r/studyinpoland

Hiii , Is anybody else going to SGH for this october intake in global business finance and governance course ?? Have you guys received your nawa yet 😞

I've applied and gotten qualified a long time ago. I paid the tuition fees as well as submitted all my documents the beginning of last weej and I haven't heard back from admissions yet. I need my documents so i can start applying for my visa as well as the accommodation. Does anyone know how long it may take

As a foreign student from India applying to SGH, the VISA process is time taking and I should book a slot to submit my documents by month end, as SGH requires us to be there on 24th september.

Can anyone guide me on how to get residential proof, as SGH dorm applications open late August and not sure when they will revert back. Or can we request them for residency proof of dorms for VISA purpose even though technically we have not received it yet.

Thank you.

clinging to any form of hope I can find right now because it's been more than 60 days and I no longer see the light at the end of the tunnel😭

As the title says, I’m willing to pay whatever is necessary or go through whatever process is needed to speed up my NAWA recognition.

If anyone works at an agency or knows someone who has the ability to help expedite the process or put pressure on NAWA to get my recognition completed asap, I would really appreciate it.

I’ve already received a university acceptance, but I’m at risk of losing my spot if I can’t submit the recognition soon.

Any legitimate help, contacts, or advice would be greatly appreciated. I’m happy to compensate someone for their time and assistance.

Hi everyone,
I am an international student applying for a Bachelor's degree in Poland. I recently submitted my high school diploma to the Syrena system for the NAWA recognition statement.
I know the official timeframe is up to 60 days, and Master's degree verifications usually take longer. But for those who applied for a Bachelor's with just a high school certificate:

1.Exactly how long did it take from submission to getting the final decision?

2.Do you think the processing speed depends on the country you are applying from? (I'm from Uzbekistan 🇺🇿).

Would really appreciate it if you could share your timelines. Thanks in advance!

It’s been more than 70 days, I applied for nawa but still I haven’t received it and my university has given the deadline to submit nawa recognition till 18th of August and I don’t know what to do, I was emailing them to get any update and last week on Thursday, I got a reply saying, “ Please be advised that information regarding diplomas is processed on an ongoing basis and as quickly as possible.

NAWA receives hundreds of applications every day.

We ask for your patience.

Applicants who submitted their request via the SYRENA system can check its current status by logging into their account.”

Now I’m not sure if I keep emailing them for update or not, can’t even process anything at the moment, so if anyone know what I can do please let me know.

Hello everyone,

I am a non-EU citizen. In 2024, I received a Polish student visa and travelled to Poland, but I later returned to my home country voluntarily because of family circumstances. I did not overstay my visa or violate any immigration regulations.

I am planning to apply for another Polish student visa in 2026 for a new study programme. Could my previous decision to discontinue my studies and leave Poland negatively affect my new application? Has anyone had a similar experience and successfully received another student visa?

Thank you for sharing your experiences.

I’ve been admitted to Poznań University of Technology for a Bachelor’s in Chemical Technology. I already have 3 years of work experience in the polymer industry after completing a 3-year Diploma in Polymer Technology in India.
Will this previous industry experience be valuable when I graduate? And how are the job opportunities in Poland/Europe for someone with a Chemical Technology degree + previous polymer industry experience?
Would employers consider my previous experience, even though it was gained in India? Any advice from people working in the chemical/polymer/materials industry would be greatly appreciated.

Hi i recently got conditional offer letter from SGH. Is there anyone joining for the same course and university.. please let me know

I have submitted my fee for vistula university on 7 august and they are not replying just that they have received my fee and right now it's 13 august my classes starts at 19 october.

Let me know what I should do.

I am going for bachelors of engineering in computer engineering specialization ai and robotics from india

Hi! I have few questions, anyone over there 120+ days waiting for nawa?

How is the situation for visa appointment slots?

hey guys, how is the process for resident permit for student in warsaw? what documents are needed, how long does it take, any experiences are welcomed

im applying to study in warsaw as a an international student but im having reservations about how welcoming the people are. I have lived in Tanzania my whole life and not been to many European countries so Im worried about how i will be received as a black person. I have heard alot about Polish people being particularly hostile to immigrants but I would like to give this a chance. I’m not sure if i am fully prepared to deal with face to face racism, can anyone give me any insight to how it is living there as a person of colour?

Hey everyone!
I was recently admitted to the Data Science and Business Analytics Master’s program at the University of Warsaw.
I created a WhatsApp group so we can get to know each other, ask questions, share updates, and connect before the semester starts.
If you’ve been admitted to the program, feel free to join
Looking forward to meeting you all!

WhatsApp link:- https://chat.whatsapp.com/GWzNm9DDCx63rI4VXvPGm3?s=cl&p=i&ilr=4

Hello guys,

I’ll be applying for Visa this month after getting my master’s degree apostilled, but I’ve seen a lot of negative reviews regarding rejection for Indians.

My background- I’ve two years research experience in an IIT post my master’s and got selected for a PhD programme affiliated to Polish Academy of Sciences. I’ll also have a stipend of more than 5000 PLN per month.

I read somewhere that visas are mostly getting rejected for private universities.

What are the chances of me getting a visa at one try?
And what documents should I prepare very carefully. I read in the checklist that an English test such as TOEFL or IELTS is required, but if university issues a certificate that the course was taught in English then that would be enough. Is it advisable to go through this route?

Hi everyone,
I’m about to start a postdoc in Poland and have already received my acceptance from the university. Before I received the offer, I submitted my PhD diploma through the NAWA SYRENA system to obtain an Individual Recognition Statement.

It’s now been about a month, and I still haven’t received any updates. I’ve sent a couple of follow-up emails as well, but unfortunately, I haven’t received any response yet.

Has anyone else, especially other postdocs, experienced something similar? How long did it take in your case, and did you need to do anything to speed up the process?

For context, my country is listed in the NAWA Kwalifikator, so I don’t think eligibility is the issue.
I’d really appreciate any advice or shared experiences. Thanks!