ABOUT POLAND
Poland is a fascinating country that serves as the geographical and cultural crossroads of Eastern and Western Europe. Located at the centre of the Northern European plain, Poland has been a nation of survivors since the foundation of the first Polish state more than 1000 years ago. Through its turbulent history its people have managed to maintain their identity, and today, the country enjoys a crucial position as the largest of the former Eastern European states and one of the most populous members of the European Union.
Poland is a member of the European Union. It joined the Schengen Area in 2007. As a result passport checks are abolished on Poland’s borders to Germany, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Lithuania. It practically means that persons admitted to the Schengen Area can travel hassle-free between 24 countries of the Schengen Area without internal land and sea border controls, from Portugal to Poland and from Greece to Finland.
Poland occupies a special place in the European Union. Poland’s border on the river Bug became the EU’s eastern border. In the wider geographical and geopolitical sense Poland occupies a central position. More and more foreign investment from Western Europe is to be shifted to Poland, as well as from the US and Asia. Poland’s geographic location facilitates the logistics activities and forecasts indicate an increase in the number of immigrants to the country.
WHY STUDY IN POLAND?
- European degree
- Curriculum on American / International Standards. Courses completely taught in English language
- Easy Access to Germany and other European countries
- Schengen Country (visa allows to travel to 24 member countries)
- ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) Student can take transfer to study in any EU country
- The geographical positioning of Poland makes it an interesting place for explorers
- Opportunities for Internships/Transfer to European countries and America
- Poland is a safe country, Lowest crime rates in Europe
- Tuition and living expenses are low
EDUCATION SYSTEM IN POLAND FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
Polish university education system has a history of 650 years of educating high profile professionals. It resulted with a profit not only for Poland, but also for many countries all over the world, where the Poles brought their professionalism and the spirit of innovation.
Since 2007/2008 academic year Polish higher education system has been divided to three stages, which are: Bachelor (Licencjat, Inżynier), Master (Magister), and Doctor (Doktor). This system applies to all fields of education except Law, Pharmacy, Psychology, Veterinary Medicine, Medicine and Dentistry, which are still based on two-stage system (Master and Doctor)
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
In Poland full-time education at state institutions of higher education is free for Polish citiziens. It is also free for foreigners who commence studies in at state HEIs on terms applicable to Polish citizens. All other foreigners are required to pay tuition fees of no less than a PLN equivalent of:
- EUR 2000 per year for professional higher study, master’s and postgraduate master’s courses;
- EUR 3000 per year for doctoral, postgraduate and specialist courses and scientific, artistic, specialist and internships;
- EUR 3000 per year for vocational courses and apprenticeships;
- EUR 2000 per year for a language course, including a course preparing for study in Polish.