🇵🇱 Studying in Poland
Polish; plenty of English-taught programmes (medicine, IT, engineering, business, social sciences), but most bachelor's are in Polish
💶 Tuition
Free in Polish at public universities with a Pole's Card, a C1 Polish certificate, permanent residence etc.; otherwise and in English ≈ €3–6k a year (Warsaw Tech up to €11–14k), medicine ≈ €14.5–16k
In the national language: €0–5k/yr
In English: €2k–6k/yr
Living costs: €4.2k/yr — From PLN 1,500/month; permit: ≥PLN 1,010/month after rent; Russians need a permit
🗣️ Language of teaching
Polish; a fair share of English-taught programmes.
Language requirements: Polish B2 (university test/certificate); a state Polish C1 certificate makes study free. Otherwise ≈€2.3–5k/yr in Polish. English programmes: B2 / IELTS 5.5–6.5
📝 How to apply
Russian certificates need a free NAWA recognition statement (SYRENA) and an apostille. Selection by grades, sometimes exams; Polish or English B2. Russian students may enter only with a Polish residence permit.
🎓 Preparatory year
- Year-long preparatory Polish course at universities (Łódź €3,000–3,200, Wrocław €3,200, Warsaw Tech PLN 19,500) — to B2/C1 for Polish-taught study — ≈ 9 months, €3k–4.6k
- University of Warsaw Foundation Year: 450 h of English + Polish, €3,500; completion guarantees a place on a UW English-taught bachelor's — ≈ 9 months, €3.5k
🏅 Scholarships
- Karta Polaka — Pole's Card holders study free in Polish at public universities (like citizens)
- General Anders NAWA Programme — NAWA scholarship for young people of Polish origin starting studies in Poland
🏛️ Universities by subject
Computer Science & IT
- University of Warsaw Warsaw · €4k–4.8k/yr
Selection by grades/exams; Polish B2 or English B2; English programmes ≈€4–4.8k; Foundation Year available (€3,500) - Warsaw University of Technology Warsaw · €7.3k–13.7k/yr
Polish-taught for fee-payers €3,650–5,650 per semester, English €5,520–6,830 per semester; Polish/English B2 - AGH University of Krakow Kraków · €2.5k–6k/yr
English bachelor's €1,250–3,000 per semester (CS €3,000); Polish-taught free with C1/Pole's Card
Careers: 🤖 Machine Learning Engineer, 🧠 AI Engineer (LLM & Agents), 🛡️ Cybersecurity Engineer, 🏭 OT / Industrial Control Systems Security Specialist
Mathematics & Statistics
- University of Warsaw Warsaw · €4k–4.8k/yr
Selection by grades/exams; Polish B2 or English B2; English programmes ≈€4–4.8k; Foundation Year available (€3,500) - Jagiellonian University Kraków · €3.8k–4.4k/yr
English programmes from PLN 16,000/yr (European Studies €4,400); Polish B2; Polish-taught fees per rector's order - University of Wrocław Wrocław · €2.3k–4.2k/yr
Fee-payers: Polish-taught €2,300–3,100/yr, English ≈€3,000–4,200; Polish/English B2; year-long Polish course
Careers: 🤖 Machine Learning Engineer, 🤖 Health data scientist / medical AI engineer, 🕵️ Fraud Analyst, 👁️ Computer Vision Engineer
Physics & Astronomy
- University of Warsaw Warsaw · €4k–4.8k/yr
Selection by grades/exams; Polish B2 or English B2; English programmes ≈€4–4.8k; Foundation Year available (€3,500) - Jagiellonian University Kraków · €3.8k–4.4k/yr
English programmes from PLN 16,000/yr (European Studies €4,400); Polish B2; Polish-taught fees per rector's order - Adam Mickiewicz University Poznań · €900–1.9k/yr
English programmes PLN 1,900–4,000 per semester (≈€0.9–1.9k/yr); English/Polish B2
Careers: ☢️ Nuclear Engineer, 🔬 Microelectronics Engineer (Chip Design & Fabrication), ☢️ Medical physicist, ☢️ Nuclear Reactor Operator
Chemistry
- University of Warsaw Warsaw · €4k–4.8k/yr
Selection by grades/exams; Polish B2 or English B2; English programmes ≈€4–4.8k; Foundation Year available (€3,500) - Jagiellonian University Kraków · €3.8k–4.4k/yr
English programmes from PLN 16,000/yr (European Studies €4,400); Polish B2; Polish-taught fees per rector's order - Wrocław University of Science and Technology Wrocław
Certificate + NAWA statement, selection by grades; Polish B2 or English B2. Free in Polish only for exempt groups *
Careers: ⚗️ Drug discovery scientist (pharmacologist), ⚗️ Research Chemist, 🧪 Biochemist, 🏭 Food Technologist
Biological Sciences
- University of Warsaw Warsaw · €4k–4.8k/yr
Selection by grades/exams; Polish B2 or English B2; English programmes ≈€4–4.8k; Foundation Year available (€3,500) - Jagiellonian University Kraków · €3.8k–4.4k/yr
English programmes from PLN 16,000/yr (European Studies €4,400); Polish B2; Polish-taught fees per rector's order - Adam Mickiewicz University Poznań · €900–1.9k/yr
English programmes PLN 1,900–4,000 per semester (≈€0.9–1.9k/yr); English/Polish B2
Careers: 🧬 Geneticist, ✂️ Genome Editing Scientist, 🧠 Neuroscientist, 🌱 Plant Breeder
Earth & Marine Sciences
- University of Warsaw Warsaw · €4k–4.8k/yr
Selection by grades/exams; Polish B2 or English B2; English programmes ≈€4–4.8k; Foundation Year available (€3,500) - AGH University of Krakow Kraków · €2.5k–6k/yr
English bachelor's €1,250–3,000 per semester (CS €3,000); Polish-taught free with C1/Pole's Card - University of Gdańsk Gdańsk
Certificate + NAWA statement, selection by grades; Polish B2 or English B2. Free in Polish only for exempt groups *
Careers: ⛏️ Exploration Geologist, 🐧 Polar Researcher, 💧 Hydrogeologist, ⛰️ Geotechnical Engineer
Environmental Sciences
- Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW) Warsaw
Certificate + NAWA statement, selection by grades; Polish B2 or English B2. Free in Polish only for exempt groups * - AGH University of Krakow Kraków · €2.5k–6k/yr
English bachelor's €1,250–3,000 per semester (CS €3,000); Polish-taught free with C1/Pole's Card - Gdańsk University of Technology Gdańsk · €4k–4.7k/yr
English bachelor's PLN 8,600–10,000 per semester (non-EU, 2026/27); English B2, maths
Careers: ♻️ Waste & Circular Economy Specialist, 🚰 Water and Wastewater Treatment Engineer, 💧 Hydrogeologist, 🚰 Water and Wastewater Engineer
Agriculture & Forestry
- Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW) Warsaw
Certificate + NAWA statement, selection by grades; Polish B2 or English B2. Free in Polish only for exempt groups * - Poznań University of Life Sciences Poznań
Certificate + NAWA statement, selection by grades; Polish B2 or English B2. Free in Polish only for exempt groups * - University of Agriculture in Krakow Kraków
Certificate + NAWA statement, selection by grades; Polish B2 or English B2. Free in Polish only for exempt groups *
Careers: 🚁 Agricultural Drone Operator / Precision Ag Technician, 🌱 Plant Breeder, 🛰️ Precision Agriculture Specialist, 💉 Veterinary Nurse / Vet Tech
Veterinary Science
- Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW) Warsaw
Certificate + NAWA statement, selection by grades; Polish B2 or English B2. Free in Polish only for exempt groups * - Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences Wrocław
Certificate + NAWA statement, selection by grades; Polish B2 or English B2. Free in Polish only for exempt groups * - University of Life Sciences in Lublin Lublin
Certificate + NAWA statement, selection by grades; Polish B2 or English B2. Free in Polish only for exempt groups *
Careers: 🐾 Veterinarian / Veterinary Surgeon, 💉 Veterinary Nurse / Vet Tech, 🐄 Livestock Specialist / Animal Scientist, 🐟 Fish Health Veterinarian
Medicine
- Medical University of Warsaw Warsaw · €16.1k/yr
Medicine in English ≈€16,100/yr (year 1); competency test or UCAT/BMAT; biology, chemistry - Jagiellonian University Medical College Kraków · €16k–17k/yr
In English: Medicine €16,000, Dentistry €17,000 a year; biology/chemistry; English B2+ - Medical University of Gdańsk Gdańsk · €15.1k/yr
Medicine in English PLN 32,100 per semester (≈€15k/yr); biology, chemistry; English B2+
Careers: ❤️ Cardiothoracic Surgeon, 🧊 Transplant Surgeon, 🎯 Interventional Radiologist / Interventional Cardiologist, 👵 Geriatrician
Nursing & Midwifery
- Medical University of Warsaw Warsaw · €16.1k/yr
Medicine in English ≈€16,100/yr (year 1); competency test or UCAT/BMAT; biology, chemistry - Jagiellonian University Medical College Kraków · €16k–17k/yr
In English: Medicine €16,000, Dentistry €17,000 a year; biology/chemistry; English B2+ - Poznań University of Medical Sciences Poznań
Medical university: English programmes (≈€14.5–16k/yr nationally), biology/chemistry; fee not checked *
Careers: 💊 Nurse, 🌷 Palliative Care Worker (Hospice), 🧤 Scrub Nurse (Theatre Nurse), 💉 Anaesthetic Nurse / Nurse Anesthetist
Dentistry
- Medical University of Warsaw Warsaw · €16.1k/yr
Medicine in English ≈€16,100/yr (year 1); competency test or UCAT/BMAT; biology, chemistry - Medical University of Gdańsk Gdańsk · €15.1k/yr
Medicine in English PLN 32,100 per semester (≈€15k/yr); biology, chemistry; English B2+ - Poznań University of Medical Sciences Poznań
Medical university: English programmes (≈€14.5–16k/yr nationally), biology/chemistry; fee not checked *
Careers: 🦷 Dentist, 🗿 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, 🦷 Dental Hygienist, 😁 Orthodontist
Pharmacy
- Medical University of Warsaw Warsaw · €16.1k/yr
Medicine in English ≈€16,100/yr (year 1); competency test or UCAT/BMAT; biology, chemistry - Jagiellonian University Medical College Kraków · €16k–17k/yr
In English: Medicine €16,000, Dentistry €17,000 a year; biology/chemistry; English B2+ - Medical University of Gdańsk Gdańsk · €15.1k/yr
Medicine in English PLN 32,100 per semester (≈€15k/yr); biology, chemistry; English B2+
Careers: ⚗️ Drug discovery scientist (pharmacologist), 🦠 Microbiologist / Virologist, 📋 Clinical research associate, ⚕️ Pharmacist
Allied Health
- Poznań University of Medical Sciences Poznań
Medical university: English programmes (≈€14.5–16k/yr nationally), biology/chemistry; fee not checked * - Medical University of Warsaw Warsaw · €16.1k/yr
Medicine in English ≈€16,100/yr (year 1); competency test or UCAT/BMAT; biology, chemistry - Wrocław Medical University Wrocław
Medical university: English programmes (≈€14.5–16k/yr nationally), biology/chemistry; fee not checked *
Careers: 🦿 Physiotherapist / physical therapist, 🖐️ Occupational therapist, 🦾 Prosthetist and orthotist, 🤲 Osteopath
Psychology
- University of Warsaw Warsaw · €4k–4.8k/yr
Selection by grades/exams; Polish B2 or English B2; English programmes ≈€4–4.8k; Foundation Year available (€3,500) - SWPS University Warsaw · €4.9k–7.4k/yr
Private: Psychology in English €7,400/yr, CS €4,900; English B2; online exams for non-EU/OECD certificates - Jagiellonian University Kraków · €3.8k–4.4k/yr
English programmes from PLN 16,000/yr (European Studies €4,400); Polish B2; Polish-taught fees per rector's order
Careers: 🧩 Psychiatrist, 🛋️ Psychotherapist, 🧠 Neuroscientist, 🧠 Clinical psychologist
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Warsaw University of Technology Warsaw · €7.3k–13.7k/yr
Polish-taught for fee-payers €3,650–5,650 per semester, English €5,520–6,830 per semester; Polish/English B2 - AGH University of Krakow Kraków · €2.5k–6k/yr
English bachelor's €1,250–3,000 per semester (CS €3,000); Polish-taught free with C1/Pole's Card - Rzeszów University of Technology Rzeszów
Certificate + NAWA statement, selection by grades; Polish B2 or English B2. Free in Polish only for exempt groups *
Careers: 🛸 Drone (UAV) Engineer, ☢️ Nuclear Engineer, 🎛️ Controls & Automation Engineer, 🤖 Robotics Engineer
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Warsaw University of Technology Warsaw · €7.3k–13.7k/yr
Polish-taught for fee-payers €3,650–5,650 per semester, English €5,520–6,830 per semester; Polish/English B2 - AGH University of Krakow Kraków · €2.5k–6k/yr
English bachelor's €1,250–3,000 per semester (CS €3,000); Polish-taught free with C1/Pole's Card - Gdańsk University of Technology Gdańsk · €4k–4.7k/yr
English bachelor's PLN 8,600–10,000 per semester (non-EU, 2026/27); English B2, maths
Careers: 🛸 Drone (UAV) Engineer, 🔌 Circuit Design Engineer, 🎛️ Controls & Automation Engineer, 🤖 Robotics Engineer
Civil Engineering
- Warsaw University of Technology Warsaw · €7.3k–13.7k/yr
Polish-taught for fee-payers €3,650–5,650 per semester, English €5,520–6,830 per semester; Polish/English B2 - Gdańsk University of Technology Gdańsk · €4k–4.7k/yr
English bachelor's PLN 8,600–10,000 per semester (non-EU, 2026/27); English B2, maths - Wrocław University of Science and Technology Wrocław
Certificate + NAWA statement, selection by grades; Polish B2 or English B2. Free in Polish only for exempt groups *
Careers: 👷 Site Manager / Construction Foreman, 🌉 Bridge Engineer, 🎖️ Military Engineer (Combat Engineer Officer), 🛣️ Highway Engineer
Chemical Engineering
- Warsaw University of Technology Warsaw · €7.3k–13.7k/yr
Polish-taught for fee-payers €3,650–5,650 per semester, English €5,520–6,830 per semester; Polish/English B2 - Wrocław University of Science and Technology Wrocław
Certificate + NAWA statement, selection by grades; Polish B2 or English B2. Free in Polish only for exempt groups * - Lodz University of Technology Łódź
Certificate + NAWA statement, selection by grades; Polish B2 or English B2. Free in Polish only for exempt groups *
Careers: 🔋 Energy Storage Engineer (Batteries & Hydrogen), ✂️ Genome Editing Scientist, 🧫 Biotechnologist / Bioprocess Scientist, 🧫 Synthetic Biologist
Materials Science
- AGH University of Krakow Kraków · €2.5k–6k/yr
English bachelor's €1,250–3,000 per semester (CS €3,000); Polish-taught free with C1/Pole's Card - Warsaw University of Technology Warsaw · €7.3k–13.7k/yr
Polish-taught for fee-payers €3,650–5,650 per semester, English €5,520–6,830 per semester; Polish/English B2 - Silesian University of Technology Gliwice
Certificate + NAWA statement, selection by grades; Polish B2 or English B2. Free in Polish only for exempt groups *
Careers: 🧱 Materials Engineer, 🧪 Polymer Process Engineer, 🏭 Welding Engineer, 🔬 Nanotechnology Researcher
Mining & Petroleum Engineering
- AGH University of Krakow Kraków · €2.5k–6k/yr
English bachelor's €1,250–3,000 per semester (CS €3,000); Polish-taught free with C1/Pole's Card - Silesian University of Technology Gliwice
Certificate + NAWA statement, selection by grades; Polish B2 or English B2. Free in Polish only for exempt groups * - Wrocław University of Science and Technology Wrocław
Certificate + NAWA statement, selection by grades; Polish B2 or English B2. Free in Polish only for exempt groups *
Careers: ⛏️ Exploration Geologist, ⛑️ Mine Rescue Specialist, 🛢️ Petroleum Engineer, ⛰️ Mining Engineer
Architecture
- Warsaw University of Technology Warsaw · €7.3k–13.7k/yr
Polish-taught for fee-payers €3,650–5,650 per semester, English €5,520–6,830 per semester; Polish/English B2 - Cracow University of Technology Kraków
Certificate + NAWA statement, selection by grades; Polish B2 or English B2. Free in Polish only for exempt groups * - Wrocław University of Science and Technology Wrocław
Certificate + NAWA statement, selection by grades; Polish B2 or English B2. Free in Polish only for exempt groups *
Careers: 👷 Site Manager / Construction Foreman, 💡 Architectural Lighting Designer, 🔥 Heating and Energy Systems Engineer, 🔍 Clerk of Works / Construction Inspector
Art & Design
- Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw Warsaw
Creative exam/portfolio; teaching mostly in Polish (B2); fee for foreigners not checked * - Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts Kraków
Creative exam/portfolio; teaching mostly in Polish (B2); fee for foreigners not checked * - Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art and Design Wrocław
Creative exam/portfolio; teaching mostly in Polish (B2); fee for foreigners not checked *
Careers: 🪑 Industrial / Product Designer, 🖼️ Art Conservator / Restorer, 🪑 Furniture Restorer / Conservator, 🖍️ Art Teacher
Music
- Fryderyk Chopin University of Music Warsaw
Creative exam/portfolio; teaching mostly in Polish (B2); fee for foreigners not checked * - Krzysztof Penderecki Academy of Music in Kraków Kraków · €8.7k–9.7k/yr
Audition; internationals: Polish-taught PLN 36,800, English PLN 41,400 a year (first cycle) - Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music Katowice
Creative exam/portfolio; teaching mostly in Polish (B2); fee for foreigners not checked *
Careers: 🎼 Music Teacher, 🎹 Instrumental Music Teacher, 🎙️ Musical Theatre Performer, 🪕 Folk Ensemble Director
Drama & Dance
- Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy of Dramatic Art Warsaw
Creative exam/portfolio; teaching mostly in Polish (B2); fee for foreigners not checked * - AST National Academy of Theatre Arts Kraków
Creative exam/portfolio; teaching mostly in Polish (B2); fee for foreigners not checked * - Łódź Film School (Leon Schiller National Film, Television and Theatre School) Łódź · €4.4k–13.2k/yr
Directing in Polish (B2) €6,600 per semester; Acting needs Polish C1; multi-stage creative exams
Careers: 💃 Choreographer, 🎭 Hair, Makeup & Prosthetics Artist, 🗿 Prop Maker, 🎙️ Musical Theatre Performer
Film & Animation
- Łódź Film School (Leon Schiller National Film, Television and Theatre School) Łódź · €4.4k–13.2k/yr
Directing in Polish (B2) €6,600 per semester; Acting needs Polish C1; multi-stage creative exams - Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School (University of Silesia) Katowice
Creative exam/portfolio; teaching mostly in Polish (B2); fee for foreigners not checked * - Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology Warsaw
Private academy (IT, new media); English programmes; English B2; fee not checked *
Careers: 🎞️ Film Producer, 🎬 Game Producer, 🎥 Film Director, 📹 Cinematographer / Director of Photography
Media & Journalism
- University of Warsaw Warsaw · €4k–4.8k/yr
Selection by grades/exams; Polish B2 or English B2; English programmes ≈€4–4.8k; Foundation Year available (€3,500) - Jagiellonian University Kraków · €3.8k–4.4k/yr
English programmes from PLN 16,000/yr (European Studies €4,400); Polish B2; Polish-taught fees per rector's order - University of Wrocław Wrocław · €2.3k–4.2k/yr
Fee-payers: Polish-taught €2,300–3,100/yr, English ≈€3,000–4,200; Polish/English B2; year-long Polish course
Careers: 🎖️ War Correspondent, 📣 Investor Relations Manager, 📽️ Video Producer, 🎙️ Government Press Officer / Spokesperson
Languages & Translation
- University of Warsaw Warsaw · €4k–4.8k/yr
Selection by grades/exams; Polish B2 or English B2; English programmes ≈€4–4.8k; Foundation Year available (€3,500) - Jagiellonian University Kraków · €3.8k–4.4k/yr
English programmes from PLN 16,000/yr (European Studies €4,400); Polish B2; Polish-taught fees per rector's order - Adam Mickiewicz University Poznań · €900–1.9k/yr
English programmes PLN 1,900–4,000 per semester (≈€0.9–1.9k/yr); English/Polish B2
Careers: 🔤 Computational Linguist / NLP Specialist, 🗣️ Speech and language therapist, 🔤 Russian as a Foreign Language Teacher, 🏮 Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Specialist
Literature
- University of Warsaw Warsaw · €4k–4.8k/yr
Selection by grades/exams; Polish B2 or English B2; English programmes ≈€4–4.8k; Foundation Year available (€3,500) - Jagiellonian University Kraków · €3.8k–4.4k/yr
English programmes from PLN 16,000/yr (European Studies €4,400); Polish B2; Polish-taught fees per rector's order - Adam Mickiewicz University Poznań · €900–1.9k/yr
English programmes PLN 1,900–4,000 per semester (≈€0.9–1.9k/yr); English/Polish B2
Careers: 🔤 Russian as a Foreign Language Teacher, 📚 English, Literature or History Teacher, 📖 Narrative Designer, 📝 Screenwriter
History & Archaeology
- University of Warsaw Warsaw · €4k–4.8k/yr
Selection by grades/exams; Polish B2 or English B2; English programmes ≈€4–4.8k; Foundation Year available (€3,500) - Jagiellonian University Kraków · €3.8k–4.4k/yr
English programmes from PLN 16,000/yr (European Studies €4,400); Polish B2; Polish-taught fees per rector's order - Adam Mickiewicz University Poznań · €900–1.9k/yr
English programmes PLN 1,900–4,000 per semester (≈€0.9–1.9k/yr); English/Polish B2
Careers: 🎖️ Army Officer, 🪑 Furniture Restorer / Conservator, 🏛️ Conservation Architect, 📚 English, Literature or History Teacher
Philosophy & Theology
- University of Warsaw Warsaw · €4k–4.8k/yr
Selection by grades/exams; Polish B2 or English B2; English programmes ≈€4–4.8k; Foundation Year available (€3,500) - Jagiellonian University Kraków · €3.8k–4.4k/yr
English programmes from PLN 16,000/yr (European Studies €4,400); Polish B2; Polish-taught fees per rector's order - John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin Lublin
Certificate + NAWA statement, selection by grades; Polish B2 or English B2. Free in Polish only for exempt groups *
Careers: 🤔 Philosopher, 🕍 Religious Studies Scholar
Sociology & Social Work
- University of Warsaw Warsaw · €4k–4.8k/yr
Selection by grades/exams; Polish B2 or English B2; English programmes ≈€4–4.8k; Foundation Year available (€3,500) - Jagiellonian University Kraków · €3.8k–4.4k/yr
English programmes from PLN 16,000/yr (European Studies €4,400); Polish B2; Polish-taught fees per rector's order - Adam Mickiewicz University Poznań · €900–1.9k/yr
English programmes PLN 1,900–4,000 per semester (≈€0.9–1.9k/yr); English/Polish B2
Careers: 🌷 Palliative Care Worker (Hospice), 🔗 Addiction counsellor, 🕵️ Police Detective, 👨👩👧 Couples and family therapist
Politics & IR
- University of Warsaw Warsaw · €4k–4.8k/yr
Selection by grades/exams; Polish B2 or English B2; English programmes ≈€4–4.8k; Foundation Year available (€3,500) - Jagiellonian University Kraków · €3.8k–4.4k/yr
English programmes from PLN 16,000/yr (European Studies €4,400); Polish B2; Polish-taught fees per rector's order - Adam Mickiewicz University Poznań · €900–1.9k/yr
English programmes PLN 1,900–4,000 per semester (≈€0.9–1.9k/yr); English/Polish B2
Careers: 🎖️ Army Officer, 🤝 Public Affairs / Government Relations Specialist, 🖥️ Government Digital Transformation Specialist, 🕵️ OSINT Analyst (Open-Source Intelligence)
Law
- University of Warsaw Warsaw · €4k–4.8k/yr
Selection by grades/exams; Polish B2 or English B2; English programmes ≈€4–4.8k; Foundation Year available (€3,500) - Jagiellonian University Kraków · €3.8k–4.4k/yr
English programmes from PLN 16,000/yr (European Studies €4,400); Polish B2; Polish-taught fees per rector's order - Adam Mickiewicz University Poznań · €900–1.9k/yr
English programmes PLN 1,900–4,000 per semester (≈€0.9–1.9k/yr); English/Polish B2
Careers: 🤖 Legal Technologist / Legal Engineer, 🤝 Public Affairs / Government Relations Specialist, 🔍 Digital Forensics Investigator, 🛂 Border Guard / Border Force Officer
Economics
- SGH Warsaw School of Economics Warsaw · €4.7k–5k/yr
Bachelor's: English €2,500, Polish €2,350 per semester (non-EU); English/Polish B2 - University of Warsaw Warsaw · €4k–4.8k/yr
Selection by grades/exams; Polish B2 or English B2; English programmes ≈€4–4.8k; Foundation Year available (€3,500) - Krakow University of Economics Kraków
Certificate + NAWA statement, selection by grades; Polish B2 or English B2. Free in Polish only for exempt groups *
Careers: 👔 Chief Executive Officer (CEO), 🏛️ Banking Supervisor (Financial Regulator), 🏷️ Pricing Manager, 🦄 Venture Capital Analyst / Investor
Business & Management
- SGH Warsaw School of Economics Warsaw · €4.7k–5k/yr
Bachelor's: English €2,500, Polish €2,350 per semester (non-EU); English/Polish B2 - Kozminski University Warsaw · €9.1k–11k/yr
Private: PLN 19,400–23,400 per semester; IELTS 6.5/B2; Russian certificate — online knowledge test and NAWA statement - Poznań University of Economics and Business Poznań
Certificate + NAWA statement, selection by grades; Polish B2 or English B2. Free in Polish only for exempt groups *
Careers: 👔 Chief Executive Officer (CEO), 💰 Chief Financial Officer (CFO), 🎯 Product Manager, 🏥 Hospital Chief Executive / Healthcare Manager
Accounting & Finance
- SGH Warsaw School of Economics Warsaw · €4.7k–5k/yr
Bachelor's: English €2,500, Polish €2,350 per semester (non-EU); English/Polish B2 - Kozminski University Warsaw · €9.1k–11k/yr
Private: PLN 19,400–23,400 per semester; IELTS 6.5/B2; Russian certificate — online knowledge test and NAWA statement - Krakow University of Economics Kraków
Certificate + NAWA statement, selection by grades; Polish B2 or English B2. Free in Polish only for exempt groups *
Careers: 💰 Chief Financial Officer (CFO), 🧬 Fintech Engineer / Quant Developer, 🏛️ Banking Supervisor (Financial Regulator), 🛡️ Risk Manager
Education
- University of Warsaw Warsaw · €4k–4.8k/yr
Selection by grades/exams; Polish B2 or English B2; English programmes ≈€4–4.8k; Foundation Year available (€3,500) - Adam Mickiewicz University Poznań · €900–1.9k/yr
English programmes PLN 1,900–4,000 per semester (≈€0.9–1.9k/yr); English/Polish B2 - Maria Grzegorzewska University Warsaw
Certificate + NAWA statement, selection by grades; Polish B2 or English B2. Free in Polish only for exempt groups *
Careers: 🤝 Special Education Teacher (SEN), 🛠️ Further Education (FE) Lecturer / Vocational Instructor, 🔨 Design & Technology Teacher, 📐 Maths, Physics or Computing Teacher
Sport Science
- Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw Warsaw
Certificate + NAWA statement, selection by grades; Polish B2 or English B2. Free in Polish only for exempt groups * - Bronisław Czech University of Physical Culture in Kraków (AKF, formerly AWF) Kraków
Certificate + NAWA statement, selection by grades; Polish B2 or English B2. Free in Polish only for exempt groups * - Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice Katowice
Certificate + NAWA statement, selection by grades; Polish B2 or English B2. Free in Polish only for exempt groups *
Careers: 🦿 Physiotherapist / physical therapist, 🏅 Sports medicine doctor, 🏄 Adventure Sports Instructor, 🏔️ Mountain Guide / Trekking Leader
Hospitality & Tourism
- Vistula School of Hospitality Warsaw · €3k–4k/yr
Private (Vistula group): tourism & hospitality in English ≈€250/month (≈€3–4k/yr); IELTS 5.5 / B2 - Bronisław Czech University of Physical Culture in Kraków (AKF, formerly AWF) Kraków
Certificate + NAWA statement, selection by grades; Polish B2 or English B2. Free in Polish only for exempt groups *
Careers: 🏄 Adventure Sports Instructor, 🏔️ Mountain Guide / Trekking Leader, 🏡 Farm Stay Host (Agritourism), 👨🍳 Head Chef
Geography & Planning
- University of Warsaw Warsaw · €4k–4.8k/yr
Selection by grades/exams; Polish B2 or English B2; English programmes ≈€4–4.8k; Foundation Year available (€3,500) - Jagiellonian University Kraków · €3.8k–4.4k/yr
English programmes from PLN 16,000/yr (European Studies €4,400); Polish B2; Polish-taught fees per rector's order - Warsaw University of Technology Warsaw · €7.3k–13.7k/yr
Polish-taught for fee-payers €3,650–5,650 per semester, English €5,520–6,830 per semester; Polish/English B2
Careers: 🏙️ Urban Planner, 🌍 Satellite Imagery Analyst (Remote Sensing), ⛏️ Mine Surveyor, 🏙️ City Manager / Local Government Manager
Aviation & Maritime
- Rzeszów University of Technology Rzeszów
Certificate + NAWA statement, selection by grades; Polish B2 or English B2. Free in Polish only for exempt groups * - Gdynia Maritime University Gdynia
Certificate + NAWA statement, selection by grades; Polish B2 or English B2. Free in Polish only for exempt groups * - Maritime University of Szczecin Szczecin
Certificate + NAWA statement, selection by grades; Polish B2 or English B2. Free in Polish only for exempt groups *
Careers: 🔧 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, ⚓ Naval Officer / Submariner, 🛫 Airline Pilot, 🚢 Ship's Captain / Deck Officer
Sources: study.gov.pl, study.gov.pl, study.gov.pl, mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl, bip.uni.lodz.pl, ojp.sjo.pw.edu.pl
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