Today, the Polish education system adheres to the Bologna process and offers public and private institutions where you can obtain bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees. The academic year lasts from October to June and is divided into winter and spring semesters.

There are more than 500 universities to choose from in Poland, 16 of which are included in the QS World University Rankings, and 25 of them in the QS EECA University Rankings.

In addition, the absence of entrance exams to Polish universities makes this option much more attractive for foreign students. You will only need a certificate of secondary education, a certificate of financial capacity and knowledge of English or Polish.

What documents are required for admission to a university?

In general, the list of documents that you need to submit for admission may differ slightly, depending on the chosen university and field. In general, for admission to a Polish higher education institution, you must submit:

• Application form;

• Valid passport and passport size photos;

• Pre-secondary certificate or degree certificate depending on the level you are applying for;

• Good knowledge of English or Polish, confirmed by the results of a language test.

• Resume if you are applying for a master's degree.

We would like to add that in Poland you can apply online, through the online application system or via e-mail. For online applications, you need to upload the required documents. Email applications require you to scan and send documents. In some cases, you will also have to pay a registration fee. For more information, you can also visit the Education Poland portal. You can read more about admission and required documents on the official websites of universities.

Who can apply for scholarships in Poland?

A foreigner can apply for a scholarship that will help cover part of the costs of education.

There are several scholarships to choose from in Poland, offered by the Polish government, private foundations or universities. Some of them:

• The gen. Anders Programme

• The Poland My First Choice scholarship programme

• The scholarship as part of bilateral cooperation

• POLONISTA scholarship and fellowship programme

• Stefan Banach Scholarship Programme

• Visegrad scholarship

• Scholarship for students from Eastern Partnership and post-Soviet countries

For additional scholarship opportunities and up-to-date information on the exact cost of your chosen program depending on your citizenship status, contact the university of your choice directly.