Eligibility: This contest is open exclusively to new international applicants applying for studies at UMCS. NB- Applying for admission and applying for the Best Applicant contest (Scholarship) are two separate processes. Use your IRK ID number issued in the recruitment system to complete the contest form.
How to Apply:

1. Create an Account – Register in the Online Recruitment System (IRK).
2. Choose a Study Program – Select and register for a fee-paying program included in the Best Applicant Contest 2025 list. Upload supporting Documents for the particular programme you intend to study. 
3. Pay the Application Fee -PLN 85 for most programs and PLN 150 for MA in Graphic Arts.
   (For steps 1-3 Visit how to apply tab)
4. Visit page for the contest and fill out the Best Applicant Contest Form. Merge and upload supporting documents such as certificates of social, voluntary, academic, or extracurricular activities.
5. When contacting the Admissions Office as per instructions indicated on the how to apply tab, indicate that you applied for the Best applicant contest as well. Email: studyinenglish@mail.umcs.pl

Interview Process:

1. Once your application is submitted, it will be reviewed by members of the selection team. If shortlisted, you will be invited to an online interview, which includes: A brief interview in English (if no language certificate is provided) or A discussion about your extracurricular achievements, or a comprehensive interview. 
2. Selection and follow up steps. Applications are evaluated by the Selection Committee, winners will be contacted directly by UMCS representatives, Further cooperation terms will be discussed individually

Schedule for Bachelor and Master’s degree applicants:

Bachelors (First Cycle Studies) –

•  21.04 –16.06.2025 – Registration in the SOR and & submission of application forms
• 21.04–16.06.2025 – Verification of applications, documents submitted and interviews
• 23.06.2025 – Announcement of competition results. 
• 23.06 – 30.06.2025 Accepting documents from qualified persons

Masters (Second Cycle Studies)

• 21.04 – 16.06.2025 – Registration in the SOR system & submission of application forms
• 21.04.2025 – 16.06.2025 – Verification of applications, documents submitted and interviews
• 23.06.2025 – Announcement of competition results.
• 23.06 – 30.06.2025 Accepting documents from qualified persons