Admission standards

University admission in Poland

Official minimum entry requirements and the school system, from the country's UNESCO classification and national sources.

As classified by the country with UNESCO (ISCED 2011), reference year 2020. Universities may set higher requirements.

General secondary school (for youth)4 years, from age 15
Minimum entry: Completed lower secondary (ISCED 244)
Awards: General upper-secondary school leaving certificate (upper secondary education), matriculation certificate
Special general secondary school (for youth)4 years, from age 15
Minimum entry: Completed lower secondary (ISCED 244)
Awards: General secondary school leaving certificate, matriculation certificate
General secondary school (for adults)4 years
Minimum entry: Completed lower secondary (ISCED 244)
Awards: General secondary school leaving certificate, matriculation certificate
Sports and sports masterclass secondary school (lasts 3 years, for youth)4 years, from age 15
Minimum entry: Completed lower secondary (ISCED 244)
Awards: General secondary school leaving certificate, matriculation certificate

Colleges of social work3 years, from age 19
Minimum entry: Completed upper secondary (ISCED 344, 354)
Awards: Colleges of social work completion certificate
Specialist programmes1 years, from age 19
Minimum entry: Completed upper secondary (ISCED 343, 353)
Awards: Chartered specialist certificate, chartered specialist-technologist certificate