There are different academic titles and degrees in the Polish system of higher education, which should be interpreted as follows: Mgr (MAGISTER) - MA and its equivalents in other disciplines; Dr (DOKTOR) - PhD and its equivalents in other disciplines; Dr hab. (DOKTOR HABILITOWANY) - a higher level doctoral degree. The highest academic title is Professor (PROFESOR), which may be conferred on distinguished academics by the President of Poland.
