Lowest EU tuition
Public universities from €2,000/year; private schools from €3,000.
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Country guide
Country guide Study in Poland
Poland is one of the most affordable EU destinations — with English-taught medicine, engineering, and business programs at globally-recognised universities, plus a 9-month post-study stay-back.
Why Poland
EU degrees at a fraction of the cost.
Affordable tuition, low living costs, English-taught programs, and an EU work pathway.
English-taught programs
300+ programs taught in English across medicine, business, and engineering.
MD English-medium
6-year MD programs at Jagiellonian, MUW, and MUĹódź for international students.
EU Schengen access
Travel and work across the EU after graduation.
Affordable. English-taught. EU.
Top-ranked EU degrees — without UK or German prices.
Polish public universities charge €2,000–€5,000/year for international students — with living costs half of Berlin or Paris.
20+Globally ranked
300+English programs
9 moStay-back
EUMember state
Universities
Top universities in Poland
A representative shortlist across research universities and specialist institutions.
University of Warsaw
Poland’s flagship — social sciences, humanities, computing.
Jagiellonian University (Krakow)
Oldest university in Poland — medicine, law, sciences.
Warsaw University of Technology
Top engineering, computing, and architecture.
AGH University of Krakow
Mining, metallurgy, and applied sciences powerhouse.
SGH Warsaw School of Economics
Top Polish business school with English MBA tracks.
Medical University of Warsaw
6-year English-medium MD and dentistry programs.
University of Wrocław
Strong sciences, philology, and management.
Adam Mickiewicz University (Poznań)
Broad-based research university.
Programs
Popular programs
The most-applied tracks for international students.
Medicine & Dentistry Engineering Computer Science Business & Management Biotech & Life Sciences Law & Politics Linguistics & Translation Architecture & Design
Costs
Tuition and cost of living
Indicative ranges — final figures depend on program and city.
Public university tuition€2,000 – €5,000Per year · for international students.
Private & medical tuition€6,000 – €15,000Per year · MD English-medium at the upper end.
Living — Warsaw/Krakow€700 – €900Per month · major-city rents lead the budget.
Living — Other cities€500 – €700Per month · Wrocław, Poznań, Gdańsk.
Funding & visa
Scholarships, funding & the Poland student visa
Two parallel tracks — how to fund the degree, and how to secure your stay.
Scholarships & funding
- Polish NAWA Government Scholarships for international students.
- Banach Scholarship Programme for developing countries.
- Stefan Banach & Lukasiewicz Programmes for specific regions.
- University-specific tuition reductions for high-merit applicants.
- Education loans through major Indian and international lenders.
Student visa snapshot
- Visa name: National (Type D) long-stay visa via the Polish consulate.
- Requires admission letter and proof of paid tuition.
- Proof of funds: roughly €200–€300/month plus return airfare.
- Standard processing: 15–30 working days; biometrics at VFS.
- Work allowance: full-time in term and holidays (with proper registration).
Timeline
Application timeline
A typical roadmap from profile review to arrival.
Profile review & shortlist
10–12 months out: identify English-medium programs.
Tests & documents
6–10 months out: IELTS/TOEFL or program-specific test.
Applications
Feb–Jul: most master’s and MD English programs.
Offers & deposit
Apr–Aug: accept offer, pay tuition, finalise loan.
Type D visa
Jul–Sep: submit at consulate, biometrics, processing.
Pre-departure & arrival
Sep–Oct: housing, PESEL, insurance, arrival.
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What you’ll get
A 30-minute counselor-led session, free of cost.
- MD vs Engineering tracks
- Public vs private fit
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