NAWA information

The Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) is a government agency that supports the internationalization of Polish universities, improves international academic cooperation and promotes Polish language and culture abroad.

As part of the recruitment process, candidates may be required to submit an official Individual Recognition Statement from NAWA.

Who needs this document:
The Individual Recognition Statement from NAWA is required only for candidates whose educational documents are not automatically recognized. This applies to applicants from countries outside the EU, OECD, EFTA, Ukraine, or China.

Full list of countries with automatic recognition is available here.

Key details about the document:

• The Individual Recognition Statement from NAWA is issued exclusively in electronic form and is signed with a qualified electronic signature by the Director of NAWA.
• It can be obtained only online through the official NAWA website and the SYRENA system.
• The document is completely free of charge.
• The expected processing time is 60 days or more.

Important warning:
Do not use other websites, intermediaries, or agencies offering to provide this document for a fee. Such offers are fraudulent. Any document obtained outside NAWA is fake and will not be accepted during recruitment.

For more information and to apply for the document, please visit the official NAWA website:

Secondary school certificate - NAWA                                    

Diploma of higher education - NAWA

NAWA Syrena