Can a full-time international student work?
Eligible full-time higher-education students staying on the appropriate study visa or residence permit may work without a separate work permit. The course and residence basis matter.
Study in Poland
Poland offers English-taught programmes in technology, engineering, business, logistics, sciences and healthcare across major university cities. Work-permit exemptions depend on the exact full-time higher-education status and legal basis of stay; not every course has the same immigration treatment. For 2027, verify the institution, qualification, funds, residence procedure and graduate route with official Polish authorities before enrolment.
Common questions
How long is the graduate permit?
The specified graduate temporary residence permit is granted once for nine months to seek employment or start a business. Apply during legal stay directly after graduation.
How do I file a residence application?
Poland changed relevant procedures in 2026. Check the current Office for Foreigners or MOS instructions for the application type and your province instead of relying on old paper-filing directions.
Does studying in Poland guarantee a job or permanent residence?
No. Study, graduate job-search residence, employment and longer-term residence are separate stages with their own requirements.