Tuition-Free Universities in Poland for EU Citizens

Universities to explore: 6
Mandatory university cost / year: Not yet verified
Currency: PLN
Academic year: 2026/2027

Tuition rules for EU citizens

EU/EEA citizens may study free of charge at Polish public universities when the programme is taught in Polish (subject to the same rules as Polish citizens). Programmes taught in English and other foreign languages are generally fee-based.

Public universities

Free in Polish for EU/EEA; fee-based in English.

Private universities

Private institutions charge tuition.

By degree level

Bachelor's: €0 in Polish for EU/EEA; fee-based in English.
Master's: €0 in Polish for EU/EEA; fee-based in English.
PhD: Free or low-cost in Polish; fee-based in English (some doctoral schools are free for all).

English-taught programmes

Large and growing English-taught catalogue (1,000+ programmes), mostly fee-based.

Mandatory fees

No tuition for Polish-taught study; small administrative fees may apply.

Estimated mandatory university cost per year: Not yet verified.

Admission system & application process

Direct university portals; national systems such as IRK per university.

Residency conditions

EU/EEA citizens study on the same terms as Polish citizens in Polish-taught programmes.

Language requirements

Polish-taught programmes require Polish (often B1/B2 or a preparatory year); English programmes require English proof.

Deadlines & document submission

Applications open: ≈ April–May
Applications close: ≈ June–July (autumn intake)
Document submission: Legalisation/apostille + sworn translation often required.
Note: Online enrolment systems per institution.

Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle — verify the exact deadline on the official admissions page.

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Living costs, housing & scholarships

Living costs (approx.): €500–€900 / month
Student housing: Dormitories (akademiki) are cheap; private rentals widely available.
Scholarships: NAWA scholarships (e.g. Banach) and university merit scholarships.
EU/EEA mobility: As an EU/EEA citizen you do not need a visa or residence permit to study here; register with the local authorities after arrival. Non-EU/EEA students need a visa/residence permit.

Living-cost figures are approximate (2026 estimates) and separate from the mandatory university cost above.