Poland Education System: Everything You Need to Know

Polish universities offer high-quality studies and are integral to the European education space. Some of the top reasons to study in Poland are:

• Students can experience the historical heritage of Poland.

• The living cost, as well as the tuition fee cost in Poland, is way less than in any other study-abroad destination like the US, UK, and Canada.

• Students have a wide range of English-taught course options at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

• Merit-based scholarships are available in Polish universities. Students can even achieve scholarships with up to 100% tuition fee reduction

• The student visa of Poland allows international students for PSW (post-study work) up to 12 months after completing post-graduation.

• Poland student visa allows international students to work part-time for up to 20 hours per week.

• International students can easily travel to other Schengen countries with a student visa from Poland. 

• It is much safer than most European countries, and Polish people are warm and welcoming in nature.

• Poland has many aesthetic places and buzzing cities to explore. International students can also enjoy the scintillating life and amazing cuisine.

Higher education in Poland has a long history of about 800 years. There are two significant intakes in Poland for international students, i.e., September (Winter) and February (Summer). International students have an opportunity to apply in both intakes. In Poland, international students can choose from full or part-time courses. Also, the grading system in Polish higher education is based on a 5-scale as follows:

• 5: Very Good (bardzo dobry)

• 4+: Better than good (dobry)

• 4: Good (dobry)

• 3+: Better than satisfactory (Dostateczny)

• 3: Satisfactory (Dostateczny)

• 2: Unsatisfactory/Fail (Niedostateczny)

International students can apply for Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD degrees in Poland. The Polish structure of studies has been successfully implemented together with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). To enrol in Polish universities, students need a minimum IELTS overall score of 6 or in TOEFL overall score of 79 or above.
 

Bachelor (undergraduate) Level Programme in Poland

The Bachelor's program in Poland lasts around 3 to 4 years. It includes 6 to 7 semesters, each lasting up to 6 months. While some courses even include internships or practical training. It also focuses on preparing students for future employment or for further Master's degrees. In Poland, a bachelor's degree is also known as 1^st cycle studies. To obtain this degree, students must earn at least 180 ECTS credits.
 

Master (postgraduate) Level Programme in Poland

The Master's program in Poland lasts around 1.5 to 2 years. Generally, the postgraduate programs have 3 to 4 semesters, and each semester lasts up to 6 months. Generally, the postgraduate programs focus on offering theoretical knowledge and the development of creative skills. In Poland, a Master's degree is also known as 2^nd cycle studies. To obtain the degree, students must earn at least 90 ECTS credits. After pursuing this course, students can enrol for PhD program.
 

Long-cycle Studies

Students wishing to entre the field of study, including medicine, dentistry, medical analytics, pharmacy, physiotherapy, veterinary medicine, and law, can enrol for Long-cycle studies. It is a master's equivalent degree that lasts up to 4.5 to 6 years and includes advanced-level studies along with basics. This type of program includes 9 to 12 semesters. Students must earn at least 300-360 ECTS credits to obtain this degree.
 

PhD (Doctoral) Degrees in Poland

Generally, the doctoral degree lasts for 3 to 4 years and includes 3 to 4 semesters. To study in a doctoral school, a student receives a scholarship for 4 years. A PhD degree is awarded to candidates who successfully submit a research paper before a thesis committee and pass a doctoral examination.

Poland is home to more than 400 institutions for higher education. International students can study in Poland's public or private universities. Some of the top universities in Poland that accept international students' applications are mentioned below.

In Poland, international students have the option to choose from more than 3,000 bachelor's programs and more than 2100 master's programs available in about 350 universities. Some of the top courses to pursue in Poland are:

• Mechanical Engineering

• Computer Science and Information Technology

• Automation and Control

• Engineering Management

• Administration in International Organizations

• Chemistry

• Master in Finance and Accounting

• LLM

• Humanities

• Power Engineering

Q: What is the cost of education in Poland?

A: International students' average cost of studying in Poland is between 3,000 euros to 4,000 euros.

Q: What is the cost of living in Poland?

A: The average cost of living in Poland is about 3,000 euros.

Q: Which type of visa do international students have to apply for to study in Poland?

A: In order to study in Poland, international students have to apply for a type D visa.

Q: Can an international student work part-time in Poland?

A: Yes, international students can work up to 20 hours per week part-time.

Q: Does an international student get PSW in Poland?

A: After pursuing post-graduation in Poland, international students are allowed a PSW of 12 months.

Moreover, the students who wish to study in Europe may contact our expert counsellors at any branch of Meridean Overseas Education Consultants (MOEC). You can also take free online counselling through our website. Our expert counsellors will provide you with the best support and guidance for the admission and visa process. For more information or any queries, you can mail us at application02@meridean.org or call us at our toll-free no. 1800-1230-00011.