Civil Engineering full-time first-cycle studies (bachelor's degree)

Rules of recruitment

• For Polish citizens
• For foreign candidates admitted to study on the basis of an administrative decision of the rector

Submission of documents

Due to frequent enquiries on how to submit applications to study at Rzeszow University of Technology, we would like to inform you that applications can be submitted by:

• a candidate - in person,
• a candidate - by the Polish Post or any courier company (documents must be sent within the time limit specified in the recruitment schedule), a copy of the original or a copy of the a secondary school certificate or diploma certified by a notary as a true copy of the original,
• on behalf of the candidate - a person authorized to undertake all actions in the recruitment procedure on the candidate's behalf. In this case, the authorized person may sign the required documents on behalf of the candidate: Model authorisation (180 KB, PDF)

Documents required from candidates for full-time and part-time first-cycle studies

1. A candidate for full-time and part-time first-cycle studies qualified for admission to the first year of studies is required to submit the following documents by the date set out in the recruitment schedule respectively:
   1. a personal questionnaire (SIR APPLICATION FORM) - printed from the Online Recruitment System and signed by the candidate;
   2. a candidate with the so-called „new matura” (secondary school graduation examination from 2005): a copy of the original or a copy of the secondary school graduation certificate or a duplicate of the secondary school certificate, a copy of the supplement to the secondary school graduation certificate issued by the relevant Regional Examination Board - the original document must be presented to the ICR for inspection in order to certify that the copy of the submitted document is a true copy of the original;
   3. a candidate with the so-called „old matura” (secondary school graduation examination till 2005): a copy of the original or a copy of the secondary school graduation certificate or a duplicate of the secondary school certificate issued by the secondary school, and in the case of candidates who have a two-page secondary school graduation certificate, also a copy of the original secondary school diploma, a copy of the certificate of the results of matura examination in individual subjects referred to in the regulations on the educational system issued by the relevant Regional Examination Board - the original of the document should be presented to the ICR for inspection in order to certify that the copy of the submitted document is a true copy of the original;
   4. a candidate for studies conducted in Stalowa Wola: diploma confirming vocational qualifications in a profession taught at technical level - original document should be presented to the ICR for inspection in order to certify that the copy of the submitted document is a true copy of the original;
   5. a candidate in possession of a certificate or other document obtained abroad - a copy of the original certificate or other document obtained abroad, legalised or stamped with an apostille, together with a translation into Polish made by an authorised authority, and in the case of a certificate or other document which, in accordance with the applicable legislation, is subject to recognition by an administrative decision of the education officer as a document certifying entitlement in the Republic of Poland to apply for admission to higher education, taking into account the scope of entitlement in the country in which the certificate or other document was issued, also a decision of the education officer issued by the education officer competent for the place of residence of the person applying for recognition, and if there is no place of residence on the territory of the Republic of Poland - the education officer competent for the seat of the institution in which the person intends to submit the certificate or other document obtained abroad - the original of the certificate or other document should be presented to the ICR for inspection in order to certify the conformity of the copy of the submitted document with its original;
   6. a candidate in possession of an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma issued by the International Baccalaureate Organization in Geneva - a copy of the diploma together with a translation into Polish made by an authorized body - the original diploma must be presented to the ICR for inspection in order to certify that the copy of the submitted document is in conformity with the original;
   7. a candidate in possession of an EB (European Baccalaureate) diploma issued by a European School in accordance with the Convention on the Statute of the European Schools drawn up in Luxembourg on 21 June 1994 (Journal of Laws of 2005, No. 3, item 10) - a copy of the diploma together with a translation into Polish made by an authorised body - the original of the diploma must be presented to the ICR for inspection in order to certify that the copy of the submitted document is in conformity with the original.
2. A foreign candidate applying for admission to studies at the Rzeszów University of Technology, regardless of the required documents referred to in point 1, is obliged to provide the Commission for the Recruitment of Foreigners, within the deadline specified in the recruitment schedule, with a document confirming proficiency of the language (203 kB, PDF) in which the studies will be carried out.
3. A candidate qualified for admission to a degree programme conducted in English who is a Polish citizen and did not achieve a result of 80% to 100% in the upper secondary school leaving examination in English is obliged to submit a copy of a document certifying his/her proficiency in English meeting the requirements set out in the Rector's Order (203 kB, PDF).
4. Candidates admitted to study the following course of study: Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering and Technology, Chemical and Process Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Medical Engeneering and Chemical Technology will receive a referral for a medical examination by an occupational physician upon enrolment. Candidates are required to provide the dean's office of the relevant faculty with a medical certificate stating that there are no contraindications to taking up studies within 14 days of the start of the semester in accordance with the detailed organisation of the academic year.

The tuition fee

1. Fee amount

2. Deadline for paying the recruitment fee

3. Payment of the fee

A candidate for a first degree program who, in a single registration in the Online Recruitment System, hereinafter referred to as the "SIR", selects two courses of study, primary and parallel, in the same form of full-time or part-time study, shall pay a one-time enrolment fee in the amount specified in point 1, respectively.

A candidate who was not admitted to a selected full-time first degree program in the primary recruitment, reapplying for admission to a full-time first degree program in the supplementary recruitment or to a part-time first degree program, shall pay again the fee for the admission procedure in the amount specified in point 1, respectively, subject to section above.

The candidate shall pay the enrolment fee referred to in point 1 to the individual bank account number generated by the SIR during the registration process, by the deadline specified in point 2 respectively.

The enrolment fee will be recorded in the SIR on the candidate's personal account (the "Recruitment fee" tab will light up green).

If the payment of the fee by the applicant has not been recorded in the SIR, the candidate must, no later than the closing date of the online registration (according to the recruitment schedule), immediately provide the Interdepartmental Recruitment Committee with proof of payment (in person, by fax, or electronically).

A candidate who fails to pay the enrolment fee in the amount and by the deadline specified in point 2 respectively, will not be considered for enrolment in the selected field or fields of study.

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4. Refund of the fee

The recruitment fee is refundable in the event of:

• the candidate's resignation from applying for admission to a higher education program submitted before the deadline for completion of registration in the SIR, as specified respectively in point 2;
• cancellation of the registration as a result of payment of the fee after the deadlines set forth in point 2;
• the candidate's motivated absence from the entrance exam on artistic aptitude for the course in architecture;
• failure to launch the course of study due to insufficient applicants;
• overpayment (payment of fees for parallel course).

Refund of the enrolment fee shall be made upon written request of the candidate, to the bank account indicated by the candidate.

The application for the refund of the enrolment fee, together with proof of payment, the candidate is required to submit to the Interfaculty Recruitment Committee by 31 October 2025.

In the case of foreigners admitted to study on the basis of the Rector's administrative decision, whereby an application for a refund of the enrolment fee, together with proof of payment, is to be submitted by the candidate to the Rector through the Committee for the Recruitment of Foreigners.

The candidate shall bear all costs associated with the payment of the enrolment fee, including handling costs, bank fees, commissions, as well as costs associated with the return of funds overpaid in the enrolment procedure for reasons not attributable to the University.

Downloadable files:

• Application (111 KB, PDF)
  for the refund of the fee paid by the candidate for university admission procedures
• Application - for foreign candidates (110 KB, PDF)
  for the refund of the fee paid by the foreign candidate for university admission procedures
• Order No. 41/2025 of the Rector of Rzeszow University of Technology of May 26, 2025 (405 KB, PDF)
  On determining the rules and deadline for payment of the fee for the conduct of recruitment for studies starting from the winter semester in the academic year 2025/2026, as well as the conditions and procedure for refunding the fee paid
• Regulations on electronic payments for recruitment fees paid as part of the recruitment procedure at the Rzeszów University of Technology (in Polish, 206 KB, PDF)