Studying in Poland from Nigeria: a full cost breakdown

Poland delivers a recognised EU degree at a fraction of UK or Irish costs. Here is the realistic budget, line by line.

Tuition

English-taught programmes generally run €2,000–€6,000 per year, with most English Master’s landing around €2,500–€3,500. Medicine is the exception, often exceeding €12,000.

Living costs

Budget roughly €6,000 per year (about €500/month) for accommodation, food and transport — less in smaller cities. For the visa you’ll need to evidence living funds plus tuition and health insurance.

Visa and proof of funds

You apply for a national (type D) visa. You’ll show access to your living funds and tuition, plus insurance. We prepare the exact evidence package so the file is clean the first time.

Work rights — during and after

Full-time students can generally work without a separate permit. And here’s Poland’s underrated advantage: graduates of full-time Polish programmes can also work without needing a separate permit, and can apply for temporary residence (valid up to three years).

Is it right for you?

If you want an EU degree, real work rights and a manageable budget, Poland is hard to beat. If your priority is the highest-prestige UK route or a specific profession like UK nursing, we’ll tell you so. The point is to choose on numbers, not vibes — and we give you the numbers.

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