Design the built environment at a leading Polish technical university — in English, for very low tuition — in Wrocław, one of Poland's most beautiful and affordable cities. A studio-based, EU-recognised degree with a 9-month post-study permit.
4 years
Full-time duration
≈€3,200
Tuition / year
Oct 2026
Next intake
IELTS 6.0
English requirement
Overview
✓ Study at a leading Polish technical university for architecture & design
✓Studio-based and English-taught, with an EU-recognised degree
✓ Very low tuition + student work rights & a 9-month post-study permit
The program combines design studios with architectural history, building technology, structures and urban planning — the full foundation of an architect. Wrocław's mix of historic and modern architecture is a living classroom, and studios push real, site-based projects.
Graduates continue to a master's for full professional status and work in architecture, urban design and construction across the EU. Very low tuition plus student work rights make it exceptional value.
Your portfolio and drawing test decide the outcome. Your counsellor helps you curate your best work and prepare for the assessment.
What you'll study
Core areas
01 Design Studio
02 Architectural History & Theory
03 Building Technology
04 Structures
05 Urban Planning
06 Diploma Project
After you graduate
Career outcomes
EU-recognised
Pathway to professional architect status
9-month permit
Post-study job-seeking in Poland
Fields
Architecture, urban design, construction
Next step
Master's for full professional status
How to apply
Application timeline
Winter 2025 – spring 2026
Build your portfolio
Assemble your portfolio, gather transcripts, take IELTS, and practise for the drawing test. Your counsellor reviews everything free.
Spring – summer 2026
Submit & sit the assessment
Apply to Wrocław Tech for the October intake and complete the portfolio review and drawing/aptitude test.
Summer 2026
Offer & national visa
Receive your admission, then apply for your Polish National Visa (Type D) with proof of funds and insurance.
Autumn 2026
Arrive & TRP
Arrive in Wrocław and apply for your Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) for the rest of your studies.
October 2026
Orientation & start
Settle in, enrol at Wrocław Tech, and begin your architecture studies.
Fees & funding
Tuition fees & costs
Tuition (international)
Per annum (indicative)
≈€3,200
Total degree cost
4 years
≈€12,800
Health insurance
NFZ or private
≈€30/month
Visa / TRP fees
National Visa (D) + residence permit
≈€80 + TRP
Scholarships
Funding you may be eligible for
NAWA Polish Government Scholarship
National Academic Exchange Agency
≈€350/month
Coverage: Monthly stipend for international students
Eligibility: Outstanding academic record
Duration: Up to 12 months, renewable
Deadline: Varies — typically spring
Source: nawa.gov.pl
University Fee Waiver
Wrocław University of Science and Technology
Up to 100% tuition
Coverage: Partial or full tuition reduction
Eligibility: Outstanding results or financial need
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Deadline: With admission application
Source: pwr.edu.pl
Government Scholarships (home country)
Saudi SACM, Kuwaiti MOHE, etc.
Full award
Coverage: Tuition + living expenses + flights
Eligibility: Varies by country
Duration: Full degree
Deadline: Varies — your counsellor checks eligibility
Loans & financing
Alternative funding options
MPOWER Financing
International student loan · No cosigner
Available for international students at select European universities. No cosigner, collateral, or local credit history required.
Work during studies
Full-time students · No separate work permit
Full-time international students in Poland may work without a separate permit — Wrocław's architecture and design studios offer working-student opportunities.
Living costs
Monthly budget in Wrocław
Wrocław is a beautiful, lively student city in western Poland — one of Europe's most affordable, with a big international-student community and a stunning market square. Sharing accommodation keeps costs low.
Rent (shared flat)€270–€430
Food & groceries€180–€280
Transport (student pass)€10
Health insurance€30
Materials & supplies€40–€90
Personal & leisure€90–€180
Estimated total€480–€800/month
Visa/TRP financial proof: about PLN 776/month (~€180) in living funds in addition to tuition — via bank statements or a sponsor.
Visa & residence
Polish student visa requirements
Visa type
National Visa (Type D) → Temporary Residence Permit (TRP)
Admission letter
Letter of acceptance from Wrocław Tech
Application fee
≈€80 (visa) + TRP fee
Financial proof
≈PLN 776/month (~€180) + tuition
Health insurance
NFZ or private insurance
Post-graduation
9-month job-seeking residence permit
Student stories
Hear from our students
"Wrocław itself is an architecture lesson — historic and modern side by side. Studying design in English for €3,200 a year is amazing value, and my counsellor helped me build a portfolio that got me in."
LN
Layan N.
BSc Architecture, Wrocław — Class of 2029 · 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
"The studios are demanding in the best way, and the city is affordable and beautiful. As a full-time student I could work part-time, and the 9-month permit lets me start my career here."
OM
Omar M.
BSc Architecture, Wrocław — Class of 2028 · 🇪🇬 Egypt
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a portfolio to apply?
Yes — architecture applications require a portfolio of your drawing and design work, and there's often a drawing/aptitude assessment. Your counsellor helps you curate a strong portfolio and prepare for the assessment.
Is the degree EU-recognised?
Yes. Wrocław University of Science and Technology is a leading Polish technical university, and its architecture degree is recognised across the EU. Full professional architect status typically follows a master's plus supervised practice — your counsellor maps the pathway.
Is it taught in English?
Yes — the architecture program is offered in English for international students, so you don't need Polish to study. Basic Polish helps with daily life and site visits.
Can I work in Poland during and after studies?
Yes. Full-time international students in Poland may work without a separate work permit, and after graduating you can apply for a 9-month job-seeking residence permit.
How affordable is Wrocław?
Very. Wrocław is a beautiful, lively student city in western Poland and one of Europe's most affordable — budget roughly €480–€800/month all-in, with tuition only ≈€3,200/year.
