How to obtain a diploma recognition statement

Diploma recognition is undertaken by NAWA. The information below is taken from the web-page link: NAWA Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange :

The NAWA's Director individual recognition statement on a foreign diploma confirming:

  • completion of higher education
  • award of an academic degree

is issued:

  • after submission of the complete set of required documents in the SYRENA System – detailed information is available at the website Diploma of higher education,
  • in a form of a digitally signed PDF document,
  • in Polish,
  • free of charge.

To obtain a recognition statement on a foreign diploma

  • read the instructions given in the SYRENA - User Manual below, before submitting the application.
  • prepare scans of required documents - in PDF or JPG format, with maximum size of each file of 3 MB. Please pay attention to step 2 and step 3 described in the instructions to enter the document data correctly and attach properly:
    • diploma on which the recognition statement you wish to obtain
    • transcript of records / supplement / list of subjects and grades attached to the abovementioned diploma
    • previous document of education - document which was the basis for the admission to studies
    • transcript of records / supplement / list of subjects and grades attached to the previous diploma (if applicable)
    • translations of all the abovementioned documents (unless they are issued in: English, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian). Translations should be done by a sworn translator.
    • identity card / passport
    • document stating the change of surname
    • in the case of refugees – a refugee status document
  • fill in the application form and add scans of the required documents in the SYRENA System,
  • to submit the application correctly click the individual activation link generated in the SYRENA System and sent to the e-mail address provided in the application form,
  • check the status of your application in the SYRENA System at any time,
  • download the individual recognition statement after receiving a notification sent via the SYRENA System.

In case of technical problems, please contact us via e-mail: syrenahelp@nawa.gov.pl