Recognition process of foreign secondary school certificates

Document recognition process

The following certificates are automatically recognized — no need to apply to NAWA

EU, EFTA, and OECD countries

Recognition not required

 

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Canada, South Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

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International diplomas

Recognition not required

 

International Baccalaureate (IB), European Baccalaureate (EB)

Countries with bilateral agreements

Recognition not required

 

Ukraine, China

Other applicants

If your certificate was issued in a country not listed above, you must apply to NAWA via SYRENA to confirm eligibility for higher education in Poland.

Instructions for legalisation

Starting from July 1, 2025, formal confirmation of eligibility to apply for a bachelor's degree (first-cycle) or long-cycle master’s studies in Poland is issued by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA).


Applications must be submitted online via the SYRENA system.

Starting from July 1, 2025, formal confirmation of eligibility to apply for a master's degree (second-cycle) or long-cycle master’s studies in Poland is issued by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA).


Applications must be submitted online via the SYRENA system.

Before submitting your application, please read the user manual for the SYRENA System

SYRENA

Recognition process of foreign secondary school certificates | WSB Merito Wrocław University: NAWA

The SYRENA system is an online platform introduced by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) for the digital recognition of foreign diplomas and certificates, essential for individuals seeking to study in Poland. This system enables applicants to prepare, submit, and track their applications entirely online, eliminating the need for physical document submission and notary-certified copies.

Before submitting your application, please read the user manual for the SYRENA System.

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