🇵🇰 Pakistan → 🇵🇱 Poland

Study in Poland from Pakistan

Poland is among the most affordable EU options for students from Karachi and Lahore, with moderate tuition, quick visa processing and low day-to-day living costs.

Tuition €2,000–€5,000/year Visa 2–4 wks Free for students

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Visa

Temporary residence permit for job search

Post-study

Poland has become a practical choice for Pakistani students because tuition of €2,000–€5,000 a year and living costs of just €500–€800 a month keep the total well below Western Europe. Its medical and engineering degrees are EU-recognised, which matters for careers beyond Poland.

The national visa D/05 is among the fastest in the EU, and Poland maintains an embassy in Islamabad, so the consular step is handled within Pakistan rather than abroad.

Degree verification and the consular route from Pakistan

Apply directly to Polish institutions, then have your degree verified and attested by the Higher Education Commission, obtain IBCC equivalency for your school certificates, and add Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation in Islamabad. The D/05 national visa is lodged with the Polish embassy in Islamabad, which serves Pakistani applicants, so plan your appointment once documents are ready.

Costs, scholarships, visa timeline and post-study options

Show roughly €6,000 for the year and budget €500–€800 a month for living, comfortably the lowest among the EU destinations here. The D/05 visa is often decided within 2–4 weeks. Pakistani students can apply for the Polish Government Scholarship, the NAWA programme or Erasmus+, and after finishing you may apply for a temporary residence permit to search for work.

Your path from Pakistan to Poland

Apply directly to institutions. D/05 visa applications at Polish embassy — one of the fastest in the EU.

1
Register free & build your profile
Create a student account and tell us your grades, budget and goals. It takes five minutes and costs nothing.
2
Get matched to universities
Our advisors shortlist programmes that fit your profile and explain admission requirements and deadlines.
3
Prepare documents & apply
We help you assemble transcripts, language scores and financial proof, then submit strong applications.
4
Visa & departure support
Once admitted, we guide your student visa application and help you prepare for arrival.

Costs, visa & requirements

Tuition	€2,000–€5,000/year
Living costs	€500–€800/month
Visa type	National Visa D/05
Financial proof	~€6,000/year
Processing time	2–4 weeks
Language	IELTS 5.5+ or Polish language option
Scholarships	Polish Government Scholarship, NAWA Programme, Erasmus+

In-person support in Karachi + Lahore

Our Pakistan office helps Pakistan students with HEC attestation support, IBCC equivalency guidance, Visa interview coaching and more — free of charge.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a Polish embassy in Pakistan?

Yes. Poland maintains an embassy in Islamabad, so Pakistani students lodge the D/05 national visa within Pakistan rather than travelling to a third country.

How affordable is studying in Poland from Pakistan?

Very. Tuition runs €2,000–€5,000 a year and living costs €500–€800 a month, with financial proof of around €6,000, making it one of the cheapest EU routes for Pakistani students.

How long does the Polish student visa take?

The D/05 national visa is typically processed in 2–4 weeks, among the fastest in the EU, so it suits applicants working to a tight intake deadline.