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Studying in Poland

One of Europe's oldest universities. Kraków is a stunning UNESCO World Heritage city with very low cost of living. Popular for English-language medical degrees.

1 School in DirectoryPolish / EnglishEnglish Programs

Schools

1

Lowest Tuition

$2,000

per year

Avg Acceptance Rate

45%

English Programs

Yes

Essentials for US Students

Visa / Permit

US students need a Polish national visa (type D) for study programs over 90 days, applied for at the Polish consulate. After arrival, apply for a temporary residence permit at the local voivodeship office.

Application Tip

Kraków is one of Europe's most vibrant university cities — beautiful medieval architecture, low cost of living, and a huge student population. Jagiellonian, founded in 1364, is Poland's oldest university and among Central Europe's most respected.

Tuition Overview

Jagiellonian University charges approximately PLN 4,000–10,000/semester (~$1,000–$2,500 USD per semester) for English-taught programs. Some programs in Polish may be free or near-free for international students.

School in Poland

Scholarships to Explore

The Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) offers Ignacy Łukasiewicz Scholarships for international students. Jagiellonian University has a dedicated international scholarship program.

  • Polish Government Scholarship
  • Erasmus+

About Studying in Poland as a US Student

There is 1 university in Poland featured in this directory, led by Jagiellonian University (ranked #351 globally by QS). Tuition for international students starts at $2,000/yr, with an average acceptance rate of approximately 45% across all schools. English-medium programs are available, making Poland accessible without prior language training for many degrees.