WHAT LANGUAGE CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO UNIVERSITIES IN POLAND 2026/27?

In 2025, important changes took place in Poland regarding language proficiency requirements for university admission. From now on, all international applicants must hold a language certificate at a minimum level of B2, confirming their proficiency in the four key skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. The Polish Ministry of Education has approved an official list of recognized documents accepted by all higher education institutions in the country. Therefore, not every certificate is suitable — it is essential to have one that is officially listed.

Polish Language Certificates Accepted for Admission in 2026

To confirm knowledge of the Polish language at a level no lower than B2 for admission in 2026, the following documents are accepted:

• A certificate of proficiency in Polish issued by the State Commission for the Certification of Proficiency in Polish as a Foreign Language (Państwowa Komisja Poświadczania Znajomości Języka Polskiego jako Obcego).
• European Consortium for the Certificate of Attainment in Modern Languages (ECL)
• telc GmbH, WBT Weiterbildungs-Testsysteme GmbH (TELC)
• A certificate of completion of a preparatory course for studying at Polish universities — zerówka (the course must last at least 9 months and comply with the requirements of the Act on Foreigners of 2013).
• A diploma from a Polish university where the language of instruction was Polish.
• A diploma in Polish philology or applied linguistics from a foreign university, provided that the number of hours of Polish language instruction was at least 500.
• A sworn translator’s certificate issued by the Polish Ministry of Justice.

English Language Certificates Accepted for Admission to Polish Universities in 2026

If the program is conducted in English, applicants must submit a certificate confirming English proficiency at **B2 level or higher (C1, C2)**. The following certificates are accepted:
University of Cambridge (ESOL Examinations) Certificates:

• B2 First (FCE)
• C1 Advanced (CAE)
• C2 Proficiency (CPE)
• B2 Business Vantage (BEC Vantage)
• C1 Business Higher
• Certificate in English for International Business and Trade (CEIBT)

IELTS (Academic or General Training) certificate with a minimum score of 5.5.
Trinity College London:

• ESOL Skills for Life – Level 1 (B2) or higher
• Integrated Skills in English (ISE II) or higher
• ISE Digital — minimum 80 points (B2)

Educational Testing Service (ETS):

• TOEFL iBT — minimum 72 points
• TOEIC — at least 785 points (Listening & Reading) and 160 points (Speaking & Writing)

Pearson:

• PTE General (Level 3 or higher)
• PTE Academic — minimum 59 points

LanguageCert:

• LanguageCert International ESOL – Communicator B2 or higher
• LanguageCert Academic – B2 or higher
• LanguageCert Test of English – B2 or higher

LCCI (London Chamber of Commerce and Industry) – English for Business Level 2 or higher
ECL (European Consortium for the Certificate of Attainment in Modern Languages) – Level B2 (Vantage) or higher
TELC English – certificates labeled English B2, English Business, English Technical, etc.

Conclusion

To be admitted to Polish universities in 2026, applicants must have an officially recognized **language certificate in Polish or English at a level no lower than B2**. It is crucial to ensure that the certificate is valid and obtained before the start of the university’s admission process. Early preparation and taking the language exam in advance will give you confidence and peace of mind during the application process.
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