Study In Poland

Introduction

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Poland has all the features which make for a great place to study. Geographically situated between Europe and Russia, it acts as the perfect place to start one’s journey towards Europe. Universities of Poland offer various courses to international students and hence never fail to attract them every year. Those keen on pursuing their research and higher studies in Europe, can very well start with Poland since its educational standards are at par with any other country of the continent.

Polish universities are constantly upgrading themselves to suit the demands and needs of the day. The degrees offered by them are recognized in the European Union (EU) as well as in other countries such as the USA, Australia and Canada. A solid base in a Polish university gives you a strong base for studying in any university elsewhere in the world.

Facts:

Capital: Warsaw
Population: 38,483,957
Largest city: Warsaw
Language: Polish
Government type: Parliamentary republic
Currency: Złoty (PLN)

Culture:

The culture of Poland is closely connected with its intricate 1,000-year history. Its unique character developed as a result of its geography at the confluence of European cultures. With origins in the culture of the Proto-Slavs, over time Polish culture has been profoundly influenced by its interweaving ties with the Germanic, Latinate and Byzantine worlds as well as in continual dialog with the many other ethnic groups and minorities living in Poland. The people of Poland have traditionally been seen as hospitable to artists from abroad and eager to follow cultural and artistic trends popular in other countries. In the 19th and 20th centuries the Polish focus on cultural advancement often took precedence over political and economic activity. These factors have contributed to the versatile nature of Polish art, with all its complex nuances.

Language:

Polish is a Slavic language spoken primarily in Poland and the native language of the Poles. It belongs to the Lechitic subgroup of West Slavic languages. Polish is the official language of Poland, but it is also used throughout the world by Polish minorities in other countries. It is one of the official languages of the European Union. Its written standard is the Polish alphabet, which has 9 additions to the letters of the basic Latin script.

Education System:

Since 2007/2008 academic year Polish higher education system has been divided to three stages, which are: Bachelor (Licencjat, Inżynier), Master (Magister), and Doctor (Doktor). This system applies to all fields of education except Law, Pharmacy, Psychology, Veterinary Medicine, Medicine and Dentistry, which are still based on two-stage system (Master and Doctor).

Admission Procedure

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You can get all the information you need about application forms, dates and what documents to submit from the university you want to apply to. All the submitted documents should be originals or certified copies (i.e. originally sealed and signed by the eligible institution/person). If the documents are not written in English, they must be accompanied by translations (into English or Polish) certified by an approved institution (e.g. the issuing body or a sworn translator).

It is good to apply in good time before the application date. The application date is usually long before the start of the semester. Make sure that you complete your application correct, otherwise you risk to be removed directly. Read more on www.amb.edu.pl/en

Visa Procedure

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Medical Masters International helps students to apply for a student visa to Poland. The procedures may vary depending on the country you come from. However, some of the requirements remain the same for all the countries and they include:

  • A filled-in visa application form
  • Valid passport
  • Official letter of acceptance to a school in Poland
  • A short CV
  • Your school certificates and diplomas
  • Evidence of proficiency in the language in which you wish to study
  • Confirmation of having the funds for studying and living in Poland
  • Health insurance
  • A photo

Study Cost

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People from all parts of the world come to Poland for pursuing Full time education. The quality of education in Poland is world renowned. People from all sorts of background come to Poland for attaining bachelorette, post graduation or doctorate degrees.

One of the best parts of Poland is that it entertains students from all parts of the world who desire to commence their education at state HEIs on the applicable terms applicable to the Polish citizens. The foreigners who visit Poland for pursuing their education are required paying schooling fees of no less than a PLN equivalent of:

  • EUR 2000 per year for specialized higher education, master’s and postgraduate master’s courses;
  • EUR 3000 per year for apprenticeships and vocational courses
  • EUR 2000 per year for language courses that includefull year course for preparing students to study in Polish.
  • EUR 3000 per year for postgraduate, specialist courses, scientific, doctoral, artistic, facilitation internships and specialist;

In some of the justified cases, the vicar of the HEI might, at the request of a student, reduce the tutorial fee or relinquish it altogether