Masters Program in Poland

 

Poland is the 9th largest country in Europe and an increasingly popular destination for international students. Local universities offer a good return on investment, with affordable study programmes and accommodation costs. Add in the low living expenses and you have a formula for (financial) success.

Over 65,000 internationals enroll at one of the universities in Poland every year. You'll have plenty of opportunities to chat, discover other cultures, and have fun at local parties.

The education system is based on the Bologna principles, so there are no surprises here. Most Masters take 1 or 2 years. Of course, there are exceptions (e.g. some Medicine, Engineering programmes).

Reasons you should consider doing your masters in Poland

1. High Quality European Education

The Polish higher education system is well developed. The quality of the education provided is monitored and regularly evaluated. The main Polish institutions in charge of quality assurance in higher education are: the Polish Accreditation Committee, the General Council of Higher Education and the Conference of Rectors of the Academic Schools in Poland. There are over 5,000 courses available in Poland and each of them has had to gain the Polish Accreditation Committee’s approval. Among them there are a number of fields of study that have received the grade: excellent.

2. Affordable Tuition and living costs      

Actually if you're a self-sponsored student, then Poland should be your topmost choice. Universities in Poland have considerable or cheap tuition compared with other European countries. Aside from that, there are several scholarship opportunities available for International Students who want to study in Poland for their masters program. There are many different options for arranging student accommodation in Poland. They vary depending on the city and higher education institution you choose. Many Polish higher education institutions (HEIs) have their own dormitories, which are usually the cheapest option available.

3. IELTS not required for Admission

If you are a graduate student who has studied for 3-4 years in a University whose primary language of instruction or teaching is English, you don't need to write or submit an IELTS test before you will be granted admission in a polish University. However, this option is negotiable and it's acceptable for a master’s program only. It is the duty of the student to relate this to the admission panel during application.

4. Vibrant Student and Cultural life

There is a wide range of leisure activities available in Poland. Whatever you enjoy, you’ll probably find it there! Those who like to be active can use one of the well-equipped sport facilities or explore beautiful Polish landscapes while cycling, hiking, horse-riding, sailing, canoeing, and ballooning or in any other way they want.

Those who like sight-seeing should visit the churches, castles, museums and many other attractions. The culture-oriented students can choose between many theatres and galleries as well as philharmonics, concerts and music clubs. There are also a number of interesting festivals organized throughout the year. Poland has a moderate climate with both maritime and continental elements. The weather tends to be changeable and unpredictable.

5. Bologna Process

Poland plays an active part in the Bologna Process. Owing to the introduction of three-stage education modeled on Bachelor/Master/Doctoral studies as well as the European Credit Transfer System, both Polish students and international students studying in Poland stay fully mobile and can continue their education elsewhere in the European Union without any problems.

Almost 100,000 students from Poland (foreign and local students) have taken part of their education in another country within the European Union. Foreign students coming to Poland can expect the most attractive and diversified education opportunities meeting high European standards.

6. Great European career

The students who have enrolled themselves as regular students in Poland are allowed to work in Poland without any specific work permit for full time during the breaks in Academic Institutes. For the rest of the year, they are allowed to work part-time, that is 20 hours in a week.

After graduation, with the right extension in your Stay Back permit, you do not require any specific work permit for Poland. If you are a graduate student from one of the Universities in Poland, a work permit, even after the studies, is not required.