MASTER'S MASTER IN POLAND

Poland is a large country with a rich history, vibrant culture, and hospitable people. Thanks to recent efforts in internationalization, Poland is attracting more students from abroad than ever before. The country offers top-notch education with modest tuition fees and extremely affordable cost of living.

Located in Central Europe, Poland shares borders with Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, and Russia (via the Kaliningrad exclave).

Warsaw, the capital and largest city of Poland, is a modern and exciting hub with a wide range of educational opportunities, hosting numerous universities. Other major university cities include Krakow, Poznan, Lodz, and Wroclaw.

Higher education in Poland has a history dating back nearly 800 years and the country is home to over 400 institutions. Many of these educational institutions offer programs in English.

Jagiellonian University in Krakow, founded in 1364, is Poland's oldest university and boasts notable alumni such as astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, Pope John Paul II, and two Nobel laureates. Warsaw University, the largest university in Poland, was established in 1816 and has an impressive list of graduates, including Israel's first Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion and renowned composer Frédéric Chopin.

Poland's higher education system is also known for its specialized technical institutions, which produce tens of thousands of experts in fields such as engineering and computer science each year. Warsaw University of Technology and AGH University of Science and Technology hold exceptional positions in international rankings, and there are many other excellent institutions to choose from.

If you're looking for a medical degree, Poland's medical faculties are recognized for their top-notch education. Among the best-ranked are Silesian Medical University and Warsaw Medical University.

Education System in Poland

Poland has a long and proud tradition of keeping educational institutions open to students even in difficult times. Have you ever heard of the Flying University of Poland? In the late 1800s, universities were tightly controlled, and women were not allowed to attend. Polish scientists initiated a bold underground movement where classes were taught in secret.

To evade the authorities, these gatherings were organized even in private homes, covering a wide range of subjects from philosophy to mathematics, art to science. To avoid possible exposure, the meetings were frequently relocated from one place to another around Warsaw, earning it the name Flying or Floating University. Nobel Prize laureate Marie Skłodowska Curie is a famous graduate of the Flying University.

These days, the Polish education system follows the objectives of the Bologna Process and offers programs from both public and private institutions, providing three types of degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate. The academic year is divided into winter and spring semesters, running from October to June, and you can choose to study full-time or part-time.

Master Degree

In Poland, a Master's degree or magister program typically lasts around two years and awards 90-120 ECTS credits. Upon completion of the Master's degree, you become eligible to pursue doctoral studies. The teaching methods in Master's education in Poland involve a combination of group sessions, independent study, individual assignments, and practical laboratory work, if allowed by the discipline. There is a wide range of Master's programs taught in English available in Poland. To complete your Master's, you will be required to defend your written thesis orally.

Tuition fees and cost of living

Poland is an attractive destination for students. International students can pursue a bachelor's degree at state universities in Poland for an average tuition fee of 4,000 EUR per year, while fees for higher degrees and professional programs average around 6,000 EUR per year.

The cost of living in Poland is surprisingly low and actually lower than many other European countries. A place in a student dormitory can cost less than 100 EUR per month for a shared room. Overall, depending on the desired lifestyle, it is possible to manage with a monthly budget of less than 500 EUR.

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Master's programs

You can see our selection of all Master's programs taught in English by Polish universities, including tuition fees and admission requirements.

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