> Markdown version of https://apply.edu.pl/study-in-poland/from/russia/ — the HTML page is canonical. 1. [Home](/) 2. [By country](/study-in-poland/) 3. Russia # Study in Poland from Russia A practical, honest guide for Russian students — visas, refusal rates, flights, costs and what life is really like. Backed by sources, not marketing. English[Русский](https://apply.edu.pl/study-in-poland/from/russia/ru/)  Eastern Europe [Browse English-taught programmes](/programs/) [How to apply](/guides/how-to-apply/) 1,392 Russian students in Poland 2022/23 · GUS/NAWA Yes Study visa required type D long-stay 7.5% Visa refusal rate 2024 · proxy, see note 1+ stop Flights to Warsaw €200–500+ (via hub, one-way) ## Visas & entry National long-stay (type D) study visa | Fact | Value | |---|---| | Processing time | 4–12 weeks (enhanced scrutiny) | | Where to apply | Polish consulate in Moscow / St Petersburg / Kaliningrad — applications heavily restricted; students are among the few categories still accepted | | Proof of funds | ≈ 701 PLN/month (~€165/mo) minimum + tuition + return; ~€2,000–4,000/year | ### Key documents - acceptance letter - proof of funds - health insurance - accommodation - return-travel funds Source: [study.gov.pl](https://study.gov.pl/visa-application) ## Visa refusal — the honest picture 7.5% Visa refusal rate (2024) Schengen short-stay PROXY (7.5% in 2024) — but misleading: Poland suspends most Russian visa categories, students excepted **Important:** Real-world difficulty for a Russian applicant is far higher than 7.5% implies; the EU also banned multi-entry Schengen visas for Russians. Source: [henleyglobal.com](https://www.henleyglobal.com/publications/global-mobility-report/2025-january/global-mobility-contradiction-schengen-visa-discrimination-numbers) ## Getting there Moscow → Warsaw — no direct flights (mutual airspace closure); via Istanbul/Belgrade or overland through the Baltics | Fact | Value | |---|---| | Typical price | €200–500+ (via hub, one-way) | | Flight time | 8–20+ h | | Airlines | Turkish Airlines (via IST), Air Serbia (via BEG) | No direct Russia–Poland flights since 2022; routings and prices are volatile. Prices vary — estimate from [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_emigration_during_the_Russo-Ukrainian_war) ## What it's really like Russians are a smaller, more sensitive group post-2022. Sentiment toward the Russian state is strongly negative, and Poland deliberately did not open its doors to Russians fleeing mobilisation, so the community skews toward anti-war, educated emigrants (IT, journalism, academia). Individual students are generally treated on their merits, but they navigate visa restrictions, occasional suspicion, and a need to distinguish themselves from Kremlin politics. The community is real but low-profile. **Community:** Small student cohort — roughly ~1,400 Russian students (estimate). The broader anti-war émigré presence is smaller than in Germany or the Baltics. ## Tips from students & forums 1. Confirm your category is currently accepted before applying — Poland suspends most Russian visa types, but students/exchange/medical are explicit exceptions; bring proof of enrolment. [fragomen.com](https://www.fragomen.com/insights/poland-limited-restrictions-for-russian-citizens.html) 2. Plan travel via Istanbul or Belgrade hubs and allow extra time/budget — no direct flights and routings change frequently. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_emigration_during_the_Russo-Ukrainian_war) 3. Apply for the temporary residence permit early; given enhanced scrutiny, gather all documents well before your visa lapses. [mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl](https://www.mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl/) ## Good to know - Poland suspends most national and initial Schengen visa categories for Russian citizens; students, exchange and medical categories remain accepted. - No direct Russia–Poland flights since 2022 due to mutual airspace closure. [Russia on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia) [Russian community in Poland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_emigration_during_the_Russo-Ukrainian_war) ## Frequently asked questions ### Do Russian students need a visa to study in Poland? Russian citizens need a Polish national long-stay (type D) study visa for programmes over 90 days. Typical processing: 4–12 weeks (enhanced scrutiny). Polish consulate in Moscow / St Petersburg / Kaliningrad — applications heavily restricted; students are among the few categories still accepted ### How many Russian students are in Poland? About 1,392 students from Russia 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 Russian students All 951 degrees in the catalogue are open to Russian applicants — these picks match what students from Russia most often look for. Tuition shown per year where the university publishes it. ### 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. - [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 - [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 Russia also compare: [Ukraine](/study-in-poland/from/ukraine/), [Belarus](/study-in-poland/from/belarus/), [Turkey](/study-in-poland/from/turkey/), [Zimbabwe](/study-in-poland/from/zimbabwe/), [Azerbaijan](/study-in-poland/from/azerbaijan/) ## Ready to find your programme? Compare Russian-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).