Registration

Information on the admission procedure concerning the programmes offered by the University of Bielsko-Biala with English as a lecturing language:

Please note that the study programmes will be launched only after meeting the requirements concerning the minimal number of students.

Candidates interested in undertaking studies in the academic year 2026/2027 are invited to create an individual registration account in the IRK system (admission for foreigners) and register for studies by selecting the studies field. For studies provided in English language of instruction, please go to the “Studies” field and choose “Studies in English” option in the “Filters” section. Then, please confirm your choice

Admission step by step
Second-cycle programme

STAGE 1
Start registration process in the online application system.

Step 1: Create your individual registration account in the IRK irk.ubb.edu.pl
Use an email address which you use on a regular basis. Upon creating your account, an account activation link will be sent to the e-mail address that you have given in the personal data form. You need to activate your account by clicking the link. If you cannot activate your account, please contact International Relations Office at international@ubb.edu.pl
 
Step 2: Complete your personal details: fill in all the data that are required in the system (basic personal data + address and contact information).
 
Step 3: Upload a photo for student's ID according to the photo requirements (a passport form photo). Your photo has to be accepted  before printing from the IRK system a personal questionnaire.
 
Step 4: Complete data concerning education and attach the documents required at this stage of registration.
 
You need to specify the document you possess that entitles you to study at the level of your choice
Undergraduate programmes: equivalent of the high school report card
Graduate programmes: BA, BSc or BEng diploma / MA, MSc or MEng diploma / an equivalent diploma from abroad.
 
Note that it is not possible for candidates with foreign high school/higher education diplomas to enter results in the form. Therefore, you are obliged to attach scans of translated documents with high school/higher education results at individual registration accounts.
 
Note that all the foreign documents need to be properly legalised and provided with a sworn translation in order to be processed in the admission procedure. You can check the details concerning the legalisation procedures on the website of the diplomatic representation of the Republic of Poland proper for the country of the institution that has issued your documents.
 
In the field “Certificates and other documents”, upload a certificate that confirms your command in the lecturing language of at least at B2 level. A candidate whose documents confirm schooling in the lecturing language is not required to present any additional language certificate.
  
Step 5: Choose studies from the offer.

After creating an individual account in the IRK system and specifying the relevant document entitling you to study at university level, you apply for a study programme. In the “Offer” tab, choose the proper category (“for foreigners” is intended for the candidates who do not have the Polish citizenship). Then, after choosing a study programme that you would like to apply to, click on the green “Sign up” button.
  
Step 6: Pay admission fee: equivalent of 85,00 PLN (with possible transfer costs)

The individual bank account number is generated for each candidate through the IRK system at the registration account, see section “Payments”.
 
Step 7: Make sure that you have attached scanned copies of required documents.
 

Step 8: Wait for information on your account from the recruitment office on the acceptance or refusal of the submission.
In case of any further questions, contact the International Relations Office (by asking a question at the IRK system or by sending an e-mail at international@ubb.edu.pl). Please do not send us per email any copies of your diploma.
 
STAGE 2
Check qualification results
 
Our staff will verify your documents. If a positive decision is made regarding your application, then you will be informed in the system. You will receive the qualification results on your individual registration accounts in the IRK system. Log into your account and check your results.

International candidates receive decisions on admission issued by the Rector and the attestations of being accepted for the studies.
 
STAGE 3
Enroll into the programme and submit the necessary documents
 
When you come to Poland, submit personally the following documents to the International Relations Office (address: Bielsko-Biała, ul. Willowa 2, building L, room 402, 4th floor) the original documents listed below until the end of September. In order to register and submit the documents you have to appear in person, showing your ID or passport – otherwise, you need to provide a Power of attorney to your representative (details below).

Please make sure that you have all of the necessary documents in their original forms.

List of required documents to be submitted personally:
 
Originals:
1. Inscription card – printed from the IRK system and signed,

2. Personal questionnaire – printed from the IRK system and signed,
3. Enrolment application (Request to the Rector) – printed from the IRK system and signed,
4. Information on the processing of the Participant’s personal data – printed from the IRK system and signed,

5. Acknowledgment of tuition fees for educational services – printed from the IRK system and signed,
6. Confirmation of the payment for issuing the Student ID card (equivalent of 22,00 PLN + possible transfer costs),
7. Confirmation of registration fee payment equivalent to 85,00 PLN + possible transfer costs),
8. A passport photography of the size 35x45 mm,

9. ID card (for the European Union citizens) or passport – for visual verification.

Copies and originals – a copy will be legally confirmed by the university at the International Relations Office, if the original document is presented during inspection:
 
1. Copy of a language certificate proving the command of the lecturing language of at least B2 level,

2. Copy of medical certificate with notification that you can attend a selected type of studies (with sworn translation),
3. Copy of health insurance for the period of studies in Poland (e.g., European Health Insurance Card, or general health insurance (Polish National Health Fund—NFZ), or confirmation from the insurer that they would cover medical costs of at least 30 000 EUR),
4.  A copy of properly legalised certificate from the previous stage of education (highschool or first-cycle studies respectively) with a sworn translation.
 
Additional documents (if applicable):
1. Letter of decision on scholarship or exemption from education fees (issued by NAWA or other grantor),
2. Proof of health insurance valid for basic medical care in Poland or a proof of Polish origin issued by a Polish Consulate,
3. Visa or a Residence Permit (Karta Pobytu), or any other document that entitles the applicant to stay in the Republic of Poland,
4. Original of Accommodation Request (if you decide to stay in the Student Dormitory),
5. Power of attorney – authorisation of candidate’s representative to submit documents in case he/she cannot do it himself – printed from the IRK system and signed,
6. Parent’s written consent to undertake studies by the child (for candidates under 18 years old) with a certified translation into Polish,
7. If you apply for second-cycle studies: If your diploma does not include information that you are eligible to undertake second-cycle programs, a document confirming that the diploma entitles them to undertake second-cycle programs should be added,

Full list of documents required for each of the programme can be found in the IRK catalogue in the study card in the “Required documents” tab.
 
Good luck with your application!
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 
1. OFFICIAL TRANSLATIONS
Your documents should be translated by a Polish sworn translator registered in the  list of sworn translators of the Polish Ministry of Justice, or by:
– a sworn translator registered in any Member State of European Union (EU) or European Free Trade Association (EFTA) – parties to the European Economic Area Agreement, or Member States of Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), or
– a Polish consul in the country where the documents were issued, or
– an accredited in Poland embassy or consulate of the country which issued the documents or in which the relevant educational system operates.
 
2. LANGUAGE CERTIFICATE

The list of the accepted language certificates proving the command of the lecturing language is provided in the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Poland of 30^th of July 2025 on the kinds of documents proving the lecturing language proficiency: https://isap.sejm.gov.pl/isap.nsf/download.xsp/WDU20250001045/O/D20251045.pdf (in Polish language).

3. POWER OF ATTORNEY
Upon receiving the decision on admission, if you cannot appear in person to submit your documents, you can ask another person to do it for you. However, this person will have to present a written power of attorney signed by you – a document which you can download from your account in the IRK system.
 
4. PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIAN PERMISSION TO STUDY
Candidates who are under 18 years old upon enrolment have to submit additional documents in order to enroll, such as a birth certificate (with its sworn translation) and parent’s written consent to undertake studies by the child. If a minor candidate is enrolled by a representative (a legal guardian), then an appropriate power of attorney is required. A document form to can be downloaded from the IRK system.
 
5. DECISION ON RECOGNITON OF A DOCUMENT OF INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Some of the education level proving documents are recognised in Poland by virtue of law, while others need to undergo a recognition procedure. The website of the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) provides more detailed information on the recognition of the documents depending on the country of their origin: https://nawa.gov.pl/en/recognition/recognition-for-academic-purposes.

In case if the recognition of the document by the Educational Superintendent (Kurator Oświaty) is required, it should the Superintendentory office (Kuratorium Oświaty) proper to a place of residence of the candidate, or if the place of residence is abroad, proper to the location of the University. The proper Superintendentory for the University of Bielsko-Biala is located in Katowice (Kuratorium Oświaty w Katowicach).

6. FINAL REMARKS

After successful submission, your documents will be transferred to the faculty proper for the chosen field of studies.

In case of any questions, contact the International Relations Office by sending an e-mail at  international@ubb.edu.pl. 
If, for any reason, you decide not to study the programme you have applied for, please submit a scan of signed resignation statement to the International Relations Office (internatinal@ubb.edu.pl) as soon as possible.

In case of further questions or issues, do not hesitate to contact the International Relations Office: international@ubbb.edu.pl