Faculty of Architecture, Civil Construction and Applied Arts

Faculty of Medicine

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Management - NEW

Recruitment

CANDIDATE WITH A FOREIGN DIPLOMA – SECOND-CYCLE STUDIES

Applies to the majors listed below:

Faculty of Medicine

Nursing – second-cycle studies

Faculty of Architecture, Civil Construction and Applied Arts

Architecture – second-cycle studies
Interior Design – second-cycle studies
Civil Construction – second-cycle studies
Mechatronics – second-cycle studies

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Management – second-cycle studies

Candidates in the recruitment procedure are accepted:

Nursing:

based on a first-degree diploma in Nursing (Bachelor of Nursing),
until the enrollment limit is reached

Architecture:

based on a first-degree diploma in Architecture and Urban Planning (Engineer Architect),
until the enrollment limit is reached

Interior Design:

based on a first-degree diploma in Interior Design (Bachelor).
until the enrollment limit is reached

graduates in other disciplines:

It is possible for graduates of the following fields to continue their studies in the second-cycle program: Architecture, Architecture and Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Graphic Design, Design, as well as other fields related to visual arts, art education, or conservation of works of art (belonging to the discipline of visual arts and conservation of works of art).

Graduates of the aforementioned fields must submit an application for admission along with a portfolio (10 personally created works, including: 5 artistic works such as paintings, drawings, photographs, moodboards, and 5 design or conceptual works demonstrating the appropriate learning outcomes – any number of visualizations of a single project) and a declaration of independent creation of the portfolio. The university reserves the right to assign academic differences. The committee will schedule a qualifying interview.

The template for the application and the declaration of independent creation of the portfolio can be downloaded from the candidate's individual account after applying for the program in the Recruitment Portal of the Academy of Silesia.

The portfolio, declaration, and application for admission should be sent to the email address: international@akademiaslaska.pl. The application must be consolidated into a single PDF file (the file should be encrypted. File size: max. 10MB, file name: first name_last name).

Civil Construction:

based on a first-degree diploma in Civil Construction (Bachelor of Engineering).
until the enrollment limit is reached.

Mechatronics:

based on a first-degree diploma in Mechatronics (Bachelor of Engineering).
until the enrollment limit is reached.

graduates in other disciplines:

It is possible for graduates of the following disciplines to continue their studies in the second-cycle program: Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Electronics and Electromechanics, or Technical Computer Science and Telecommunications to continue their studies in second-cycle programs.

Graduates of the fields mentioned above must submit an application for admission. The university reserves the right to assign academic differences. The application template can be downloaded from the candidate's individual account after applying for the program on the Academy of Silesia's Recruitment Portal.

The application should be sent to the email address: international@akademiaslaska.pl. The application must be consolidated into a single PDF file. The file should be encrypted. File name: first name_last name.

Management:

based on the submitted documents
based on the admission interview.

The purpose of the conversation is primarily to identify the motivation and predisposition to undertake master's studies in Management. The discussion involves recognizing the candidate's interests, including those related to new trends in management and current socio-economic issues. It also encompasses identifying the candidate's desire to develop interpersonal and social competencies during studies, especially critical thinking skills and self-development, as well as openness to cultural diversity and problem-solving within organizations. The conversation also provides an opportunity for mutual understanding between the candidate and the university. The conversation is conducted either in person or online before confirming the intent to study.

WHAT SHOULD BE PREPARED BEFORE MAKING AN ACCOUNT ON THE RECRUITMENT PORTAL?

Scan of the original bachelor's diploma along with its supplement

a foreign diploma or another university graduation document giving the opportunity to start second-cycle studies in the country where it was issued or a copy of the diploma of higher education prepared by the Polish university that issued the diploma authorizing to undertake second-cycle studies
diploma Supplement or Assessment Transcript

Scan of the apostille or legalization of the bachelor's diploma and its supplement

apostille is a confirmation that a document comes from an appropriate office - it determines authenticity. Thanks to this, you can use it abroad. An apostille is suitable if the document is to be used abroad in a country that is party to the Hague Convention from 1961 about Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents.
legalization is carried out if a document is to be intended for legal circulation in a country which is not a party to the Hague Convention from 1961 about Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents.

Scan of a sworn translation of the bachelor's diploma and its supplement bearing apostille / with legalization,

a foreign diploma or another university graduation document giving the opportunity to start second-cycle studies or Diploma Supplement or Assessment Transcript that have an apostille or are legalized in the country of issue must be translated into Polish or English by a sworn translator or the translation should be certified by a Polish consul (the document translated into English must be translated into Polish by the beginning of classes).
other documents drawn up in a language other than Polish should also have sworn translation into Polish or English or the translation should be certified by a Polish consul (the document translated into English must be translated into Polish by the beginning of classes).

Scan of a document certifying knowledge of the language of instruction at B2 level,

Candidates for studies in Polish, who are foreigners, must present an official document as proof of knowledge of Polish. The documents can be the following:

a graduation certificate issued within the framework of the Polish education system
a diploma of completing studies in Polish at a Polish university or
a certificate confirming knowledge of Polish on a language fluency level of at least B2 issued by:

State Commission for the Certification of Proficiency of Polish as a Foreign Language or
a certified by the minister in charge of higher education and science to organize examinations of Polish language as a foreign language on a specified level of language fluency or
a Polish or foreign institution of higher education that offers studies in Polish Philology or
a Polish or foreign entity, which has for at least three years been conducting Polish language or Polish as a foreign language lectureships or courses or other didactic courses in Polish

In the absence of an honored document, the candidate will be invited to take an entrance test in Polish at B2 level.
Candidate for studies in English, whose native language is not English, shall present one of the following documents:

Diploma from a teacher training college for foreign languages or a diploma from philology studies with the language of instruction.
Another document (e.g., a grade on the transcript confirming completion of language instruction at a level of at least B2 during studies).
Diploma from studies conducted in the language of instruction.
Grade from the language of instruction on the IB or EB diploma.
For the countries listed below, English proficiency at level B2 is also confirmed by grades in English on the high school diploma equal to or higher than grade 4 in the Polish school system:

Netherlands
Singapore
Austria
Denmark
Norway

CERTIFICATES RECOGNIZED BY AŚ CONFIRMING FLUENCY IN ENGLISH
Certifying Institution	Level	Certificate name
Cambridge Assessment English	B2	· B2 First (score 160- 179; grade B or C) · C1 Advanced (score 160-179, grade Level B2)
	C1	· C1 Advanced (score 180-199, grade B or C) · B2 First (score 180- 190; grade A) · C2 Proficiency (score 180-199, grade Level C1)
	C2	· C2 Proficiency (score 200-220, grade A, B, or C) · C1 Advanced (score 200-210, grade A)
British Council, Cambridge Assessment English, IDP: IELTS Australia	B2	International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Academic i General Training, level 5,5 - 6,5
	C1	International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Academic i General Training, level 7-8
	C2	International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Academic i General Training, level 8,5-9
Educational Testing Service, Princeton, USA TOEFL	B2	Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT®), score 72-94 pts.
	C1	Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT®), score 95-113 pts.
	C2	Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT®), score 114-120 pts.
LanguageCert International ESOL Qualifications	B2	LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator
	C1	LanguageCert International ESOL C1 Expert
	C2	LanguageCert International ESOL C2 Mastery
Pearson Language Tests -London Tests of English (LTE)	B2	London Tests of English, Level 3
	C1	London Tests of English, Level 4
	C2	London Tests of English, Level 5

In the absence of an honored document, the candidate will be invited to take an entrance test in English at B2 level.

Paper and electronic biometric proof photograph necessary to prepare a student ID (size in points: 236x295 px meeting the criteria indicated at: https://www.gov.pl/web/gov/zdjecie-do-dowodu-lub-paszportu);

Identity document.

What do you need to do to apply for studies?

Create an account on the recruitment portal and complete candidate profile information.
Apply for the chosen course of study.
Attach required documents and an electronic biometric proof photograph,
Make the recruitment fee payment to the individual bank account number generated on the candidate's profile and attach the payment confirmation.

After completion of the steps, expect to receive a message about the results of the recruitment process. This will appear on your individual account on the recruitment portal.

What should be prepared after receiving admission information?

Original bachelor's degree diploma bearing apostille / with legalization – for inspection,
Original diploma Supplement or Assessment Transcript bearing apostille / with legalization – for inspection,
Sworn translation of the original bachelor's degree diploma bearing apostille / with legalization – for inspection

Nostrification of the original bachelor's degree – for inspection,

nostrification is the procedure for recognizing a secondary school-leaving certificate obtained in a secondary school in another country. It is performed at a selected Board of Education in Poland.
nostrification covers certificates obtained in countries with which Poland has not concluded bilateral agreements on recognizing education obtained abroad as equivalent to education obtained in Poland.

Original document certifying knowledge of the language of instruction at B2 level – for inspection,

Health insurance valid in Poland – for inspection,

a foreigner going to study in Poland should have a document confirming the possession of a health insurance policy or the European Health Insurance Card for a given academic year, or coverage of general health insurance within the meaning of the provisions of the Act of 27 August 2004 on health care services financed from public funds, or confirmation of coverage by the insurer of costs treatment in the territory of the Republic of Poland

A visa or a residence card or another document entitling to stay in the territory of the Republic of Poland – for inspection,

the university issues a document confirming admission to studies in the full-time mode that allows you to apply for a visa or other document confirming the right to stay in Poland

1 biometric proof photograph (3.5cm x 4.5cm format) meeting the criteria specified on the website: https://www.gov.pl/web/gov/zdjecie-do-dowodu-lub-paszportu,
Confirmation of enrollment fee payment on paper,
ID card – for inspection,
in the case of people with disabilities - a document confirming the degree of disability – for inspection,
Medical certificate with an opinion stating no health contraindications for pursuing studies in the selected field, issued/signed by a specialist in occupational medicine – applies only to nursing. The certificate must be issued on a form referring to the regulations of the Minister of Health dated August 26, 2019, regarding medical examinations for candidates to post-secondary or higher education institutions, as well as qualifying vocational courses, students, participants of qualifying vocational courses, and doctoral students. The certificate should indicate the ability to study in the selected field and the validity period of the certificate – referral for medical examinations are issued at the Admissions Office from the start of the recruitment process.(applies only to nursing)*

Submit the aforementioned documents to the Academy of Silesia (Katowice, 43 Rolna Street) within the specified deadline to confirm your willingness to study by signing an agreement for the provision of education services.

The agreement can be signed electronically (using Autenti/electronic qualified signature) on the condition that the original documents are presented beforehand.

* Referrals for medical examinations are issued at the Recruitment Office from the start of the recruitment process. The medical certificate must be submitted to the Recruitment Office no later than September 16, 2024.

Recruitment places

Silesia province,

Katowice 40-555, 43 Rolna Street
room 011

phone. +48 887 896 405 / 32 11 10 404

Monday - Friday / 09.00 - 15.00

Siedziba główna Wyższej Szkoły Technicznej w Katowicach

Silesia province,

Zabrze, 3-5 Park Hutniczy Street room 107

phone. +48 609 599 998

Sunday - Monday / closed
Tuesday - Thursday / 09.00 - 13.00
Friday / 11:00 - 15.00
Saturday / 08.30 - 14.30

Wydział Mediów, Aktorstwa i Reżyserii Wyższej Szkoły Technicznej w Katowicach

CANDIDATE WITH A FOREIGN DIPLOMA – SECOND-CYCLE STUDIES

WHAT SHOULD BE PREPARED BEFORE MAKING AN ACCOUNT ON THE RECRUITMENT PORTAL?

What do you need to do to apply for studies?

What should be prepared after receiving admission information?

Recruitment places

Silesia province,

Katowice 40-555, 43 Rolna Street room 011

phone. +48 887 896 405 / 32 11 10 404

Silesia province,

Zabrze, 3-5 Park Hutniczy Street room 107

phone. +48 609 599 998

Katowice 40-555, 43 Rolna Street
room 011