English-taught programmes in Poland
Quick answer: Poland’s public and private universities run a large number of English-taught bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and students from outside the EU pay tuition for them. Official 2026/27 examples include International Relations at the University of Warsaw at €4,300 a year and Computer Science at Warsaw University of Technology at €5,700 per semester. You will need a school certificate or degree plus an English certificate.
For Azerbaijani students who want an EU degree taught in English, Poland is one of the most accessible options: the choice of courses is wide, applications go through each university’s own online system, and the national school certificate is usually accepted directly. This guide focuses on the English-language route rather than overall living costs.
For the wider picture — public and private universities, costs and scholarships — see our Study in Poland 2026 guide.
Sample programmes and fees for 2026/27
| University | Programme | Level | Fee (non-EU) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Warsaw | International Relations | Bachelor’s | €4,300 / year |
| University of Warsaw | Quantitative Finance, International Economics | Master’s | €4,900 / year |
| Warsaw University of Technology | Computer Science and Information Systems | Bachelor’s | €5,700 / semester |
| Warsaw University of Technology | Electrical Engineering | Master’s | €4,500 / semester |
| Gdańsk University of Technology | Mechanical Engineering, Data Engineering | Bachelor’s | 10,000 zł / semester |
Source: uw.edu.pl, pw.edu.pl, pg.edu.pl — checked 11/2026.
Watch the billing unit: technical universities often quote per semester rather than per year. We could not confirm the 2026/27 non-EU fees of private institutions such as Vistula, Kozminski or SWPS on their official sites, so ask the university directly for an exact figure.
Fields with the most English options
- Business, economics and finance: broad choice at public and private universities, including quantitative finance and international economics at master’s level.
- Computer science and engineering: English-taught bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the Warsaw and Gdańsk technical universities.
- International relations and social sciences: bachelor’s and master’s at the University of Warsaw.
- Medicine and dentistry: separate English programmes exist; check fees and the entrance exam on the university’s site.
Entry requirements and timing
- Qualification: school certificate for a bachelor’s, bachelor’s diploma for a master’s; the university states its translation and apostille rules.
- English: IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge exams or sometimes Duolingo, usually at B2, with the minimum score set per programme (see choosing a language certificate). Some universities hold their own online test or interview instead: in-house English tests.
- Extras: a motivation letter, and sometimes an interview or a maths test for technical courses.
- Application fee: according to NAWA there is no national fee; each university sets its own (study.gov.pl).
Admissions generally run in spring and summer, but non-EU deadlines can be earlier because visas and residence permits take time. Check the “admission for international candidates” page as soon as you choose a course, and allow at least a month or two for translations and apostilles.
Budgeting for the residence permit
Poland’s Office for Foreigners requires a student applying for a temporary residence permit to show 1,010 zł a month after rent, plus 2,500 zł towards the return journey for countries such as Azerbaijan; the permit fee is 340 zł (mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl). Warsaw offers the most universities and jobs, Gdańsk is known for its technical university, and Kraków and Wrocław are large student cities, so compare rent and transport as well as tuition.
Frequently asked questions
How long do English-taught degrees last?
A bachelor’s usually takes 3–3.5 years, an engineering bachelor’s sometimes 3.5–4 years, and a master’s 1.5–2 years; the programme page gives the exact length.
Can I be admitted without IELTS?
Some universities run their own English test or interview, so check the admissions page of the specific programme.
Do I need to speak Polish?
Not for an English-taught programme, though it helps in daily life and in part-time work.
Can I work while studying?
Your right to work depends on the conditions of your residence permit; check the current rules on the official website of the Office for Foreigners.
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