Clean Energy full-time second-cycle studies (master'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 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)

Document submission takes place on the dates specified in the recruitment schedule (only on working days) in the "V" building, ground floor, at Powstańców Warszawy 12 street (See on the map)

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

1. A candidate for full-time and part-time second-cycle studies is obliged to submit the following documents within the deadline specified in the recruitment schedule:
   1. a personal questionnaire (SIR APPLICATION form) - printed from the Online Recruitment System and signed by the candidate;
   2. a copy of the original or a certified copy of the diploma of completion of first-cycle studies (bachelor’s or engineering), second-cycle studies, or uniform master’s studies - the original document must be presented to the MKR for verification of the conformity of the submitted copy with the original; the original is not required if the diploma has been recorded electronically;
   3. a candidate who is a Polish national holding a document that does not entitle them to continue education at second-cycle studies, as referred to in Article 326(1) of the PSWiN Act, and has not been recognised as equivalent to the relevant Polish diploma based on an international agreement, as referred to in Article 327(1) of the PSWiN Act, or through a nostrification procedure, as referred to in Article 326a(1) of the PSWiN Act, submits a copy of the diploma of completion of studies issued abroad by a university recognised by the state in whose territory or higher education system it operates, along with written information about the diploma issued by the Director of NAWA confirming the entitlement to apply for admission to studies - the original document must be presented to the MKR for verification of the conformity of the submitted copy with the original;
   4. a copy of a document confirming the grading scale applicable at the completed university - the original document must be presented to the MKR, or in the case of foreign nationals, to the Foreigners’ Recruitment Committee for verification of the conformity of the submitted copy with the original;
   5. a copy of a document confirming the candidate’s grade point average from their studies - the original document must be presented to the MKR, or in the case of foreign nationals, to the Foreigners’ Recruitment Committee for verification of the conformity of the submitted copy with the original;
   6. a candidate who is a foreign national applying for admission to second-cycle studies based on a diploma of completion of studies issued abroad that entitles them to continue education at second-cycle studies, as referred to in Article 326(1) of the PSWiN Act, or has been recognised as equivalent to the relevant Polish diploma based on an international agreement, as referred to in Article 327(1) of the PSWiN Act, or through a nostrification procedure, submits during the recruitment process:
      1. a copy of the diploma that entitles them to continue education at second-cycle studies, as referred to in Article 326(1) of the PSWiN Act, or has been recognised as equivalent to the relevant Polish diploma based on an international agreement, as referred to in Article 327(1) of the PSWiN Act, or through a nostrification procedure - the original document must be presented to the Foreigners’ Recruitment Committee for verification of the conformity of the submitted copy with the original,
      2. a copy of a document certifying knowledge of the language in which the studies are conducted for a specific field, level, and profile, as referred to in the regulations issued based on Article 70(5f) of the PSWiN Act, at a language proficiency level not lower than B2 - the original document must be presented to the Foreigners’ Recruitment Committee for verification of the conformity of the submitted copy with the original;
   7. a candidate who is a foreign national applying for admission to second-cycle studies based on a diploma of completion of studies issued abroad that does not entitle them to continue education at second-cycle studies, as referred to in Article 326(1) of the PSWiN Act, and has not been recognised as equivalent to the relevant Polish diploma based on an international agreement, as referred to in Article 327(1) of the PSWiN Act, or through a nostrification procedure, submits during the recruitment process:
      1. a copy of the diploma of completion of studies issued abroad by a university recognised by the state in whose territory or higher education system it operates, along with written information about the diploma issued by the Director of NAWA confirming the entitlement to apply for admission to studies - the original document must be presented to the Foreigners’ Recruitment Committee for verification of the conformity of the submitted copy with the original,
      2. a copy of a document certifying knowledge of the language in which the studies are conducted for a specific field, level, and profile, as referred to in the regulations issued based on Article 70(5f) of the PSWiN Act, at a language proficiency level not lower than B2 - the original document must be presented to the Foreigners’ Recruitment Committee for verification of the conformity of the submitted copy with the original.
2. A candidate for full-time and part-time second-cycle studies shall submit, within the deadline specified in the recruitment schedule, a certificate confirming a positive result in the entrance examination (certificate of completion of studies) or a copy of a document confirming the result obtained from the verification of learning outcomes achieved during studies - the original document must be presented to the MKR, or in the case of foreign nationals, to the Foreigners’ Recruitment Committee for verification of the conformity of the submitted copy with the original.
   In the absence of such a document, E=0 is assumed.
3. A candidate qualified for admission to a degree programme conducted in English who is a Polish citizen and did not achieve a grade of at least 4.0 in English during his/her first degree programme is required to submit a copy of a document certifying his/her proficiency in English meeting the requirements set out in the Rector's Order.
4. Candidates admitted to study the following course of study: Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chemical Technology and Hydrogen Technologies 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 study 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

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 case of:

• the candidate's withdrawal from the application for higher education notified before the closing date for registration in the SIR, as defined respectively in point 2;
• cancellation of the registration as a result of payment of the fee after the deadlines specified in point 2;
• failure to establish a course of study due to an insufficient number of applicants;
• overpayment, to the extent exceeding the amount of the fee specified in point 1.

Refund of the recruitment fee is made at the written request of the candidate, to the bank account indicated by them.

The candidate is obliged to submit the application for the refund of the recruitment fee together with the confirmation of the proof of payment to the Inter-faculty Recruitment Committee by March 31, 2026.

In the case of foreigners admitted to studies on the basis of the rector's administrative decision, an application for a refund of the recruitment fee together with payment confirmation must be submitted to the rector via the Committee for the Recruitment of Foreigners.

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

Downloadable files:

• Application (110 KB, PDF)
  for the refund of the fee paid by the candidate for university admission procedures
• Application - for foreign candidates (111 KB, PDF)
  for the refund of the fee paid by the foreign candidate for university admission procedures
• Order No. 90/2025 of the Rector of Rzeszow University of Technology of November 17, 2025 (in Polish, 410 KB, PDF)
  On determining the rules and deadline for payment of the fee for the conduct of recruitment for studies starting from the summer 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)