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ABOUT POLAND

Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a Central European country. It is divided into 16 administrative provinces and has a seasonal climate that is mostly temperate. Poland is the fifth most populous member state of the European Union, with a population of nearly 38.5 million people. Warsaw is Poland’s capital and largest city. Kraków, ód, Wrocaw, Pozna, Gdask, and Szczecin are also important cities. The country is bounded to the northeast by Lithuania and Russia’s Kaliningrad Oblast, to the east
by Belarus and Ukraine, to the south by Slovakia and the Czech Republic, and to the west by Germany.
Poland is a developed market and a regional power in Central Europe, with the sixth largest nominal GDP and fifth largest GDP in the European Union. It has very high living standards, safety, and economic freedom, as well as free university education and a universal health care system that meets EU standards. There are 16 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the country, 15 of which are cultural in nature.
Poland is a member of the Schengen Area, the United Nations, NATO, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the Three Seas Initiative, and the Visegrád Group.

UNIVERSITIES

• WSM
• UFM
• WSGE
• WSPA
• WUST
• LUT
• Silesian
• CUT
• Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences
• Other
• Warsaw university of Technology or other public university
• Collegium Civitas
• International University of Transportation and Logistics
• SWPS University
• University of Humanities and Economics
• Warsaw Film School
• Warsaw University of Business
• Warsaw University of Humanities
• WSB University
• Lazarski University
• University of Warsaw
• Bialystok University of Technology
• Warsaw Management University
• Warsaw School of Photography and Graphic Design
• Vistula University

EDUCATION SYSTEM

The international PISA 2012 praised Polish education’s progress in mathematics, science, and literacy; the number of top-performers has increased since 2003, while the number of low-performers has decreased. The Pearson/Economist Intelligence Unit ranked Polish education fifth in Europe and tenth in the world in 2014.

Primary school
Primary school usually starts at seven years old. Following changes introduced by 2016 act “Law on School Education” primary school was extended to 8 years.
Junior high school
Until 2019, junior high school (gimnazjum) covered lower secondary education and ended general basic education for three years. Polish language, history, civic education, two foreign languages, mathematics, physics and astronomy, chemistry, biology, geography, fine arts/music, technology, information technology, physical education, and religion or ethics were among the subjects covered.
Upper secondary education
Upper secondary education begins at the conclusion of full-time compulsory education and prepares students for direct entry into the labour market and/or tertiary (higher) education.
General education can be pursued in general secondary schools (liceum): after three years, students can pass the “Matura,” which allows them to continue their education at a higher level. The Matura is a four-year technical school programme that culminates in the Matura. Their main goal is to teach jobs and trades like accountant, mechanic, electronics specialist, and salesperson.
Education after high school
Poland follows the Bologna scheme, with the majority of its tertiary level programmes divided into two cycles: a three-year bachelor’s degree followed by a two-year master’s degree.

POPULAR COURSES

  • Geography
  • Tourism
  • Energy
  • Transport
  • Science and technology
  • Linguistics
  • Education
  • Culture
  • Art
  • Architecture
  • Literature
  • Culinary
  • Fashion and design
  • Media
  • Sports

EDUCATION COST

Bachelor and Masters : 2000 – 4000 Euro / Year

Medicine and MBA : 8000 – 12000 Euro / Year

The average monthly cost of living in Poland for international students ranges between 500 and 850 Euros. There will be variations in the amount based on your accommodation type, lifestyle, and social expenses in Poland, and this is only an average figure.

INTAKES

Winter intake: September or October
Summer intake: February

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships are available to study in Poland, either fully or partially funded. Every year, the Polish government and universities offer scholarships to international students and local citizens studying for PhDs, Masters, and undergraduate degrees.

EDUCATION SYSTEM IN POLAND