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Study Abroad - Poland

Overview

Sharing a border with Germany, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Ukraine and Belarus, Poland is a fantastic country. It boasts vast landscapes and geographical features such as the Carpathian Mountains and the Sudetes. With a population of almost 39 million people, Poland is one of the most populous countries in Europe.

While it continues to progress, the country’s past continues to be one of its defining features. Many tourists travel to Poland to visit the historical Holocaust sites and concentration camps, where over 70% of all persecuted Jewish people were imprisoned during World War II. The country is now progressive and prides itself in being a religiously and culturally diverse, promoting creativity and intellectual thought.

Poland is one of the most affordable European countries for studies (PhD degrees are actually offered for free!) and Polish cities like Warsaw and Krakow are voted among the top student-friendly cities, offering a lively atmosphere, a great study environment and low cost of living.It’s an excellent choice you can make for your career due to the country’s excellent higher education system. The Polish system is characterized by affordability, accessibility and specialized focus. Poland has more than 450 HEIs (Higher Education Institutions) and is the home country of the second oldest university in Europe.

Why Study in Poland?

1) It’s a home to more than 450 higher education institutions and offers advanced quality Of education
2) Poland is considered a cheaper and affordable option amongst international students when compared with other study destinations in Europe.
3) Poland is home to a rich and glorious culture which is a core part of the Western civilization
4) It is ideal for students budget : Living costs can also be a crucial factor in choosing a study destination abroad and when it comes to Europe, the living expenses are quite high
5) It extends extraordinary students life , while the country’s education system has its core focus on practical learning and creative skills
6) Polish people are known for hospitality
7) The Educational Sector is growing rapidly to meet the global needs of young generation
8) Scholarships : Poland provides a plethora of government-aided as well as university scholarships to the EU as well as the Non-EU students.

Eligibility Criteria for study in Poland

Admissions to the study programs are administrated by the higher educations institutions (HEIs) and candidates apply directly to the institution of their choice. It is best to contact the international relations office of the given university well before the course starts in order to find out all the necessary details about the application procedures and other important information.

General requirements for admission to degree programs offered by higher education institutions in Poland are the same for both university-type and non-university HEIs. The candidate must hold a matriculation certificate (the Matura certificate) or another equivalent document attesting that the holder is eligible for admission to higher education in the country in which he or she completed secondary school.

Access to the doctoral programmes is open to applicants who hold a Master’s degree (magister or an equivalent degree) or a foreign second cycle degree recognised in Poland, and who meet the admission conditions laid down by the specific institution. The detailed admission conditions are laid down by the board of the entity authorised to offer doctoral programmes within an institution. While respecting such general admission requirements, each HEI may define its own additional admission conditions and procedures, including the number of places available to students, except in the medical fields of study (limited number of places). The admission conditions and procedures may be similar across a HEI or may vary according to the field of study. Different conditions and procedures may be applied by different HEIs for the same fields of study. The admission conditions andprocedures must be published by each HEI not later than 5 months before the admission process starts.

There are two paths to obtain a doctorate: doctoral college and individual doctorate. In doctoral colleges, each doctoral student will receive a scholarship, regardless of their citizenship. All doctoral colleges are tution-free, also for foreigners. Foreigners are free to take up and continue studies and participate in scientific research and training projects and schemes on the same terms as Polish citizens if they:

> hold a residence permit,
> have refugee status granted by the Republic of Poland,
> have been granted temporary protection in the territory of the Republic of Poland,
> are migrant workers – EU/EEA national, formerly or currently employed in Poland; this right extends also to members of their families if residing in the territory of the Republic of Poland, citizens of the EU Member States or the EFTA States that are members of the European Economic Area Treaty, as well as members of their families, who have means sufficient to cover their living costs during the period of study; however, they are not eligible for need-based scholarships.

What after Study?

ü Temporary Residence Card

If you decide to stay and work but have not found a job, you can apply for this permit. The temporary residence permit can be issued once, directly after graduation for a period of 9 months.

ü Temporary Residence and Work Permit

This permit is required for foreign individuals who work for a Polish employer. Once you have secured a job contract and before your temporary residence card expires, your employer should initiate the process.

ü Temporary residence for business activity

If you want to start a business in the country, you can qualify for a temporary residence. This Poland work visa basically requires the investor to set up business activity and demonstrate that they generate at least 15,000 EUR of income a year to be eligible for a temporary residence permit.

ü EU Blue Card

As a non-EU/EEA national working as a highly skilled employee, you will qualify for this permit if your monthly salary is at least PLN 6,877.55.

To obtain this residence permit:

Sign at least one-year long employment contract/preliminary contract
Have higher education qualifications
Have health insurance

ü Permanent Residence Card

If you have legally lived in Poland for at least 5 uninterrupted years, you will be eligible for a permanent residence card. Uninterrupted stay means you have not left the country for a period longer than 6 months and all interruptions in a given period do not exceed 10 months in total.

ü Naturalized Citizenship

If you have legally stayed in the country for 3 uninterrupted years and are proficient with the Polish language, then you can apply for a Polish citizenship. If you are not proficient with the language, then you will be eligible to apply once you have legally lived in Poland for 10 uninterrupted years.

Process

1. Consider and evaluate Polish universities to opt a specific one for your studies among the above listed Universities

2. Prepare to apply

3. Apply Master’s degree in University Portal

4. Language requirements for a Polish university application

5. Be ready with required application documents

6. University application deadlines in Poland

7. Final steps after receiving the university acceptance letter

Facts about Poland

Having a rich history, universities of Poland can offer the best of their expertise along with a modern environment. Poland is one of the best destinations to study in Europe and you will get plenty of options depending upon your academic goals.