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The article looks at the changes in the Polish higher education system related to the Bologna Process implementation. The special attention is given to the National Qualifications Framework for Higher Education. The first section provides general information on the Bologna Process and the national qualifications framework. Next, the author covers the Polish Qualifications Framework, its rationale, objectives, implementation process and first results. In summary, the author highlights the role of the qualifications framework as a tool for satisfactory fulfillment of the educational needs.