Studying in Poland is usually a fantastic choice and quite affordable. Every year, students have the opportunity to enroll in more than 400 programs. In Poland, there are two ways to study. One has the option of enrolling in a degree program taught in Polish or English. You require a visa and a certificate of linguistic proficiency in order to enter either country. Poland’s relatively low cost of education can be attributed to the freedom of institutions to determine their own annual tuition rates.
The average cost of tuition is between EUR 2000 and EUR 6000 per year, however actual costs will vary depending on the institution and course of study. The expense of attending MBA programs may be significantly greater. For instance, these cost between EUR 8000 and EUR 12,000 year. You can submit an application for admission to the following universities if you are also interested in studying in Poland.
Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań
AGH University of Science and Technology
Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw
Collegium Civitas
Cracow University of Economics
Cracow University of Technology
Czestochowa University of Technology
Gdansk University of Technology
Graduate School for Social Research (GSSR)
Jagiellonian University in Kraków
Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa
Koszalin University of Technology
Kozminski University
Lazarski University
Lodz University of Technology
Lublin University of Technology
Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin
Medical University of Bialystok
Medical University of Gdańsk
Medical University of Lodz
Medical University of Silesia, Katowice
Medical University of Warsaw
Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń
Opole University of Technology
Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology
Polonia University in Czestochowa
Poznan University of Technology
Poznań University of Economics and Business
SGH Warsaw School of Economics
Siedlce University of Natural Sciences and Humanities
Silesian University of Technology
The Fryderyk Chopin University of Music
The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin
The University of Gdansk
University of Bialystok
University of Bielsko-Biala
University of Ecology and Management in Warsaw
University of Economics in Katowice
University of Finance and Management
University of Lodz
University of Silesia in Katowice
University of Warsaw
Vincent Pol University in Lublin
Warsaw School of Computer Science
Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW
Warsaw University of Technology
Wroclaw Medical University
Wroclaw University of Economics
Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences
Wrocław University of Science and Technology
WSB Universities Group
WSB University
How to apply for university admission?
(a) Admission Requirements for BA or BSC (Bachelors) Candidates:
- Notarized secondary school certificate or an official duplicate issued by the candidate’s high school,
- filled out the application form,
- 4 passport-size photographs,
- copy of candidate’s ID (passport),
- certificate of the English language proficiency optionally (unless the high school courses were taught in English);
- the medical certificate with no contradiction for studying,
- admission fee payment receipt.
(b) Admission Requirements for MA (Master) candidates:
- Undergraduate program diploma or an official duplicate issued by the university,
- candidate’s CV with the details about the school and professional career optionally,
- one academic reference and one personal reference optionally,
- filled out the application form,
- 4 passport-size photographs,
- copy of the candidate’s ID (passport),
- proof of English language proficiency (unless the first degree was taught in English),
- the medical certificate with no contraindication for studying,
- admission fee payment receipt.
As an international applicant might be additionally asked to submit:
- Notarized secondary school certificate or an official duplicate issued by the candidate’s high school (when applying for master program),
- A supplement to the undergraduate program diploma or a copy of the bachelor thesis, and other documentation*
Please note that you should request any further documentation your chosen university may want from you. To ensure that you may enroll in university right away and avoid wasting time, each university has distinct admissions standards.
Tuition Fees in Poland Universities
Students belonging to EEA states, do not need to pay any tuition fees to study in Poland. Whereas all other foreigners are required to pay tuition fees that on average are the following:
- EUR 2000 per year for first, second, and long cycle studies,
- EUR 3000 per year for doctoral, postgraduate, and medical postgraduate internships as well as scientific, arts, specialist, and post-doctoral internships,
- EUR 3000 per year for vocational courses and apprenticeships,
- EUR 2000 per year for an annual preparatory Polish language course to commence studies in Polish
Public and private higher education institutions each set their own tuition rates. The cost of tuition varies by institution and study program and can be anywhere from EUR 2000 and EUR 6000 per year. Costs for MBA programs range from EUR 8000 to EUR 12,000 per year.
Work During Studies in Poland
You are permitted to work lawfully in Poland as an international student who is not a resident of the EEA. However, there are times when your employer must submit a work permit application on your behalf. All full-time students are given permission to work.
Living Expenses
No doubt Poland is much cheaper as compared with other European countries. However, living cost in Poland does change from city to city. Some examples of average prices per month:
- Rent in a shared flat (or dormitory) – EUR 80-150
- Transportation (in big cities) – EUR 15-20
- Telephone/mobile, Internet, TV – EUR 12- 75
Selected prices
- Bread: EUR 0.50 – 1.50
- Water 1.5l: EUR 1
- Milk: EUR 1
- Coffee: EUR 2 -3 EUR
A one-course dinner may be purchased for between EUR 2-4 in the most inexpensive locations, but a three-course meal at a quality restaurant would cost you at least EUR 12. The cost of movie tickets ranges from EUR 3 to EUR 7. The cost of theater, opera, or concert tickets ranges from roughly EUR 7 to EUR 23.
Accommodation Expenses
A shared room in a dorm (housing provided by institutions) costs about EUR 60–80 per month, and a single room costs about EUR 100–150 per month.
For international students, private housing is an additional choice. The room typically costs between 150 and 200 euros per month to rent. Remember that the cost of renting an apartment depends on the city, the building’s location, and its size. For instance, in Warsaw, the typical monthly rent for a tiny one-room apartment is about EUR 300/350.
