• Academic Traditions Spanning Centuries – Poland was among the first European countries to establish higher education institutions
• Innovation and Progress – Poland holds 4th place in Europe in terms of the number of people attending higher education institutions. Each year nearly half a million young people start their university education.
• The Bologna Process – Poland participates in the Bologna Process. They have incorporated a higher education system based on a three cycle hierarchy of degrees: Bachelor’s – Master’s – Doctorate, as well as the European credit transfer and Accumulation system (ECTS) Accordingly both Polish and International Students can maintain full mobility and are able to easily continue their education in other European countries.
• High Quality of Education – The Polish Education system guarantees high quality of study. The level of education is constantly monitored and frequently evaluated.
• Attractive prices of accommodation and studies – the tuition fees for university education in Poland are favorable in comparison with other member states of the European Union. Moreover the costs of living are considerably lower than what international students would have to spend in other European countries.

• Polish tertiary institutions include universities, economic and agricultural academies, and polytechnics. Warsaw is the primary academic centre in Poland and consequently attracts the largest number of academics.
• Students can study at the Bachelor’s level, Master’s Level, or PhD (doctoral) level in a more theoretical or a research – oriented approach.

• Institutions will assess whether students meet the selection criteria set for their proposed course of study. They analyze and compare the level and content of the study a student has completed in their home country, against their own standards.
• Undergraduate courses require an Education of equivalent to Year 13 such as three passes at the GCE A Levels in appropriate subjects. Some courses may also have certain pre-requisite subjects. Postgraduate courses require satisfactory completion of a first degree at the undergraduate level. Confirmed research ability or relevant work experience may also be taken into consideration.

• IELTS with a band score of 6.0 is required for admission in France.
• Some Universities don’t require IELTS, but will contact an admission interview through skype or telephone.

In order to study in Poland, you will need to legalize your stay in the territory of the Republic of Poland. If you are a citizen of a European Union (EU) country and you would like to stay in Poland for longer than three months, you will need to register your stay in the country. Visas are not required for holders of United Nations “laissez-passer.”

If you are a non-EU citizen, you will need to obtain a visa at a Polish consulate in your home country before your arrival in Poland. Once you have arrived in Poland, you will need to apply for a Temporary Stay Card 45 days before your visa expires in order to prolong your stay. Visa approval to access Poland gives right of stay in the territory of the Republic of Poland only.

In order to study in Poland, you must have completed a secondary level education and be in possession of a leaving certificate that confirms that you are eligible to apply for university. If you passed the International Baccalaureate or European Baccalaureate exams, you may freely apply for undergraduate studies at a Polish university.

However, if you only have an equivalent qualification from your home country, you will need to have it legally recognized at one of the Polish diplomatic outposts or another appropriate institution. This means certifying that your diploma is in accordance with the law of the country in which it was issued. Then you will have to verify it with the Polish law. This process of granting recognition of a degree from a foreign university is called nostrification.

Additionally, if you wish to be accepted for postgraduate studies in Poland, you will need to present an undergraduate diploma from a Polish institution or an overseas equivalent. You must present nostrification of your foreign diploma to a Polish university by the end of the first term.

In order to apply for a student visa in Poland, you will need to submit several documents. These documents include:

• A filled-in and signed Poland Student Visa Application form
• Valid passport (must be valid for three months after planned departure from Poland)
• Official letter of acceptance to a college or university in Poland
• A short CV
• Your school certificates and diplomas
• Evidence of proficiency in the language in which you wish to study
• Confirmation of having the funds for studying and living in Poland
• Health insurance
• One passport-sized photo
• Visa Application Fee, payable by cash/postal order
• Proof of Accommodation in Poland, if required
• Transport documentation, such as a rail or air ticket

International students who study in Poland will need to obtain a doctor’s certificate confirming that they can freely undertake study in the field of their choice. You will also need to be insured for the duration of your stay in Poland. Health care in Poland is not free, so you should be insured in case of illness or an accident.

The Insurance requirements for international student visas for Poland

If you are an international student who intends to study in Poland, you may first need to obtain a student visa. This article will help you to better understand the requirements and application process.