Best international Student in Poland 2026
in the bachelor degree category

Emilie Horn (Germany/Brasil), a third-year student of International Business at the Krakow University of Economics, enriches the local academic community and builds real bridges between cultures thanks to her unique path (from Germany, through Brazil, to Poland). She is one of the top students at CUE, with the highest GPA in the International Business program (4.96) and holds the Rector’s Scholarship.

"Best international student in Poland 2026"
in the master degree category

Valeria Quintana Solis (Mexico), a fifth-year law student at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków, serves as the UJ Executive Representative in the Una Europa network and represents the student community of 11 European universities by participating in meetings, general assemblies, and board sessions. As part of her role, she prepared an action plan with goals and guidelines for the next two years for the Una Europa Student Board.

"Best international student in Poland 2026"
in the master degree category

Munisa Ziyomukhamedova (Uzbekistan), a second-year master’s student in Financial Management and Accounting at the WSB University, volunteered during the Katowice World Cup and serves as a mentor in the Buddy Mentoring programs at WSB University, as well as in the Erasmus+ program and the Bona Fides organization. Among the many activities undertaken by Munisa, it is also worth mentioning her co-organization of the Silesian MeltingPot in the Zagłębie region.

Best international student in Poland 2026
in the doctoral student category

Jeremy Caldeira (USA), a first-year doctoral student at the Doctoral School of Social Sciences of the University of Warsaw, was admitted to the PhD program with second-place ranking and actively engages in initiatives aimed at integrating Polish and international doctoral communities. His master’s thesis defended at the University of Warsaw, titled “Navigating Aspirations and Abilities: Ukrainian Refugee Integration in Poland’s Labour Market,” was recognized as the best thesis in the field of the labor market in a competition organized by the Institute of Labour and Social Affairs.

Best international student in Poland 2026
in the best Polish diaspora student category

Nicola Secci (Italy), a third-year Applied Computer Science student at Wrocław University of Science and Technology, actively participates in various student organizations. He is a member of the Youth Council of the Polish Diaspora at the Marshal of the Senate of the Republic of Poland, Chair of the Residents’ Council of WUST Student Dormitories, a member of the WUST Student Electoral Commission, and a WUST Ambassador (Promotion Department).

Best international student in Poland 2026
Special Prize

Wiktoria Ptak (USA), a fourth-year medical student at the Medical University of Bialystok, was born in Poland, emigrated to the USA, and returned to the country to pursue her studies. She has become a great support for international students thanks to her fluent command of the Polish language. She regularly assists with translations and intervenes in situations where language barriers hinder the learning process or daily life in Poland.

Best international student in Poland 2026
Special Prize

Fatih Pekcan (Turkey), a BA Psychology student at SWPS University, has stood out since his first year for his exceptional involvement in academic, organizational, and social activities at the university, including founding the Scientific Society Major Issues in Psychotherapy and Counseling. His original paper describing one of his research projects has received over 1,500 views on ResearchGate.

Best international student in Poland 2026
Special Prize

Pascal Muam Mah (Cameroon), a doctoral student at AGH University of Krakow (Information and Communication Technology), boasts an impressive academic record. He already has 1,690 points according to the ministerial list of journals and conferences! He is the author of over 38 peer-reviewed publications and co-founded the Association of African Researchers in Central and Eastern Europe. He is currently an external supervisor for bachelor’s and master’s students at the Open Institute of Technology in Malta.