NURSING, MEDICAL RESCUE – I CYCLE STUDIES
CANDIDATE WITH AN IB / EB DIPLOMA
Candidates in the recruitment process are admitted based on the submitted documents.
Things to prepare before setting up an account on the recruitment portal:
- Scan of the original IB / EB diploma,
- Scan of a sworn translation of the IB / EB diploma,
- the document in English or translated into English must be translated into Polish by the beginning of classes.
- other documents issued in a language other than Polish should also have a sworn translation into Polish or English, or a translation should be certified by a Polish consul. If translated into English, a sworn translation into Polish must be submitted by the beginning of classes.
- Scan of a document certifying knowledge of the language of instruction at the B2 level,
4. Paper and electronic passport 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,
5. Identity document.
How to apply for admission to studies:
- Create an account on the recruitment portal and complete your candidate profile.
- Apply for the chosen course of study.
- Upload the required documents and an electronic passport photograph,
- Pay recruitment fee to the individual bank account number provided in your candidate profile and upload the payment confirmation.
After completing these 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 to prepare once you have your admission details:
- The original IB / EB diploma – for verification,
- Sworn translation of the original IB / EB diploma – for verification,
- Original document certifying knowledge of the language of instruction at the B2 level – for verification,
- Proof of valid health insurance in Poland – for verification,
- a foreigner going to study in Poland should have a document confirming possession of a health insurance policy or the European Health Insurance Card for the given academic year, or coverage of general health insurance according to 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 coverage of treatment costs in the territory of the Republic of Poland.
- A visa, residence card or another document entitling you to stay in the territory of the Republic of Poland – for verification,
- the university issues a document confirming your admission to full-time studies that allows you to apply for a visa or another document confirming the right to stay in Poland).
- One passport 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,
- A printed confirmation of the enrolment fee payment generated as a PDF file by your bank,
- Passport or ID card – for verification,
Submit the aforementioned documents to the Academy of Silesia (43 Rolna Street, 40-555 Katowice) by the specified deadline to confirm your willingness to study by signing the agreement for the provision of educational services.
The agreement may be signed electronically (via Autenti/electronic qualified signature) on the condition that the original documents are presented beforehand.
Medical Certificate
A candidate admitted to studies is required to submit an original medical certificate containing an opinion that there are no contradictions to study at a selected field of study. The medical certificate must be obtained after performing a preliminary medical examination based on a referral issued by the International Cooperation Department. The certificate must be issued on a form containing a reference to the provisions of the regulation of the Minister of Health from 26 August 2019 on medical examinations for secondary and higher education institutions and vocational qualifying courses, for the students of these schools, participants of vocational qualifying courses, and Ph.D., students, must specify the candidate's suitability to study at the medical field of study as well as the expiration date of the certificate
The candidate independently chooses the location of the occupational health examination and covers the cost of the examination. Immediately after completing the mandatory examination, the original medical certificate must be submitted to the appropriate Dean’s Office.
Additional Documents
After the start of studies, the following documents must be submitted:
- Proof of accident insurance (NNW) including a clause for “exposure to infectious material (HIV, HBV)” and liability insurance (OC) for medical students,
- Confirmation of HBV (hepatitis B) vaccination (certificate of vaccination or a photocopy of the health booklet),
- Confirmation of possession of a sanitary-epidemiological booklet or a certificate for sanitary-epidemiological purposes,
- A certificate of no criminal record from the National Criminal Register (KRK). The following options must be selected on the application form:
- “admission to activities related to treatment, education, or care of minors in connection with the study program,”
- “criminal record” and “juvenile criminal record.”
The additional documents listed above must be submitted to the appropriate Dean’s Office no later than October 31, 2025.
For any questions regarding the above-mentioned documents, please contact the staff of the relevant Dean’s Office.