International Verification
Verifying Polish University Degrees: PKA Guide
How to verify Polish education credentials. Covers PKA accreditation, university system, and verification for degrees from Poland.
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Poland's higher education system
Poland's higher education quality is assured by the Polish Accreditation Committee (PKA). Poland has approximately 400 higher education institutions, including University of Warsaw, Jagiellonian University (founded 1364), Warsaw University of Technology, and AGH University of Science and Technology. Poland's medical schools are particularly popular with international students.
Verification steps
- Check PKA accreditation — Verify the institution has PKA accreditation. VerifyED includes accredited Polish institutions.
- Contact the institution — Polish universities maintain registrar offices for verification.
- NAWA credential recognition — The Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) handles credential recognition.
- Apostille — Poland is a Hague Convention member. Documents can be apostilled.
Key considerations
- Jagiellonian University — One of Europe's oldest universities, with Copernicus among its alumni.
- Medical education — Polish medical schools attract many international students, particularly from Scandinavia and the US.
- EU member — Polish degrees are recognized across the EU under the Bologna Process.