1. Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań (UAM)
Adam Mickiewicz University offers programmes such as Liberal Arts & Sciences and Applied Linguistics & Intercultural Communication.
Tuition ranges from 2,000–6,000 PLN per semester (around €1,000–2,500 per year, depending on the course).
👉 Apply online via the UAM IRK Admission System.
Open to EU and non-EU students; applicants must meet English-language requirements for their chosen programme.
2. University of Warsaw (UW)
The University of Warsaw offers numerous English-taught degrees, including MA in International Business and BA in English-taught Humanities.
Tuition typically ranges between €1,500 and €9,000 per year.
👉 Apply through the University of Warsaw IRK System.
Application fee: 85 PLN.
Non-EU applicants are welcome and should check individual programme pages for entry criteria.
3. University of Wrocław (UWr)
The University of Wrocław provides English-taught Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees such as Cognitive Science and Physics.
Tuition is generally between €3,000 and €6,000 per year.
👉 Applications are made through the UWr International Office.
Students must submit transcripts, proof of English proficiency, and other required documents.
4. University of Łódź (UniŁódź)
The University of Łódź offers several English-language programmes such as International Relations and Computer Science.
Tuition fees are typically €2,000–3,000 per year.
👉 Apply via the UniŁódź Admission Portal.
Open to international students. Check each programme page for document and language certificate requirements.
5. University of Gdańsk (UG)
The University of Gdańsk offers English-taught BAs and MAs in Finance, Criminology, and Cultural Communication.
Average tuition is 3,600–4,800 PLN per semester (about €1,700–2,300 per year).
👉 Applications are handled through the University of Gdańsk Admissions Page.
Non-EU students can apply directly through the online system.
6. University of Silesia, Katowice
The University of Silesia provides English programmes with tuition ranging from €2,000 to €4,500 per year.
Many Polish-language tracks are free of charge for students meeting national eligibility criteria.
👉 Apply via the University of Silesia Admissions Portal.
Non-EU students are welcome to apply for English-taught programmes.
7. Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń (UMK)
UMK offers English programmes in Physics & Astronomy (MSc), Chemistry (BSc), and Medicine (Collegium Medicum).
Tuition costs range from 5,000–8,600 PLN per semester (about €1,000–6,000 per year).
Medical studies may cost up to €16,000 annually.
👉 Apply through the UMK Online Registration Service.
Application fee: 85 PLN.
Some programmes (like Medicine) require entrance exams or interviews.
8. University of Warmia and Mazury (UWM), Olsztyn
UWM offers a variety of English-taught degrees, with tuition starting from $1,356 up to $5,000 per year (around €1,200–4,800, depending on the programme).
👉 Apply through the UWM International Admissions Office.
Non-EU students can apply online; required documents and fees vary by programme.
9. Jagiellonian University (UJ), Kraków
Jagiellonian University offers an extensive selection of English programmes, including International Relations, Environmental Management, and Medicine (MD).
Tuition ranges from €1,300 per year for non-medical programmes up to €15,500 per year for medical degrees.
👉 Applications are made via the UJ International Admissions Portal.
Selective programmes may include additional entrance procedures or interviews.
10. AGH University of Science and Technology, Kraków
AGH is Poland’s leading technical university, offering English-taught programmes in Computer Science, Automatics & Robotics, and other engineering disciplines.
Tuition generally starts at €3,000–4,500 per year (about $3,300 annually).
👉 Apply through the AGH International Admissions Page.
Applicants must provide transcripts, degree certificates, and English-language proof.
💰 Scholarships and Funding Options
NAWA Programmes (Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange)
NAWA offers a range of scholarship schemes for international students, including tuition waivers, monthly stipends, and living cost support.
Eligibility varies depending on the country. Calls for applications are generally announced in spring or summer each year.
🔗 Visit NAWA Scholarships for current opportunities.
Stefan Banach Scholarship Programme
The Stefan Banach Scholarship, coordinated by NAWA, supports Master’s (second-cycle) studies in English or Polish in disciplines such as engineering, exact sciences, and life sciences.
It includes tuition coverage and a living stipend.
Applications typically close between May and July each year.
🔗 More info: Banach Scholarship – NAWA.
Poland My First Choice
This programme covers tuition fees at Polish public universities and provides a monthly allowance (~PLN 2,000) to help with living expenses.
It is available to foreigners with Polish origin or holders of a Polish Card.
Application deadlines are usually in April.
🔗 Learn more: Poland My First Choice – NAWA.
Gen. Anders Scholarship Programme
The Gen. Anders Programme supports students of Polish descent who wish to study in Poland.
It covers Bachelor’s, long-cycle Master’s, and postgraduate degrees, and sometimes includes language preparation courses.
Applications are generally open until July.
🔗 More info: Gen. Anders Programme – NAWA.
Konstanty Kalinowski Scholarship Programme
Designed for Belarusian students unable to study freely in their country, this scholarship funds Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, and research internships in Poland.
It is coordinated by the University of Warsaw.
🔗 Details: Kalinowski Scholarship – UW.
Other International and Government Scholarships
Poland also participates in several international exchange programmes:
- CEEPUS – Central European Exchange Programme
- Visegrad Scholarship Programme – for citizens of V4 and neighbouring countries
- Fulbright Programme – for U.S. citizens
Deadlines and eligibility depend on the country of origin.
🔗 Visit NAWA Exchange Programmes for details.
University-Level Scholarships
Many Polish universities offer their own merit-based or need-based scholarships to international students.
These can include tuition discounts, living stipends, or grants for high-achieving students.
Check each university’s “Scholarships for International Students” section for deadlines and requirements.
Examples include scholarship programmes at: