List of English-speaking Universities in Poland and the Admissions Process

It is always a good alternative to study in Poland at a low cost. Every year, students have the opportunity to study in over 400 programs. There are two ways to study in Poland. One might choose to study in the English medium or in the Polish medium degree program. For both admission and a visa, you will require a certificate of linguistic proficiency. Education in Poland is relatively inexpensive since schools are permitted to set their own annual tuition fees.

Tuition prices typically range from EUR 2000 to 6000 per year, depending on the institution and study program. MBA programs may have much greater study expenditures. They, for example, cost around EUR 8000-12,000 each year. If you want to study in Poland, you can apply for admission to the following universities.

• Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań

• AGH University of Science and Technology

• Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw

• Collegium Civitas

• Cracow University of Economics

• Cracow University of Technology

• Czestochowa University of Technology

• Gdansk University of Technology

• Graduate School for Social Research (GSSR)

• Jagiellonian University in Kraków

• Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa

• Koszalin University of Technology

• Kozminski University

• Lazarski University

• Lodz University of Technology

• Lublin University of Technology

• Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin

• Medical University of Bialystok

• Medical University of Gdańsk

• Medical University of Lodz

• Medical University of Silesia, Katowice

• Medical University of Warsaw

• Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń

• Opole University of Technology

• Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology

• Polonia University in Czestochowa

• Poznan University of Technology

• Poznań University of Economics and Business

• SGH Warsaw School of Economics

• Siedlce University of Natural Sciences and Humanities

• Silesian University of Technology

• The Fryderyk Chopin University of Music

• The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin

• The University of Gdansk

• University of Bialystok

• University of Bielsko-Biala

• University of Ecology and Management in Warsaw

• University of Economics in Katowice

• University of Finance and Management

• University of Lodz

• University of Silesia in Katowice

• University of Warsaw

• Vincent Pol University in Lublin

• Warsaw School of Computer Science

• Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW

• Warsaw University of Technology

• Wroclaw Medical University

• Wroclaw University of Economics

• Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences

• Wrocław University of Science and Technology

• WSB Universities Group

• WSB University

How to apply for university admission?

(a) Admission Requirements for BA or BSC (Bachelors) Candidates:

1. Notarized secondary school certificate or an official duplicate issued by the candidate’s high school,
2. filled out the application form,
3. 4 passport-size photographs,
4. copy of candidate’s ID (passport),
5. certificate of the English language proficiency optionally (unless the high school courses were taught in English);
6. the medical certificate with no contradiction for studying,
7. admission fee payment receipt.

(b) Admission Requirements for MA (Master) candidates:

1. Undergraduate program diploma or an official duplicate issued by the university,
2. candidate’s CV with the details about the school and professional career optionally,
3. one academic reference and one personal reference optionally,
4. filled out the application form,
5. 4 passport-size photographs,
6. copy of the candidate’s ID (passport),
7. proof of English language proficiency (unless the first degree was taught in English),
8. the medical certificate with no contraindication for studying,
9. admission fee payment receipt.

As an international applicant might be additionally asked to submit:

• Notarized secondary school certificate or an official duplicate issued by the candidate’s high school (when applying for master program),
• A supplement to the undergraduate program diploma or a copy of the bachelor thesis, and other documentation*

*Please do note that asks your chosen university for any extra documents that they may need from you. Each university has different requirements for admission to make it at the beginning possible so that you do not waste time and get enrolled in time in university.

Tuition Fees in Poland Universities

Students belonging to EEA states, do not need to pay any tuition fees to study in Poland. Whereas all other foreigners are required to pay tuition fees that on average are the following:

• EUR 2000 per year for first, second, and long cycle studies,
• EUR 3000 per year for doctoral, postgraduate, and medical postgraduate internships as well as scientific, arts, specialist, and post-doctoral internships,
• EUR 3000 per year for vocational courses and apprenticeships,
• EUR 2000 per year for an annual preparatory Polish language course to commence studies in Polish

Tuition fees at public and non-public HEIs are established by the institution itself. The tuition fees range from EUR 2000 to 6000 per year and depend on the institution and study program. For MBA programs they cost is about EUR 8000-12,000 per year.

Work During Studies in Poland

As an international student outside the EEA area, you are allowed to work legally in Poland. In some cases however your employer must apply for you for a work permit. For full-time students, work permission is always granted.

Living Expenses

No doubt Poland is much cheaper as compared with other European countries. However, living cost in Poland does change from city to city. Some examples of average prices per month:

• Rent in a shared flat (or dormitory) – EUR 80-150
• Transportation (in big cities) – EUR 15-20
• Telephone/mobile, Internet, TV – EUR 12- 75

Selected prices

• Bread: EUR 0.50 – 1.50
• Water 1.5l: EUR 1
• Milk: EUR 1
• Coffee: EUR 2 -3 EUR

In the cheapest and affordable places you can eat a one-course meal for EUR 2–4, on the other hand in standard restaurants you will pay EUR 12 or more for a three-course meal. Cinema tickets will set you back by EUR 3–7. Theatre, opera or concert tickets are more expensive: about EUR 7–23.

Accommodation Expenses

Accommodation in a dormitory (university-provided housing) costs roughly EUR 60-80 per month for a shared room and between EUR 100-150 for a single room.
International students can also choose private housing. The monthly rent for the accommodation runs between EUR 150 and 200. Remember that the cost of apartment rent is determined by the city, its location, and its size. In Warsaw, for example, the typical monthly rent for a tiny one-room flat is roughly EUR 300/350.

Student Visa Requirements

To study in Poland, you must provide certain documents in order to apply for a student visa. There are several additional requirements, particularly if you are from Pakistan, India, Nepal, or Bangladesh. Hence, before visiting the Polish embassy in your nation or region, make sure you have all necessary documents. The following are some important documents that you must bring while applying for a student visa. But, for complete and correct paperwork, you must consult the local Polish mission (embassy) in your country of origin:

• Recent photographs of the applicant, passport sized.
• Duly filled visa application form. This form must be signed by the applicant. If you are under 18, the visa form must be signed by both parents. Visa application form availability is here online where you can print it after completely filling it in. Click on this link to go to fill in the application form. https://secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl/
• Photocopy of your identity card.
• Your original passport with a minimum of 3 months expiry date after the completion of your visa. The passport must have few empty pages for a new visa sticker to be placed. You must present all previous passports too with photocopies.
• If you reside in a country of which you are not national, then present a valid visa or residence permit.
• Visa refusals of previous applications.
• Family Registration Certificate (photocopy and original) issued by NADRA (in English or with a certified translation if in Urdu) (for Pakistani nationals)
• Affidavit of sponsorship (proof of sufficient financial means of your sponsor,  income, and the last six months bank statements), attested by a Public Notary in Pakistan. ( You do not need these if you have a Polish scholarship.)
• Last three salary slips (in case you work)
• Personal original bank statements of the last six months.
• Unconditional Letter of acceptance letter from a Polish university.
• The fee deposit receipt.
• Proof of accommodation you have availed in Poland.
• Letter from IBCC (Inter Board Committee of Chairmen) proving that you are eligible to study at any National/International University. (for Pakistani nationals)
• Proof of English language proficiency test such as:
  * TOEFL {Test of English as a Foreign Language} (minimum score of 550 points for the Paper Based Test or 213 points for the Computer Based Test) or IELTS {International English Language Testing System} (Band 6.0)
• You must provide proof of possession of 800 zlotych or the equivalent in foreign currency, so as to be able to cover the costs of living and lodging for each month of the stay throughout the whole time of study or the first year if the stay is to be longer.
• Don’t forget to add any other certificates – according to school requirements.
• Proof of health insurance for the whole period of stay in Poland or travel health insurance policy.
• Copy of flight booking(s) – both ways.