Minimal GPA required for admission - for Foreigners - in the academic year 2026/2027
Financial Analytics - 3,00
International Business - 3,42
Modern Business Management - 3,46
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FOREIGNERS
NOT QUALIFIED FOR ADMISSION
If in the Internet Recruitment of Candidates (tab - Enrollment Applications) the qualification status for a given major programme is: not qualified, i.e. that you have not been qualified for admission. Decisions regarding the refusal of admission will be posted on the candidates' accounts by the end of July.
There is a possibility to apply for part-time programme. Online registration is open until 18 September 2026. Detailed information about admission to studies and didactic offer is available at www.study.uek.krakow.pl.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FOREIGNERS QUALIFIED FOR ADMISSION
TO SECOND CYCLE FULL-TIME (MA) PROGRAMMES
in the academic year 2026/2027
If in the Internet Recruitment of Candidates (tab - Enrollment Applications) the qualification status is: qualified, i.e. that you have been qualified for admission to a given major programme. After submitting to us all required documents for studies, in the decision field will appear: "admitted".
CONFIRMATION OF UNDERTAKING STUDIES
Submitting documents:
from 23 to 24 July 2026 (Thursday, Friday) from 9 am to 2 pm
or
from 22 to 23 September 2026 (Tuesday, Wednesday) from 9 am to 2 pm
Krakow University of Economics
ul. Rakowicka 27
31-510 Kraków
Pavilion B (entrance through Pavilion C)
room 054
Documents will be only accepted from persons who have already defended their diploma dissertations.
NOTE: Another person may submit documents on behalf of the candidate.
In such a case power of attorney is required (without notarization).
The Representative is obligated to deliver:
- fulfilled form of power of attorney,
- personal ID,
- copy of candidate’s ID/passport,
- all required documents for admission (from Step 2).
Form of power of attorney is posted on the website: study.uek.krakow.pl in the tab. Files to download or on IRK – Enrollment applications – Documents and further steps.
Required documents:
1. Printout of personal questionnaire – from Online Candidate Admissions (the questionnaire is available in the Enrollment application – Documents and further steps. Before printing out the questionnaire, you should enter the appropriate diploma number and the date of issue of document)
2. Original and photocopy of diploma of completing first cycle studies and copy of diploma suplement or transcript of records for the whole period of studies(along with legalization or apostille and with a translation into Polish) – the originals available for review.
In the case of the lack of diploma, certificate of completing first cycle studies,
3.The certificate confirming that the candidate’s diploma allows to undertake Master’s studies in the country of issue. Such certificate may be issued by the equivalent of Ministry of Education („Ministerstwo Oświaty”) in a given country (in that case this document should be translated into Polish by a certified translator) - original and photocopy.
4. A written information about the diploma issued by the director of NAWA confirming eligibility to apply for admission - applies to diplomas awarded outside the EU, EFTA, OECD and Ukraine
5. A certificate documenting the grade point average - if it is not provided in the diploma supplement,
6. Proof of English language proficiency: English certificate – it does not apply to candidates from EU who hold the diploma issued in the EU,
7. Photocopy of passport (page with photo) - original for view,
8. Statement about citizenship (form is available for download from university’s website).
At the time of enrollment, the candidate must confirm his/her identity and present his/her passport.
Failure to submit the required documents implies the removal of a candidate from the list of persons qualified for admission.
LEGALIZATION OF STAY AND INSURANCE
All foreign citizens are obliged to present (upon arrival) their current visas or card of stay and insurance.
INSURANCE
1. All foreign students should have an insurance policy for sickness and accident in Poland. Such a policy should cover at least the first year of studies, amounting to 30,000 EUR for medical treatment throughout the insured period.
2. n the case of the holders of the Card of the Pole or who have been recognized as being of Polish origin within the meaning of repatriation regulations, may be eligible for insurance through the University. For this purpose, they should contact the Office for Scholarships and Medical Insurance (Biuro Stypendiów i Ubezpieczeń Zdrowotnych), Main Building, room 215 (second floor).
An insurance policy can be confirmed in the following way:
1. an insurance policy with Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia NFZ, ul. Wadowicka 8W Kraków (the National Health Fund)
Persons who are not holders of the Card of the Pole may sign a contract with Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia and make premium payments on their own. A copy of a contract along with payment confirmations should be submitted to Unit for Teaching Administration (Dział Nauczania).
NOTE!
To sign a contract with NFZ (the National Health Fund), a student needs the following documents: a certificate confirming admission to studies, PESEL number, a document confirming a student’s residence (e.g. a residence hall).
Prior to a visit to Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia, please check what documents are required for applying for an insurance policy.
The necessity to check required documents applies, in particular, to persons under age!http://www.nfz.gov.pl/dla-pacjenta/zalatw-sprawe-krok-po-kroku/jak-ubezpieczyc-sie-dobrowolnie/
2. An insurance policy covering the costs of medical treatment in Poland in the amount of 30,000 EUR. An insurance policy issued abroad must be translated into the Polish language.
3. A certificate issued by an employer, confirming the payment of a premium.
4. European Health Insurance Card (in respect of EU citizens)
LEGALIZATION OF STAY:
All foreigners should legalize their stay in Poland – Małopolski Urząd Wojewódzki w Krakowie, Wydział Spraw Obywatelskich Oddział do Spraw Cudzoziemców, ul. Przy Rondzie 6 (Marshal’s Office in Krakow)
- The citizens of the EU and Switzerland are only required to register their stay (Małopolski Urząd Wojewódzki w Krakowie, Wydział Spraw Obywatelskich Oddział do Spraw Cudzoziemców, ul. Przy Rondzie 6)
From April 27, 2026, applications for a temporary residence permit for the purpose of study must be submitted electronically to the Małopolska Governor via the MOS system (Case Management Module): https://mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl/.
Note: Before submitting the application, candidates must create a trusted profile, which requires obtaining a PESEL number. Therefore, we recommend starting the application preparation procedure at least 30 days in advance!
In order to apply for a temporary residence permit for study purposes, candidates will need an attachment completed by the University. For this purpose, while completing the application in the MOS system, please provide the following KUE’s email address: mos.rekrutacja@uek.krakow.pl.
A special attachment form will be sent to this address. Only once the attachment has been signed, the candidate will receive an email stating: “The application is now ready to be submitted”. The stay will be considered legal only after the application has been successfully submitted.
Detailed information on the conditions for granting a temporary residence permit for study purposes is available on the MOS portal https://mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl/ and on the website of the Department of Foreigners’ Affairs at the Małopolska Provincial Office in Kraków: https://infoopt.pl/studia-stacjonarne/
FORMALITIES IN THE USOSweb SYSTEM
ACCESS TO USOSweb SYSTEM
All persons admitted to the first year of studies will have an account in USOSweb, which will be used during the whole period of study (http://usosweb.uek.krakow.pl).
Persons confirming undertaking studies will receive information on logging into USOSweb.
ID CARD
According to the new regulations, beginning from the 2025/26 academic year, the primary form of Student ID card will be the mStudent ID card available in the mCitizen app.
This applies only to students who have a PESEL number.
Downloading the mStudent ID card in the mCitizen application is free of charge and will be possible after taking the student's vow in the USOSweb system. The vow process will be launched in the system on October 1, 2026.
ATTENTION: The student’s vow, and thus the ID card, will be available only to those who provide all the required documents - including a current document of residence in Poland (e.g. visa, residence card, UKR status) and insurance.
The traditional Student ID card (ELS) will be issued only upon student’s application. This means that students who do not have a PESEL number or those who will want to have a physical Student ID card, will have to submit the appropriate application in USOSweb and pay a fee of PLN 22.
We encourage you to take advantage of modern digital solutions and activate your ID card in the mCitizen application.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
We would like to inform you that, starting with the 2026/2027 academic year, the curriculum will change, and the courses “Foreign Language I” and “Foreign Language II” will begin in the second semester. Consequently, registration for language courses in the USOS system will take place at the end of the first semester. You will be notified of the exact registration date via email. All detailed information will also be posted on the Language Center’s website.
APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS AND RESIDENCE HALLS
Persons who will confirm their enrollment in July (23-24 July 2026) will be able to register electronic applications in USOSweb for accommodation at Student Dormitories from 30 July 2026, 9 am to 31 July 2026, 11.59 pm.
Granting a place at student residence halls will depend on the order of submitted applications.
Persons who will confirm their enrollment in September (20-23 September 2026) will be able to apply for a place in student residence hall, but only in the case of free vacancies. For more information about it, please contact dormitories directly on:
Akademik „Merkury” http://www.merkury.uek.krakow.pl/, phone: +48(12)4118016, +48(12)4118826
Akademik „Fafik” http://www.fafik.uek.krakow.pl/, phone +48(12)2937942, +48(12)2937943
Information on the date and manner of applying for grants for the academic year 2026/27 will be available on USOSweb „Aktualności”/News.
TUITION FEE
Persons admitted to studies who pay a fee for tuition are obliged to make payment of fees by bank transfers.
Fees for second cycle full-time (MA) programme held in English is as follows:
- for each semester – 6 200 PLN
Payments for studies should be made by 1 October 2026. Information on relevant payables and the bank account number will be available in USOSweb in “Payments”, section “DLA WSZYSTKICH (COMMON SECTION)”.
NOTE! The number of account for the payment of fees is different than the one for registration fees.
Payment details (if you pay from abroad):
Alior Bank S.A., ul. Łopuszańska 38D, 02-232 Warszawa
SWIFT: ALBPPLPW
Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie, ul.Rakowicka 27, 31-510 Kraków, Poland
BEGINNING OF CLASSES
Full-time second cycle classes begin on 7 October 2026, with the exception of university-wide lectures, which will begin on October 19.
Number of students group should be checked in the USOSweb. Time-table of classes will be available at CUE’s home page: www.uek.krakow.pl, in the Timetable tab (Plan zajęć).