Why Study in Poland?

Why Study in Poland ?

30 Dec 2021

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Each year, an increasing number of students choose to study in Poland. These students are attracted to the city because to its high-quality educational institutions, affordable tuition costs, and low cost of living. Continue reading to learn why you should consider studying in Poland.

Poland is the geographical and cultural crossroads of Eastern and Western Europe, being located in the heart of the Northern European plain. Since the founding of the first Polish state over 1,000 years ago, Poland has been a nation of survivors. Poland is now the most populated new member of the European Union and the largest of the former Eastern European states.

Education System in Poland

The educational system in Poland dates back to the Middle Ages. For example, Jagiellon University was created in the 14th century and is now one of Europe's oldest universities. In Poland, there are approximately 400 English-language courses available, many of which are at the college level. Jagiellonian University and Warsaw University are two of Poland's most prestigious universities. Warsaw University is placed first in the Top Coder international IT ranking, beating highly prestigious American institutions such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Over the last ten years, the number of higher education institutions in Poland has tripled, while the number of students has expanded fivefold. International students who choose to study in Poland will benefit from a high-quality education in a rapidly developing academic environment.

Medical schools in Poland, in particular, are attracting a growing number of overseas students. Many overseas students who have been denied admission to medical schools in their home countries prefer to study medicine in Poland instead. Despite the fact that these courses are offered in English, students will most likely need to speak Polish by the conclusion of the program when they begin consultations with patients.

All of Poland's top universities offer high-quality English-taught programs in fields such as medicine, engineering, humanities, business, and finance.

Tuition and Cost of Living

As with many other EU countries, Poland offers inexpensive and sometimes free tuition to EU students. For example, English language courses offered at the University of Warsaw cost between £1,300 and £2,500 per year. The majority of courses in Poland cost significantly less than in the UK, with the notable exception of medical courses, which have fees of around £10,000 per year.

In addition, the cost of living in Poland is far lower than in Western or Northern Europe, which means that the total cost of university education is significantly less in Poland than elsewhere in Europe. For example:

Monthly student bus ticket: £9
Pint of local beer: £1.20
One kilogram of cheese: £4
Loaf of bread: £0.50
Take-away kebab: £1.50
Meal in an inexpensive restaurant: £3.80

The low cost of living in Poland makes the country one of the best study destinations for international students living on a budget.

Accommodation

In Poland, the vast majority of universities offer some form of student housing. However, demand for such housing is high due to the low cost - which may be as low as £80 per month for a shared room. If you want to live on campus, you should contact your university as soon as possible after receiving your acceptance letter. Many students in Poland live in shared apartments or houses, with monthly prices ranging from £100-£200 depending on location.

Working in Poland

International students from EU/EEA countries are permitted to work in Poland without obtaining a work permit. Finding job in Poland without knowing Polish, on the other hand, maybe challenging. Even if you are able to find work, salaries are minimal, with most student jobs paying under £2 per hour. As a result, many international students prefer to work in their home countries during their summer vacations.