Application documents
To complete the application process the Applicants have to submit to the University the original (hard copies) of the following documents:
- Application form
- Diploma
- Transript of records
- Certificate from the criminal register
- English language certificate
- Hepatitis B immunization proof
- Passport
- Photographs (x2)
- Polish translation
- Apostille & legalization
- Recognition Statement
1.APPLICATION FORM – filled in, downloaded from the on-line registration system and printed. Then signed by the Applicant. All check boxes should be marked by hand again and answers specified when required.
2. DIPLOMA – legalised original (or duplicate) of relevant education certificate (a diploma or another document confirming graduation from a foreign school). Holders of the IB Diplomas (International Baccalaureate) issued by the International Baccalaureate Organization in Geneva and holders of the EB Diplomas (European Baccalaureate) issued by the European Schools, in accordance with the Convention on the Statute of the European Schools drawn up in Luxembourg on June 21, 1994 (Journal of Laws of 2005, No. 3, item 10) – there is recognition under the law, you need to deliver the original IB or EB Diploma (or a notary confirmed copy) to the office on Hallera Square 1. Please check below whether you need apostille or legalisation.
3. TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS – you need a documentary evidence of learning in a foreign school containing:
- a list of grades received from an exam determining the graduation from a school or a completion of a given educational stage,
- a list of completed subjects and classes as well as grades.
It should be confirmed by a school or by an educational institution which has issued the certificate, or by education authorities.
NOTE: Grades may be included in the diploma / certificate itself. In this case there is no need of submitting any additional document.
4. CERTIFICATE/CERTIFICATES FROM THE CRIMINAL REGISTER – certificate/certificates from the criminal register of the country of citizenship and of countries that you have been residing in the last 20 years. It is the information from the criminal register for professional or voluntary activities related to contact with children; or in case the country/ies of citizenship and residency cannot provide such information: certificate from the criminal register. It is due to the regulation in Polish law system (Article 21 of the Law of May 13, 2016 on countering the threat of sexual offences and the protection of minors (Journal of Laws of 2023, item 1304, as amended), as of February 15, 2024) that is a statutory obligation for students who are to be admitted to activities related to treatment, education or care of patients under 18 as a part of the implementation of their study program (clinical/practical classes internships). In the event that the country of citizenship or the country/ies the student had resided in the last 20 years doesn’t anticipate the preparation of information from the criminal register for professional or voluntary activities related to contact with children, nor does maintain a criminal register, the student is obliged to sign the declaration under penalty of criminal liability for submitting a false statement.
5. ENGLISH LANGUAGE CERTIFICATE (IELTS/TOEFL) confirming knowledge of English language at least on level B2
6. HEPATITIS B IMMUNIZATION PROOF – result of antibody surface test made in the out-patient clinic in Poland (the cost of such examination is on the candidate’s account)
7. PASSPORT photocopy and original available on request
8. PHOTOGRAPHS 2 recent passport photographs signed on the back
9. POLISH TRANSLATION of the legalized/apostilled diploma, transcript and eligibility statement (if applicable) – only translations made by sworn translators listed on the list of Ministry of Justice will be accepted: https://arch-bip.ms.gov.pl/pl/rejestry-i-ewidencje/tlumacze-przysiegli/lista-tlumaczy-przysieglych/search.html
10. APOSTILLE & LEGALIZATION
Apostille
In case of certificates issued by a school or by and educational institution operating in the system of a country which is party to the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents concluded on 5th October 1961 (Journal of Laws of 2005 No. 112, item. 938 and 939), you should submit an Apostille issued by the competenct authority if the stage or country from which the certificate originates.
The apostille can be placed on original diploma/certificate or on its duplicate – available for inspection, or on a copy of the certificate whohe faithfulness to the original has been confirmed by a notary.
www.hcch.net – the valid list of countries – parties to the Hague Convention
Please learn more about apostille here: HCCH APOSTILLE SECTION
Legalization
In the case of certificates issued by a school or by an educational institution operating in the education system of a country which IS NOT a party to the Hague Convention you need to submit the original or a duplicate of a foreign certificate legalised by:
- a consul of the Republic of Poland based in the county where or in whose education system the certificate has been issued, or;
- the education authorities of the country where or in whose education system the certificate has been issued, or;
- a diplomatic representation accredited in the Republic of Poland or in another member state of the European Union, in a member state of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) – party to the contract of European Economic Area (EEA) or in a member state of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
11. Recognition Decision from the Department of Education or Recognition Statement issued by NAWA (starting from July 1st, 2025) – some certificates require additional recognition.
LIST OF CERTIFICATES REQUIRING RECOGNITION
IMPORTANT! Our Admission Office will apply for the on the candidates’ behalf. For more information please contact admission@umed.lodz.pl