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🇵🇱 PolandTuition €2,000–5,000/yr (most programs); €8,000–18,000/yr (Medicine in English)2026
Cost of Studying in Poland (2026)
Tuition €2,000–5,000/yr (most programs); €8,000–18,000/yr (Medicine in English) · Living €500–850/month (low cost nationwide); Warsaw slightly higher. A full breakdown of fees, living costs, scholarships, loans and post-study earnings.
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- Tuition (international): €2,000–5,000/yr (most programs); €8,000–18,000/yr (Medicine in English)
- Living costs: €500–850/month (low cost nationwide); Warsaw slightly higher (rent, food, transport, insurance)
- Visa & one-off setup: varies — include flights, deposits and proof of funds
- Part-time work: typically allowed ~20 hours/week to offset living costs
How to lower the cost
- Scholarships: merit and need-based awards — use the free Scholarship Finder.
- Education loans: compare 10 lenders and estimate EMI in the Loans & Costs tool.
- Choose by ROI: Poland offers Residence permit available post-graduation; work visa with employment secured; model payback with the Cost & ROI calculator.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to study in Poland?
- Budget roughly €2,000–5,000/yr (most programs); €8,000–18,000/yr (Medicine in English) tuition plus €500–850/month (low cost nationwide); Warsaw slightly higher living per year. Scholarships, education loans and part-time work reduce the net cost.
- Can I work part-time while studying in Poland?
- Yes — most student visas allow around 20 hours/week in term time, which helps with living costs.
- Is studying in Poland worth it?
- Poland offers Residence permit available post-graduation; work visa with employment secured and a PR timeline of Permanent residency after 5 years continuous legal residence, so strong graduates often recover costs within a few years. Use the free ROI calculator to model your payback.