Admissions Guidelines

General Admission Guidelines – Master’s Studies (Full-Time and Part-Time)

Eligibility

Applicants for Master’s degree programmes must hold a degree certificate confirming completion of Bachelor’s (first-cycle) studies or another qualification that entitles them to continue higher education at the same level in the country where it was issued.
If your degree was obtained outside Poland, it must:

• be legalised or bear an apostille (this does not apply to documents issued in EU countries or for IB and EB diplomas);
• be translated into Polish by a sworn translator.

If your foreign diploma entitles you to continue higher education in the country where it was issued, it also qualifies you to pursue studies at the corresponding level in Poland.

For full details of the documents required as part of the admissions process, please see Required Documents.

Basis for Admission of Non-Nationals

Non-nationals may study in Poland on the basis of:

• a decision of the Rector of Gdynia Maritime University (following an application submitted application in accordance with these guidelines)
• international agreements, in accordance with the rules specified in these agreements;
• agreements concluded with foreign institutions by Gdynia Maritime University, in compliance with the regulations outlined in these agreements;
• a decision of the Minister for Higher Education;
• a decision of the Director of the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) concerning its scholarships;
• a decision of the Director of the National Science Centre (NCN) allocating funds for the implementation of research projects, internships, or scholarships;

Language Requirements

When applying for a degree programme taught in English:

• You must provide a document confirming English language proficiency at a minimum of B2 level – see the list of accepted language proficiency certificates.

When applying for a degree programme taught in Polish:

• You must provide a document confirming Polish language proficiency – see the list of accepted language proficiency certificates.

Admissions Process

Admissions are conducted for a specific degree programme, level, and profile (practical or general academic) in either full-time or part-time mode. Successful completion leads to the award of a Master’s or Master of Engineering (mgr inz.) degree.

How to Apply

1. Register online
   All applications are made through the Online Admissions System at https://irk.umg.edu.pl.
2. Selection process
   Applicants are admitted within the set enrolment limits, based on a qualification procedure.
   Admission is based on possession of a degree certificate confirming the completion of higher education studies.
   The same admission criteria apply to all degree programmes offered by Gdynia Maritime University.
3. Eligibility by field of study
   Applicants must hold a degree in a field assigned to the same main discipline as the intended Master’s programme.
   The Dean decides on the eligibility of applicants whose previous degree is in a different discipline and may specify how missing learning outcomes should be obtained or how to make up any programme differences.
4. Application fee
   A non-refundable application fee is charged for the admission process.
   The amount is set by the Rector in accordance with the relevant ministerial regulation.
   If a study programme is not launched, the fee will be refunded in full upon the applicant’s request.

Admission Decisions

• Faculty Admission Committees publish the official list of admitted applicants for each programme, level, and study mode.
  The order on the list is based on the number of points achieved in the qualification process.
• Admission to studies is confirmed by inclusion on the official list of students.
  A refusal of admission is issued in the form of an administrative decision.

Appeals

Applicants who are not admitted may appeal to the Rector within 14 days of receiving the decision, through the relevant Faculty Admission Committee.
An appeal must indicate a procedural error that occurred during the qualification process.

Supplementary Admissions Rounds

If places remain available after the main admission process, the Rector may approve an additional round of admissions, admitting applicants with the highest scores on the waiting list.

Final Provisions

In cases not covered by these rules, decisions are made by the Rector.
Gdynia Maritime University is not responsible for any errors made by applicants when entering personal data in the Online Admissions System.