Official name: Republic of Poland /Rzeczpospolita Polska or Poland (in short)
Location: Central Europe
Currency: Zloty (PLN)
Language: Polish
Capital city: Warsaw
Major cities: Gdańsk, Kraków, Łódź, Poznań, Wrocław
Climate: temperate with cold, cloudy, moderately severe winters with frequent precipitation; mild summers with frequent showers and thunder showers

Poland is uniquely located at the crossroads of eastern and Western Europe, it is one of the most populous members of the European Union.

Poland is a member of the European Union. As a Schengen member country, passport checks are abolished on Poland’s borders with Germany, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Lithuania. It practically means that persons admitted to the Schengen Area can travel hassle-free between the countries of the Schengen Area without internal land and sea border controls, from Portugal to Poland and from Greece to Finland.

Poland’s education market has been the most dynamically developing one in Europe during the last twelve years. The number of higher education institutions has increased five-fold while the number of students quadrupled.

Polish universities offer high-quality studies and are an integral part of the European education space. All leading universities offer programs taught in English, these include medicine, engineering, humanities, business and finance.

With ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) students can be fully mobile, and continue education in other countries. Poland holds fourth place in Europe (after the United Kingdom, Germany and France) in terms of the number of people enrolled in higher education.

The Polish higher education system is well-developed. The quality of the education provided is monitored and regularly evaluated. The main Polish institutions in charge of quality assurance in higher education are: the Polish Accreditation Committee, the General Council for Science and Higher Education and the Conference of Rectors of the Academic Schools in Poland.

The Polish higher education system is well-developed. The quality of the education provided is monitored and regularly evaluated. The main Polish institutions in charge of quality assurance in higher education are: the Polish Accreditation Committee, the General Council for Science and Higher Education and the Conference of Rectors of the Academic Schools in Poland.

The Polish higher education system is well-developed. The quality of the education provided is monitored and regularly evaluated. The main Polish institutions in charge of quality assurance in higher education are: the Polish Accreditation Committee, the General Council for Science and Higher Education and the Conference of Rectors of the Academic Schools in Poland.

The Polish higher education system is well-developed. The quality of the education provided is monitored and regularly evaluated. The main Polish institutions in charge of quality assurance in higher education are: the Polish Accreditation Committee, the General Council for Science and Higher Education and the Conference of Rectors of the Academic Schools in Poland.

The Polish higher education system is well-developed. The quality of the education provided is monitored and regularly evaluated. The main Polish institutions in charge of quality assurance in higher education are: the Polish Accreditation Committee, the General Council for Science and Higher Education and the Conference of Rectors of the Academic Schools in Poland.

Poland offers a low cost of living and even the educational expenses are far less compared to any other university in Europe. It has enjoyed strong economic growth recently. Modern-day Poland offers a wide range of sites and activities, catering to lovers of both natural landscapes and city life. Unique highlights include beautiful beaches beside the Baltic Sea, the Masurian Lake District, the Tatra Mountains, picturesque villages and of course the country’s many vibrant cities (Warsaw, Gdansk, Krakow). The cost of living is a great attraction. The local people are also known for their hospitality and friendly nature.

International students have the right to work while studying in Poland as long as they are enrolled in an Institution. Students from outside the EU/EEA must also hold a valid residency permit.

The right to work applies to all students, including those who are enrolled in the first year of a university program, and those who are enrolled full-time in a language school, students are allowed 20 hours of work during studies and 3 months of full-time work during holidays. Residence cardholders can work on full-time basis.

Students from EU member states can continue to work without any restrictions once they graduate. Normally, graduates can stay back for further 2 to 3 years as long as they can prove that they can financially support themselves without seeking any government benefits. Students who obtain a job or accept employment can obtain a Work Permit.

Some statistics indicate that the costs of living and tuition in Australia is generally lesser than say USA or UK. Students should note that tuition fees will vary depending on course and location, while lifestyle costs are also variable. Average living cost for an International student is about AU$320 per week on items like housing, food, clothing, entertainment and other incidentals.