Study in Poland.
The essentials, in one place.
Use this snapshot to decide whether Poland fits your academic goals and resources. Requirements can differ by qualification, institution and application route.
| Tuition | €2,000 - €4,000 / year |
|---|---|
| Financial evidence | €5,000+ |
| Language requirements | IELTS 6.0 or MOI |
| Visa route | Hard to get VFS appointment |
From shortlist to application.
Apply through the university and check whether a current NAWA award matches your qualification and nationality.
Allow time for the official visa appointment and document-verification process. An affordable course does not guarantee a quick appointment or a visa.
- Identify programmes that accept your qualification. Ask admissions about equivalence if your Pakistani award is not clearly listed.
- Read the individual course requirements and deadline. Confirm language evidence, prerequisites and any selection test.
- Prepare your academic records, references and personal statement. Follow the institution’s instructions for certified documents.
- Submit through the university or its designated national portal. Keep your account, receipts and application number.
- After an offer, check the student visa procedure for applicants residing in Pakistan and prepare the required financial evidence.
Explore support for your studies.
Compare the award’s eligibility, coverage and application route. Admission and scholarship applications may have different deadlines.
See funding records for Poland ↗Work while you study.
| Bachelor's | Permitted No permit and no hour cap for full-time students at approved institutions |
|---|---|
| Master's | Permitted No permit and no hour cap for full-time students at approved institutions |
| PhD | Permitted No permit and no hour cap for full-time students at approved institutions |
Full-time students can work without a work permit (approved universities)
After your qualification
9-month permit after a full-time Polish degree; graduates can work without a permit
Explore family and post-study pathways ↗Your preparation checklist.
Track the essentials here, then reconcile this list with the exact university and embassy checklist.
Go directly to the source.
These authority and institution links accompany the reference dataset. They are your starting point for checking the latest rules.
- D-type national visa, Embassy of Poland in Pakistan ↗https://www.gov.pl/web/pakistan-en/d-type-national-visa
- Study national checklist, 1 July 2025 ↗https://www.gov.pl/attachment/9e9c562d-d423-472d-88d7-5f6eb452ccff
- e-wojewoda glossary, studies ↗https://cudzoziemcy.e-wojewoda.pl/en/slownik-pojec/studia?page=2
- NAWA ENIC-NARIC guide to the Pakistani system, 2025 ↗https://nawa.gov.pl/images/OPRACOWANIA-2025/Pakistan.pdf
- study.gov.pl tuition fees ↗https://study.gov.pl/tuition-fees
- study.gov.pl cost of living ↗https://study.gov.pl/cost-living-poland
- study.gov.pl, work and internships ↗https://study.gov.pl/work-and-internships
- Office for Foreigners, temporary residence permit for a graduate ↗https://www.gov.pl/web/udsc-en/permit-for-temporary-residence--graduate
- NAWA Banach applicant information ↗https://nawa.gov.pl/en/students/foreign-students/the-banach-scholarship-programme/information-for-applicants
- NAWA, Poland My First Choice 2026 call ↗https://nawa.gov.pl/en/nawa/news/poland-my-first-choice-nawa-2026
- NAWA, General Anders calls for 2026 ↗https://nawa.gov.pl/studenci/studenci-zagraniczni/program-im-gen-andersa/nabory-2026
- UNESCO/Poland engineering fellowships ↗https://www.unesco.org/en/fellowships/poland-engineering
- University of Warsaw language list for 2026/2027 ↗https://rekrutacja.uw.edu.pl/en/language-competence/
- SBP Foreign Exchange Manual index ↗https://www.sbp.org.pk/laws-regulations/foreign-exchange-manual
