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Germany vs Poland: what a year of study costs
Poland is the cheaper of the two: about EUR 700 to 2,900 less for a first year.
EUR 9,900 to 18,800
EUR 7,000 to 18,100
fromup to Tuition, 12 months of living costs and the visa fee.
Side by side
| Figure |  Germany |  Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition a year | EUR 200 to 700 | EUR 1,500 to 6,000 |
| Living costs, 12 months | EUR 9,600 to 18,000 | EUR 5,400 to 12,000 |
| Student visa fee | EUR 75 | EUR 80 |
| First year, all in | EUR 9,900 to 18,800 | EUR 7,000 to 18,100 |
| Money to show for the visa | EUR 11,900 | EUR 2,760 |
| Work during term | 20 hours a week | Not published |
| Stay to work after | 18 months | 9 months |
| Figures checked | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 |
Every figure is from the Germany and Poland guides, where each one links to its official source with the date we checked it. Living costs are the published monthly range times twelve. Converted at the day's rate (2026-11-08). Rates by Exchange Rate API.
Questions
Is it cheaper to study in Germany or Poland?
Poland is the cheaper of the two: about EUR 700 to 2,900 less for a first year. A first year in Germany costs about EUR 9,900 to 18,800 and in Poland about EUR 7,000 to 18,100, counting tuition, twelve months of living costs and the visa fee, from each country's official sources.
How much money do I need to show for a student visa in Germany and Poland?
Germany: EUR 11,900 a year. Poland: EUR 2,760 a year.