Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw

Nostrification rules

The university is on the Ministry of Health's list of universities that nostrify doctors' diplomas. The rules are set out in Senate resolution No. 29/2020 and the rector's ordinance No. 57/2020.

• You submit the application to the Education Office (Biuro Kształcenia, nostryfikacje@uksw.edu.pl) and then sign an agreement.
• The dean issues the decision within 90 days.
• No applications are accepted from 1 July to 30 September.

Planned category C in medical sciences: if it becomes final, the university will lose the right to nostrify doctors' diplomas (Art. 327(4) of the Act).

Exams and verification of knowledge

A reviewer appointed by the dean compares the study programme; the dean may require additional classes, exams or placements. to be completed Exam format and pass mark.

Sources

• ksztalcenie.uksw.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2026/02/nostryfikacja_krok_po_kroku.pdf
• gov.pl/web/zdrowie/wykonywanie-zawodu-bez-zadnych-ograniczen
• gov.pl/attachment/2b439eb2-c39e-4412-8f16-87d1257954bf

Data checked on 18 October 2026. Universities change their rules; before you file an application, confirm the details with the university office.