
FIRST CYCLE CIVILIAN STUDIES
First cycle studies (inżynier or licencjat degree) are intended for persons holding a baccalaureate certificate or another document equivalent to the Polish baccalaureate certificate, allowing them to study in the issuing country.
Inżynier studies are conducted in technical fields of study, last seven semesters and result in obtaining the professional title of inżynier.
Studies conducted in fields of study other than technical, last six semesters and shall result in obtaining the professional title of licencjat.
First cycle studies are conducted in the form of both full-time and part-time studies in the form of weekend meetings.
Graduates of the first-cycle studies (all fields of study) may apply for qualification for the second-cycle studies (magister studies) provided by MUT or other higher education institutions.
First degree civilian studies are generally available and without any obligation to the Ministry of National Defence.
Full-time studies are free of charge for Polish citizens and foreigners studying in accordance with the rules applicable to Polish citizens.
There is a fee for part-time studies.
SECOND CYCLE CIVILIAN STUDIES
Second cycle studies (magister degree) are designed for persons holding the professional title of inżynier, licencjat, magister inżynier, magister or equivalent obtained in the fields of study:
- identical to those implemented at the MUT,
- related to the fields of study carried out at the University.
Second cycle studies are conducted in the form of both full-time and part-time studies in the form of weekend meetings.
Second-cycle studies for civilians are generally available, without any obligation to the Ministry of National Defence.
Full-time studies are free of charge for Polish citizens and foreigners studying in accordance with the rules applicable to Polish citizens.
There is a fee for part-time studies.
Terms of admission for military studies at MUT:
- Polish citizenship,
- holding a baccalaureate certificate or another document equivalent to the Polish baccalaureate certificate, entitling the holder to study in the issuing country,
- no criminal record on the basis of a certificate from the National Criminal Register,
- adequate physical and mental fitness for professional military service as determined by military medical commissions and military psychological laboratories,
- knowledge of the English language at the appropriate level specified in the recruitment rules,
- being at least 18 years of age.
Fields of military studies:
- construction
- chemistry
- electronics and telecommunications
- geodesy and cartography
- computer science
- safety engineering
- cryptology and cybersecurity
- logistics
- aeronautics and astronautics
- mechanics and mechanical engineering
- mechatronics
A foreigner, within the meaning of the provisions of the Polish law, is any person who does not have Polish citizenship. Persons who hold simultaneously a Polish passport (citizenship) and a passport of another country or several other countries are treated by law on the territory of the Republic of Poland as Polish citizens.
UNIVERSITY STUDIES AT THE MILITARY UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY IN ALL FIELDS OF STUDY ARE HELD IN THE POLISH LANGUAGE
A foreigner may take up and pursue studies:
- on the terms and conditions applicable to Polish citizens
- without taking into account the recruitment rules applicable to Polish citizens
- Under the rules applicable to Polish citizens, the following may take up and pursue education and training:
- foreigners who have been granted a permanent residence permit;
- foreigners having the refugee status granted in the Republic of Poland;
- foreigners enjoying temporary protection on the territory of the Republic of Poland;
- migrant workers who are citizens of a Member State of the European Union (EU), the Swiss Confederation or a Member State of the European Free Trade Agreement (EFTA) — parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as well as members of their families, if they reside on the territory of the Republic of Poland;
- foreigners who have been granted a residence permit for a long-term resident of the European Union on the territory of the Republic of Poland;
- foreigners who were granted a temporary residence permit on the territory of the Republic of Poland in connection with the circumstance referred to in Article 127, Article 159(1) or Article 186(1)(3) or (4) of the Act of 12 December 2013 on foreigners (Journal of Laws, item 1650, as amended);
- foreigners who have been granted subsidiary protection on the territory of the Republic of Poland;
- citizens of the Member States of the European Union, the Member States of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) — parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area or the Swiss Confederation and their family members having the right of permanent residence.
- Foreigners who hold a residence card with the annotation “access to the labour market” or a Schengen visa or a national visa issued for the purpose of working on the territory of the Republic of Poland may take up and pursue higher education, doctoral studies and other forms of education, as well as participate in scientific research and development work on a fee basis. These persons are not entitled to a social grant, a special grant for disabled persons and benefits.
Foreigners referred to in section 3, subsections 1 and 3, who hold a residence card with the annotation “access to the labour market” or a Schengen visa or a national visa issued in order to perform work on the territory of the Republic of Poland, may enrol in and follow higher education, doctoral studies and other forms of education, as well as participate in scientific research and development works without paying a fee. These persons are not entitled to a social grant, a special grant for disabled persons and benefits. - Other foreigners, subject to point 5, may take up and continue education and training on the basis of:
- international agreements, under the conditions laid down in those agreements;
- agreements concluded with foreign entities by higher education institutions under the rules laid down in those agreements;
- a decision of the minister responsible for higher education or the relevant minister referred to in Article 33, section 2
- decisions of the rector of a higher education institution.
- Foreigners referred to in point 3 may enrol on, and follow, education and training:
- as scholarship holders on the Polish side;
- on a fee-paying basis;
- without payments and scholarship benefits;
- as scholarship holders of the sending party, without any tuition fees;
- as university scholarship holders.
- Nationals of the Member States of the European Union, the Swiss Confederation or the Member States of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) — parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and members of their families, holding financial resources necessary to cover the costs of living during their studies, may enrol on and follow higher education, doctoral studies and other forms of education, as well as participate in research and development work under the rules applicable to Polish nationals, with the proviso that such persons are not entitled to a social grant, a special grant for disabled persons and benefits, or under the rules laid down in points 3 and 4.
- Holders of a valid Polish Charter may take up higher education, doctoral studies and other forms of education, as well as participate in research and development work under the rules applicable to Polish citizens or under the rules set out in points 3 and 4.
ENROLMENT PROCEDURE FOR STUDIES AT THE MILITARY UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
- registration in the IRK system (Internet Registration of Candidates) — opening an account, entering personal data, choice of fields of study. The account creation login is generated by the Recruitment Section after stating the date of birth (rekrutacja@wat.edu.pl)
- payment of the recruitment fee to the account generated in the IRK system
- sending the photo in electronic version via IRK system
- the submission of the required documents within the prescribed time limit
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
- a document confirming knowledge of the Polish language*
- a photocopy of the passport or other official identity document (original available for inspection)
- health insurance policy or a photocopy of the European Health Insurance Card for a given academic year, unless they are covered by universal health insurance within the meaning of the provisions of the Act of 27 August 2004 on health care services financed from public funds (Journal of Laws of 2017, item 1938, as amended) or a confirmation that the insurer covers medical costs in the territory of the Republic of Poland.
- a photocopy of the Polish baccalaureate certificate or a legalised/ apostille-bearing foreign certificate or another document obtained abroad, entitling to apply for admission to studies in the country where it was issued
- translation of the baccalaureate certificate into Polish by a sworn translator entered in the list of translators by the Ministry of Justice
- photocopy of the Polish Charter (original available for inspection)
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATE STUDIES
- a document confirming knowledge of the Polish language*
- a photocopy of the passport or other official identity document (original available for inspection)
- health insurance policy or a photocopy of the European Health Insurance Card for a given academic year, unless they are covered by universal health insurance within the meaning of the provisions of the Act of 27 August 2004 on health care services financed from public funds (Journal of Laws of 2017, item 1938, as amended) or a confirmation that the insurer covers medical costs in the territory of the Republic of Poland.
- a photocopy of the Polish diploma and supplement or a legalised/ apostille-bearing foreign diploma or other document of graduation from a higher education institution abroad, entitling one to apply for admission to graduate studies in the country in which it was issued.
- translation of the diploma into Polish by a sworn translator entered in the list of translators by the Ministry of Justice
- photocopy of the Polish Charter (original available for inspection)
Foreigners may be admitted to studies conducted in the Polish language, if they:
- have completed a preparatory course for undertaking studies in Polish in units designated by the minister responsible for higher education, or
- hold a certificate of proficiency in Polish confirming knowledge of Polish language at least at the level of B1, issued by the State Commission for the Certification of Proficiency in Polish as a Foreign Language, or
- obtain confirmation in the recruitment process from the host university that their preparation and the level of knowledge of the Polish language allow them to undertake studies in Polish, or
- have a baccalaureate certificate issued by the Polish educational system, or graduated from a secondary school abroad, where classes were taught in Polish.
All documents necessary for the recruitment process must be presented in Polish.
In the case of documents in a foreign language, a sworn translation into Polish prepared by a sworn translator entered in the list of sworn translators of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Poland is required.
Documents entitling to take up or continue studies should have an apostille seal or legalization.
The results obtained by the candidate in the subjects taken into consideration in the recruitment procedure shall be calculated and entered into the IRK system by the University on the basis of the presented documents.
Fees for full-time and part-time studies for foreigners commencing education and training on a fee-based basis in the academic year 2018/2019
First and second cycle studies – EUR 1,500 per semester.
The fees are to be paid in PLN at the exchange rate of the National Bank of Poland (NBP) on the day of payment.
INFORMATION FOR FOREIGNERS
Information for foreigners who want to take up studies in English at the Military University of Technology concerning the confirmation of their knowledge of a foreign language in accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
REGULATION OF THE MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND HIGHER EDUCATION of 5 June 2018 on the undertaking of studies and training by foreigners and their participation in scientific research and development works
Foreigners may be admitted to studies referred to in § 1, section 1, subsections 1 – 3, provided in a foreign language, provided that they:
- hold a document confirming knowledge of the foreign language in which the studies will be conducted, as defined in the regulations issued on the basis of Article 47 of the Act of 21 November 2008 on the Civil Service (Journal of Laws of 2017, item 1889 and 2203, and of 2018, item 106), or
- hold a certificate, diploma or other document confirming graduation from a secondary school abroad, in which classes were conducted in the same foreign language in which the studies will be conducted, or
- obtain confirmation from the host higher education institution during the enrolment process that their preparation and the level of knowledge of a foreign language enable them to undertake studies in that language.
To take up studies in English at Military University of Technology is possible in individual agreement.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE CAMPUS
The following are located on the campus of the Military University of Technology:
- sports facilities – stadium, swimming pool, sports halls, gyms, tennis courts, playgrounds, obstacle course,
- library,
- health clinic,
- post office,
- 2 dormitories for civilian students,
- 5 dormitories for military students,
- assistant hotel,
- 3 canteens,
- bars,
- shops,
- ATMs,
- parking lots,
- public transport stops — bus and tram stops.