Do documents need certified translations?

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If my academic documents aren't in Polish or English, do they need a certified translation?

Auranik Consulting & Management · Accepted Answer

## Short answer
Generally yes, if the document isn't already in Polish or (for many international programs) English. Polish institutions typically only accept translations from a sworn translator (tłumacz przysięgły) registered with the Ministry of Justice for anything submitted in an official capacity.

## What this depends on
Some English-taught international programs may accept English translations without requiring the sworn-Polish-translator standard -- but this varies by university. Confirm the specific program's translation policy rather than assuming.

## Official source
General Polish administrative-language principle (Polish Constitution Art. 27); university-specific policy for the English-taught-program exception.

## Related Auranik tool
[Study Abroad](/bangladesh/study-abroad).

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