Standard admission – admission open to all candidates (within the pool of places)

The legal bases for admissions for AY 2026/2027
I. Standard admissions schedule for applicants with degrees obtained outside Poland
 

Date

Action

3.03.2026 (Tuesday) 

Publication of lists of prospective supervisors eligible to provide supervision to new doctoral students

List of prospective supervisors

Note: It is the responsibility of the candidate themself to find a supervisor and initiate contact, the school does not act as an intermediary in establishing this contact.

31.03.2026 (Tuesday)

Announcement of standard admissions on the Doctoral School website

Link to the announcement

27.04.2026 (Monday), 14.00

Meeting with applicants (online)

Link to the meeting

27.04.2026 (Monday)

Opening of the online application for the Doctoral School in the University’s admissions system

University's application system

from 27.04.2026 (Monday)
to 12.05.2026 (Tuesday) 

Submission of applications to the Doctoral School with complete documentation – applications must be submitted electronically through the University’s admissions system after creating a candidate account, with scanned copies of all required documents attached directly to the electronic application. 

Important: the office will be closed on 1 May 2026 (Friday).

by 26.05.2026 (Tuesday)

Formal and academic evaluation of applications

from 27.05.2026 (Wednesday) 
to 2.06.2026 (Tuesday) 

Admissions interviews with Doctoral School applicants: 

  • final deadline for submission of documentation confirming the selected academic achievement 
  • verification of the number of doctoral candidates supervised by the proposed advisor 

Important: The exact date, time, and location of the interview will be communicated to the applicant directly by the admissions committee. Applicants are responsible for monitoring and responding promptly to email communications.

by 12.06.2026 (Friday), 17.00

Publication of ranking lists – admissions results posted on the Doctoral School website *

Important: Applicants may withdraw from enrollment within two weeks of the publication of the ranking lists (by 26 June 2026). 

* Until final verification by NAWA is completed, applicants will be included on the ranking list with the status “admission pending—subject to fulfillment of formal requirements within the specified timeframe.”

by 3.07.2026 (Friday)

Issuance of admission decisions for unsuccessful applicants and issuance of certificates (including for visa purposes) for admitted applicants

30.09.2026 (Wednesday)

Enrollment on the doctoral student register – formal admission to the Doctoral School of applicants who have met all formal requirements

1.10.2026 (Thursday)

Applies to admitted applicants and those with admission pending completion of formal requirements: 

  • expected start of the academic year 
  • earliest possible date of enrollment as a doctoral student and eligibility for the doctoral stipend *

* Doctoral student status and eligibility for the doctoral stipend are granted upon enrollment on the doctoral student register, following the signing of the doctoral oath (matriculation) and submission of the documents confirming eligibility for the doctoral stipend and enrollment in mandatory social insurance.

by 30.10.2026 (Friday)

Applies to admitted applicants and those with admission pending completion of formal requirements: 

  • final deadline to submit original documents (previously uploaded as scans), including apostilled or legalized diplomas 

  • enrollment on the doctoral student register, i.e., formal admission to the Doctoral School of applicants who have fulfilled all formal requirements or completed any missing requirements 

  • final deadline for signing the doctoral oath (matriculation) 

  • final deadline for submitting documents confirming eligibility for the doctoral stipend and for enrollment in mandatory social insurance* 

  • final arrival deadline for international applicants wishing to secure a place in student housing (housing applications are handled outside the Doctoral School, and applicants are responsible for meeting all applicable deadlines and procedures)

* Doctoral student status and eligibility for the doctoral stipend are granted upon enrollment on the doctoral student register, following the signing of the doctoral oath (matriculation) and submission of the documents confirming eligibility for the doctoral stipend and enrollment in mandatory social insurance.

by 30.11.2026 (Monday)

Applies to admitted applicants and those with admission pending completion of formal requirements: 

  • final arrival deadline for international applicants (no guarantee of student housing) with all original documents previously uploaded as scans in the admissions system (for international diplomas, including apostille or legalization) 

  • enrollment on the doctoral student register – formal admission to the Doctoral School of applicants who have met all formal requirements 

  • final deadline for signing the doctoral oath (matriculation) 

  • final deadline for submitting documents confirming eligibility for the doctoral stipend and enrollment in mandatory social insurance* 

* Doctoral student status and eligibility for the doctoral stipend are granted upon enrollment on the doctoral student register, following the signing of the doctoral oath (matriculation) and submission of the documents confirming eligibility for the doctoral stipend and enrollment in mandatory social insurance. 

1.10.2026 (Thursday); for international applicants and for matriculation after this date – no later than 1.12.2026 (Tuesday) 

Start of the Doctoral Program – 2026/2027 academic year

2.11.2026 (Monday); for international applicants and for matriculation after this date – no later than 1.12.2026 (Tuesday) 

Start of teaching activities at the Doctoral School – 2026/2027 academic year
II. Standard admissions schedule for applicants with higher education degrees obtained in Poland
 

Date

Action

3.03.2026 (Tuesday) 

Publication of lists of prospective supervisors eligible to provide supervision to new doctoral students

List of prospective supervisors

NOTE! It is the responsibility of the candidate themself to find a supervisor and initiate contact, the school does not act as an intermediary in establishing this contact.

31.03.2026 (Tuesday)

Announcement of standard admissions on the Doctoral School website

Link to the announcement

27.04.2026 (Friday), 14.00 

Meeting with applicants (online)

Link to the meeting

27.04.2026 (Monday)  

Online application opens – Doctoral School (University admissions system)

University's application system

from 27.04.2026 (Monday)
to 2.09.2026 (Wednesday) 

Submission of applications to the Doctoral School with complete documentation – applications are submitted electronically through the University admissions system after creating a candidate account, with scanned documents attached directly to the electronic application. 

by 11.09.2026 (Friday)

Application review – formal and substantive

from 14.09.2026 (Monday)
to 17.09.2026 (Thursday)  

Qualifying interviews with Doctoral School applicants: 

  • final deadline for submitting proof of the selected scholarly achievement 
  • verification of the number of doctoral students under the supervisor’s guidance (The exact date and location of the interview will be communicated directly to the applicant by the committee)

Important: The exact date, time, and location of the interview will be communicated to the applicant directly by the admissions committee. Applicants are responsible for monitoring and responding promptly to email communications.

by 23.09.2026 (Wednesday), 17.00

Publication of ranking lists – results of the admissions process will be published on the Doctoral School website *

Important: Within two weeks of the publication of the lists (by 7 October 2026), applicants may withdraw from the program.

* Applicants who have not yet submitted their diploma will be included in the ranking list with the note: “pending admission – will be admitted upon fulfillment of formal requirements/completion of missing documents within the specified deadline”

by 12.10.2026 (Monday)

Issuance of administrative decisions for unsuccessful applicants, and certificates (e.g., for visa purposes for international applicants) for successful applicants

by 30.09.2026 (Wednesday)

Applies to applicants pending admission upon completion of formal requirements / correction of missing documents within the specified deadline: 

  • final deadline for defending the Master’s thesis  
  • final deadline for submission of the certificate confirming Master’s thesis defense 
  • final deadline for submitting documentation confirming English language proficiency in accordance with the learning outcomes for qualifications at level 7 of the Polish Qualifications Framework,

from 30.09.2026 (Wednesday)
to 8.10.2026 (Thursday)

Enrollment on the Doctoral Student register – admission of accepted applicants who have fulfilled all formal requirements

1.10.2026 (Thursday)

Applies to admitted applicants and those pending admission upon completion of formal requirements / correction of missing documents within the specified deadline:

  • expected start date of the academic year 
  • earliest possible date for obtaining doctoral student status and eligibility for the doctoral stipend *

* Doctoral student status and eligibility for the doctoral stipend are granted upon enrollment on the doctoral student register, effective from the date of signing the doctoral oath and submitting documents confirming eligibility for the doctoral stipend and enrollment in mandatory social insurance. 

by 30.10.2026 (Friday)

Applies to admitted applicants and those pending admission upon completion of formal requirements / submission of missing documents within the specified deadline: 

  • final deadline to submit original documents previously uploaded as scans in the admissions system 
  • final deadline to submit the diploma and diploma supplement 
  • enrollment on the doctoral student register – admission of applicants who have fulfilled all formal requirements or submitted all missing documents 
  • final deadline for signing the doctoral oath (matriculation)   
  • final deadline to submit documents confirming eligibility for the doctoral stipend and enrollment in mandatory social insurance*

* Doctoral student status and eligibility for the doctoral stipend are granted upon enrollment on the doctoral student register, effective from the date of signing the doctoral oath and submitting documents confirming eligibility for the doctoral stipend and enrollment in mandatory social insurance.

1.10.2026 (Thursday)

Start of the Doctoral Program – 2026/2027 academic year

2.11.2026 (Monday)

Start of teaching activities at the Doctoral School – 2026/2027 academic year