Doctoral and Habilitation Diplomas

Doctoral and Habilitation Diplomas

The preparation and issuance of doctoral and habilitation diplomas at the University of Warsaw is handled by the Scientific Councils Office (BRN).

Individuals awarded a degree in proceedings initiated before April 30, 2019, should first contact the dean’s office or the doctoral studies secretariat at their faculty regarding obtaining their diploma.

For those awarded a doctoral or habilitation degree, the original diploma in Polish and one copy in Polish are issued. A copy of the diploma translated into English is prepared upon the request of the degree holder.

Fees are charged according to current regulations and are as follows:

For proceedings initiated before April 30, 2019:

• PLN 100 – original doctoral and habilitation diploma and a copy in Polish;
• PLN 40 – a copy of the doctoral and habilitation diploma in English;
• PLN 150 – duplicate of the doctoral and habilitation diploma*.

For proceedings initiated after September 30, 2019:

• PLN 60 – original doctoral and habilitation diploma and a copy in Polish;
• PLN 80 – a copy of the doctoral and habilitation diploma in English;
• PLN 90 – duplicate of the doctoral and habilitation diploma*.

*In case of loss of the original diploma, a duplicate is issued. The duplicate is prepared based on a written request from the degree holder. The request must be submitted to the BRN.

Payments should be made to the University of Warsaw bank account:

28 1160 2202 0000 0004 6390 8135

Please include your name and the name of the document to be issued in the payment title.

The diploma can be collected at the Scientific Councils Office, room 2.72 on the 2nd floor of the BUW building, Dobra 56/66, after scheduling an appointment. When collecting the diploma, please provide proof of payment and present an ID card.

For diploma collection inquiries, please contact Ms. Katarzyna Dombrowicz, email: dyplomy.brn@uw.edu.pl

Legal Acts:

• Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education dated July 5, 2023, regarding doctoral diplomas, habilitation diplomas, and doctoral student IDs – link to the Internet System of Legal Acts
• Resolution No. 429 of the Senate of the University of Warsaw dated May 22, 2019, approving diploma and certificate templates at the University of Warsaw – link to the University of Warsaw Monitor
• Order No. 54 of the Rector of the University of Warsaw dated December 2, 2011, on the fees for issuing a doctoral or habilitation diploma – link to the University of Warsaw Monitor