Licencjacka

Licencjacka is a term used in Poland to refer to the first cycle of higher education that leads to a licencjat, a bachelor’s degree. The typical duration is three years and the program usually carries about 180 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits. Licencjacka studies cover a broad range of non‑engineering disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, and many business-related fields. In engineering and some technical areas, the analogous first‑cycle degree is typically called inżynier, while licencjat designates most non‑engineering bachelor programs.

The licencjat represents the undergraduate level within Poland’s two‑cycle higher education system, which was aligned with the Bologna Process. After completing a licencjat, graduates may enter the labor market or continue their studies in a second cycle program, magister (master’s degree). Master programs generally last 1.5 to 2 years and carry about 90–120 ECTS.

Diplomas and recognition: graduates receive a diploma of licencjat accompanied by an official transcript detailing earned credits. The licencjat is recognized as a bachelor’s degree within Poland and across the European Higher Education Area; recognition for professional licensure or further study abroad depends on the country and specific program.

Admission: entry usually requires completion of secondary education, with program‑specific requirements or entrance exams applying to certain fields. The licencjacka framework provides a pathway from undergraduate study to advanced qualifications through a two‑cycle system.