The Republic of Poland, or simply Poland, is not only renowned for its architectural marvels or as the native home of the great Nicholas Copernicus but also for its over five centuries-old tradition of academic brilliance. In global ranks and within Europe, the Polish educational system ranks 10th and 5th respectively. Poland is voted among the 20 safest global countries. With over 400 universities offering world-class infrastructure and lessons in English, Poland has become a much sought-after option for students who are eager to study abroad on a budget but without compromising on quality.
Compared to the EU states, Poland offers sustainable access to world-class learning and hence, has become one of the most favoured study-abroad destinations. The cost of undertaking this academic journey will include the tuition fees, the type of university and location that you opt for, along with the type of program, and your lifestyle. Here, we provide a glimpse of what it will cost you to study in Poland.
If you belong to any of the EU states or are from Switzerland, are enrolled in a public university, and are taking courses in the Polish language, you do not need to pay any tuition fees. For all other programs, you will have to pay the tuition fee that typically ranges between 500 and 6,000 Euros per year for undergraduate programs and 1,000 – 8,000 Euros a year for master’s programs. However, there are a few programs at the master’s level that are free for international students. MBA and medicine programs such as dentistry will cost you around 15,000 Euros a year in Poland. A few of the universities offering affordable programs in Poland are the Poznan University of Life Sciences, the University of Agriculture in Krakow, and the University of Opole.
| Cost of UG program in Poland | € 500 – € 6,000 |
| Cost of MS program in Poland | € 1,000 – € 8,000 |
| Cost of MBA in Poland | € 10,000 – € 15,000 |
| Cost of PhD in Poland | € 5,000 – € 13,000 |
| Cost of MBBS in Poland | € 12,000 – € 16,000 |
To further help reduce the cost of studying in Poland, many scholarships are available for international students. Moreover, to attract international students and further its academic reach, the government of Poland gives out several scholarships that help cover tuition fees as well as accommodation and living expenses.
Some of the popular scholarships available for studying in Poland are as follows:
A government-funded scholarship, this supports students aiming to pursue master’s programs in Poland. More precisely, this scholarship supports second-cycle study, that is, the need to take preparatory courses for pursuing a master’s program in Poland. You will get a full exemption from tuition fees, a monthly stipend of 380 Euros while undertaking preparatory courses, and a monthly stipend of 330 Euros during the program.
This also covers master’s programs, along with preparatory courses. This scholarship offers full exemption from tuition fees, a monthly stipend of 380 Euros while undertaking preparatory courses, and a monthly stipend of 330 Euros during the course of the program.
A few of these scholarships and their respective benefits are listed below:
As an international student in Poland, you can find two main types of accommodations, namely student residence halls and shared flat rents. For the former, you will need to spend around 60 – 150 Euros per month on rent. The student halls of residence are a great accommodation option because these not only help to bring down the overall cost of studying in Poland but also serve as great platforms for networking. For shared rented flats, you will have to pay anything between 80 – 150 Euros per month. Typically, rented accommodations are the most favoured option among international students in Poland. On the other hand, if you wish to rent a single apartment, your cost of living will automatically go up. For instance, a single-rented apartment in a big city such as Krakow will cost you around 300 – 450 Euros per month in rent and 350 – 650 Euros in monthly rent in Warsaw.
As Poland is relatively affordable, compared to other European nations, the cost of living in Poland as a study abroad student is also relatively low. You can easily find accommodations with 350 – 550 Euros per month in total living costs. However, this amount will change depending on the city that you select to stay in and your lifestyle. For instance, in larger cities such as Krakow and Warsaw, the monthly cost of living can go up to 500 – 850 Euros. If you consider other costs of living, you will need to add another 155 Euros per month in utilities for an 85 square meters apartment, 100 – 150 Euros per month in food, and 50 Euros for a semester pass (applicable for six months) for public transportation.
Health insurance is mandatory if you are an international student looking to study in Poland. Without health insurance, you will not be granted a student visa to travel to Poland. Besides, health insurance will help to take off the expenses should you require any medical care during the period of your stay as a student in Poland. You need to buy health insurance for at least 30,000 Euros.
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Depending on your course, program of choice, school, location, type of accommodation, and lifestyle, your cost of studying in Poland will be between 2000 and 15,000 Euros per year.
An MS program at a public university in Poland will cost you around € 1,000 – € 8,000 annually.
Yes, several government-funded and university scholarships are available to help you take down the cost of studying in Poland.
Poland offers relatively cheaper costs of accommodation to international students. Shared rented accommodations will cost you around 80 – 150 Euros per month. The average cost of living as a student in Poland will be around 350 – 550 Euros a month, depending on your type of accommodation, city, and lifestyle.
Yes, health insurance is mandatory to get your student visa in Poland. Besides, the insurance will ensure you get the needed medical care and assistance.
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