Poland Student Work Rights 2026

International students in Poland can work while studying if they meet the stated conditions. After graduation, there is a route to stay and look for work or start a business.

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Students in full-time programs for more than 6 months do not need a work permit. During the academic year, they can work up to 20 hours per week, and they can work full-time during summer and Christmas breaks.

This makes it possible to take a job alongside classes, with more flexibility during holidays. The work rights apply while studying in Poland on a Student Visa (D-type).

After completing studies, graduates can apply for a temporary residence permit to seek employment or start a business. This permit is typically valid for up to 1 year.

The permit lets graduates remain in Poland while looking for work in their field of study. Planning job searches and networking before graduation can help with the transition.

Universities in Poland

QS World #271 #1 in Poland Poland

University of Warsaw

Public University — The University of Warsaw (Uniwersytet Warszawski) is a university in Warsaw. University of Warsaw information includes academic events held at the Auditorium Maximum on the Main Campus at Kr...

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#271 QS World University Rankings 2026

#1 in Poland

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QS World #303 #2 in Poland Poland

Jagiellonian University Cracow

Public University — Jagiellonian University is a university in Cracow. Its website features university news and research items, including work by faculty members across several disciplines. The site also descri...

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—International

Admissions open

#303 QS World University Rankings 2026

#2 in Poland

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QS World #487 #3 in Poland Poland

Warsaw University of Technology

Public University — Warsaw University of Technology (Politechnika Warszawska) is a technology university in Warsaw. The university presents its activities through news and events, including science outreach suc...

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#487 QS World University Rankings 2026

#3 in Poland

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#89 in Poland Poland

Vistula University

Public University — Vistula University is a public university located in Poland.

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#89 in Poland · by research impact

5,762 citations · h-index 35

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#4 in Poland Poland

AGH University of Science and Technology

Public University — AGH University of Science and Technology (Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza) is a higher education institution with its name linked to Stanisław Staszic in Kraków. The homepage presents activities,...

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#4 in Poland · by research impact

5,229,932 citations · h-index 519

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#5 in Poland Poland

Adam Mickiewicz University of Poznan

Public University — Adam Mickiewicz University of Poznan is a public university in Poznan. The university describes itself as a research university and an academic centre, with a mission focused on conducting h...

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29,000Students

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#5 in Poland · by research impact

1,475,188 citations · h-index 282

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Questions about working & jobs in Poland

Can international students work while studying in Poland?

Yes. International students can work while studying in Poland if they meet the stated conditions.

Do students need a work permit to work in Poland?

No work permit is needed for students in full-time programs for over 6 months.

What can graduates do after studying in Poland?

They can apply for a temporary residence permit to seek employment or start a business, typically valid for up to 1 year.

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