Study in Poland: Admissions

Language Tests for Poland University Admissions

A comprehensive guide to language proficiency requirements, accepted tests, and preparation resources for applying to universities in Poland.

Overview of English Language Requirements for Poland Universities

You need English at level B2 or higher. B2 is upper-middle level of English on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Your certificate must be on Poland's list of accepted tests, set by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

Who Needs Language Testing?

Students with Indian or Pakistani papers applying for a bachelor's or master's taught in English.
India and Pakistan: by Polish law, you need English at B2 or higher to be admitted. Your type D study visa (the visa you use to travel to Poland and study) needs that admission.

Common Exemptions

A degree diploma that states the studies were taught in English.
An International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma, for its main language.
A diploma in English language studies or applied linguistics, with at least 500 hours of English classes.

Important Considerations

Four skills

The certificate must test listening, reading, speaking and writing.

Programme minimum

The list gives the lowest score. A programme can ask for more.

TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language, internet-based test)

TOEFL iBT is accepted. The minimum is 72 points.

Official Website & Registration

Visit the official ETS website to register for the TOEFL exam, view dates, and find testing centers.Visit TOEFL Site

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

IELTS is accepted. The minimum is 5.5 points.

Poland University Requirements

Typical Minimum Requirements

Poland's minimum (B2)

5.5

e.g., Accepted for the B2 rule at Polish universities. Check your programme's own score.

Visa (India, strongly advised)

6.5

e.g., India: IELTS 6.5 is strongly advised for the visa, for courses taught in English.

Special Considerations

• Graduate programs may require higher scores
• Some schools require minimum scores in each section
• English-focused majors often have higher requirements

Official Website & Registration

Visit the official IELTS website to register for the exam, find test centers, and access preparation materials.Visit IELTS Site

Duolingo English Test

The Duolingo English Test is not accepted for the B2 rule. Do not count on it.

Official Website & Registration

Visit the official Duolingo English Test website to register, take practice tests, and learn more.Visit Duolingo Test Site

PTE Academic and Other Accepted Certificates

Other accepted certificates include PTE Academic, Cambridge English exams and LanguageCert.

Primary Alternative
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic)

Test Overview

PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is accepted. The minimum is 59 points, at a test centre or online.

PTE Academic Official Site

Other Alternative English Proficiency Tests

Cambridge English: B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency

Accepted

Any of these at B2 or higher counts.

Official Site

TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication)

Accepted

Minimum 785 in Listening and Reading, 150 in Speaking and 160 in Writing.

Official Site

Minimum Scores for the B2 Rule

These are the lowest accepted scores. Your programme may ask for more.

University Category	TOEFL iBT	IELTS Academic	Duolingo English Test	PTE Academic
Poland's minimum (B2) e.g., Every Polish university uses this rule for students with Indian or Pakistani papers	72	5.5	Not accepted	59

Score Requirements Variations

These are general ranges. Individual universities may have different requirements, and some programs (especially in areas requiring high communication skills like business, education, or healthcare) often require higher scores than the university minimum.

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