# Polish university enrollment trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/polish-university-enrollment-trends
> Updated: 2026-08-21T14:20:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Polish technical and social science universities have experienced a significant surge in enrollment demand. The Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna reported a 30–40% increase in applications, reaching its highest historical candidate numbers, while Politechnika Łódzka saw a 26% rise in applications.

Following the initial admission rounds, several institutions have moved into supplementary recruitment phases. The Warsaw University of Technology is offering additional spots in fields such as automation and robotics, while Nicolaus Copernicus University and the University of Bialystok have extended deadlines for various courses through mid-September. In the medical sector, competition remains high; while some medical universities have closed first-cycle admissions, others are transitioning to second-cycle recruitment or offering limited spots in specialized fields like dietetics and emergency medical services.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Polish universities hold supplementary recruitment for various degree programs

Polish universities are conducting supplementary recruitment for various fields, including technical, social, and medical studies, for students who missed the first admission round.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-universities-hold-supplementary-recruitment-for-various-degree-programs

### 2026-07-31: Poland's technical universities report record enrollment demand

Polish technical schools see record demand: WAT got over 10,000 applicants for 1,280 spots; Politechnika Łódzka filled 80% of first‑degree places with 11,600 applications.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polands-technical-universities-report-record-enrollment-demand

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