Graphic Design – New Media Art

1.Online registration

Create an account on the enrolment portal: rekrutacja.pjwstk.edu.pl 

You will receive an activation link, and after activating your account, you will gain access to your profile. Fill out the forms and make sure to upload your photo. Be sure to choose the field of study you are applying for. 

2.Provision of documents

Prepare the required documents, save them in .pdf format, upload the relevant files to the recruitment system or immediately deliver the originals to the Admission Office PJAIT. You can also send them by mail (registered mail) or courier. You can bring the remaining documents after the interview.

PJAIT graduates in graphic design submit:

–application for admission to master's studies

–digital ID-format photograph uploaded to your profile in the online recruitment system for the student ID card and application purposes

-the protocol of the qualification procedure (downloadable from the recruitment portal) - required before the interview. In the protocol it is mandatory to indicate:

• Choice of two studios (main and secondary)
• Choice of elective subjects

PJAIT graduates (from other fields than graphic design) submit:

–application for admission to master's studies

–digital ID-format photograph uploaded to your profile in the online recruitment system for the student ID card and application purposes

-the protocol of the qualification procedure (downloadable from the recruitment portal) - required before the interview. In the protocol it is mandatory to indicate:

• Choice of two studios (main and secondary)
• Choice of elective subjects

Graduates of other universities submit:

–application for admission to master's studies

–digital ID-format photograph uploaded to your profile in the online recruitment system for the student ID card and application purposes

–proof of payment for the interview (cost PLN 150) – required before the qualification interview

-diplomaof graduation with a supplement - the candidate presents the original or a copy, and the employee of PJAIT certifies the photocopy as a true copy of the original (for those who have not yet taken the defense of the diploma thesis or are waiting to receive the diploma, please provide a certificate from the Student's office regarding the defense/defense date and the course sheet; if the candidate has a diploma obtained outside Poland, the candidate is also required to provide a translation of the diploma)

-the protocol of the qualification procedure (downloadable from the recruitment portal) - required before the interview. In the protocol it is mandatory to indicate:

• Choice of two studios (main and secondary)
• Choice of elective subjects

Foreigners

Foreigners who do not have a Polish university diploma must, in addition to the documents from the points listed above, additionally provide:

- Certificate of proficiency in Polish at a minimum of B2 - check;

- Diploma translation - holders of diplomas issued in Polish, English or bilingual diplomas, when one of the languages is English, are exempt from the translation requirement;

- Apostille/legalization of the diploma - holders of diplomas issued by the following countries are exempt from the obligation: countries of the European Union and EFTA, Australia, Belarus, Canada, Ukraine, USA, UK;

- *Writtendecision of the NAWA Director confirming eligibility to apply for admission to a master's degree - applies to holders of certificates issued outside the EU, EFTA, OECD, Ukraine and China.

- passport scan.

*As of July 1, 2025, foreign diplomas must be recognized by the Director of NAWA as entitling the student to begin second-level studies in Poland. This does not apply to certificates issued by countries of the European Union, EFTA, OECD, Ukraine and China.

Note: Written information from NAWA is a necessary document to receive a qualification decision.

Read more about written information from NAWA

Application instructions for obtaining NAWA information on foreign diploma

3.Interviews

Interviews for studies take place in a full-time format at the academy's headquarters; online interviews are intended only for foreigners who are not currently in Poland.

To sign up for an interview, candidates are required to select a suitable date in the admissions portal and pay the interview fee of 150 PLN.

The candidate must sign up for an interview (through the enrolment portal).

NOTE: International studentswho wish to enroll in Polish-language degree programs must have a minimum B2 level of proficiency in Polish.

PJAIT Alumni

Alumni of graphic design at PJAIT who received a grade of 4 or 5 on their diploma submit a protocol in which:

• the candidate's task is to describe their idea for a master's thesis in a few sentences;
• there must be an opinion of the supervisor of the undergraduate studies concerning the qualification for the second-degree program

Alumni who received a grade lower than 4 on their diploma must additionally attend an interview and present a presentation supported by visual materials (works, sketches, collages, etc.) tailored to the proposed project.

Note: In justified cases, the Admission Committee may ask the graduate to attend an interview – for example, when changing the mode of studies between the first-cycle (part-time) and second-cycle (full-time) programs.

Alumni of other universities

Admissions are based on a portfolio review and an interview. 

The candidate provides documentation of their artistic achievements: presenting their diploma thesis, selected paintings, drawings, photographs, and design works created during Bachelor's or Master's studies.

During the interview, the candidate must also demonstrate knowledge of multimedia presentation creation and the basics of 3D graphic design. Knowledge of any 3D graphic design software is required (Maya, 3DMax, or other), Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Macromedia Flash. Additionally, the candidate should present their idea for the Master's thesis implementation. A lack of familiarity with a specific program does not disqualify one from applying; the Vice-Dean may decide that the knowledge needs to be supplemented.

Interview dates for full-time master’s programs for the 2026/2027 academic year

Interviews full-time are held at the Academy:

• 14.07.2026
• 08.09.2026
• 25.09.2026

Online interviews for foreigners staying outside Poland:

The online meeting will take place on the Google Meet platform – a Gmail account is required.

The results of the admission interviews will be sent via email within 1 business day after the interview is completed.

We remind you that the decision on admission to studies is made only after fulfilling all formal requirements, i.e., completing online registration, submitting the required set of documents, and positively passing the interview.

Upon meeting all the conditions described above, the academy has two weeks to send a decision on qualification for studies.

The academy offers free consultations for artistic portfolios.

4.Qualification for studies

The college qualification decision is sent after the student passes the interview and the group gathers. 

5.Contract, payment and delivery of original documents

A contract is made available along with the qualification decision. Both documents are downloadable from the recruitment profile.

Candidates qualified for the study are required within 2 weeks: 

1. pay the first installment of tuition fees. Payments should be made to the individual account number available on the profile in the recruitment system.

2. sign a contract with the University. A contract is a type of agreement that specifies PJAIT 's obligations to you and yours to PJAIT. Once completed and signed, it must be uploaded to your enrollment profile. The contract must be scanned legibly into a .pdf file, keeping the pages in order.

3. provide the original diploma with a supplement ( if applicable, the Candidate shall additionally submit an apostille / legalization ). The Candidate provides the original diploma, supplement, its copy or a photocopy certified by a notary public. Documents can be sent by mail, courier, or can be delivered by a "third party" such as a parent.

Candidates from abroad who will need a certificate of commencement of studies in order to obtain/renew a visa, residence card are required to pay tuition fees for a minimum of one semester in advance.

If your studies are paid for by your employer, for example, you can sign a contract with an Academy-Sponsor-Student annex. Please indicate this need when signing the contract.

Note: For candidates signing the contract one week before the end of the PJAIT admissions period, PJAIT does not guarantee the issuance of a student ID card and the activation of an account on the academy server before classes begin.

5. Certificate of admission

In order to obtain a "Certificate of admission of a foreigner to study" (a document necessary to legalize the stay in Poland) it is necessary to pay tuition fees for a minimum of one semester. The certificate at the request of the candidate is sent to the e-mail in the form of a scan. Candidates who need an original certificate must send the request to rekrutacja@pja.edu.pl with the full postal address indicated.