University of Silesia in Katowice

Enrolment of candidates admitted to the Doctoral School will take place between 15 July 2026 and 17 July 2026 during the following hours:

• Wednesday, 15 July 2026: 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; 1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
• Thursday, 16 July 2026: 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; 1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
• Friday, 17 July 2026: 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Enrolment must be completed in person or by a person authorised in writing to act on the candidate’s behalf (the written authorisation will remain in the candidate’s file; notarisation is not required) at the Doctoral School, Bankowa 14, Room 406B, 40-007 Katowice, Poland.

International candidates should complete their enrolment in Room 406.

International candidates who, for organisational reasons (e.g. visa-related issues), are unable to come to the Doctoral School shortly after the admissions process should contact Ms Diana Pasek at the Doctoral School Office (diana.pasek@us.edu.pl).

Candidates who have not yet uploaded their photograph to the IRK system or provided their ORCID ID must do so immediately. Enrolment cannot be completed without this information.

Required Documents

Candidates should submit their documents in a plain white A4 document folder with strings (without any patterns or designs). The folder should be labelled in accordance with the instructions provided in Appendix No. 1 (annex 1 description of the dokument folder).

The folder should contain:

1. Application Form / Personal Information Form for admission to the Doctoral School, printed from the candidate’s IRK account: My Account → Recruitment Applications → Documents and Next Steps (at the bottom of the page).
2. A photocopy of the diploma supplement or diploma certificate confirming the award of a second-cycle qualification (Master’s degree or equivalent) (original for inspection). If the diploma has not yet been issued, a certificate from the Dean’s Office confirming the award of the degree should be provided. A photocopy of the diploma should be submitted immediately after it has been issued.
3. A completed ZUS ZUA registration form, filled in according to the instructions in Appendix No. 3 (Explanations to ZUS ZUA), using the form provided in Appendix No. 2 (zał nr 2 ZUS ZUA.2026), printed in two copies.
4. A completed Doctoral Scholarship Application Form (annex 4 application for a scholarship), printed in two copies.

5. A signed Declaration of Familiarity with the Regulations on the Protection, Use and Management of Intellectual Property Results at the University of Silesia in Katowice and the Rules for Their Commercialisation (Annex to Regulation No 5).

   Please note: leave the student record number blank—it will be completed later. Under Organisational Unit, enter: Doctoral School.

6. A signed Declaration Authorising the University of Silesia to Include the Doctoral Student’s Achievements in the Evaluation of the Discipline (zał-6-declaration-for-a-discipline).

   Please note: leave the student record number blank—it will be completed later.

7. GDPR Information Clause (zał-8-informational-clause-GDPR-).

8. Doctoral Oath (zał-nr 8- ślubowanie polski.angielski 2026).

   Please note: do not enter the date.

9. Declaration of Familiarity with the Standards for the Protection of Minors (Appendix No 9).