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Education System in Poland

HEIs or higher education institutes in Poland are defined as HEIs (uczelnia akademicka) and non-university HEIs (uczelnia zawodowa)

Universities, private independent colleges and institutes of technology constitutes higher education system in Poland. They are authorized to confer Doctoral degrees, Master’s degree and Bachelor’s degree upon successful completion of respective programs.  

A well-planned, tried & tested and effective instruction framework forms backbone of these institutes of global academic excellence.

There are two study intakes offered by Polish HEIs.

Academic intakes

Winter intake:

Starting in September / October, colleges and universities in Poland accept admission applications for a vast number of study programs during this primary intake. Being a more popular study intake, students are expected to start application process 6-8 months in advance.

Summer intake:

This is a secondary intake offering programs in various disciplines. This is also a popular intake for students aspiring to pursue higher education in Poland.

Colleges and universities start accepting applications for summer intake in the month of February – March. Students would be well-advised to start application process 6-8 months in advance for this intake as well.

Popular Courses

Would it surprise you to know that higher education in Poland was initiated in the year 1364 by setting up of Jagiellonian University. Today, the country has a total of 368 HEIs that includes 219 non-public institutions.

These institutes are fast gaining popularity among Indian and international students for their diverse faculty, evolving educational framework and student-centric study program development.

Some of the popular programs offered by Polish institutes include:

  • Computer Science
  • MBA
  • Economics
  • Banking & Finance
  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • Engineering
  • Psychology
  • Medicine
  • Law
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