When thinking about studying abroad, you are probably considering many aspects of higher education not only the particular program of study, the university and the country. You might be wondering if your diplomas will be recognized in Europe and if not, what must be done to have the diplomas recognized. You need to know whether you are entitled to a visa-free entry into a European country or if you must apply for a visa. And what happens next? As a student, will you be able to work in Europe to supplement your income? Will your student status be recognized outside of the university, and if yes, what advantages will it provide?
Watch the whole video or find an answer to a specific question. By clicking the question of your choice, you will be taken to the moment in the video when the question is answered.
- 00:21 - Introduction
- 02:24 - Who can study in Poland? Foreign students vs. EU citizens
- 08:35 - The Registration process
- 12:37 - Fun fact: diplomatic relations of Poland
- 14:00 - The visa process for non-EU students
- 15:45 - Differences between EU and non-EU candidates - tuition fees
- 16:11 - Acceptance letter (zaświadczenie)
- 17:20 - What part does the University take in a student’s visa process?
- 19:15 - Entering Poland
- 20:02 - POLon - why your data is collected, and what happens to it?
- 24:51 - What happens to your visa when you lose the status of a student?
- 28:25 - Legalizing your stay in Poland - beginning
- 30:26 - Why is it important to attend class to keep your visa
- 37:24 - Information you need to provide to receive a visa
- 42:14 - Working in Poland as a student
- 45:11 - Part-time students - visa and work permit in Poland
- 47:47 - For how long can I seek employment in Poland after graduation?
- 48:31 - After graduation - work permit and residence permit
- 52:29 - Ways of legalizing your stay in Poland
- 54:41 - Working in the field of law in Poland
- 56:24 - Is it possible for a student’s family to travel/move to Poland?
- 57:21 - Can the University issue an invitation letter for the student’s family?
- 72:10 - How much money do I need to have to legalize my family’s stay in Poland?
Lawyer
Dr. Tomasz Lewandowski holds a position of Vice-Dean for Educational Affairs at the Faculty of Psychology and Law in Poznań. As a lawyer, specializing in the protection of personal information, international public law, and the philosophy of international law, he will provide information on the education system in Poland and in Europe, and on the process of recognizing international qualifications.
International Admissions Officer, psychology student at SWPS University
“Working with candidates and students from around the world gives me a lot of satisfaction. I graduated from a secondary school in Dublin, Ireland, so as someone who has experienced the process of moving to a foreign country as well as learning in a foreign school, in a foreign language, I know how important the support of the institution and its employees is for the newcomers.”
This project is financed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange under the Welcome to Poland programme
