🇱🇰 Sri Lanka → 🇵🇱 Poland

Study in Poland from Sri Lanka

Studying in Poland from Sri Lanka is one of the most affordable ways into the EU, with moderate tuition, fast visa processing and low living costs for Colombo students.

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

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

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🇵🇱 Poland

2–4 wks

Visa

Temporary residence permit for job search

Post-study

Poland has become a sensible choice for Sri Lankan 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 anyone planning a career beyond Poland.

The national visa D/05 is among the fastest in the EU, but Poland keeps no resident embassy in Colombo, so the consular step is generally handled through its mission in New Delhi and should be planned early.

Credential steps and the consular route from Sri Lanka

Apply directly to Polish institutions, secure University Grants Commission equivalency, and have your certificates attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo, with an IELTS sitting arranged through the British Council. Because there is no Polish embassy in Sri Lanka, the D/05 application is normally made through the Polish embassy in New Delhi, so allow time and budget for that appointment.

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. Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lanka 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 Colombo

Our Sri Lanka office helps Sri Lanka students with UGC equivalency support, Bank fund verification, British Council IELTS partnership and more — free of charge.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a Polish embassy in Sri Lanka?

No. Sri Lanka has no resident Polish mission, so Sri Lankan students normally lodge the D/05 national visa through the Polish embassy in New Delhi. Build the trip and appointment into your timeline.

How affordable is studying in Poland from Sri Lanka?

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 Sri Lankan 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, though you should add time for the New Delhi appointment.