Study in Poland

he Polish universities enjoy an excellent reputation at an international scale and are built upon the principle of the unity of theory and practice. To prepare you well for your stay here we put all the information about Poland together. Poland is so much more than just beer, football and pierogi!

There are many different types of universities in Poland. Find out about the different types of universities the polish academic system has in offer and which ones would suit you best.

Shorter, focused on the practice, international. The traditional Polish degrees like licencjat and magister, will be substituted, as a part of the Bologna Process and by 2010, by the standardized European ones: Bachelor and Master. Of course, each of the already existing degrees has its advantages and disadvantages.

Naturally, in the Study part you will find not only information which you need to be able to choose the right university, but also helpful hints and information related to this topic. When does the semester begin and when does it end? Which grading system is used at a given university? Will my degree and my certificates be recognized abroad?

Before you can start your desired study, you must, however, overcome the last hurdle: the admission procedure, which may turn out to be a complex thing. You may forget about the simple "sign up" from yesterday. For some degree programs there are restrictions on admission and therefore you must apply at the chosen university. More and more colleges, however, don´t choose the students based on their grade average but take into account also other criteria, like practical experience, command of foreign languages or special individual qualifications.

Do you want to improve your language skills, gather new experience and meet a lot of new people? Or you simply want to run away from the bad weather in Poland? If you wish to spend a part of your studies or do an internship in a European country, there are many options for you to choose from. The Lifelong Learning Program has in offer Erasmus, Erasmus Mundus, Leonardo and much more. We gathered for you all the necessary information about the exchange programs, their requirements and the application processes.