differs from your current ID),
- If applicable, a refugee status document.
Notes:
- All documents must be completed in Polish or English, using Latin characters.
- NAWA may request original documentsduring the process.
4. Complete the Application Form
After clicking „Start,” you’ll be asked to:
- Enter your personal information,
- Choose the type of recognition,
- Upload all the required documents,
- State your purposeas applying to a Polish university.
5. Submit Your Application
Double-check your entries and uploaded files, then click Submit.
You will receive a confirmation email and further instructions regarding the next steps.
Where to Find More Information
- NAWA SYRENA Portal (application, instructions, updates):
https://syrena.nawa.gov.pl/# - Official English-language page for academic recognition by NAWA:
- NAWA SYRENA Portal (application, instructions, updates):
How to apply online step by step
- Open the SYRENA Portal
Go to: https://syrena.nawa.gov.pl/#
- Click on „Submit an Application”
You will be redirected to a page explaining the purpose of the process.
- Click on „Start”
Read the information carefully. If you need diploma recognition to continue your studies at a Polish university, proceed by clicking Start.
- Complete the Application Form
- Submit Your Application
Double-check your entries and uploaded files, then click Submit.
You will receive a confirmation email and further instructions regarding the next steps.
Where to find more information?
- NAWA SYRENA Portal (application, instructions, updates):
https://syrena.nawa.gov.pl/# - Official English-language page for academic recognition by NAWA:
For people who need an English certificate
Warsaw Management University has joined the EnglishScore Approved Partner program in collaboration with the British Council.
As part of this partnership, our students have the opportunity to take the EnglishScore online exam under exclusive, favorable conditions. Additionally, they can purchase the officialEnglishScore certificate at a discounted rate, available only to our academic community.
What is EnglishScore?
EnglishScore is a global English language test and certificate designed for the job market. Over 2 million people take the test each year in more than 150 countries.
With EnglishScore, you can assess your English skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking — all from your mobile phone.
Warsaw Management University is an official British Council EnglishScore Approved Partner, which means that our students receive an exclusive 25% discount on the EnglishScore certificate after completing the test by entering a dedicated code.
How does it work?
The EnglishScore Core Skills test, which assesses grammar, reading, and listening, takes about 40 minutes. Taking the test is simple and quick, and results are available immediately.
There are also Speaking and Writing tests, each taking about 30 minutes, with results available within 24 hours.
To take the test:
- Download the EnglishScore app on your Android or iOS device.
- Complete the Core Skills test.
- When paying for the certificate, enter the voucher code (which can be found in your candidate profile) to receive a 25% discount.
- After receiving your Core Skills results, you can also take the Speaking and Writing tests and purchase their certificates.
Step-by-step guide to The English Core Skills Test below:
https://www.englishscore.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EnglishScore-Core-Skills-Guide-Apr-2025-Revised.pdf
Read more about The English Core Skills Test:
