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Poland vs Czechia: what a year of study costs
The two cost about the same for a first year.
EUR 7,000 to 18,100
EUR 10,600 to 14,500
fromup to Tuition, 12 months of living costs and the visa fee.
Side by side
| Figure |  Poland |  Czechia |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition a year | EUR 1,500 to 6,000 | EUR 4,500 to 5,400 |
| Living costs, 12 months | EUR 5,400 to 12,000 | EUR 6,000 to 9,000 |
| Student visa fee | EUR 80 | EUR 103 |
| First year, all in | EUR 7,000 to 18,100 | EUR 10,600 to 14,500 |
| Money to show for the visa | EUR 2,760 | EUR 4,760 |
| Work during term | Not published | Not published |
| Stay to work after | 9 months | 9 months |
| Figures checked | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 |
Every figure is from the Poland and Czechia 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 Poland or Czechia?
The two cost about the same for a first year. A first year in Poland costs about EUR 7,000 to 18,100 and in Czechia about EUR 10,600 to 14,500, 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 Poland and Czechia?
Poland: EUR 2,760 a year. Czechia: EUR 4,760 a year.