Total average cost: €330

Living in Poland as a student is relatively affordable compared to other European Union countries. The cost of living for students can start from 1500 PLN (330 EUR) a month. However, the prices depend on the city you are currently living in. Living in the capital and tourism city might be slightly expensive than other Polish big cities. On this page, you will find out how much it costs to live in Poland for a month. Please remember, that to be able to study in Poland non-EU/EEA students have to possess sufficient means to cover the living costs.

Living Costs in Polish Big Cities

Some popular cities for study destinations in Poland are Warsaw, Krakow, Gdansk, Wroclaw, Poznan, Lodz, and Katowice. Comparison of living costs can be done through monthly expenses for student dormitory and public transportation tickets. Now, let's take a look! Which city offers the most suitable living cost for you?

Admission documents for non-national candidates:

1. a signed printout of the application form generated in the process of the online registration,
2. a copy of the certificate of matriculation (a high school diploma):
   • in case there is no agreement on mutual recognition of documents between Poland and the country of issue, a copy of nostrification certificate issued by the local educational authorities confirming its equivalence to the Polish certificate of matriculation (a high school diploma),
   • legalization or apostille of the certificate of matriculation (a high school diploma),
   • a copy of the sworn translation into Polish language of the above certificate and  legalization/apostille if made in a foreign language,
3. a copy of the IB diploma,

additional requirements for candidates for 2nd-cycle studies:

• a copy of higher education graduation diploma conferred by a tertiary education institution which operates within the framework of the educational system of the country of issue and: 
• legalization or apostille of the above diploma by a competent authority in the country of issue,
• a copy of the sworn translation into Polish language of the above diploma and of the above legalization/apostille if made in a foreign language,
• if the diploma is subject to the process of nostrification - a certificate by a competent council of the unit confirming that the diploma is equivalent to the Polish higher education graduation diploma and the professional title.

The recruitment requirements for 2nd-cycle studies specify that if necessary, the attached certificate of secondary level education referred to in p.2 and its sworn translation may be exempt for the process of nostrification.

4. a copy of the candidate's ID or any other document confirming their identity,
5. proof of payment of the recruitment fee,
6. two photographs fulfilling the requirements for the Polish ID,
7. One of the following documents confirming the candidate's knowledge of Polish:
   • a copy of the certificate of proficiency in Polish issued by the State Commission for the Certification of Proficiency in Polish as a Foreign Language,
   • a copy of the certificate of completion of a one-year preliminary course preparing for studies in the Polish language in institutions listed by the respective minister responsible for higher education.
   • an opinion by the Faculty recruitment commission confirming that the candidate's command of Polish is sufficient for undertaking studies in Polish. 
8. for candidates applying on the basis of art. 43 sec. 2 of the Law on Higher Education - a copy of a document confirming the right to enrol in and follow their studies pursuant to the rules applicable to Polish nationals,
9. a copy of a document legalizing the candidate's stay in Poland: a visa or a temporary residence card  (the fixed-term residence permit), a permanent residence card (the permit to settle) or any other document authorizing its holder to stay within the territory of the Republic of Poland. 
10. a health certificate stating that there are no objections to the candidate's undertaking a course of studies in a given major and form of education (in Polish),
11. a copy of an insurance policy against sickness and accidents for the period of their education in Poland or a copy of the European Health Insurance Card (in the absence of the above, the candidate is obliged to purchase insurance at the Polish National Health Fund).

Here are some resources to help you continue your study. Our specialist counsellors will also provide you with free and unbiased advice on your study choices in Poland.

• The authorities of the University of Zielona Góra
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