Diploma Nostrification Process in Poland
How does the diploma nostrification process look like in Poland?
To nostrify the degree certificate in Poland received abroad, the understanding of the whole several-stage process is advisable. The diploma nostrification requires the completion of appropriate documents, but also the implementation of procedures that confirm the conformity on Polish norms. Its purpose is to make sure if education received responds to standards of Polish educational institutions and of job market.
When is diploma nostrification required?
The diploma nostrification process is indispensable in many situations, especially when a person desires to gain the recognition of education received abroad in Poland. There is the necessity of diploma nostrification in University of Poland and other educational institutions as the testimony of Polish educational standards. People who graduated abroad and then continue their education in Poland have to pass through the diploma nostrification procedure to make their request more credible for offices.
It is worth mentioning that all cases are individual and requires the completion of appropriate documents such as an application for diploma nostrification to put up at the university. For instance, students who graduated abroad have to put up an application for diploma nostrification at universities that nostrify diplomas.
Thanks to the diploma nostrification process, people can apply for studies or work which facilitates the integration in Polish educational and professional environment.
The nostrification process of foreign degree certificate
The first step is to apply for diploma nostrification in the accredited field at the university that nostrifies diplomas. Each university which is accredited in particular discipline can complete the diploma nostrification process. For instance, The University of Warsaw classify science disciples in categories:
- A+ Category – history, security studies, psychology, astronomy, chemical sciences, computer and information sciences and physical sciences.
- A Category – archeaology, literary studies, philosophy, economics and finances, socio-economic geography and spatial management, sociological sciences, Earth and related environmental sciences, art studies, management and quality studies, law and education.
- B+ Category – culture and religion studies, political science and public
administration, communication and media studies and biological sciences.
Appropriate documents need to be appended to an application for diploma nostrification process such as the confirmation of graduation and other documents needed for diploma nostrification.
– the original diploma
– the diploma supplement
– translations of those documents
The recognition of documents is essential for further academic and professional career in Poland.
The diploma nostrification process step-by-step
Step 1: An application for the diploma nostrification
An application for the diploma nostrification at the university that is accredited to nostrify diplomas in a specific science discipline. For example, if an applicant graduated in social sciences, the nostrification process should be conducted at The University of Warsaw or The Jagiellonian University.
Step 2: Mandatory documents
– the original diploma
– the diploma supplement (in order to evaluate academic syllabus, progress and the duration of studies)
– the document being the basis for acceptation at the university (school certificate, diploma or other documents)
– translations of those documents
These documents may vary between target universities.
Step 3: The nostrification procedure
The university carefully analyses the documents, including an original diploma and assesses if the foreign accademic syllabus responds to Polish one. The univeristy has the right to demand additional information and other documents to scrupulously explore the qualifications and adjustment to Polish norms. The universities are responsible for the comparison of the foreign curriculum and education level with Polish curriculum which is the core component of diploma nostrification. An appropriate preparation and effective cooperation with the university can accelerate the nostrification proceess.
Step 4: The recognition of degree diploma
Nostrification of academic degrees
After the completion of nostrification process, the university renders a decision. In a case of a positive decision, the diploma is accepted which opens up the possibility to continue education or work in Poland. This positive decision allows for application for the nostrification of academic degrees which enables to continue an academic carrer. In a case of negative decision, a candidate can be obliged to increase their qualifications (additional courses, apprenticeship, exams) to fulfill Polish educational standards.
Step 5: Time and Costs
Time needed for the whole process depends on the type of university and the case complexity. The University of Warsaw and other universities can have different terms of the consideration of applications which influences the overall time of nostrification process. The cost of nostrification is also variable and a person needs to consult it earlier with the university to avoid financial surprises. Additional requirements can also affect the cost and time of nostrification process.
The summary
To sum up, the diploma nostrification process is important for people who receive the degree certificate abroad and then want to study or work in Poland. In the diploma nostrification process, it is necessary to apply for diploma nostrification at the university that nostrifies the diploma, for example, The University of Warsaw. Such universities make detailed analyses and evaluations to confirm that foreign educational standards respond to Polish ones.
All cases should be treated individually and mean compleming diverse documents connected with an actual situation of an applicant such as an application for diploma nostrification. For instance, students who graduated abroad have to put up an application for diploma nostrification at universities that nostrify diplomas.
Thanks to the diploma nostrification process, people can study or work which facilitates the integration in Polish educational and professional environment.
Nostrification process seems to be complicated but decisive for everybody who wants to work or continue their education with foreign education. People who want to nostrify their diplomas should familiarise themselves with standards set by The Ministry of Education and Science and with information conveyed by The National agency for Academic Exchange.
This is the window to new possibilities.
The diploma nostrification process in Poland
1. What is the nostrification and when can it be conducted?
The nostrification is an official procedure to create a Polish equivalent to a foreign diploma. It can be conducted when a foreign degree certificate cannot be placed on equal footing with the Polish one based on the international equivalence agreements.
Legal basis: Article 327(1) of the Act of July 20, 2018, – Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2018, item 1668, as amended) and the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of September 28, 2018 (Journal of Laws, item 1881).
2. Where is the nostrification conducted?
The nostrification process is conducted by universities with A+. A and B+ category in the field of an applicant. There is the list of universities and categories on The Ministry of Education and Science:
Legal basis: Article 327(4) of the Act of July 20, 2018 – Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2018, item 1668, as amended).
3. What are mandatory documents in the nostrification process?
– the original diploma
– the diploma supplement (in order to evaluate academic syllabus, progress and the duration of studies)
– the document being the basis for acceptation at the university (school certificate, diploma or other documents)
– translations of those documents
Certified copies are acceptable.
The legal basis: § 2(1), 2.2, and 2.3, as well as § 4(1) and 4.2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 28 September 2018 (Journal of Laws, item 1881)
4. How does the diploma nostrification process look like?
This is the comparison of the curriculum and of the duration of studies, of academic performance and of professional practice with conditions of the university that nostrifies the diploma. If differences detected, the university can delegate an applicant to pass some exams or complete apprenticeship.
5. When are the terms of nostrification procedure?
The procedure officially begins in the moment of an application for diploma nostrification and undergoes a formal assessment of the university. If an application is incomplete, the university sets up 14 days for the completion. 90 days is the limit to when the university renders the decision but this does not include the time of translation, exams and apprenticeship.
he legal basis: § 3(1) and 3.2, as well as § 6(1) and 6.2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 28 September 2018 (Journal of Laws, item 1881).
6. What are charges for diploma nostrification process?
The charges for diploma nostrification process is maximally 50% of professor’s salary. Each university specifies terms and situations when a person can be exempt from charges. Charges are not required when there is a lack of competence to conduct the diploma nostrification process.
The legal basis: Article 327(6) and (7) of the Act of 20 July 2018 – Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2018, item 1668, as amended), and § 7(1) and 7.2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 28 September 2018 (Journal of Laws, item 1881).
7. What happens when the decision is negative?
In a case of lack of competence to conduct the nostrification process, the university issues a refusal which can be the source of accusation. Such refusal contains information about the identification of issuing authority, the legal basis, the justification for refusal and the accreditation to complain to the rector of the university.
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