Study Abroad At Nicolaus Copernicus University – Poland

Nicolaus Copernicus University, established in 1945 is one of the largest universities in Poland, with 17 faculties (together with 3 medical faculties at Collegium Medicum UMK in Bydgoszcz). The university offers graduate and postgraduate programmes for almost 25 000 students, offering education in over 100 fields of study and 65 postgraduate courses. The university participates in student and staff exchange programs at both international (the Erasmus program) and national (the MOST program) levels.

Being one of the best schools in Poland makes it home to many international students. Studying at Nicolaus Copernicus University comes with study and work opportunity. Also, students can choose to study either in Danish, Polish, or English medium. Interestingly, it develops studies in cooperation with universities abroad and is currently collaborating with the universities in Angers (economics) and Moscow (history).

Benefits of studying at Nicolaus Copernicus University – Poland

• NCU has state-of-the-art research infrastructure including the National Laboratory of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics (FAMO), the Center for Quantum Optics and the Interdisciplinary Center for Modern.
• Various degree programmes to choose from: Students are enrolled at NCU can study at undergraduate, master’s and doctoral level with many of the faculties located at the Toruń Campus, while its medical facilities are located at the university’s second Bydgoszcz.
• Some of the research facilities at NCU are rated amongst the best in Poland

How to apply for admission

Here are the admission steps to follow:

1. Create an account in DreamApply (click here). Apply for a programme. While entering data remember that your correspondence address will be the address for sending original invitation letter.
2. Provide your data and upload scans of documents mentioned below in your personal DreamApply account. After all required documents are uploaded, submit the application.
3. Pay admission fee (85 PLN) to NCU bank account(bottom of the page) – 150 PLN for programmes with practical exams – ask us which ones.
4. Wait for any comments from the Department of International Cooperation. If the documentation is complete and an admission fee is paid, your application will be reviewed by the Faculty.
5. If necessary, the Faculty will ask you to come for an interview or practical exam.

 Admission requirements

Documents in foreign languages must be translated into Polish or English by a sworn translator. All documents have to be uploaded in the Dream Apply system.

 Information concerning requirements for admission to English-taught programmes offered by NCU Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz (that is: Medicine, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Laboratory Medicine) can be found here: general admission requirements at NCU Collegium Medicum àlink do: https://study.cm.umk.pl/candidates-2/admission-requirements.html

Full-time Bachelor studies (1st cycle) and long-cycle studies:

• Candidate must provide a certificate of completing secondary education in the country of origin entitling his/her to undertake university-level education with a transcript of records containing grades and names of subjects. Certificate must be affixed with apostille* or legalized and translated into Polish or English by a sworn translator**. 
• Health certificate stating that there are no objections to undertake studies by a candidate (if required by the Faculty)
• Confirmation of health insurance and accident insurance (e.g. European Health Insurance Card).
• 2 colour photographs. One of them must be digital and attached to the application for admission.
• Copy of an ID (e.g. passport). The candidate will be obliged to show the original document mentioned above along with visa (if applicable)
• Certificate of proficiency in the English language at least at B2 level. If you do not have a document from the list below, but own other certificates, the Faculty is allowed to ask for an interview verifying language skills. Accepted documents:
• Confirmation on the certificate that the medium of instruction during secondary education was entirely English
• International Baccalaureate Diploma
• European Baccalaureate
• FCE (First Certificate in English), CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• TOEFL iBT – at least 72 points, TOEFL CBT at least 180 points
• IELTS – 5.5 and above

Read also: Why You Need To Consider Studying In Poland As An International Student

RECOGNITION OF CERTIFICATES FOR NON-EU STUDENTS

Full-time Master studies (2nd cycle):

• Candidate must provide a diploma issued in the country of origin entitling his/her to undertake university-level education with a supplement containing grades and names of subjects. The diploma must be affixed with apostille* or legalized and translated into Polish or English by a sworn translator**. 
• Health certificate stating that there are no objections to undertake studies by a candidate (if required by the Faculty).
• Confirmation of medical expenses and accident insurance (e.g. European Health Insurance Card).
• 2 colour photographs. One of them must be digital and attached to the application for admission.
• Copy of an ID (e.g. passport). The candidate will be obliged to show the original document mentioned above.
• Certificate of proficiency in the English language at least at B2 level. If you do not have a document from the list below, but own other certificates, the Faculty is allowed to ask for an interview verifying language skills. Accepted documents:
• A diploma in English Languages
• Confirmation that the medium of instruction during studies was English
• International Baccalaureate Diploma
• European Baccalaureate
• FCE (First Certificate in English), CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• TOEFL iBT – at least 72 points, TOEFL CBT at least 180 points
• IELTS – 5.5 and above

Conclusion

You can choose to study in Polish or English medium at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Poland however, you need to visit the link to see lists of programmes available.  For programmes offered in English for 2020/21 admission – click here.

Also remember that there is an Admission fee to be paid which is non-refundable.