Degrees in Poland: Bachelor's, Master's, PhD Explained

Degrees in Poland for Indian Students: How Bachelor's, Master's, Long-Cycle and PhD Work

Poland follows the European three-cycle system, with two Polish twists: engineering bachelor's take three and a half years and award the inżynier title, and some professions, such as medicine, psychology and law, are taught as five- or six-year long-cycle master's straight from school.

3–3.5 years

bachelor's

1.5–2 years

master's

5–6 years

long-cycle master's

4 years

PhD at a doctoral school

The levels

Level	Polish name	Length	ECTS
Bachelor's	licencjat	3 years	180
Engineering bachelor's	inżynier	3.5–4 years	210–240
Master's	magister	1.5–2 years	90–120
Long-cycle master's	jednolite studia magisterskie	5–6 years	300–360
Doctorate	doktor	3–4 years at a doctoral school	—

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Degree pages

Bachelor's in Poland: after Class 12, fees, entrance exams.
Master's in Poland: after an Indian degree, the 55% rule, February intakes.
PhD in Poland: doctoral schools, stipends and how to apply.
Medicine, the main long-cycle degree for Indian students.

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Grading

Polish universities grade from 2 (fail) to 5 (very good), with 3, 3.5, 4 and 4.5 in between. When you apply, the university converts your Indian percentage to this scale; the University of Gdańsk asks foreign applicants to upload documents early for that reason.

Degrees in Poland: Frequently Asked Questions

Is a three-year Polish bachelor's accepted for a master's in India?

Generally yes; Polish bachelor's degrees are 180–210 ECTS. For government jobs or further study in India you may need an AIU equivalence certificate.

Will Polish universities accept my three-year Indian degree for a master's?

Most do. The University of Gdańsk asks for at least 55% and Białystok Tech for 50% with second class; each master's programme sets its own subject requirements.

What is the difference between licencjat and inżynier?

Both are first-cycle degrees. Licencjat is the general bachelor's (three years), inżynier the engineering bachelor's (usually three and a half years).

Is a PhD in Poland free?

Yes. Doctoral schools charge no tuition and pay doctoral students a monthly stipend.