Discounts and scholarships

First- and second-cycle studies, postgraduate studies

For candidates who will enroll in studies by October 21, 2025 (create an account in the recruitment form, complete their data and then provide their secondary school leaving certificate or diploma)

Exemption from the entry fee

First-cycle studies, Second-cycle studies, postgraduate

Applicants who are alumni of Collegium Da Vinci, WSNHiD, SWPS University or Da Vinci Lyceum

• exemption from the registration fee (for all),
• tuition fee discount for the first year of studies (graduates of CDV and WSNHiD)
  • undergraduate/graduate studies: discount in the amount of one of the 12 tuition fee instalments
  • postgraduate studies: discount in the amount of one of 10 tuition fee instalments

First-cycle studies, Second-cycle studies, postgraduate

applicants applying for admission to the first year of studies, if they are in the closest kinship group (parents, siblings, spouse, child) with a person having the status of an active student at CDV or applicants who, being in such a kinship group, jointly apply for admission to the first year of studies

• exemption from the registration fee (for all),
• tuition fee discount for the first year of studies
  • undergraduate/graduate studies: discount in the amount of one of the 12 tuition fee instalments
  • postgraduate studies: discount in the amount of one of 10 tuition fee instalments

First- and second-cycle studies, postgraduate studies

Applicants who have the status of an active CDV student and are taking a second course of study in any type of degree programme

• exemption from the registration fee,
• discount of 25% of the tuition fee applicable to the course which is the cheaper form of study during the whole period of simultaneous study at 2 courses.

First- and second-cycle studies, postgraduate studies

Applicants (those with a current student status at another university) applying for higher than the first semester of studies.

• exemption from the registration fee,
• discount in the amount of one of the 12 tuition fee instalments (in the first year after transfer).

Students in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years of first-cycle studies, the 1st year of second-cycle studies (if they began their studies within a year of completing their first-cycle studies), and the 2nd year of second-cycle studies who have achieved:

• distinguished academic results,
• academic achievements,
• artistic achievements,
• sporting achievements in competitions at least at the national level

Students who, in the year of their Matura exam, received the title of:

• winner of an international subject competition,
• winner or finalist of a national subject competition, as referred to in the regulations on the education system,
• medalist in the competition for the title of Polish Champion in sports, as referred to in the regulations on sports.

Pursuant to the Act on Higher Education and Science, the Rector’s scholarship cannot be used by graduates of bachelor’s studies who are starting another bachelor’s studies, or by persons with a master’s degree who are pursuing another degree.

Applications for the Rector’s scholarship should be submitted via the Virtual University, to which we will provide access 7 days before the beginning of the academic year.

The scholarship is awarded for an academic year and paid in 9 installments.

The scholarship amount depends on achievement.

For the 2024/2025 academic year, it ranged from 500 to 1000 PLN.

Students who have very good academic results or have outstanding scientific, artistic or sporting achievements (e.g. scientific publications, participation in research projects, co-authorship of an invention or utility model, participation in competitions and artistic projects, participation in individual or team competitions in which Polish sports associations are active) may apply for the Minister’s scholarship.

Look for information on the government website of the Minister of Science and Higher Education

Pursuant to the Act on Higher Education and Science, the Minister’s scholarship cannot be used by graduates of bachelor’s studies who are starting another bachelor’s studies, or by persons with a master’s degree who are pursuing another study programme.

Students with disabilities confirmed by a decision from a competent authority. If the decision expires within this timeframe, payments will be suspended until a new decision is submitted.

Pursuant to the Law on Higher Education and Science, scholarships for people with disabilities are not available to bachelor’s degree graduates who are beginning another bachelor’s degree program, or to those with a master’s degree who are pursuing another degree program. If the disability arose during studies or after obtaining a professional degree, the student may receive a scholarship for people with disabilities for only one subsequent field of study, but for no longer than six years.

All information and scholarship forms can be found on the Virtual University.

The scholarship is awarded for an academic year and paid in 9 installments.

The amount of the scholarship is determined annually and depends on the grant awarded to our university for this purpose. The degree of disability does not affect the scholarship amount.

In the 2024/2025 academic year, the amount was PLN 650.

More information about support for people with disabilities can be found at CDV.

Students in a difficult financial situation, whose monthly net income per person in the family does not exceed PLN 1,294.40 (rate from 2024).

Pursuant to the Act on Higher Education and Science, the Rector’s scholarship cannot be used by graduates of bachelor’s studies who are starting another bachelor’s studies, or by persons with a master’s degree who are pursuing another degree.

All information and scholarship forms can be found on the Virtual University.

The scholarship is awarded for an academic year and paid in 9 installments.

The scholarship amount depends on the student’s family income – the lower the income, the higher the scholarship amount. In particularly justified cases, students may receive an increased social scholarship.

For the 2024/2025 academic year, the amount was:

Social scholarship – PLN 1,200
Increased social scholarship – PLN 1,500

All students who find themselves in a temporary difficult financial situation. The application must be submitted within three months of the event that caused the deterioration of their financial situation.

Pursuant to the Higher Education Act, bachelor’s degree graduates who are starting another bachelor’s degree program and master’s degree holders who are pursuing another degree program are not eligible for social scholarships and financial assistance.

All information and scholarship forms can be found on the Virtual University.

A student may receive the financial assistance twice per academic year.

The financial assistance is granted in individual, particularly difficult life and financial situations, such as sudden illness or the death of a loved one. Each application is reviewed individually by a committee, and the amount of the benefit is determined individually, within the limits specified by law.