Cost of Studying in Poland for Indian Students 2026

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The total cost of studying in Poland for Indian students is Rs 6–12 lakh per year, making it one of the most affordable study destinations in Europe. Tuition ranges from EUR 2,000–4,000/year (Rs 1.8–3.6L) and living costs average EUR 500–700/month (Rs 4,500–6,300). Poland offers English-medium courses, EU-recognized degrees, and part-time work rights.

What Is the Total Cost of Studying in Poland?

Expense	Annual Cost (EUR)	Annual Cost (Rs)
Tuition Fees	EUR 2,000–4,000	Rs 1.8–3.6L
Accommodation	EUR 1,800–3,600	Rs 1.6–3.2L
Food	EUR 1,200–2,400	Rs 1.1–2.2L
Transport	EUR 300–600	Rs 27,000–54,000
Health Insurance	EUR 200–400	Rs 18,000–36,000
Miscellaneous	EUR 600–1,200	Rs 54,000–1.1L
Total Per Year	EUR 6,100–12,200	Rs 5.5–11L

What Are Tuition Fees at Polish Universities?

Poland has both public (state) and private universities. Public universities are significantly cheaper:

University	Program	Tuition/Year
University of Warsaw	Masters (English)	EUR 2,000–3,000
AGH University Krakow	Engineering Masters	EUR 2,500–4,000
Warsaw University of Technology	Computer Science	EUR 3,000–4,500
Jagiellonian University	Medicine/Law	EUR 8,000–12,000
Lodz University of Technology	IT/Engineering	EUR 2,000–3,500

What Is the Cost of Living in Polish Cities?

City	Monthly Living Cost	Student Dorm
Warsaw	EUR 700–900 (Rs 63K–81K)	EUR 150–250/month
Krakow	EUR 600–800 (Rs 54K–72K)	EUR 100–200/month
Wroclaw	EUR 550–750 (Rs 50K–67K)	EUR 100–180/month
Poznan	EUR 500–700 (Rs 45K–63K)	EUR 80–150/month
Gdansk	EUR 500–650 (Rs 45K–58K)	EUR 80–150/month

Poland vs Germany vs Netherlands — Cost Comparison

Factor	Poland	Germany	Netherlands
Tuition/Year	EUR 2,000–4,000	EUR 0–500 (FREE!)	EUR 8,000–15,000
Living/Month	EUR 500–700	EUR 700–1,000	EUR 900–1,200
Total/Year (Rs)	Rs 6–11L	Rs 6–9L	Rs 10–18L
Part-time Earnings	EUR 600–900/month	EUR 800–1,200/month	EUR 700–1,100/month

Are There Scholarships to Study in Poland?

• Ignacy Lukasiewicz Scholarship — Polish government, full funding for developing countries
• Erasmus+ Scholarships — exchange program, EUR 600–800/month stipend
• NAWA Scholarship — Polish National Agency, covers tuition + stipend
• University merit scholarships — based on grades, 20–50% tuition waiver
• DAAD scholarships — for Polish-German joint programs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Poland cheaper than Germany for Indian students?

Poland has lower tuition fees (EUR 2,000–4,000) vs Germany (mostly free but higher living costs). Overall, total yearly cost is similar — Poland Rs 6–11L/year vs Germany Rs 6–9L/year. Germany wins on tuition savings but Poland is cheaper for living.

Can Indian students work part-time in Poland?

Yes. Student visa holders can work up to 20 hours/week during semester and full-time in vacations. Average earnings: EUR 600–900/month (Rs 54,000–81,000).

What is the average monthly budget for Indian students in Poland?

Budget of EUR 600–800/month (Rs 54,000–72,000) is sufficient including accommodation, food, transport, and personal expenses in most Polish cities. Warsaw requires EUR 700–900/month.