Joint / Double Degrees
Poland
1. Contribution to the European dimension in higher education
1.1 Describe any legal obstacles identified by your country and any progress made in removing legal obstacles to the establishment and recognition of joint degrees and/or joint study programmes
The draft Higher Education Law, which is being examined by the Parliament, contains provisions that facilitate joint education (formulation of joint study programmes and curricula) and issuance of joint diplomas. No such possibilities are provided in the current Act on Higher Education.
1.1.1. Describe the extent of integrated study programmes leading to joint degrees or double degrees
Legal regulations on higher education allow to provide education under integrated study programmes leading to double degrees. These programmes must provide for education delivered as part of fields of study and have a structure that is based on relevant teaching standards.
1.1.2. How have these programmes been organised? (joint admissions, mobility of students, joint exams, etc.)
Integrated education leading to double degrees may provide for joint or independent admissions, joint teaching of classes, holding of examinations and internships, as well as student and academic teacher exchange.