PhD in Poland for Indian Students: Stipend, Admission

PhD in Poland for Indian Students: Doctoral Schools, Stipends, Admission and Residence

A PhD in Poland is done at a doctoral school run by a university or research institute. There is no tuition, every doctoral student receives a monthly stipend, and much of the research, especially in the sciences and engineering, is done in English.

tuition at doctoral schools

Monthly

stipend for every doctoral student

3–4 years

typical length

2 years + 6 months

first residence permit for doctoral students

How doctoral schools work

Since 2019, PhDs in Poland are done at doctoral schools rather than through traditional doctoral studies. You join a school with a supervisor and a research plan, take some courses, pass a mid-term evaluation and submit a dissertation, usually after four years.

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Finding a place

Look at the doctoral schools of the universities in our list: Warsaw, Jagiellonian, AGH, Warsaw Tech, Wrocław Tech and Poznań have the largest English-speaking research groups.
Polish Academy of Sciences institutes run their own doctoral schools.
Email a professor whose work matches your interests, with your CV and a short research idea, before the call opens.

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Money

The stipend covers a modest life outside Warsaw. Many doctoral students also work on funded research projects, which pay extra. NAWA's programmes for researchers, such as Ulam, are for people who already hold a doctorate.

PhD in Poland: Frequently Asked Questions

Is a PhD in Poland funded?

Yes. Doctoral schools charge no fees and pay a stipend to all doctoral students; it rises after the mid-term evaluation. Research grants can add more.

How do I get admission to a PhD in Poland?

Each doctoral school runs a recruitment competition, usually in spring and summer, based on your master's record, research proposal, publications and an interview. Contact a potential supervisor first.

Do I need a master's for a PhD in Poland?

Yes, normally a master's degree or an equivalent. A few schools admit outstanding bachelor's graduates.

What residence permit does a PhD student get?

A temporary residence permit for studies; for doctoral school students the first one is usually for two years and six months.