Studying in Kraków for Indian Students: Costs and Life

Studying in Kraków for Indian Students: Universities, Dorm Rents in Rupees and Student Life

Kraków is Poland's second city and its biggest student town: the Jagiellonian University, founded in 1364, and AGH, one of the strongest technical universities, are both here. The city has a large IT and business-services sector and is cheaper than Warsaw, though rents have risen fast.

universities on this site, plus SWPS

PLN 550–765

AGH dorm place a month

PLN 470

student annual ticket, zone I

−1.6 °C

average January

Universities in Kraków

Jagiellonian University
Kraków
4 programmes in English
Public universitie
Tuition from ₹3.9 lakh a year
AGH University of Krakow
Kraków
17 programmes in English
Universities of technology
Tuition from ₹2.7 lakh a year
Krakow University of Economics
Kraków
2 programmes in English
Universities of economic
Tuition from ₹3 lakh a year
Jagiellonian University Medical College
Kraków
2 programmes in English
Medical university · MD in English
MD tuition from ₹17 lakh a year
SWPS University
Warsaw, Wrocław and Kraków
5 programmes in English
Private universitie
Tuition from ₹3.5 lakh a year

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Dorms and rent

AGH runs one of the largest student campuses in Poland, the Miasteczko Studenckie, with dorm places at PLN 550–765 a month, about ₹13,300 to ₹18,500. The Jagiellonian and the University of Economics have their own dorms; ask early, because demand from international students is high. A room in a shared flat costs noticeably more, especially near the old town.

Getting around

Trams and buses cover the city. Students pay PLN 470 for an annual ticket valid in zone I, which covers the city. Kraków Airport at Balice is linked to the centre by train.

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Weather

The average January is −1.6 °C and July 19.3 °C. Kraków lies in a valley, and in winter, smog can build up on still days; the city has banned coal heating, which has helped.

Jobs

Kraków is one of Europe's largest centres for business-services and IT offices, many of them using English. That makes part-time and graduate work easier to find than in smaller cities. Check the work rules for your university.

Studying in Kraków: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kraków good for Indian students?

Yes. It combines two top universities, a big student population, many IT employers and costs below Warsaw. It is also a tourist city, so the old town is crowded and private rents in the centre are high.

Is Kraków cheaper than Warsaw?

Generally yes, mainly in rent. AGH's dorms cost PLN 550–765 a month, and the student annual transport ticket is PLN 470, less than PLN 40 a month.

Where can I study medicine in Kraków?

At Jagiellonian University Medical College, which teaches Medicine in English. See its page for fees.