Study in Poland
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Poland study guide for international students
Do I need a visa to study in Poland?
Non-EU students apply for a national D visa at a Polish consulate with the admission letter, proof of funds and health insurance, then switch to a temporary residence card in Poland for longer stays.
How much does it cost to live in Poland?
Budget about €450–750 per month depending on the city — Warsaw and Kraków are the most expensive. Student dormitories cost roughly €100–200 per month.
How do I apply to universities in Poland?
Apply directly through each university’s online recruitment system (often called IRK). The main October intake usually accepts applications from May to September, and several universities also offer a February intake.
Can international students work in Poland?
Students with a valid student visa or residence permit may work in Poland without a separate work permit, both during term and holidays.
Figures and rules are indicative and change over time — always confirm with the university and official government sources.
Scholarships for Poland
NAWA Banach Scholarship
Official website ↗Polish government program for students from developing countries: monthly stipend for second-degree (master’s) studies in Polish public universities, mainly in engineering, science and agriculture.
Poland My First Choice (NAWA)
Official website ↗NAWA scholarship encouraging top international candidates to pick Poland: monthly stipend for full-cycle studies at Polish universities across most disciplines.
Visegrad Scholarship Program
Official website ↗Master’s and post-master’s scholarships for study in the Visegrad region (Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia) and for students from nearby Eastern European countries; semester-based stipends paid to both student and host university.
CEEPUS Exchange Program
Official website ↗Intra-regional exchange network across Central and Eastern Europe: semester mobility grants between member universities without tuition fees, plus stipends from the host country.
