Why do so many people study in Poland?

Student’s life is for many people one of the greatest experiences. The most valuable friendships often arise in the student's environment – among people you learn together, you create projects, go on holidays. Moreover, studies enrich emotionally and socially more than working in a  company.

Nowadays the opportunity to study abroad is becoming more and more popular and easier. The main reasons are open borders between countries and widespread knowledge of foreign languages - mainly English. There are many advantages of studying abroad, but should we leave Poland?

1.                  Universities in Poland offer a wide range of studies. There are 470 universities, of which 132 are public and 338 non-public institutions. There is a three-stage system of study: bachelor degree (BA or BSc), then (MA), and (PhD). Students who have obtained a university degree, have the opportunity to continue learning at postgraduate programs. In addition, Polish higher education institutions organize foreign language classes, which are free of charge. The offer is wide and we can learn also "exotic" languages, for example Swahili and Amharic. 

 

2. Studying on-line may be an interesting solution for those who work and don’t have much time. This type of study is offered by University of Warsaw, Warsaw University of Technology, and School of Economics. Students studying in this system have access to all the materials needed for learning (multimedia textbooks, educational platform). They contact with lecturers  via e-mails, chat or forum. Exams are similar to traditional ones. This kind of studies are offered to students who live abroad. Prices range from PLN 1,500 per semester to about 5000. 

3.                  People who choose studying in Poland can count on financial support from the university. In addition to the scholarship for good grades, and social scholarship, you can count on accommodation in a dorm, which significantly reduces the cost of living. Dormitories are twice, or even three times cheaper than a rented room. Their prices varie – it depends on a standard of the university. For example, student of the University of Gdansk has to pay from 310 PLN to 370 PLN for the dormitory and from 325 PLN to 415 PLN per month in a single room.

                                              

4.                  If you decide to study full-time at public university they are free of charge, but evening and extramural studies cost between 2 000 PLN and 4 000 PLN. If you want to study in a non-state university you have to pay 2 000 - 5 000 PLN per semester (price depends on the quality of the program). The best private schools can afford to hire faculty from reputable foreign universities. Cost of living in Warsaw, including renting an apartment for a student is approximately 2 000 PLN.

5.                  Depending on the direction you choose, studying abroad may cost several times more than studying in Poland. The same program, the same lecturers and the same diploma abroad cost more than in Poland. Living in the cities of Western Europe, where are the best european universities, such as the UK, France and Spain, is also much more expensive. You can spend even 5 000 - 8 000 PLN per month. For instance in the UK, the British labor law sets time limits for students, which means they cannot afford to pay for rents and living.

 Would you take a chance and leave country to study abroad?

Where would you go - to the country you know best or somewhere totally new?

Would you go alone or with friends/family?

Sources:

http://szopa.natemat.pl/24249,5-powodow-dla-ktorych-warto-isc-na-studia

http://www.wiadomosci24.pl/artykul/jakie_studia_wybrac_8_powodow_dla_ktorych_warto_studiowac_w_polsce_271211.html  

http://raportysponsorowane.onet.pl/portalwiedzy/1560491,kozminski.html