Studying for Ukrainians in Poland: How to get a state-funded education?

Do you want to study in Poland for free? Ukrainians have this opportunity, provided they meet certain requirements. Find out more about what documents are required, which universities offer state-funded places, and how to prove your language skills

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Poland remains one of the most popular countries for Ukrainians seeking higher education abroad. What is particularly attractive is that in some cases, education can be free for our compatriots. However, certain requirements must be met.

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Who can study for free?

Ukrainians can apply for free education at Polish universities if they:

- have a C1 level of Polish and a state certificate confirming this;

- have a Polish Card, a permanent residence permit in Poland (Karta stałego pobytu) or a PESEL UKR number.

How does the admission process work?

The admission process is competitive. However, not all universities in Poland offer free education for foreigners, so you should choose your educational institution carefully.

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Which universities in Poland offer free education?

Ukrainian students can receive free education at the following leading Polish universities:

Wrocław University of Technology

Jagiellonian University

Krakow University of Economics

Lublin Polytechnic

Maria Curie-Skłodowska University

Warsaw University of Economics

In addition, students who have completed grades 9-10 can enroll in free technical colleges in Poland.

Documents required for admission

To enroll in a Polish university, Ukrainians must collect a package of documents, have them certified and apostilled. The main documents include:

- Certificate and supplement to the certificate / bachelor's degree with supplement (for master's programs);

- Medical certificate form No. 086/о;

- 4 color photographs (3.5 × 4.5 cm);

- Copies of Ukrainian and foreign passports;

- Birth certificate (for minors);

- Notarized parental consent (for minors);

- Certificate of proficiency in Polish or English;

- NMT results (if required by the selected university).

What else should you know?

Polish universities have a limit on the number of foreign students — no more than 50% of the total number of students.

If you are not applying for a state-funded place, tuition fees can range from 4,000 to 72,000 PLN per year.

Some private universities accept students without mandatory NMT results.

Get advice from a qualified lawyer today. Our experts will help you avoid common mistakes and successfully go all the way from choosing a university to starting your studies abroad.

Reminder! In 2025, more and more Ukrainians are choosing to study abroad, not only because of the quality of education, but also because of their desire to live and work in a stable environment. Find out how much it costs to study in different countries, what the admission requirements are, what the prospects are for free education, and get useful advice on visas, documents and legal support.

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