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Required Documents

Documents and requirements for candidates applying for the first year of Bachelor’s (first-cycle) degree programmes at Gdynia Maritime University in the academic year 2026/2027

In addition to registering in the Online Application System, candidates applying to Gdynia Maritime University are required to submit the following documents:

  1. Application form generated from the IRK Online Application System
  2. Original Secondary school leaving certificate, Matura certificate,or a copy certified by the University, or an equivalent qualification entitling the holder to apply for higher education in the country where it was issued (apostilled and translated, where applicable).
  3. Original technician diploma, or a copy certified by the University (if applicable).
  4. Document confirming proficiency in the English/Polish language (according to the language of instruction of the study programme applied for).
  5. A colour photo in JPG or PNG format, 500 × 625 pixels, uploaded to the IRK Online Application System only (no paper version required). The photograph must show the applicant against a light background, with the head uncovered and without dark glasses, and should include the head and upper shoulders only. The face must occupy 70–80% of the photo.
  6. Original proof of payment of the application fee.
  7. For applicants admitted Bachelor’s (first-cycle) degree studies in Navigation at the Faculty of Navigation (maritime specialisation only), a Seafarer’s Medical Certificate is required.*
  8. For applicants admitted to Bachelor’s degree studies in Quality Engineering at the Faculty of Management and Quality Science, a copy of a valid sanitary-epidemiological health book (original for verification) or an original valid medical certificate for sanitary-epidemiological purposes is required.*
  9. Applicants admitted to Bachelor’s degree studies at the Faculty of Marine Engineering are required to submit a medical certificate issued by an occupational medicine doctor, confirming fitness to study, including participation in industrial placements.*

    *These documents must be submitted by the deadline set by the Dean of the Faculty.

Additionally required:

  • Health insurance valid in Poland for the entire study period, or a copy of your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), or a declaration confirming registration with the Polish National Health Fund (NFZ) immediately after starting your studies.

Note: The cost of medical examinations required to obtain the Seafarer’s Medical Certificate, the sanitary-epidemiological health book or certificate, and the certificate issued by an occupational medicine doctor is borne by the applicant.