Admission · Poland

University admission in Poland with people who studied there

Poland offers over 300 English-taught programmes and passed 100,000 international students. Tuition is among the most moderate in the European Union, and for some categories it is zero.

Catalogue: 55 universities profiled
Language of instruction: English or Polish
Visa: National type D visa, then a residence card

Our mentors for this country come from its leading universities, including University of Warsaw

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Poland in a minute

What gets checked first. Many people find out about it too late.

Good to know in advance

Free only for EU citizens and Karta Polaka holders

We tell you this before you pay, so you don't waste a year and your money.

Language of instruction

English or Polish

Visa

National type D visa, then a residence card

Scholarship

NAWA (Stefan Banach Programme)

Universities in Poland

55 universities with worked-through profiles: standing, ranking positions, city and what admission takes. These aren't all the universities we can help you get into to Poland. If the one you want isn't listed, write to us.

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1st place (tied) · 289th (QS 2027); 401–500th (Shanghai ARWU 2026)

University of Warsaw

Warsaw · Poland's leading public university (tied)

1st place (tied with University of Warsaw) · #329 in QS World Rankings (2027), #394 in U.S. News (2026-27)

Jagiellonian University

Kraków · Poland's leading classical comprehensive university

Warsaw University of Technology

Warsaw · One of Poland's leading technical universities

University of Łódź

Łódź · Public research university

Maria Curie-Skłodowska University

Lublin · Largest university in Eastern Poland

University of Wrocław

Wrocław · Largest public university in Lower Silesia

ESCP Business School

Warsaw · International Business School

Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań

Poznań · State university

Everything about admission to Poland

Admission has four parts. Start with whichever matters most to you right now.

Universities

55 profiles: standing, rankings, city and requirements

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Grants and scholarships

Which scholarships there are in Poland, who gets them and what it takes.

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Language and exams

Which language the teaching is in, which exam you will be asked for and how we prepare you.

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Services and cost

What we take on, and how the price is worked out for this destination.

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In-depth guide: university admission in Poland

Cost: who actually studies free

According to the government portal study.gov.pl, free full-time study on Polish-taught programmes at public institutions is available to Polish citizens, EU/EEA citizens, and holders of the Karta Polaka (Polish Charter). Everyone else pays — which matters, because the familiar "education in Europe is free" line does not apply to Poland for most people.

Official reference figures from the portal: around EUR 2,000 per year for bachelor's, master's and long-cycle programmes, and around EUR 3,000 per year for postgraduate programmes; preparatory Polish courses run at about EUR 2,000 per year. The stated national range is EUR 2,000–6,000.

Doctoral study deserves separate mention: full-time doctoral programmes are tuition-free, and all full-time doctoral candidates receive a scholarship. For anyone aiming at a research career, this is one of the strongest offers in the European Union.

The Karta Polaka is a real free route

If you have Polish ancestry and hold the Karta Polaka, you study Polish-taught programmes on the same terms as Polish citizens — that is, without tuition. For applicants from CIS countries with Polish heritage this is the most underrated path into European education, and we think it deserves to be said plainly.

Visa and practical notes

You apply for a national type D visa, and for stays beyond it, a temporary residence permit (karta pobytu).

One practical point that matters: since 1 April 2026 Poland no longer recognises non-biometric Russian passports — only a passport with a biometric chip is valid for entry and stay. Unlike some other EU states, students are among the categories Polish consulates do accept applications from.

The national scholarship agency is NAWA (National Agency for Academic Exchange), whose flagship inbound programme is named after Stefan Banach. No currently open application window was published when this page was prepared, so we quote no dates — check the NAWA site directly.

UNIPROFI and Poland

In Poland the most useful things we do are two: establish honestly whether you fall into a tuition-free category — Karta Polaka above all — and match an English-taught programme to your profile and budget.

Write to us and we will tell you where this direction stands and what can be done now.

How we take you through admission in Poland

Getting to know you

You message us or take the quiz on the site. We ask about your goal, budget, language and timing.

Plan

We suggest countries, universities and programmes that suit you. If we see anything that could get in the way, we tell you straight away.

Documents and applications

We help with your documents and motivation letter, submit the applications and deal with the admissions office.

Admission and the move

You get your offer letter, and we help with the visa, insurance and housing. We stay in touch for your first weeks there.

Frequently asked questions about studying in Poland

What language are degrees taught in in Poland?

English or Polish. Which exam you will be asked for and how we prepare you is covered under Language and exams.

What visa do I need to study in Poland?

National type D visa, then a residence card. The documents and timing depend on the university and programme — we check them against your case.

What scholarships are there in Poland?

The main programme is NAWA (Banach Programme). What you can apply for with your profile is covered under Grants and scholarships.

What should I know in advance about applying in Poland?

Free only for EU citizens and Karta Polaka holders

How many universities in Poland are in your catalogue?

55 with full profiles: status, rankings, city and requirements. We also help with universities that aren't in the catalogue yet.

How does UNIPROFI help with admission in Poland?

We shortlist universities and programmes for your profile, prepare your documents and motivation letter, submit the applications and help with the visa and the move. If anything could stand in the way, we tell you before you pay and suggest another option.