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🇵🇱 Study in Poland

Strong in engineering, science, health. Safety safe (20/100).

Poland is one of the more affordable places to study abroad — living costs run about €500–€1000 a month. Its academic strengths sit in engineering, science, health. Graduates get a post-study work window of around 9 months. Admission is broadly accessible at about 80% acceptance, and student visas process in around 30 days.

Key facts · Poland

Monthly cost
€500–1000
Acceptance rate
80%
Visa processing
~30d
Work visa
9 mo
QS rank (best)
Scholarships
Degree tuition
~€3,000/yr

Degree tuition: ~€3,000/yr (median) — range €2,000–€5,000/yr across 13 degree programmes in the Meridian dataset. International-student fees and specific programmes can differ; confirm on the university's official page.

Proof of funds (student visa): PLN 8,000/yr — figure from the Meridian dataset; confirm the current amount on the official source.

Official languages: pl · sources: Frankfurter/ECB (USD/PLN), UK FCDO Travel Advice (GOV.UK), PL Immigration Authority.

Figures are indicative estimates from the Meridian dataset — not official guidance. Always confirm current requirements on the official source before you decide.

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