Study in Poland: Universities, Courses, Scholarships, Visa, and Fees

Studying in Poland offers an exceptional academic experience with access to top-ranked universities, diverse courses, and affordable tuition fees. Poland is an ideal destination for international students with numerous scholarships, a high student visa success rate, and post-study work opportunities. If you want to study in Poland, you can enjoy a world-class education while benefiting from financial aid and a smooth visa process.

• 22 QS World Ranking Universities
• 2 Years of post-study work visa
• 96% Student Visa success rate
• Tuition Fees of €4000 - €8000 per academic year
• Scholarships Up to 3,650 USD per year
• Get a Visa in 4 to 8 Weeks

Why Apply for a Poland Student Visa?

Poland is the most preferred international destination for studies. The country has a wide choice of courses and universities. 450 plus higher educational institutes and many subject options are available in the country. Poland is a welcoming and multicultural country, where students from more than 150 nations to study various specializations from Poland. The study visa success rate in Poland is 96%. International students can avail of cost-effective and high-quality education.

The universities here follow the Bologna system like other European nations.

The University of Warsaw (UW) is one of the best universities in Poland, and there are many others. Our consultants will help you at every stage during the application process.

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Top Universities in Poland

University	QS Rank 2024
University of Warsaw	262
Jagiellonian University	304
Warsaw University of Technology	571
Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań	731-740
Poznan University of Life Sciences	801-850
Gdańsk University of Technology	851-900
AGH University of Krakow	901-950
Nicolaus Copernicus University	901-950
University of Wroclaw	901-950
Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (WRUST)	901-950

Souce: QS Ranking 2024
 

Top Courses to Study in Poland:

Poland is the largest educational hub, with more than 500 educational institutes. Poland has many public universities. As per the country's statistics, 70 public universities are functioning in Norway. Public universities offer education at a nominal cost. However, private universities also charge reasonable tuition fees. Yearly, more than 13,000 international students from Norway are pursuing various courses. Students can understand classes to choose from in Norway from the following. 

Top courses to study in Poland: 
•    Medicine, Psychology
•    Computer science
•    Law 
•    Business management

Other courses include: 
•    Engineering
•    Languages
•    Arts, design, and architecture
•    Applied sciences and professions
•    Agriculture and forestry
•    Agricultural science
•    Natural sciences
•    Art
•    Social sciences

Top ranking universities you can choose in Poland: 

University of Warsaw:

Ranks 264 in QS rankings 2024. This university is known as the Poland's largest university.

Jagiellonian University in Cracow:

The University ranks 304 in QS rankings 2024. This university is the oldest in Poland; it was established in the 14th century. 
 

Intakes in Poland

Poland has 2 intakes: summer and winter. You can select the intake depending on your choice. The following table details the study intakes, application deadlines, and required educational qualifications. 

Higher Study Options	Duration	Intake Months	Deadline to Apply
Bachelor's	3 - 4 Years	Oct (Major) & Mar (Minor)	6-8 months before the intake month
Masters (MS/MBA)	2 Years

Cost of Study in Poland

The cost of study in Poland depends on the university type and course opted by you. The following table briefs about the average course fee of all the programs. 

Courses	Tuition Fees (Per Year)
Language and Foundation Courses	€ 2000 –  € 5000
Bachelor and Master's in Poland	€ 2000 –  € 5000
PhD	€ 3000 –  € 5000
Vocational Studies	€ 3000 –  € 5000
Medicine and MBA	€ 8000 - € 20000

Tuition fees and living costs

Tuition fees in Poland start from 1700 Euros per year. Accommodation costs, such as rental rates, are reasonable. Living costs, including food, transportation, and social activities, are lower here than in other European countries.

Higher Study Options	Average Tuition Fee per Year	Visa Fee	Living Expenses for 1 Year/Proof of funds for 1 year
Bachelor's	3,500 Euros and above	80 Euros	3,600 Euros (approximately)
Masters (MS/MBA)

Eligibility to Study in Poland

•    Medical insurance valid in Europe 
•    Proof of financial sources to manage expenses
•    Certificate of acceptance from the university
•    English language proficiency proof
•    Tuition fee payment receipt

Student visa requirements

Non-EU nationals require a student visa to study here. The visa is valid for three months. To extend their stay, students must apply for a residence permit at least 45 days before their visa expires.

The residence permit is issued for 15 months. You can extend it for up to three years, but it cannot exceed the duration of your course.

Language requirement to study in Poland

Though international students can enroll in courses taught in English, learning the Polish language is beneficial. This will help them communicate with the local community and familiarize themselves with the local culture.

Poland Student Visa Requirements

• Submit the visa application form with all required documents
• Supporting academic documents of your previous education
• Travel and medical insurance policy copies 
• Acceptance letter from the Poland University
• Accommodation proof and student visa fee payment receipt.

Eligibility Criteria to Study in Poland

Higher Study Options	Minimum Educational Requirement	Minimum Required Percentage	IELTS/PTE/TOEFL Score	Backlogs Information	Other Standardized Tests
Bachelor's	12 Years of Education (10+2)/ 10+3 years of diploma	60%	Overall, 6 with 5.5 in each band	Up to 10 backlogs (some private hospital universities may accept more)	NA
Masters (MS/MBA)	3/4 Years of Graduate Degree	60%	Overall, 6.5 with no band less than 6

Benefits of Studying In Poland

Poland is the most advanced country in terms of education. Students from 150 nations study various courses in Poland, where living costs and tuition fees are reasonable.

• Top-ranked universities
• Highly qualified professors
• High-quality education
• Affordable tuition fee
• Global networking hub
• Many scholarship programs
• Highly skilled programmes

Working while you study

Students from non-EU countries can work here during their course.

You can work part-time and finance your stay in Poland by working part-time.

However, having a valid residency permit to operate would be advantageous. That is required to study in Poland so that you can work part-time.

Higher Study Options	Part-time work duration allowed	Post-study work permit	Can departments work full-time?	Is schooling free for department children	PR option available for post-study and work
Bachelor's	20 Hours per week	6 months	No	Yes (public schools are free, but the language of instruction is the local language)	No
Masters (MS/MBA)

Documents required include:

• Completed visa application form
• 2 passport size photos
• Medical insurance that is valid in Europe
• Proof of having the required financial resources to cover your educational and living expenses during your course of study
• Certificate of acceptance from an educational institution in Poland
• Proof of accommodation
• Receipt of payment of tuition fees for the first semester
• Receipt of payment of the visa application fees

How to Apply For Poland Student Visa

Step 1: Check your eligibility to apply for the Poland Visa.
Step 2: Get ready with all the required documents.
Step 3: Apply for a Poland visa online.
Step 4: Wait for the approval status.
Step 5:  Fly to Poland for your education.

Poland Student Visa Fees

Poland’s student visa fee ranges from €80 to €120 based on the visa type. Poland Type D visa costs around 80 to 100 euros. The visa fee, once paid, is non-refundable. It is also subject to change.

Poland Student Visa Processing Time

Poland's Student Visa processing time is much shorter than other European countries. The student visa processing time in Poland ranges from 4 to 8 weeks. It will get delayed if you do not submit the documents properly.

Poland Scholarships

Name of the Scholarship	Amount (Per Year)
Government of Poland Łukasiewicz Scholarships	20,400 PLN
Jagiellonian University scholarship	400-1,200 PLN
Ulam International Program	10,000 PLN
Visegrad Poland scholarship	38,600 PLN
Lazarski University Foundation scholarship	17,474 PLN

Y-Axis - Poland Education Consultants

Y-Axis can assist by giving more vital support to aspirants who wish to study in Poland. The support process includes,  

• Free Counseling: Free Counseling on university and course selection.

• Campus Ready Program: Fly to Poland with the best and ideal course. 

• Course Recommendation: Y-Path gives the best suitable ideas about your study and career options.

• Coaching: Y-Axis offers IELTS live classes to help students clear with high scores.  

• Poland Student Visa: Our expert team helps you to get a Poland student Visa.

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