Study in Poland

Experience high-quality European education at a fraction of the cost. Poland is one of the most affordable and fastest-growing academic destinations in Europe, especially famous for its Medical and Engineering degrees.

Universities in Poland

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Jagiellonian University

🏆 QS World Rank #304
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The oldest university in Poland and one of the oldest in Europe (founded 1364), famous for alumni like Nicolaus Copernicus.

Tuition Fee (Per Year)€2,500 - €15,000
Acceptance Rate40%
Min. IELTS Required6.0 Band

Top Programs

BA in International Relations and Area Studies
BachelorHumanities & Social Sciences🎓 IELTS 6.0+3 Years€3,000/yr
Medicine (MD)
MasterHealthcare & Life Sciences🎓 IELTS 6.0+6 Years€15,000/yr

University of Warsaw

🏆 QS World Rank #262
Public

The largest university in Poland and consistently ranked as the best in the country, highly recognized for social sciences and exact sciences.

Tuition Fee (Per Year)€2,000 - €5,500
Acceptance Rate45%
Min. IELTS Required6.0 Band

Top Programs

BSc in Computer Science
BachelorComputer Science & IT🎓 IELTS 6.0+3 Years€2,800/yr
MA in International Economics
MasterBusiness & Finance🎓 IELTS 6.0+2 Years€3,200/yr
Public

The premier technical institute in Poland, offering highly practical and deeply respected engineering and IT degrees.

Tuition Fee (Per Year)€2,500 - €5,000
Acceptance Rate50%
Min. IELTS Required6.0 Band

Top Programs

BSc in Aerospace Engineering
BachelorEngineering🎓 IELTS 6.0+3.5 Years€3,500/yr
Public

Located in Krakow, famously strong in technical sciences, particularly energy, IT, and exact sciences.

Tuition Fee (Per Year)€2,000 - €4,500
Acceptance Rate55%
Min. IELTS Required6.0 Band

Top Programs

MSc in Energy Engineering
MasterEngineering🎓 IELTS 6.0+1.5 Years€3,000/yr
Public

One of the top Polish academic centers, offering a massive array of degrees in humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

Tuition Fee (Per Year)€1,500 - €3,500
Acceptance Rate60%
Min. IELTS Required6.0 Band

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BA in Central European and Balkan Studies
BachelorHumanities & Social Sciences🎓 IELTS 6.0+3 Years€2,000/yr
Public

A historic and beautifully structured university in northern Poland, highly ranked for engineering and applied sciences.

Tuition Fee (Per Year)€2,000 - €4,500
Acceptance Rate65%
Min. IELTS Required6.0 Band

Top Programs

BSc in Green Technologies
BachelorEngineering🎓 IELTS 6.0+3.5 Years€2,500/yr

Consistently ranked among the top technical universities in the country, situated in a vibrant student city.

Tuition Fee (Per Year)€2,500 - €4,500
Acceptance Rate60%
Min. IELTS Required6.0 Band

Top Programs

MSc in Computer Engineering
MasterComputer Science & IT🎓 IELTS 6.0+1.5 Years€3,500/yr

The largest medical university in Poland and one of the most popular choices for international students pursuing English-taught medical degrees.

Tuition Fee (Per Year)€13,000 - €14,500
Acceptance Rate35%
Min. IELTS Required6.0 Band

Top Programs

Medicine (6-Year MD Program)
MasterHealthcare & Life Sciences🎓 IELTS 6.0+6 Years€14,400/yr

University of Wrocław

🏆 QS World Rank #951
Public

A university with a rich history of producing Nobel laureates, offering highly affordable and diverse programs.

Tuition Fee (Per Year)€2,000 - €3,500
Acceptance Rate70%
Min. IELTS Required6.0 Band

Top Programs

BA in Business and Administration
BachelorBusiness & Finance🎓 IELTS 6.0+3 Years€2,500/yr

The highest-ranked private business school in Central and Eastern Europe, holding triple-crown accreditation.

Tuition Fee (Per Year)€4,500 - €7,500
Acceptance Rate50%
Min. IELTS Required6.0 Band

Top Programs

Master in Finance and Accounting
MasterBusiness & Finance🎓 IELTS 6.0+2 Years€6,000/yr
Public

Named after its famous astronomer alumnus, this university is highly regarded for sciences and humanities.

Tuition Fee (Per Year)€1,500 - €3,500
Acceptance Rate70%
Min. IELTS Required6.0 Band

Top Programs

BSc in Chemistry
BachelorEngineering🎓 IELTS 6.0+3 Years€2,000/yr

Lodz University of Technology (TUL)

🏆 QS World Rank #1001
Public

A strongly internationally-focused technical university offering many programs entirely in English and French.

Tuition Fee (Per Year)€2,000 - €4,000
Acceptance Rate75%
Min. IELTS Required6.0 Band

Top Programs

BSc in Information Technology
BachelorComputer Science & IT🎓 IELTS 6.0+3.5 Years€2,500/yr

A leading private university in Poland specializing heavily in psychology, law, and language studies.

Tuition Fee (Per Year)€3,000 - €5,500
Acceptance Rate80%
Min. IELTS Required6.0 Band

Top Programs

MA in Clinical Psychology
MasterHumanities & Social Sciences🎓 IELTS 6.0+2 Years€4,500/yr

An highly international private university in Warsaw, offering affordable business, finance, and tourism degrees.

Tuition Fee (Per Year)€2,500 - €4,000
Acceptance Rate85%
Min. IELTS Required6.0 Band

Top Programs

BA in Tourism and Recreation
BachelorBusiness & Finance🎓 IELTS 6.0+3 Years€2,800/yr

The largest medical academic institution in Northern Poland, highly popular with international students for its English-taught MD program.

Tuition Fee (Per Year)€10,000 - €12,000
Acceptance Rate35%
Min. IELTS Required6.0 Band

Top Programs

Medicine (6-Year MD Program)
MasterHealthcare & Life Sciences🎓 IELTS 6.0+6 Years€11,000/yr

Scholarships

The Banach Scholarship Programme

Amount: Monthly stipend of PLN 1,500 + full tuition fee exemption

Deadline: Usually March

A joint initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and NAWA for master’s studies in engineering, IT, and exact sciences.

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Poland My First Choice Programme

Amount: Full tuition waiver + PLN 2,000 monthly stipend

Deadline: Usually April/May

A NAWA scholarship designed to encourage talented students from developed and developing nations to pursue Master’s studies in Poland.

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Visegrad Scholarship Programme

Amount: €3,000/semester for student + €1,500/semester for host university

Deadline: Usually April 15

Master's and Post-Master's scholarships for students from V4 countries, Western Balkans, and Eastern Partnership regions.

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Quality of Life & Environment

Get a feel for the daily environment and safety standards in Poland.

Climate & Weather

Varies by region. Check specific city details.

Safety & Peace Index

High

Working While Studying

Information on student work rights and average earnings in Poland.

Legal Working Hours

20-30 hours/week

Minimum Wage / Earnings

€10 - €15/hour

Post-Graduation & ROI

Explore career opportunities and earning potential after graduation in Poland.

Post-Study Work Visa

9 Months (Job Seeker Visa)

Average Starting Salary

€35,000 - €45,000/year

Visa & Immigration Rules

As an international student, you must adhere to the official embassy requirements below.

National Visa D (Study) & Temporary Residence Permit

Official Document

Non-EU students must apply for a Visa D in their home country, then apply for a Temporary Residence Permit (Karta Pobytu) once in Poland. Proof of funds (approx. €200/month living costs + return ticket) required.

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