How much does it cost to study in Poland in 2026?

Tuition fees for non-EU students range from EUR 2,000 to EUR 6,000 per year for standard degrees. MBA programs cost EUR 8,000-12,000. Doctoral programs are tuition-free. Monthly living costs range from 2,500 PLN in Łódź to 4,500 PLN in Warsaw.

What is the NAWA Banach Scholarship?

The Banach Programme is NAWA's premier fully-funded scholarship for Master's students from developing countries. It covers full tuition, monthly living stipend, and relocation support. The 2026 deadline is May 8 at 15:00 CET.

Can international students work in Poland?

Yes. Full-time students have unlimited working hours with no separate work permit required. Students under 26 on Umowa Zlecenie contracts pay zero income tax (up to PLN 85,528/year) and zero social security — gross pay equals net take-home pay. The 2026 minimum wage is PLN 30.50/hour.

What is the SYRENA system for diploma recognition?

SYRENA is NAWA's digital platform for foreign diploma recognition (nostrification), mandatory since July 2025. Processing takes 30-60 days. Conditional admission is no longer accepted — the final digital certificate is required at enrollment.

What are long-cycle degrees in Poland?

Long-cycle degrees are integrated 4.5-6 year programs (300-360 ECTS) that combine Bachelor's and Master's into one curriculum. They are mandatory for Medicine, Dentistry, Law, Pharmacy, and several other regulated professions. Graduates receive the title Magister, Lekarz, or Lekarz dentysta.

Tool 01

Plan your monthly budget.

City-specific 2026 estimates for international students. Pick your city, your housing, and your lifestyle to see the realistic monthly cost.

City

Housing

Lifestyle

Estimated monthly

5,885

PLN per month in Warsaw

Housing

2,900 PLN

Utilities

1,150 PLN

Groceries

950 PLN

Transport

115 PLN

Social / Eating Out

450 PLN

Health Insurance

320 PLN

Estimates use 2026 city-level data. With the under-26 tax break (gross = net on Umowa Zlecenie, min. PLN 30.50/hr) and a 20-hour mandate contract at 40 PLN/hour, you can offset 54% of this budget through part-time work.