Admissions
Admission for the 2027/2028 academic year will be open from 22 February 2027 to 7 March 2027. The recruitment process covers 30 study places in total, including 12 scholarship places and 18 fee-waiver places (without a scholarship, but with full exemption from tuition fees). Please note that the admission rules differ from those applied in the 2026/2027 recruitment cycle and are available at the link below. Applicants who require a NAWA Diploma Recognition certificate should begin this procedure as early as possible to ensure timely completion before the admission deadline.
We truly appreciate your time, interest, and engagement in learning more about the CLIDE – Intercultural Leadership International Master programme. It was a pleasure to meet prospective students, partners, and all attendees who joined us to explore the programme’s structure, mobility opportunities, admission requirements, and the unique value of studying intercultural leadership within an international consortium.
We hope the session provided you with clear and helpful insights.
If you have any additional questions or would like to receive further information, feel free to contact us:
- studywithncu (at) umk.pl – matters relating to formal aspects (diploma, linguistic verification)
- clide (at) umk.pl – matters related to the study programme, scholarships, partners, master’s thesis, mobility, consortium cooperation
We also invite you to watch the video recording of the webinar.
how to apply - step-by-step instructions 2026/2027
Procedure for Diploma Validation in the NAWA SYRENA System
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Verify the requirements in the NAWA KWALIFIKATOR system
Visit https://kwalifikator.nawa.gov.pl/ to check whether your diploma requires an individual decision issued by the Director of NAWA. -
Submit an application if an individual decision is required
If the KWALIFIKATOR indicates that such a decision is necessary, submit your application via:
SYRENA PORTAL https://syrena.nawa.gov.pl/wniosek/wstep/dyplom -
If no information is available in the KWALIFIKATOR system
- A note in your Diploma Supplement confirming that the diploma entitles you to continue studies at the next cycle is sufficient.
- If the supplement does not include such information, a certificate issued by your university confirming the status and recognition of your diploma will be acceptable.
Please note! The following example of diploma recognition is not the document we expect – it is general information about diplomas. For recruitment purposes, we require (in certain cases) an individual decision from the NAWA Director (see step 2 of the SYRENA PORTAL). Incorrect document (example)
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS (E-FORM) in 2026/2027
Applicants are required to upload high-quality digital copies (scans) of the following documents to the application system. The documentation must meet the requirements of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters action:
a) Application Form: Completed online, containing personal data, educational background, language skills, professional experience, and the preference for the professional track within the CLIDE programme.
b) Motivation Letter: Explaining the candidate's background and reasons for applying + CV (ex. EUROPASS format).
c) Recommendation Letters: At least two letters from (one) academic and (one) professional referees.
d) Diploma of First-Cycle Studies:
i. A scan of the original diploma entitling the candidate to apply for Master’s degree programmes in the country of issuance.
ii. If the diploma is not originally issued in English, an official translation into English is required.
e) Transcript of Records: A scan of the official supplement or transcript listing all courses taken and grades obtained, along with an official translation into English (if applicable).
f) Eligibility Statement: A document confirming that the held diploma entitles the candidate to undertake second-cycle (Master's level) studies in the country where the diploma was issued (unless this is explicitly stated on the diploma/supplement itself) - SYRENA PORTAL
g) Proof of Language Proficiency: Scans of official language test scores or other recognised proofs of B2 English level.
Regulations regarding English language proficiency (type of certificate or studies conducted in English) are specified in the REGULATION OF THE MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND HIGHER EDUCATION
h) Additional Achievements: Other relevant documents (e.g., scientific articles, proof of employment/internships, video pitch).
i) Video Business Card (check more info on FAQs).
Each year, we aim to accept approximately 20-30 candidates (including approximately 12 Erasmus Mundus scholarship holders and 18 free-tuition applicants who do not receive an Erasmus Mundus scholarship).
After verification and evaluation of documents, those qualified for the next stage (approximately 60-80 applicants) will be invited to an interview, where a committee will assess their motivation and leadership knowledge.