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Application Process for a Master’s Program in Poland
- Greeshma Daniel
- Seersha Nambiar
- June 15, 2020
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The very first step of your plan for higher studies abroad is to choose the country where you wish to pursue your master’s degree. Next comes shortlisting of the courses that best suit your profile. Once you have decided on the master program, the next step is to apply to the universities that offer these courses. For international students, the application process for master’s programs can get quite tedious and confusing. This article aims at providing complete step-by-step details on how to go about university application process for a master’s program in Poland.
Click here if you wish to learn about the pros and cons of studying in Poland, and how to overcome certain common challenges of studying abroad.
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Step 1 : Choose a subject you want to specialize in
Before you start with anything else, first you need to decide on the course that you want to pursue your higher studies in. You need to check the scope and availability of the course you want to study in Poland. Make a list of all of your short-term and long-term goals from the master’s degree you plan to study.
The following is the list of popular master’s programs that international students opt for :
- Information technology
- Business management and other related studies
- Economics
- Psychology
- Accounting and Finance
Intrigued? Here is a comprehensive guide on studying in Poland :
Step 2 : Search for the university that offers the Master's program in Poland
After you have finalized the program you want to pursue your master’s in, you need to shortlist the universities based on your preference. There are a few factors that you need to keep in mind while shortlisting for universities, such as course, university ranking, fees, duration, location and job opportunities. Based on these factors, you need to make a list of the universities that meet your requirements.
Below are the top universities in Poland:
- Jagiellonian University
- University of Warsaw
- University of Wroclaw
- Adam Mickiewicz University
This link will give you an outline of the general admission criteria followed by universities in Poland :
Step 3 : Check for the college basic requirements for admission to a master's program in Poland
The following are the necessary documents required for admission to a master’s program in Poland :
- A passport-sized photograph
- Matriculation certificate
- Bachelor’s degree certificate
- 2-3 Letter of recommendation depending on the university.
- CV
- Statement of Purpose or college essay
- Passport
- Medical certificate
- Health insurance
- Fee payment receipt
Step 4 : Fulfil the language requirements
In order to study in Poland, you will have to prove your proficiency in English. You will need to qualify for any English proficiency test approved by the university that you are applying to, such as IELTS, TOEFL or any other university-specific language test. Apart from this, you may also have to prove your Polish language proficiency depending on the program or course you apply to.
Click on the link below for an understanding of the challenges involved in studying in Poland :
5. Apply for admission at a Polish university
The following are the general steps involved in the application process for a master’s program in Poland :
- Check for the general qualification requirements for the program you choose for your master’s degree.
- Create an account to register as an applicant.
- Fill out all the personal and educational details.
- Submit the necessary documents required to verify your entered qualification.
- Pay the application rate to complete the submission of your application process.
The number of steps for an application process might vary depending on the university you apply to. Here is a complete overview for getting started with your application process for a master’s program in Poland :
Step 6 : Arrange for financial funds
While you wait for the results, you have to arrange documents such as bank statements, certificates, fixed deposit receipts and more to prove that you have sufficient financial resources to study a master’s program in Poland. You might have to apply for educational loans and scholarships to support yourself financially while studying in Poland. Please note that the cost of studying in Poland is comparatively cheaper than studying in other EU states.
Want more details on the cost of studying in Poland? :
Step 7 : Apply for a VISA
Once you receive an acceptance letter from the university that you applied to, you need to apply for a Visa to Poland. Then again, the need for a student visa depends on your country of origin.
EU students
International students from EU states do not require a student visa to study in Poland. However, they need to register for a temporary resident permit to stay in Poland for more than three months. In this case, you must register yourself at one of the sixteen provisional offices within 90 days of your arrival in Poland.
Non-EU students
Students from non-EU states need to apply for a student Visa to study a master’s program in Poland. The first and the foremost thing you need to do is find the nearest Polish consulate, make an appointment for Visa either offline or online through their website.
Arrange all the relevant documents that are required to confirm your future stay in Poland for the purpose of education. It will take around two weeks for the consulate to review and verify your visa application. However, all international students will have to register for a temporary stay permit once you arrive in Poland.
Here is a list of the types of visas for international applicants who wish to travel to Poland:
Conclusion
The aim of this article is to inform you about the different steps involved in the application process for a master’s program in Poland. This article gives all the necessary information to prepare you in meeting the pre-requisites for admission. If you are planning to pursue your higher education in Poland, this article aims at guiding through the application process.
