Study in Poland

Study in Poland

Europe has a lot to offer from an academic point of view. It is a cradle of higher education, there are whole cities built and organised around prestigious universities, and finally, it offers huge cultural diversity. Therefore, if you choose to study in Europe, it is worth the extra effort to select not only a high-ranking university but also a nice place to live, with friendly people, interesting history and a vibrant society. This is why Culture.pl wants to present to you eight reasons to study in Poland.

Tuition and Cost of Living

As with many other EU countries, Poland offers inexpensive and sometimes free tuition to EU students. For example, English language courses offered at the University of Warsaw cost between £1,300 and £2,500 per year. The majority of course in Poland cost significantly less than in the UK, with the notable exception of medical courses, which have fees of around £10,000 per year.

In addition, the cost of living in Poland is far lower than in Western or Northern Europe, which means that the total cost of a university education is significantly less in Poland than elsewhere in Europe. For example:

• Monthly student bus ticket: £9
• Pint of local beer: £1.20
• One kilogram of cheese: £4
• Loaf of bread: £0.50
• Take-away kebab: £1.50
• Meal in an inexpensive restaurant: £3.80

Accommodation

The majority of universities in Poland provide some kind of student accommodation. However, due to the low cost – which can be as low as £80 per month for a shared room – the demand for such accommodation is high. If you are interested in pursuing university housing, you should contact your university as soon as you receive your acceptance letter. Many students in Poland choose to live in shared apartments or houses, with costs ranging from £100-£200 per month, depending on the location.

Working in Poland

International students who are citizens of EU/EEA countries are eligible to work in Poland without a work permit. However, finding work in Poland without Polish language skills might be difficult. Even if you do find employment, wages are low and student jobs generally pay the equivalent of about £2 per hour. For this reason, many international students choose to return to their home countries during summer breaks to work.