Universities in Poland

Poland

Poland is a large country with a rich history, a vibrant culture, and welcoming people. Thanks to recent efforts in internationalization, Poland is attracting ever more students from abroad. The country offers world-class education at modest tuition fees and a remarkably affordable cost of living.

A brief introduction to Poland

Located in Central Europe, Poland borders Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, and Russia (via its Kaliningrad exclave).

Warsaw, Poland’s capital and largest city, is a modern, exciting hub with many universities offering a wide range of courses. Other major university cities include Cracow, Poznan, Lodz and Wroclaw.

Studying at a university in Poland

Higher education in Poland has a history dating back nearly 800 years, and the country is home to over 400 institutions - many of which now also offer study programs in English.

Jagiellonian University in Cracow is Poland's oldest university, founded in 1364, and is the alma mater of astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, Pope John Paul II, and two Nobel laureates. Poland's largest university is the University of Warsaw. Founded in 1816, it too has an impressive list of alumni, including Israel’s first Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion, and celebrated composer Frédéric Chopin.

Poland’s higher education system is also known for its specialized technical institutions. They educated tens of thousands of specialists every year in subjects like engineering or computer science. Warsaw University of Technology and AGH University of Science and Technology enjoy an exceptional standing in international rankings, and there are many other fine institutions you can choose from.

And if you are seeking a degree in medicine, medical schools in Poland are known for their world-class education. Among the best-ranked are the Medical University of Silesia and the Medical University of Warsaw.

Living in Poland as a student

Studying in Poland is attractive not only academically, but also for the high quality of life available there. The country's economy has grown dramatically over the past 20 years. It is modern, clean, and safe, and offers all of the social and cultural opportunities available elsewhere, but at a cost of living still much lower than in Western Europe, and international students are flocking there.

Tuition fees and cost of living

Poland is an attractive destination for students. International students can study at public universities in Poland at an average cost of 2,000 EUR per year for a first degree, while fees for higher degrees and vocational programs average 3000 EUR per year.

Poland’s cost of living is also surprisingly low and in fact lower than in most other European countries. A place in a student dormitory may cost less than 100 EUR per month for shared room. Overall, depending on the city on what lifestyle you desire, you might get by on less than 500 EUR per month.

Updated on Apr 04, 2022

The Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Poland are divided into two main groups: state (public) and private (non-public) institutions. These institutions are further divided into two main categories: academic and vocational institutions.

The academic category accommodates the authorization of at least one scientific or artistic discipline and conferment of scientific category A+, A, or B+. The academic institution conducts first-cycle (bachelor’s degree) and second-cycle (master’s degree) studies or long-cycle studies. It may also provide education for doctoral students (Ph.D.) too.

Vocational education does not accommodate the same conditions as that academic education. It may only provide education on a practical basis. A vocational-type institution conducts first- and second-cycle studies or long-cycle studies.

All types of HEIs are controlled by the Polish Accreditation Committee, which is an independent institution, acting to ensure and enhance the quality of education.

Below, we present the list of public and university-type non-public HEIs.

  • Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan
  • Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University
  • Jagiellonian University in Krakow
  • Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa
  • Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce
  • John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin
  • Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz
  • Maria Curie-Skłodowska University
  • Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun
  • University of Białystok
  • University of Gdansk
  • University of Lodz
  • University of Opole
  • University of Rzeszów
  • University of Silesia in Katowice
  • University of Szczecin
  • University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn
  • University of Wrocław
  • University of Zielona Góra
  • Ateneum University in Gdansk
  • Sopot University of Applied Sciences
  • Vincent Pol University in Lublin
  • University College of Enterprise and Administration in Lublin
  • University of Economics and Innovation in Lublin, Poland
  • Kozminski University
  • Łazarski University 
  • University of Social Sciences
  • University of Finance and Management in Warsaw
  • University of Humanities and Economics in Lodz
  • University of Lower Silesia
  • SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Vistula University
  • University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszow
  • WSB Universities 
  • WSG University in Bydgoszcz 
  • AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow
  • Bialystok University of Technology
  • Czestochowa University of Technology
  • Gdansk University of Technology
  • Kazimierz Pułaski Technical University of Radom
  • Kielce University of Technology
  • Koszalin University of Technology
  • Lodz University of Technology
  • Lublin University of Technology
  • Opole University of Technology
  • Poznan University of Technology
  • Rzeszow University of Technology
  • Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice
  • Tadeusz Kosciuszko Cracow University of Technology
  • University of Bielsko-Biala
  • Warsaw University of Technology
  • West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin
  • Wrocław University of Technology
  • Jagiellonian University Medical College in Krakow
  • Medical University of Bialystok
  • Medical University of Gdansk
  • Medical University of Lodz
  • Medical University of Lublin
  • Medical University of Silesia
  • Medical University of Warsaw
  • Nicolaus Copernicus University – Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz
  • Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin
  • Poznan University of Medical Sciences
  • Wroclaw Medical University
  • University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Faculty of Medical Sciences
  • Cracow University of Economics
  • Poznan University of Economics and Business
  • University of Economics in Katowice
  • Warsaw School of Economics
  • Wroclaw University of Economics
  • Poznań University of Life Sciences
  • University of Agriculture in Krakow
  • University of Life Sciences in Lublin
  • UTP University of Science and Technology in Bydgoszcz 
  • Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW
  • Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences
  • Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa
  • The Maria Grzegorzewska University 
  • Pedagogical University of Cracow
  • Pomeranian University in Słupsk
  • Siedlce University of Natural Sciences and Humanities
  • Academy of Art in Szczecin
  • Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk
  • Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice
  • Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw
  • Academy of Music in Kraków
  • Aleksander Zelwerowicz State Theatre Academy in Warsaw
  • Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Fine Arts in Wrocław
  • Feliks Nowowiejski Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz
  • Frideric Chopin University of Music
  • Grazyna and Kiejstut Bacewicz Academy of Music in Łódź
  • Ignacy Jan Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznań
  • Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Art in Krakow
  • Karol Lipiński Academy of Music in Wrocław
  • Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice
  • Ludwik Solski State Drama School in Cracow
  • Polish National Film, Television, And Theatre School in Łódź
  • Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdansk
  • Strzemiński Academy of Art Łódź
  • University of Arts in Poznań
  • Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
  • Jędrzej Śniadecki Academy of Physical Education and Sport in Gdańsk
  • Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw
  • University School of Physical Education in Krakow
  • University School of Physical Education in Poznan
  • University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw
  • Gdynia Maritime University
  • Maritime University of Szczecin
  • Academy of Business in Dąbrowa Górnicza
  • Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University
  • Collegium Civitas
  • Katowice School of Economics
  • Kozminski University
  • Łazarski University 
  • Pedagogium Higher School of Resocialization Pedagogics in Warsaw
  • Philological School of Higher Education in Wrocław
  • Polish-Japanese Institute of Information Technology
  • Pultusk Academy of Humanities
  • School of Law and Public Administration in Przemyśl
  • Silesian School of Economics and Languages
  • University of Social Sciences
  • University of Finance and Management in Warsaw
  • University of Humanities and Economics in Lodz
  • University of Lower Silesia
  • SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Vistula University
  • University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszow
  • WSB Universities 
  • WSG University in Bydgoszcz
  • Ateneum University in Gdansk
  • Sopot University of Applied Sciences
  • Vincent Pol University in Lublin
  • University College of Enterprise and Administration in Lublin
  • University of Economics and Innovation in Lublin, Poland
  • Warsaw Film School
  • College of Personnel Management

Introductions

Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland is the major academic institution in Greater Poland (Wielkopolska region) and one of the top Polish universities. Its 100-year old reputation is founded on a long tradition of higher education in the City of Poznań and the outstanding current achievements of its staff, students, and graduates.

Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland is the major academic institution in Greater Poland (Wielkopolska region) and one of the top Polish universities. Its 100-year old reputation is founded on a long tradition of higher education in the City of Poznań and the outstanding current achievements of its staff, students, and graduates.
AMU is constantly developing - its largest Poznan-based campus at Morasko (hosting 7 Faculties:  Political Science and Journalism, Historical Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Studies, Geography, and Geology), 25 minutes north of the city center as well as branch campuses in the following locations: Kalisz (Faculty of Fine Arts and Pedagogy), Gniezno (Institute of European Culture) and Słubice (Collegium Polonicum – located on the Polish-German border). Two more city campuses located in Poznań complete the picture:  the Central Campus (with the Rector’s headquarters building-Collegium Minus, the main AMU Auditorium, main AMU Library and Faculties of English, Modern Languages, Polish and Classical Philology, Law and Administration, Theology) and the south-western campus (hosting the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Faculty of Educational Studies).

Bachelor’s programmes at Adam Mickiewicz University Poznan (UAM)

  • BA in Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Communication (ALIC)
  • BA in European Legal Studies
  • BA in Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • BA in Polish Studies (Collegium Polonicum Campus)
  • BA in CENTRAL EUROPEAN AND BALKAN STUDIES
  • BA in English Linguistics: Theories, Interfaces, Technologies
  • BA in INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
  • BA in English LITERATURE AND CULTURE
  • BA in Polish Studies for International Students

Master’s programmes at Adam Mickiewicz University Poznan (UAM)

  • PUBLIC GOVERNANCE
  • PHYSICS of ADVANCED MATERIALS for ENERGY PROCESSING - PAMEP
  • MEDITERRANEAN STUDIES
  • MATHEMATICS
  • Master of Intercultural Communication Studies (MICS)
  • Master of Digital Entrepreneurship (MoDE)
  • MA in Polish Studies for International Students (Campus Poznań)
  • MA in English Studies: Language-Mind-Technology

Ph.D. degree programs at Adam Mickiewicz University Poznan (UAM)

Students who have completed a B.A./B.Sc. and also obtained a master's, both from reputable universities, are considered for postgraduate research programs.

Postgraduate research degrees are individually supervised. We strongly recommend that prospective applicants make initial inquiries with the potential supervisor or institute before submitting a formal application.


Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań as an academic institution provides doctoral education in five doctoral schools:

  • Doctoral School of Languages and Literatures,
  • Doctoral School of Humanities,
  • Doctoral School of Social Sciences,
  • Doctoral School of Exact Sciences,
  • Doctoral School of Natural Sciences.

Rankings

Adam Mickiewicz University Poznan (UAM) belongs to the top 400 universities in Europe.

Ranking Year Rank
(in the world)
Rank
(in Europe)
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 1001 431
QS World University Rankings 2022 801 341
Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities 2021 901 337

 

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Introductions

The Cardinal Wyszyński University in Warsaw is a public university that provides education in a variety of scientific fields, ranging from humanities to natural sciences, as well as medicine for two years. Experienced academic staff, innovative research projects, and a welcoming atmosphere distinguish the university. It has consistently ranked as one of Poland's most popular public universities.

Cardinal Wyszyński University in Warsaw is a young, dynamically developing university that values tradition while also embracing the future. The lecturers at the university are recognized environmental experts who receive prestigious awards and distinctions for their scientific and research activities each year. They are representatives of scientific bodies' highest committees, state authorities, and business councils. The Polish Intelligent Development Award in the category: the University of the Future, among others, recognized projects led by University scientists in 2020.

In nearly 60 student and doctoral scientific circles, students can pursue their passions and broaden their interests in addition to gaining knowledge. They can also participate in University Students Government initiatives such as Students Days, the Belfry of the Year Gala, and first-year integration camps. In the MOST student mobility program, students can also apply for national scholarships at 19 Polish universities.
 

The University has a wide range of scientific and educational resources. Classes are held on Wóycickiego and Dewajtis streets in Warsaw, on modern campuses. Nearly 50 modern laboratories, a large sports hall, and a recording studio distinguish the university. The lecture halls are large and equipped with cutting-edge audiovisual technology. Everything has been designed to make classes more effective and convenient. Be environmentally conscious as a group.

Cardinal Wyszyński University is a university dedicated to environmental protection. Have been conducting research and scientific projects for the benefit of ecology and environmental engineering for many years.
 

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