An EU degree
The Bologna system and ECTS credits โ the degree is recognised across Europe.
๐ต๐ฑ Study in Poland
Poland.
A European degree, programmes in English and Polish, a clear budget and the chance to work while studying.
โฌ2000
a year โ study in English, from
3 years
a bachelor's under the Bologna system
1 Oct
the main intake โ October
9 mo
to look for a job after graduation
Why Poland
Why Poland.
European quality and the Schengen area โ without European prices.
Affordable Europe
Tuition and living are among the most affordable in the European Union.
English or Polish
Hundreds of programmes in English; Polish, a Slavic language, is learned quickly.
Work while studying
Full-time students may work without a separate permit.
Schengen
With a residence permit โ travel across the Schengen countries.
Medicine in English
Strong medical universities with programmes for international students.
Old town. New opportunities.
Warsaw, Krakow, Wrocลaw โ cosy historic centres and modern campuses.
Education system
How education works.
Public and private universities, a single Bologna system and many programmes in English.
Bachelor's
3โ4years
Licencjat โ 3 years, engineering programmes โ 3.5โ4 years.
Master's
1,5โ2years
Magister โ with the option to continue to doctoral studies.
Medicine
6years
A single master's programme, available in English.
Language year
1year
A preparatory Polish course for programmes in Polish.
Cost
How much it costs to study in Poland.
Programmes in English cost from a few thousand euros a year; in Polish at public universities โ free for certain categories of foreigners.
Tuition per year
Bachelor's in Englisha year; business schools โ pricierโฌ2,000โ6,000
Master's in Englisha yearโฌ2,500โ7,000
Medicine in Englisha yearโฌ11,000โ16,000
In Polish*for holders of the Karta Polaka or a C1 certificatefree*
Language yeara preparatory Polish courseโฌ2,000โ3,000
Living per month
Warsaw and Krakow are pricier; Lublin, ลรณdลบ and Biaลystok are cheaper.
Approximate for the 2026/27 academic year; the exact cost is per your chosen university's price list.
Admission
Admission โ step by step and on schedule.
For citizens of non-EU countries admissions close earlier โ you need time for the visa.
1January โ March
Choosing universities
Consultation, programmes, budget.
2April โ June
Applications
Online registration, documents, sometimes an interview.
3June โ July
Admission
Letter of acceptance and payment for the first semester.
4July โ August
D visa
Submission to the consulate, insurance, housing.
51 October
Studies begin
Start of the academic year, then โ a temporary residence card.
What you'll need
Requirements differ between universities; below is a typical package for a bachelor's degree.
- School certificate with apostillePlus a translation into Polish; at some universities โ recognition (nostrification).
- Language certificateFor English programmes โ IELTS 5.5โ6.5 or equivalent; for Polish โ B2.
- Passport and photoPassport validity โ with a margin covering the studies.
- Medical certificateFor certain programmes and universities.
- PaymentRegistration fee and tuition โ to the university's bank details.
Visa & documents
National D visa.
To study, citizens of Kazakhstan obtain a national D visa, and in Poland โ a temporary residence card.
For citizens of Kazakhstan
D visa (studies)
Submission is at the Polish consulate in Kazakhstan. After arrival you can apply for a temporary residence card for the whole period of study.
- Basis
- letter of acceptance
- Finances
- proof of funds for living
- Insurance
- medical, for the whole visa period
- Work
- no permit needed for full-time students
- Letter of acceptanceWe receive it after paying for the first semester.
- Consulate appointmentApplication form, booking, document package.
- Submission and decisionFinances, insurance, housing โ in the package.
- Karta pobytuAfter arrival โ a temporary residence card.
We check the consulate's requirements before applying โ they change.
Our universities
Universities we help you get into.
We help you get into Poland's leading universities. Our team is already training on the programmes of Kozminski University in Warsaw.
KU
Kozminski University
Warsaw ยท business school
- One of Poland's leading business schools
- International accreditations
- Programmes in English
- Summer school
The current list of universities and terms โ at a consultation.
Well-known universities in Poland.
UWUniversity of WarsawWarsaw ยท public
UJJagiellonian UniversityKrakow ยท public
PWWarsaw University of TechnologyWarsaw ยท polytechnic
AGHAGH University of KrakowKrakow ยท technical
SGHSGH Warsaw School of EconomicsWarsaw ยท economics
KUKozminski UniversityWarsaw ยท business school
WUMMedical University of WarsawWarsaw ยท medicine
PWrWrocลaw University of Science and TechnologyWrocลaw ยท polytechnic
UAMAdam Mickiewicz UniversityPoznaล ยท public
These are examples of well-known universities, not a list of Al Ma Dei partners. Check partners and admission terms at a consultation.
Cities
The capital
Warsaw
The largest universities, offices of international companies and internships.
The student capital
Krakow
Poland's oldest university and the most atmospheric student life.
Every day
Old town
Cafรฉs, museums and festivals โ all within walking distance.
Modern Poland
Business districts
Internships and work at international companies.
Scholarships & discounts
Scholarships and discounts.
Besides university discounts, there are Polish state programmes for international students.
NAWA programmes
The Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange supports international students.
Per the programmes' scheduleUniversity discounts
For academic performance and early payment โ at many private universities.
At the time of applicationStudy in Polish
For holders of the Karta Polaka or a Polish C1 certificate.
At admissionWork
Working during and after studies.
Poland is one of the most convenient EU countries for student part-time work.
No permit
During studies
Full-time students may work without a separate work permit.
9 mo
After graduation
You can get a residence permit to look for work.
FAQ
FAQ about Poland
Can I apply right after school?
As a rule, yes โ with a school certificate and apostille; some universities require a document recognition procedure.
Do I need the Polish language?
No, if the programme is in English. Polish programmes require a B2 level โ you can take a preparatory year.
Can I work?
Yes. Full-time students may work without a separate permit.
Where do I apply for the visa?
At the Polish consulate in Kazakhstan. We'll help you book an appointment and gather the documents.
Is this Schengen?
Yes. With a national visa and a temporary residence card you can travel across the Schengen countries.
Free consultation
Study in Poland โ with Al Ma Dei.
We'll pick a university and programme and help with documents, the D visa and housing.