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Studying in Poland
Low costs and a rising number of English programs
EuropeLow budget1 universitiesEnglish-taught bachelor'sPost-graduation work rights
Tuition and living costs in Poland are below the European average. English-taught medicine, engineering and business programs are growing fast.
Who is it for?
- •Those planning a budget-focused European route
- •Those seeking English-taught medicine
- •Those who want an EU diploma
Watch out for
- •Finding an internship without Polish is hard
- •Program quality varies a lot between schools
Strong fields
MedicineComputer scienceAerospace engineeringBusinessInternational relations
Education system
Degree lengthBachelor's 3–3.5 years; medicine 6
Grading2–5 scale
Academic calendarOctober intake
Application system
PlatformDirect to the university
DocumentsDiploma with apostille, Transcript, Language certificate, Health report
DeadlinesMay–July
Exam requirements
Academic examsEntrance exam for medicine; high school grades elsewhere
EnglishIELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 72
Costs
Tuition2,000–6,000 € / year (medicine 12,000–15,000 €)
Living costs500–750 € / month
Annual total9,000–16,000 € per year
Scholarships
- •NAWA scholarships
- •University merit discounts
Visa & work rights
Student visaNational D visa + residence card
Working while studyingFree
After graduation9-month job-seeking permit
Universities
Top universities in Poland
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