Information Regarding the Recognition of Foreign Secondary School Certificates or Diploma

Information Regarding the Recognition of Foreign Secondary School Certificates or Diploma

General Information

Individual recognition statements for foreign certificates that qualify applicants for admission to first-cycle (undergraduate) or long-cycle degree programmes will be issued within 60 days of submitting a complete application via the SYRENA system: https://syrena.nawa.gov.pl/#

The recognition will be provided:

  • Exclusively in electronic form – as a PDF document signed with a qualified digital signature
  • In Polish
  • Free of charge
Steps to Obtain Recognition of a Foreign High School Certificate
  1. Read the SYRENA User Manual before applying:
    SYRENA User Manual – Secondary School Certificate
  2. Prepare the required documents (in PDF or JPG format, max size 3 MB). Ensure proper naming and attachment according to steps 2 and 3 in the manual:
    • Certificate entitling you to pursue further education
    • Transcript / supplement / appendix to the certificate (if issued)
    • Previous school leaving certificate
    • Certified translations of all documents (except those in English, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian, or Belarusian)
    • Valid identity document (passport)
    • Proof of name change (if applicable)
    • Statement from parent/legal guardian (if the applicant is underage)
    • For refugees: document confirming refugee status
  3. Fill in the application form in the SYRENA system and upload the required document scans.
  4. Submit the application by activating the individual link generated for your case – it will be sent to the email address provided in the form.
  5. Track the application status independently through the SYRENA system.
  6. Download the issued recognition statement – you will receive a notification via the system once the document is available for download.
Steps to Obtain Recognition of a Foreign Bachelor’s Diploma
  1. Read the SYRENA User Manual before applying:
    SYRENA User Manual – Higher Education Diploma
  2. Prepare the required documents (PDF or JPG format, max 3 MB):
    • Diploma for which you seek recognition
    • Transcript / supplement / appendix to the diploma
    • Previous diploma or certificate used for admission to studies
    • Transcript / supplement to the previous qualification (if applicable)
    • Certified translations (unless in English, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian, or Belarusian)
    • Valid identity document
    • Proof of name change (if applicable)
    • For refugees: document confirming refugee status
  3. Complete the application form in the SYRENA system and attach the necessary files.
  4. Activate the individual link sent to your email by the system to complete your submission.
  5. Monitor the application status in the SYRENA system.
  6. Download the recognition statement upon receiving a system notification.
Technical Support

If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact:
📧 syrenahelp@nawa.gov.pl

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