About Poland
Politically known as the Republic of Poland, is situated in Central Europe. With the Baltic Sea bordering it at the northwest, it shares its borders with Germany to the west for 460 kilometers, to the south are the Czech and Slovak Republics stretching for 1310 kilometers, and from Russia, Lithuania, Belarus and Ukraine to the east and northeast for roughly 1200 kilometers. Polish language is widely spoken and 95% of the population is Roman Catholic while the remaining is divided between the other 45 religious denominations.
Polish university education system has a history of 650 years of educating high profile professionals. It resulted with a profit not only for Poland, but also for many countries all over the world, where the Poles brought their professionalism and the spirit of innovation.
Why Study in Poland?
The following are some of the unique features that seem to attract students from all over the world when they think of quality education.
Affordable fee structure
Many courses that are offered by universities can be pursued at just around 2000 to 5000 euros per year. In some cases where the rector of the university sees fit, these fees are also reduced or even completely waived off.
- English – the language of Instruction
Although Polish is the main language, students do not need to know Polish to study in Poland since most of the courses offered are taught in English.
Scholarships
All international students can apply for scholarships through the Bureau for Academic Recognition and International Exchange who arrive to study in Poland.
Quality education
- Having a rich history of 650 years, Polish universities can offer the best of their expertise combined with a modern outlook, especially for students who study Engineering in Poland.
Cost of living
- Although Poland undergoes through a process of rapid economic development, the cost of living is still significantly lower than in most of the EU countries. A total amount of 200-500 Euros is enough to cover the basic cost of accommodation, food and transport. The cost of entertainment and participation in cultural events are also much lower than EU average.
- For high level of personal security
Poland is much safer than most of the European countries. Even the Nordic countries, considered as very safe, have much higher crime rate than Poland. It's perfectly safe in here for international students of all races, beliefs and origins.
