Start with where you want to work
The most important question isn’t “Where is it cheapest?” but “Where do I want to work after graduation?” If you plan to return to Poland, choose universities whose diplomas will be recognized without lengthy procedures. If you’re thinking about Germany or Scandinavia, the language you’ll learn during your studies matters too.
Tip
Before you compare prices, write down three countries where you can see yourself in ten years. That will narrow down your list faster than any search engine.
Calculate the full cost, not just tuition
On top of tuition, you need to factor in several fixed expenses. Check each of them before you compare universities:
- tuition: from around €4,500 to over €16,000 a year;
- accommodation: a dorm or a room in an apartment;
- food, transportation, and phone;
- health insurance;
- trips home: by plane, bus, or car;
- one-time fees: entrance exam, enrollment fee, document translations.
Lower tuition in an expensive city often ends up costing more overall than a pricier university in a smaller city.
Check the admission process and entrance exam
Some universities admit students based on their school-leaving exam results, while others hold an exam in biology and chemistry, sometimes in physics as well. Many of them run it in Poland or online. Exam dates range from February to September, so it’s a good idea to have your list of universities ready in your final year of high school.
If you have an exam ahead of you, read how to prepare for it in three months.
Find out what life is like there
Distance from home, flight connections, safety, climate, and living costs matter a lot over six years of study. It also matters whether there are already Polish students at the university.
Before applicants decide, we put them in touch with Polish students at their chosen university. A ten-minute conversation tells you more than any ranking.
How to do it in practice
- List three countries where you want to work or live.
- Agree on an annual budget for tuition and living costs with your parents.
- Check the requirements and deadlines in the university finder.
- Talk to students at two or three universities.
- Book a free consultation, where we’ll put together your application plan.
Have questions about studying abroad?
An Edumetric adviser will answer your questions and put together a list of universities with their costs. The consultation is free.