Public universities in Poland

Public universities Oleksii Smirnov · 15.10.2026

Recognising a school certificate or diploma in Poland: when you need nostrification

"Without nostrification they won't take you for studies or for work," Iryna was told in a migrants' group. She was already bracing for months of paper...

Public universities Oleksii Smirnov · 15.10.2026

Applying to a Polish university through IRK: a step-by-step guide

Every summer Polish universities accept thousands of applications through IRK — Internetowa Rejestracja Kandydatów (online candidate registration). An...

Public universities Oleksii Smirnov · 12.10.2026

Public universities in Poland: who studies for free and how to get in

Some believe studies at Polish public universities are free for everyone. They aren't. Only full-time studies in Polish are free — and only for certai...