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EnglishFull degrees taught in English
01 — Overview
Why Sri Lankan students choose Poland
Forty hours of permitted work a week — undergraduate or postgraduate, no distinction.
Poland allows students to work forty hours a week, and it does not distinguish between undergraduates and postgraduates in doing so. Combined with living costs at the low end of the European Union, that makes the practical economics of studying here different from almost anywhere else on this list.
The country has become the largest destination in Central Europe for enterprise IT, shared services and e-commerce logistics. Warsaw, Kraków and Wrocław all host substantial technology sectors that employ in English.
Poland is outside the eurozone and uses the złoty, which in practice means everyday costs are lower than the euro-denominated countries around it.
- 01Forty hours of permitted work a week, for undergraduates and postgraduates alike.
- 02Among the lowest living costs in the European Union.
- 03A nine-month job-search permit after graduation.
- 04Central Europe’s largest enterprise IT and shared-services sector.
- 05EU-recognised qualifications under the Bologna framework and the ECTS credit system.
- 06Schengen mobility across twenty-nine countries on your residence permit.
- 07Large, established international student communities in the main university cities.
- 08Central position — Berlin, Prague and Vienna all within a night’s train.
02 — Institutions
The university we represent
Wrocław · Featured
Wroclaw University
A major university in one of Poland’s largest student cities, with English-taught programmes and a technology sector on its doorstep that recruits graduates directly.
03 — At a glance
The facts, in one place
Capital
Warsaw
Language of instruction
English
Currency
Polish złoty
Bachelor’s
3–4 years
Master’s
1–2 years
Credit system
ECTS · Bologna
Visa route
VFS Colombo
Dependents
After studies
Intakes
On enquiry
Work rights
What you are allowed to work
40
Hours a week during undergraduate study.
40
Hours a week for postgraduates — full time.
9
Months to look for work after you graduate.
After
Dependents may join once studies conclude.
04 — Entry
What Poland asks you for
Requirements vary by institution and by programme. These are the documents every file needs.
- Completed secondary education, or equivalent, for bachelor’s entry
- A recognised bachelor’s degree for master’s entry
- Academic transcripts, translated and attested
- Evidence of English proficiency
- Valid passport with sufficient remaining validity
- Statement of purpose or motivation letter
- Financial documentation for the residence permit
- Health insurance valid in Poland
Send us your transcripts
We will tell you what is missing and which programmes you qualify for.
05 — Costs
What a year in Poland actually costs
Poland is among the least expensive destinations in the European Union, and it is outside the eurozone.
Tuition varies widely by field, and each university sets its own fees. Living costs depend on the city, on whether you take university accommodation or a private flat, and on how much you cook. The residence permit carries its own financial requirement, set by the migration authority and reviewed periodically.
We prepare a written cost estimate for every student we work with. Tuition for your specific programme, realistic monthly costs for the city you will actually live in, the current requirement for the permit, and the scholarships you may be eligible for. Built around your circumstances rather than a generic table — and there is no charge for it.
06 — Living
Living in Poland
Wrocław, where our partner university is, is one of Poland’s main student cities — a large market square, a dense student population, and a technology sector that recruits from the universities directly. Warsaw and Kraków are two to three hours away by train.
Student housing is inexpensive by European standards, whether in university dormitories or private flats, and public transport is cheap and comprehensive.
English is spoken widely among younger Poles and throughout the university system. Poland has a large and long-established South Asian student community, which makes arrival considerably easier than it might be.
07 — Our work
What we handle for Poland
- 01University and programme selection
- 02Application filing and follow-up
- 03Statement of purpose guidance
- 04Document preparation and attestation
- 05Financial documentation review
- 06Scholarship search
- 07Residence permit filing at VFS
- 08Accommodation support in Warsaw
- 09Pre-departure briefing
- 10On-arrival registration support
08 — Questions
What students ask us
Can I study in Poland in English?
Yes. The institution we represent teaches degree programmes in English. Polish is not required for your degree.
Where is the Polish student visa processed for Sri Lankans?
Polish national visas for Sri Lankan applicants are submitted through VFS. We confirm at the outset whether your appointment is in Colombo or New Delhi.
Can I work while studying in Poland?
Yes. Undergraduates may work up to 40 hours a week during term, and postgraduates up to 40 hours. That is full time, and among the more generous student allowances in the European Union.
Can I stay in Poland after I graduate?
Yes. Graduates can apply for a nine-month permit to remain in Poland and look for work.
Is forty hours a week really allowed?
Yes. Poland does not impose the tighter term-time caps used in the Netherlands or Sweden, which is one of the main practical reasons students choose it. Whether you can actually study well while working forty hours is a separate question, and one worth being honest with yourself about.
Can my spouse or family join me?
Dependents can join once your studies conclude rather than during them. If bringing family during your degree matters, Sweden, Finland, Germany and Spain all allow it — we represent all four.
Are Polish degrees recognised internationally?
Yes. Poland is part of the Bologna Process and uses the ECTS credit system, so qualifications are recognised across the European Higher Education Area and transfer readily for further study or professional registration.
Can I travel elsewhere in Europe on my permit?
Yes. Poland is a full member of the Schengen area, so your residence permit allows short-stay travel across the zone without a separate visa.
How much will it cost me in total?
That depends on the programme, the university and the city, and a generic figure would mislead you. We prepare a written estimate for each student — tuition, living costs, permit requirements and any scholarships you qualify for — at no charge. Request yours here.
