Poland vs UK for Indian Students: Fees, Visa, Jobs

Poland vs the UK for Indian Students: Tuition, Visa Costs, Work and the Graduate Route

The UK offers one-year master's, English everywhere and a Graduate route that lets you work after study, cut to 18 months for applications from 1 January 2027. It also costs far more: tuition, visa fees, a £776 yearly health surcharge and higher living-cost requirements.

Side by side

	Poland	UK
Tuition	Mostly ₹2.1–4.3 lakh a year at public universities	Roughly £17,000–30,000 a year
Living funds to show	PLN 1,010 a month + housing	£1,529 a month in London, £1,171 elsewhere, for up to 9 months
Visa and health costs	€200 visa fee; NFZ insurance about PLN 40–60 a month	£558 visa fee + £776 a year health surcharge
Master's length	Usually 2 years (120 ECTS)	Usually 1 year
Work during study	No permit at public universities	20 h/week in term
After graduation	9 months	18 months from 2027

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How to decide

Choose the UK if speed and an English-speaking job market matter most and you can afford it. Choose Poland if you want a lower total cost, a full two-year master's, or a bachelor's after Class 12 at an EU university. See master's in Poland.

Poland vs UK: Frequently Asked Questions

Is the UK more expensive than Poland?

Yes. UK international tuition is roughly £17,000–30,000 a year at many universities, plus a £558 visa fee and a £776 yearly health surcharge. Polish public universities mostly charge €2,000–4,000.

How long is the UK Graduate route now?

Two years if you apply by 31 December 2026, 18 months from 1 January 2027, and three years after a PhD.

Is a one-year UK master's better than a two-year Polish one?

It is faster and cheaper in living costs, but the total fee is often higher than a full two-year master's in Poland. Polish master's carry 120 ECTS, which some European employers and PhD programmes prefer.