By A monthly budget
| Item | Per month | In rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm place | PLN 400–600 (national guide); PLN 600–1,000 in big cities | ₹9,670–24,200 |
| Food and groceries | PLN 700–900 | ₹16,900–21,800 |
| Public transport, student pass | PLN 50–110 | ₹1,210–2,660 |
| Health insurance (NFZ) | PLN 40–60 | ₹970–1,450 |
| Phone, books, personal | PLN 150–300 | ₹3,630–7,250 |
| Total | PLN 1,340–2,370 | ₹32,400–57,300 |
Food, transport and insurance ranges come from NAWA's Study in Poland guide; dorm figures from university price lists for 2026/27. Phone and personal costs are our estimate. €1 = ₹106.27, 1 PLN = ₹24.18 (European Central Bank reference rates (EUR/INR 106.272, EUR/PLN 4.3945), 23 October 2026)
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University dorms by city
| City | University | Per month, 2026/27 |
|---|---|---|
| Warsaw | Warsaw University of Technology | PLN 410–1,300 |
| Warsaw | University of Warsaw | PLN 520–1,100 |
| Kraków | AGH | PLN 550–765 |
| Wrocław | Wrocław Tech | PLN 740–1,890 |
| Poznań | Adam Mickiewicz University | PLN 680–1,390 |
| Gdańsk | Gdańsk Tech | PLN 550–860 |
| Łódź | Lodz Tech | PLN 750–950 |
| Toruń | Nicolaus Copernicus University | PLN 440–880 |
| Lublin | UMCS | PLN 705–1,160 |
| Gliwice | Silesian Tech | PLN 410–670 |
| Białystok | Białystok Tech | PLN 450–1,060 |
| Rzeszów | University of Rzeszów | PLN 540–920 |
The lowest figures are for a bed in a shared room; the highest for a single room or one person alone in a double. A private room in a shared flat costs more, roughly €235–515 a month according to Study in Poland, and more in Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław and Gdańsk.
Transport
- Kraków: a student annual ticket for zone I costs PLN 470.
- Wrocław: a 30-day student ticket costs PLN 55, a five-month semester ticket PLN 245.
- Warsaw: a 30-day personal ticket for zones 1 and 2 costs PLN 180, or PLN 90 at the reduced rate.
Reduced fares in Poland are linked to a Polish student card (legitymacja). Check the age limit in your city.
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Proof of funds for the visa and permit
Under the regulation on foreign students' financial means, you need PLN 1,010 a month for living costs, plus the cost of accommodation, plus PLN 2,500 for the return journey from India. The rule applies to the visa and to the residence permit. Details on our student visa page.
Earning part of it
Students at public universities and at private universities on the MSWiA register can work without a permit. The minimum hourly rate on a civil contract is PLN 31.40 in 2026 and PLN 32.30 from 2027. See working while studying.