Studying a master's in Poland
Master's degrees in Poland
Long-cycle master's: 5 to 6 years. Medicine, dentistry, law, pharmacy, psychology.
Poland is the value pick in the EU: English-taught degrees from €2,000 a year, living costs among the lowest in Europe, and a booming market for software, finance operations and engineering in Warsaw, Kraków and Wrocław. Medical universities teach English-language programmes recognised across the EU and beyond. Full-time students can work without a permit.
Cost
Tuition of €2,500 to €6,000. English-track medicine costs €11,000 to €15,000 a year. Living costs of €500 to €900 a month.
Entry requirements
A recognised bachelor's degree, usually at second-class honours or 55 to 65 percent depending on the university, English at IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, and a statement of purpose. Some programmes add work experience or a portfolio.
Popular master's subjects
After the master's
Temporary residence permit for graduates seeking work: 9 months. Available to graduates of Polish universities.
Figures are indicative for the 2026/27 cycle, change with exchange rates and policy, and should be confirmed with the university or the relevant government before you decide.
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Talk to a counsellorRelated questions
Can international students work in Poland?
Yes. Full-time students with a temporary residence permit can work without restrictions on hours.
Is Poland cheap to live in?
Among the cheapest in the EU. Budget €500 to €900 a month including rent.
Is a Polish medical degree recognised?
Yes, across the EU automatically, and in the UK, the US and India after the relevant licensing exams.