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Explore English-taught programmes at Polish universities, understand the costs and get guidance on your application.

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Find your study options in Poland

Poland offers English-taught study options in business, computing, engineering, the humanities and social sciences. Compare the programme, university city and total cost to find an option that suits your qualifications and goals.

Teaching language
English · Polish

Confirm your programme’s language and accepted evidence.

Programme starts
October · February for selected programmes

Starts and deadlines vary by programme.

Study budget
PLN 4,500–7,000 / month

Warsaw living-cost example, including accommodation.

After graduation
Explore your next step

Work and residence options have their own conditions.

With our head office in Poland, Yett-Dee helps you compare programmes, understand application requirements and prepare for your next step.

Explore courses in Poland

Start with a subject you enjoy. Explore selected programme examples, then compare study levels and teaching languages in the course directory.

  • Business & Management

    Explore management, finance, entrepreneurship and the way organisations operate.

    Example programmes

    • Business and ManagementBachelor’s · Undergraduate
    • Finance, International Investment and AccountingBachelor’s · Undergraduate
    Explore courses in Business & Management, Poland→

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Universities to explore

Explore university campuses and study options. Visit the official admissions pages for current programmes, entry requirements and fees.

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Plan your study budget

Your budget has three parts: tuition, day-to-day living and the costs of getting settled. Use the references below to start planning, then confirm the figures for your course and city.

Tuition & fee references

Published non-EU fees · academic year 2026/27

Living in Warsaw

PLN 4,500–7,000per month

An example budget including accommodation and basic living costs. Tuition, travel and initial expenses are additional.

Your city, housing and lifestyle affect the total. This is a planning estimate, rather than a visa proof-of-funds threshold.

Kozminski University: Warsaw living costs, May 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Fees vary by programme, year and legal status. A semester fee, annual fee and full-programme fee cover different periods. Confirm what is included, payment dates and refund terms with the institution.

Allow for initial expenses

Include application and visa charges, document preparation, insurance, travel and accommodation deposits. Ask what is included before paying; any agency service charge is separate from university and government fees.

Check funding early

Review scholarships with the university or award provider. Check eligibility, deadlines and what an award covers. Build your plan around confirmed funds.

Entry requirements & how to apply

Requirements depend on your qualification, citizenship and chosen programme. Check the university’s current instructions before preparing your application.

For a bachelor’s degree

You need a secondary-school qualification that gives access to higher education. The university assesses your results and may require an entrance exam or interview.

For a master’s degree

You need a recognised first degree and may need a related academic background. Check the programme’s subject prerequisites and selection process.

Language evidence

Check the accepted proof for your language of instruction. B2 evidence is required for relevant international applicants; the documents accepted depend on the university and your circumstances.

University of Warsaw: foreign-document requirements (opens in a new tab)

Documents to prepare

  • Passport, qualification certificates and transcripts.
  • Accepted evidence of the programme’s teaching language.
  • Recognition information from NAWA where required.
  • Legalisation or an apostille, and certified translations, where the receiving authority requires them.

Qualification recognition

Some foreign qualifications require an individual NAWA recognition statement. Others are recognised automatically or through an eligible earlier decision. Where required, follow NAWA’s SYRENA process. Recognition confirms your right to apply; the university decides admission.

Recognition, legalisation and translation are separate steps. Confirm each receiving authority’s requirements.

Choose your intake before you apply

October starts are common in the published course examples. Selected master’s programmes also start in February. Check your course’s application round and allow time for recognition, admission and the visa process.

  1. Choose your programme

    Compare subjects, teaching language, entry requirements, fees and the university city.

  2. Prepare and apply

    Confirm recognition and document requirements, complete any assessment and apply by the university’s deadline.

  3. Plan your arrival

    After admission, follow the applicable visa process and arrange funds, insurance and accommodation.

Visa, work & student life

Your student visa and residence

For applicants who need a visa, university admission and a national study visa are separate decisions. Follow the Polish consulate responsible for your place of residence, including its appointment and document requirements.

If you need to extend your legal stay for study after arrival, check the temporary residence process and apply within the required time. A residence permit is a separate application.

Polish Embassy in Nigeria: student visa requirements (opens in a new tab)

Use the instructions for your actual citizenship and residence jurisdiction.

Working during and after study

Eligible non-EU students in full-time study on a Polish study visa or study residence permit can work without a separate work permit. Different rules can apply to part-time study or other residence statuses.

Eligible graduates may apply for a nine-month residence permit to seek work or start a business. A work-permit exemption does not itself give permission to stay, and a graduate permit is not automatic.

Poland: work during study and after graduation (opens in a new tab)

Prepare for your arrival

Confirm accommodation and insurance, plan the journey to your university city and keep your admission and travel documents accessible. Ask the university about residence availability, arrival arrangements and orientation. Prepare for the season and check what is included in your housing costs.

Your questions about Poland

Can I study in English without speaking Polish?

English-taught programmes are available, but you must meet the programme’s accepted English-language requirements. Learning Polish can help with daily life and employment. Check separately for placements or professional training that may require Polish.

How much should I budget for studying in Poland?

Add your programme’s tuition to living costs and initial expenses. The Warsaw example above is PLN 4,500–7,000 per month for accommodation and basic living costs, based on May 2026 university guidance. Your city, housing and lifestyle will change the total; tuition is separate.

Will I need a NAWA recognition statement?

It depends on your qualification and whether it is automatically recognised or already covered by a qualifying recognition decision. NAWA explains the exemptions and the SYRENA application process. A statement confirms eligibility to apply; it is not an admission offer.

NAWA: recognition of secondary-school certificates (opens in a new tab)

When can I start my programme?

October starts are common in the published programmes linked here. Selected master’s programmes also start in February. Check your exact course and year: a semester date is not an application deadline, and the examples on this page do not mean applications are currently open.

Warsaw University of Technology: master's programmes (opens in a new tab)

Can I work while studying?

Eligible non-EU students in full-time study on a Polish study visa or study residence permit may work without a separate work permit. Other statuses can have different rules. Plan tuition and essential expenses using confirmed funds, rather than relying on finding a job.

Poland: work during study and after graduation (opens in a new tab)

How should I arrange accommodation?

Ask your university about residence places and compare verified private rentals in the campus city. Confirm availability, the contract, deposit and what utilities cost before paying. Arrange suitable accommodation for arrival; a university offer does not automatically reserve housing.

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