Admission STEP BY STEP

1. Choose a programme of study 

Browse our range of study programmes on the University website and select the programme you wish to apply for.

2. Register in the ULSL Admission System 

Create an account and complete your online application through the ULSL Admission System available on our website.

Required Documents

All applicants must upload the following documents:

• Secondary School Certificate (High School Diploma) confirming eligibility for university admission in the country where it was issued.
• Official Transcript of Records showing all completed subjects, grades and, where applicable, credits.
• Explanation of the Grading System used in the country where your certificate was issued (for example: 6 – Excellent, 5 – Very Good, etc.).
• Passport (copy of the page containing your personal details and photograph).
• English Language Certificate (minimum B2 level), such as FCE, CAE, TOEFL, TOEIC or TELC, if your secondary education was not conducted in English.
• Health Certificate (available after registration in the ULSL Admission System), confirming that you are medically fit to study your chosen programme.

All documents must be submitted in English or Polish, or accompanied by a certified English translation prepared by a sworn translator.

Legalisation of Educational Documents

Your educational documents must be officially authenticated.

• If your documents were issued in a country that is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, they must bear an Apostille.
• If your documents were issued in a country that is not a party to the Hague Convention, they must be legalised by the Polish Embassy or Consulate in the country where they were issued.

The secondary school diploma and transcript (if issued separately) must both be legalised or bear an Apostille.

Depending on your country of education, you may also be required to provide an eligibility statement issued by the relevant educational authority or a Polish consular office.

Recognition of Secondary School Certificates

Under the Act of 4 April 2025 (Act amending certain laws to eliminate irregularities in the visa system of the Republic of Poland), from 1 July 2025, the Director of NAWA issues recognition statements confirming that a secondary school certificate entitles its holder to apply for admission to first-cycle or long-cycle degree programmes in Poland.

Additional Requirements for Master’s Degree Applicants

Applicants for Master’s degree programmes must also submit:

• Bachelor’s degree diploma (original or notarised copy);
• Academic Transcript of Records (original or notarised copy);
• Certified English translation, if the documents were not issued in English.

Additional Requirements – Veterinary Medicine Programme

All Other Programmes

Applicants must provide one grade from their secondary school certificate in a subject relevant to their chosen programme. Accepted subjects include:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Information Technology (IT)
• Geography
• Social Studies
• Physics

Please note that the list of accepted subjects may vary depending on the programme.

Applicants whose previous education was not conducted in English must also submit an English language certificate at minimum B2 level.

3. Pay the admission fee

Pay the non-refundable admission fee of EUR 20 using your individual bank account number available in the ULSL Admission System.

4. Wait for the Admission Results

The first admission round closes on 31 May 2026.

If your application status changes to “Qualified”, you will receive documents confirming your admission.

If you are unable to obtain your final secondary school certificate or other required documents before 31 May 2026, you may apply during the second admission round, which will remain open until 31 August 2026. This applies only to the Veterinary Medicine programme.

Please note: your application can only be assessed after all required documents and proof of payment of the admission fee have been received.

5. Check Your Application Status

All updates regarding your application will be sent to you by email.

6. Pay the tuition fee

Once admitted, pay the tuition fee for either:

• one academic year, or
• one semester,

in accordance with your chosen payment option.

7. Receive Your Visa Documents 

After your tuition fee has been processed, you will receive the documents required to apply for a Polish student visa:

• Final Acceptance Letter;
• Recommendation Letter to the Polish Embassy or Consulate;
• Certificate of Enrolment.

8. Welcome to ULSL!

We look forward to welcoming you as one of our students.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Please bring the original versions of all required documents with you to Poland. They must be presented after your arrival.
• All documents issued in languages other than English or Polish must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
• Within 30 days of enrolment (after your arrival in Poland), you must provide:
  • valid health insurance,
  • a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), or
  • sign a health insurance agreement with the Polish National Health Fund (NFZ).

Entrance exam 

Life Sciences Entrance Examination

The Life Sciences Entrance Examination is required for applicants to the Veterinary Medicine programme from countries outside the European Union (EU), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and Ukraine.

The examination will be held online via Microsoft Teams on 3 June 2026 at 12:00 (CEST).

Eligibility

Only applicants who have met all admission requirements are eligible to take the entrance examination. This means that all required certificates, grades and supporting documents must have been submitted.

Please note that the entrance examination does not replace your secondary school leaving examinations or final qualifications. It is an additional stage of the admission process.

Before the Examination

On the day of the examination, eligible applicants will receive a Microsoft Teams meeting link through the ULSL Admission System.

The meeting link will be sent only to applicants who have:

• completed all stages of registration in the ULSL Admission System (all sections marked in green); and
• confirmed their participation by replying to the message received in the ULSL Admission System.

Examination Requirements

During the examination, applicants must:

• join the examination using the Microsoft Teams link provided;
• have a working camera and microphone switched on throughout the examination; and
• ensure that their appearance matches the photograph uploaded to the ULSL Admission System during registration.

After joining the Microsoft Teams meeting, applicants will receive a link to the online test.

Examination Format

The examination consists of:

• 30 single-choice questions (single correct answer);
• 30 minutes to complete the test.

Applicants who finish before the time limit may submit their answers and leave the Microsoft Teams meeting.

Passing the Examination

To pass the entrance examination, applicants must answer at least 16 out of 30 questions correctly.

Secondary school certificate recognition

Recognition of Secondary School Certificates

Please note that, in accordance with the Act of 4 April 2025 on amending certain acts in order to eliminate irregularities in the visa system of the Republic of Poland (Ustawa o zmianie niektórych ustaw w celu wyeliminowania nieprawidłowości w systemie wizowym Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej), from 1 July 2025 the Director of NAWA (Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange) issues recognition statements for foreign secondary school certificates.

The recognition statement confirms that the holder of a foreign secondary school certificate is entitled to apply for admission to first-cycle studies (Bachelor’s degree programmes) or long-cycle studies (e.g. Veterinary Medicine) in Poland.

Countries whose secondary school qualifications do not require formal recognition

Applicants holding secondary school qualifications issued in the following countries do not need to obtain a recognition statement:

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China (Gaozhong Diploma), Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.

How to obtain a recognition statement

Applicants whose secondary school certificates require formal recognition should apply for a recognition statement through the NAWA website (link).

Admission Fee Refund Policy

The admission fee is refundable only in the following cases:

• the applicant does not pass the secondary school leaving examination (matriculation exam);
• the programme for which the applicant has been admitted is not launched;
• an overpayment has been made (for example, payment for two programmes to the same account).

Applications for a refund of the admission fee must be submitted no later than 31 October of the year in which the admission process takes place. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered.

If your situation meets one of the conditions listed above, please contact us by email at admission@up.lublin.pl. We will provide you with the refund application form to complete.

Accepted Documents Confirming English Language Proficiency at B2 Level or Higher

Applicants who are required to provide proof of English language proficiency must submit a certificate, diploma or another official document confirming their knowledge of English at a minimum B2 level.

The document must confirm proficiency in all four language skills:

• Listening;
• Reading;
• Speaking;
• Writing.

The following certificates and examinations are accepted:

University of Cambridge – Cambridge English Qualifications

• 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)

LanguageCert (PeopleCert Qualifications – PCQ)

Accepted certificates include:

• LanguageCert International ESOL
  • LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing) – Communicator B2 or higher;
  • LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Speaking) – Communicator B2 or higher.
• LanguageCert Academic
  • LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) – LanguageCert Academic B2 or higher.
• LanguageCert Test of English
  • LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) – LanguageCert Test of English B2 or higher.

LanguageCert Exam at the University of Life Sciences in Lublin

The University of Life Sciences in Lublin is an Approved LanguageCert Registration Centre, which allows applicants to receive a 10% discount on LanguageCert examinations worldwide.

Applicants may take the LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator exam (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) as proof of English language proficiency required for admission to studies in Poland.

Quick Registration Guide

1. Visit the LanguageCert website and select the LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator
2. Choose the Written and Spoken (4-skills exam)
3. Click Book.
4. Enter the promotional code B6E1DC in the Promo Code field and click Apply.
5. Select your preferred examination date and time, then complete your registration.

Good luck with your exam!

IELTS

Issued by:

• University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations;
• British Council;
• IDP IELTS Australia.

Accepted score: IELTS Academic – minimum 5.5 points.

Trinity College London

Accepted certificates:

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

Educational Testing Service (ETS)

Accepted certificates:

• TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Test) – minimum 72 points
• TOEIC
  • Listening & Reading: minimum 785 points
  • Speaking: minimum 150 points
  • Writing: minimum 160 points

Pearson Assessment English

Accepted certificates:

• Pearson English International Certificate (written and digital versions; formerly Pearson Test of English General / London Tests of English):
  • Level 3 (Edexcel Certificate in ESOL International) or higher.
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) – on-site or online version:
  • minimum 59 points.

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations Board (LCCI)

Accepted certificates:

• English for Business Level 2 or higher
• Foundation Certificate for Teachers of Business English (FTBE)

European Consortium for the Certificate of Attainment in Modern Languages

Accepted certificate:

• Certificate of Attainment in Modern Languages – Level B2 (Vantage) or higher

telc GmbH / WBT Weiterbildungs-Testsysteme GmbH

Accepted certificates:

• Certificate in English
• Certificate in English for Business Purposes
• Certificate in English for Technical Purposes
• telc English
• telc English Business
• telc English Technical
• telc English University

WHY ULSL?

Since its establishment in 1944, the University of Life Sciences in Lublin has combined a strong academic tradition with an innovative approach to education and research. As a comprehensive institution specialising in the life sciences, the University brings together expertise in agriculture, biology, veterinary medicine, engineering, economics and the social sciences. This interdisciplinary environment provides students with access to modern teaching methods, research-led learning and practical experience, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed for successful careers in a rapidly changing world.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION 

LUBLIN is one of the largest academic centres in Poland with five universities, and several private higher schools as well as public research institutes. Over 6000 foreign students from nearly 100 countries study in Lublin. The University of Life Sciences in Lublin is the oldest University with a natural-technical profile established in post-war Poland. Over 70 years of activity in the field of science and education has consolidated our strong position in the Polish higher education. 

How to get to Lublin:

• by train: https://www.pkp.pl
• by minibus: https://www.busy.info.pl

International airports:

• Lublin airport: https://www.airport.lublin.pl/en/
• Warsaw airport: https://lotnisko-chopina.pl/en/index.html
• Kraków airport: https://www.krakowairport.pl/en/

Tourist Information Desk at Lublin Airport:

Króla Jana III Sobieskiego 1 St., 21-040 Świdnik

The Lublin Tourist and Cultural Information Centre

phone: 81 532 44 12, Jezuicka 1-3 St., 20-113 Lublin

www.lublintravel.pl

The Place of Inspiration Programme

https://lublin.eu/en/what-to-see-do/tourist-culture-information/the-place-of-inspiration-program/

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