Study abroad · Poland

Engineering in Poland: admission, visa, costs

How to study engineering in Poland: routes, eligibility, language, scholarships and the way to work and residence after the degree.

Routes

• Poland national visa (D) for studies

Eligibility, from the official page

Admission to a Polish higher education institution; temporary residence permit after arrival. source

Questions people ask

Which visa does a student of engineering use for Poland?

Poland national visa (D) for studies

Is a licence or registration needed?

Admission is by the institution; professional registration comes after the degree.

What language test is asked?

Polish B1/B2 or English by programme

What is the path to permanent residence?

After graduation: a job-search stay where the country offers one, then a work residence permit with an employer, then long-term residence after the qualifying years (EU: 5 years).

Do I need clearance from my own country before leaving?

It depends on where you are from. Some countries require exit clearance for work contracts abroad (for example Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment (BEOE) / Protector of Emigrants); students usually do not. The platform checks the rule for your country.

Information, not legal advice. Every rule links to its official source and is re-read nightly.