- Choose a programme using the Study in Poland Studyfinder on study.gov.pl.
- Check the admission rules of your chosen university and contact its Admissions Office about documents, deadlines and fees; most intakes open in April or May.
- Apply directly to the university with your certificates, translations and language certificate, and pay any tuition deposit required.
- Receive your acceptance letter (formal confirmation of enrolment) from the Polish university.
- Book a 'National visa - study' appointment for the Embassy of Poland in Islamabad through the e-konsulat system.
- Prepare the D-type visa file: e-konsulat form, photo, passport, NADRA FRC, acceptance letter, proof of funds, accommodation, health insurance and flight booking, then submit in person.
- Travel to Poland, register at your university and arrange accommodation.
- Before your visa expires, apply for a temporary residence permit at the local Voivodship Office.
Study in Poland from Pakistan
Checked October 9, 2026 against official sources
Poland attracts Pakistani students with internationally recognised degrees at a lower cost than most of the European Union, and a wide choice of programmes taught in English. It is home to some of Europe's oldest universities, such as the Jagiellonian University in Kraków, alongside modern technical and medical schools. As a Schengen country, a Polish long-term visa also allows short trips around much of Europe, and full-time students can take up part-time work without a separate work permit.
Money to show (visa)776 PLN / monthabout PKR 55,004
Work while studyingFull-time students holding a Polish student visa or temporary residence permit can work without a work permit; no weekly hour limit is stated, but studies must remain the main purpose of stay.
Work after graduationGraduates of full-time programmes at Polish universities do not need a work permit, provided they hold a valid temporary residence permit.
Why Pakistani students choose Poland
- Almost 380 public and private higher education institutions, all following the Bologna system
- Programmes available in English as well as Polish, with English-taught studies averaging about EUR 3,000 a year
- Full-time students holding a student visa or temporary residence permit do not need a work permit
- Graduates of full-time programmes at Polish universities can work without a work permit
- Student living costs can start from around PLN 1,500 (about EUR 330) a month
- A long-term D visa lets you travel in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period
What it costs
| Living costs to show for the student visa Per month of intended stay, plus accommodation costs; proof can be a bank certificate, credit card limit certificate, scholarship letter or notarised sponsorship (Embassy of Poland in Islamabad) |
776 PLN per month about PKR 55,004 |
|---|---|
| Return travel costs to show for the student visa One-off amount for the return journey to Pakistan; paid programmes also need proof of first-year tuition payment |
2,500 PLN per course about PKR 177,204 |
Living costs: Warsaw (daily food, transport and rent estimates).
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Student visa and English
- Foreign students may apply to any Polish university and study in Polish or English; English-taught programmes are widely offered and usually require proof of English proficiency set by each university.
- Health insurance for the whole stay is required for the visa; non-EU students can buy their own international policy or sign a voluntary agreement with the National Health Fund (NFZ), which costs about EUR 15 a month.
Steps to study in Poland
Frequently asked questions
Can I study in Poland without IELTS?
There is no single national English test rule. Each Polish university sets its own admission requirements and usually asks for a certificate confirming your language level. Some universities may accept other proof of English, so check the admission rules of your chosen university on study.gov.pl's Studyfinder or contact its Admissions Office directly.
Is Poland cheap for Pakistani students?
Poland is relatively affordable for the EU. Study in Poland says English-taught programmes cost about EUR 3,000 a year on average, and student living costs can start from about PLN 1,500 a month depending on the city. For the visa you must also show PLN 776 per month of stay plus PLN 2,500 for return travel.
Can I work while studying in Poland?
Yes. Full-time students who hold a Polish student visa or temporary residence permit do not need a work permit, and no fixed weekly hour limit is stated. Study in Poland reminds students that their studies remain the main purpose of their stay, so work should fit around classes.
Where do Pakistani students apply for a Polish student visa?
At the Embassy of Poland in Islamabad, in person, after booking an appointment in the study category through the official e-konsulat system. The embassy warns applicants not to use other websites claiming to sell appointments and to be cautious of agents charging money to prepare visa documents.
Amounts in PKR use today's exchange rate. Rules change; always confirm on the official pages linked here before you apply.
Plan your application
Embassy & visa centres in Pakistan
- Embassy of Poland Islamabad
