RG International

Poland Study FAQs

≫ To qualify all international applicants must first meet the minimum requirements for entry into higher education in their own country, have a matriculation certificate or equivalent document; command of English (at least on an intermediate level) is also required. There are some departments of Arts, Physical education, teaching which have requirements of aptitude tests as well.

In Poland full-time education at state institutions of higher education is free for Polish citizens. It is also free for foreigners who commence studies at state HEIs on terms applicable to Polish citizens. All other foreigners are required to pay tuition fees of no less than a PLN equivalent of:

  • 2000 EUR approx. per year for professional higher study, master’s and postgraduate master’s courses;
  • 3000 EUR approx. per year for doctoral, postgraduate and specialist courses and scientific, artistic, specialist and habitation internships;
  • 3000 EUR approx. per year for vocational courses and apprenticeships;
  • 2000 EUR approx. per year for a language course, including a course preparing for study in Polish.

In justified cases the Rector of the HEI may, at the student’s request, reduce the tuition fee or waive it altogether.

≫ There are a large number of universities who provide teaching in English language.

≫ However, learning English is always helpful for everyday use.

≫ Students residing in EU/EEA nations do not need any Polish visa, however upon arrival to Poland they should apply for a temporary residence permit if they intend to stay in the country longer than 90 days.

≫ Non EU/EEA students need to arrive in Poland only with a student’s visa obtained at a Polish Embassy or Consulate in their country of residence. The duration of study visas is three months. In order to extend the stay in Poland, it is necessary to apply for a residence permit for a specified period of time in the Voivodeship office. This application must be done before 45 days of expiration of the visa. Students may contact the International Relations Office of their university for any further queries.

≫ Health insurance is mandatory for all students for the entire duration of their stay in Poland as health care is not free of charge in Poland. The students from non-EU/EEA countries are advised to buy medical insurance in their home country or immediately after their arrival in Poland. Otherwise students need to pay for any health service they get. Foreign students are also advised to purchase third party liability insurance and accident insurance.

≫ More information can be found on The National Health Fund website: www.nfz.gov.pl

≫ There are various scholarships available to international students in Poland. All international students may apply for scholarships within bilateral agreements on direct cooperation offered through Bureau for Academic Recognition and International Exchange (www.buwiwm.edu.pl).

≫ Scholarships for students from the European Union are offered within the framework of the Socrates/Erasmus program (www.socrates.org.pl). In addition to this universities also provide various scholarships to students holding academic excellence.

≫ Most Polish universities provide accommodation for international students at their own dormitories, but the number of rooms is limited. The rough charges for shared rooms in dormitories are 70-90 USD and 120- 180 USD for single rooms.