> Markdown version of https://apply.edu.pl/study-in-poland/from/algeria/ — the HTML page is canonical. 1. [Home](/) 2. [By country](/study-in-poland/) 3. Algeria # Study in Poland from Algeria A practical, honest guide for Algerian students — visas, refusal rates, flights, costs and what life is really like. Backed by sources, not marketing. English[العربية](https://apply.edu.pl/study-in-poland/from/algeria/ar/)  North Africa [Browse English-taught programmes](/programs/) [How to apply](/guides/how-to-apply/) 406 Algerian students in Poland 2022/23 · GUS/NAWA Yes Study visa required type D long-stay 40.55% Visa refusal rate 2023 · proxy, see note 1+ stop Flights to Warsaw €115–230 (one-way est.) ## Visas & entry National long-stay (type D) study visa | Fact | Value | |---|---| | Processing time | 2–4 weeks | | Where to apply | Polish Embassy in Algiers; e-Konsulat, in person | | Proof of funds | ≈ €2,600+ (statutory ~10,912 PLN + accommodation); in practice statements ~€5,000+/year | ### Key documents - acceptance letter - proof of funds - health insurance - accommodation - passport Source: [gov.pl](https://www.gov.pl/web/maroc/un-visa-national-type-d) ## Visa refusal — the honest picture 40.55% Visa refusal rate (2023) Schengen short-stay PROXY — Algeria's overall approval ~59.45% (≈40.55% refused); 166,260 applications refused, mostly by France **Important:** Covers all Schengen visas (mostly France), not Polish type D study visas; the D track for admitted students is usually more favourable. Source: [schengen.news](https://schengen.news/algerians-were-denied-most-visas-by-france-in-2023/) ## Getting there Algiers (ALG) → Warsaw (WAW) | Fact | Value | |---|---| | Typical price | €115–230 (one-way est.) | | Flight time | 4–10 (depends on stop) h | | Airlines | Ryanair, Wizz Air, Air Algérie | Cheap: from ~€115 one-way via a European hub (Ryanair/Wizz). No direct ALG–WAW. Prices vary — estimate from [kiwi.com](https://www.kiwi.com/en/cheap-flights/algiers-algeria/warsaw-poland/) ## What it's really like Similar to Morocco — shaped by the same anti-Arab/anti-Muslim climate (Arabs the least-liked group in surveys; political Islamophobia). Real experiences are often better in big-city academic settings. Algerians are frequently lumped into the broader 'Arab' category, which colours first impressions. Honestly: expect some prejudice, but everyday student life on campus is usually manageable. **Community:** Very small; Algerians don't appear separately in GUS rankings (estimate: a few hundred), part of the wider Arab diaspora. ## Tips from students & forums 1. Apply early and completely — Algerians' high overall Schengen refusal rate means consulates scrutinise documents especially carefully. [schengen.news](https://schengen.news/algerians-were-denied-most-visas-by-france-in-2023/) 2. Target big university cities with strong international programmes — less exposure to prejudice. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamophobia_in_Poland) 3. Ryanair/Wizz via a European hub is the cheapest option (~€115 one-way) — there are no direct ALG–WAW flights. [kiwi.com](https://www.kiwi.com/en/cheap-flights/algiers-algeria/warsaw-poland/) ## Good to know - In 2023 Algeria had the world's second-highest volume of rejected Schengen visas (166,260), mostly from France. - Poland is a niche destination for Algerians; most emigration heads to France. [Algeria on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algeria) [Algerian community in Poland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algerian_diaspora) ## Frequently asked questions ### Do Algerian students need a visa to study in Poland? Algerian citizens need a Polish national long-stay (type D) study visa for programmes over 90 days. Typical processing: 2–4 weeks. Polish Embassy in Algiers; e-Konsulat, in person ### How many Algerian students are in Poland? About 406 students from Algeria were enrolled in Poland (2022/23, GUS/NAWA data). ### How much does it cost to live in Poland as a student? Roughly €630–1,210 a month for a student living alone in a one-bedroom flat, from Lodz (the cheapest of the 8 cities we track) to Warsaw (the most expensive); a university dormitory or shared flat usually brings that down to about €400–700. Estimate from Numbeo market data accessed 9 July 2026 — for a visa, rely on the sum the authorities specify. [Full tuition & costs guide](/guides/tuition-and-costs/#living) ## English-taught programmes for Algerian students All 951 degrees in the catalogue are open to Algerian applicants — these picks match what students from Algeria most often look for. Tuition shown per year where the university publishes it. ### Medicine & health programmes Medical degrees taught fully in English — a popular route for Algerian students. - [Long-cycle in Medical Laboratory Science](/program/uniwersytet-mikolaja-kopernika-w-toruniu-analityka-medyczna-long-cycle-master/) — Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Toruń **from €1,395/yr** - [Long-cycle in Medicine](/program/uniwersytet-mikolaja-kopernika-w-toruniu-kierunek-lekarski-long-cycle-master/) — Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Toruń **from €1,395/yr** - [Bachelor in Nursing](/program/uniwersytet-mikolaja-kopernika-w-toruniu-pielegniarstwo-bachelor/) — Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Toruń **from €1,395/yr** - [Long-cycle in Pharmacy](/program/uniwersytet-mikolaja-kopernika-w-toruniu-farmacja-long-cycle-master/) — Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Toruń **from €1,395/yr** - [Long-cycle in Physiotherapy](/program/uniwersytet-mikolaja-kopernika-w-toruniu-fizjoterapia-long-cycle-master/) — Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Toruń **from €1,395/yr** - [Long-cycle in Medicine](/program/akademia-wsb-kierunek-lekarski-long-cycle-master/) — WSB University, Dąbrowa Górnicza **from €1,798/yr** [All health & welfare programmes](/field/health/) ### No English test listed Programmes whose admissions pages named no English test when we captured them. That is not a university statement that a certificate is unnecessary — confirm the current rule before you apply. - [Master in Management](/program/wyzsza-szkola-zarzadzania-i-bankowosci-w-krakowie-zarzadzanie-master/) — School of Management and Banking in Krakow, Kraków - [Bachelor in Finance and Accounting](/program/wyzsza-szkola-zarzadzania-i-bankowosci-w-krakowie-finanse-i-rachunkowosc-bachelor/) — School of Management and Banking in Krakow, Kraków - [Bachelor in Management](/program/wyzsza-szkola-zarzadzania-i-bankowosci-w-krakowie-zarzadzanie-bachelor/) — School of Management and Banking in Krakow, Kraków - [Bachelor in Computer Science](/program/wyzsza-szkola-zarzadzania-i-bankowosci-w-krakowie-informatyka-bachelor/) — School of Management and Banking in Krakow, Kraków - [Master in Management](/program/politechnika-bialostocka-zarzadzanie-master/) — Bialystok University of Technology, Białystok **from €2,300/yr** - [Master in Automation and Robotics](/program/politechnika-bialostocka-automatyka-i-robotyka-master/) — Bialystok University of Technology, Białystok **from €2,300/yr** [All no-IELTS programmes](/without-ielts/) ### Affordable programmes The lowest rates published for English-taught studies in the catalogue. Each figure is a university-wide rate its programmes inherit, not this programme's own fee. - [Master in Applied Linguistics](/program/uniwersytet-im-adama-mickiewicza-w-poznaniu-lingwistyka-stosowana-master/) — Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Poznań **from €465/yr** - [Master in Communication and Language in Healthcare](/program/uniwersytet-im-adama-mickiewicza-w-poznaniu-communication-and-language-in-healthcare-master/) — Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Poznań **from €465/yr** - [Bachelor in Computer Science](/program/uniwersytet-im-adama-mickiewicza-w-poznaniu-informatyka-bachelor/) — Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Poznań **from €465/yr** - [Master in Digital Entrepreneurship](/program/uniwersytet-im-adama-mickiewicza-w-poznaniu-digital-entrepreneurship-master/) — Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Słubice **from €465/yr** - [Bachelor in English Studies: Literature and Culture](/program/uniwersytet-im-adama-mickiewicza-w-poznaniu-english-studies-literature-and-culture-bachelor/) — Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Poznań **from €465/yr** - [Master in Geohazards and Climate Change](/program/uniwersytet-im-adama-mickiewicza-w-poznaniu-geohazards-and-climate-change-master/) — Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Poznań **from €465/yr** [Browse all by tuition](/programs/#sort=tuition-asc) ### Universities behind these picks Each profile has step-by-step application instructions, admissions contacts and every English-taught programme the university offers. - [Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun](/university/uniwersytet-mikolaja-kopernika-w-toruniu/) Toruń - [WSB University](/university/akademia-wsb/) Dąbrowa Górnicza - [School of Management and Banking in Krakow](/university/wyzsza-szkola-zarzadzania-i-bankowosci-w-krakowie/) Kraków - [Bialystok University of Technology](/university/politechnika-bialostocka/) Białystok - [Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan](/university/uniwersytet-im-adama-mickiewicza-w-poznaniu/) Poznań [All 140 universities](/universities/) ### Where these programmes are taught - [Toruń](/city/torun/) 18 programmes - [Dąbrowa Górnicza](/city/dabrowa-gornicza/) 10 programmes - [Kraków](/city/krakow/) 82 programmes - [Białystok](/city/bialystok/) 21 programmes - [Poznań](/city/poznan/) 90 programmes - [Słubice](/city/slubice/) 2 programmes [All student cities](/cities/) Browse the full catalogue by [field of study](/fields/), [city](/cities/), [university](/universities/) or [use the programme finder](/programs/). Students from Algeria also compare: [Zimbabwe](/study-in-poland/from/zimbabwe/), [Nigeria](/study-in-poland/from/nigeria/), [Rwanda](/study-in-poland/from/rwanda/), [Ethiopia](/study-in-poland/from/ethiopia/), [Morocco](/study-in-poland/from/morocco/) ## Ready to find your programme? Compare Algerian-friendly, English-taught Bachelor's and Master's across Polish universities. [Browse programmes](/programs/) [Match me to a programme](/match/) [Visa & residence guide](/guides/visa-and-residence/) Last reviewed: 2026-08-13. Visa-refusal figures are Schengen short-stay proxies unless stated; Poland does not publish national (type D) study-visa refusal rates per country. Flight prices and monthly budgets are estimates from aggregators and study.gov.pl and change over time. Entries ranked 31+ are added for search coverage of countries Poland does not publish separate student counts for; their studentsInPoland.count is null by design unless a published figure exists (the Perspektywy/GUS "Studenci zagraniczni w Polsce 2023" report covers some).