BSc Architecture
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.
- ✓ 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.
Design & architecture options
| University | Country | Level | Duration | Tuition/year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrocław Tech ★ This programme | 🇵🇱 Poland | Bachelor's | 4 years | ≈€3,200 |
| Polimi (Architecture) QS #10 arch | 🇮🇹 Italy | Bachelor's | 3 years | €3,900 |
| IE (Architecture) Top Spanish | 🇪🇸 Spain | Master's | 15 months | €31,000 |
| Polimi (Design Eng) QS #5 design | 🇮🇹 Italy | Master's | 2 years | €3,900 |
What you'll need
| Academic | High-school diploma with maths & physics | |
| Portfolio | Portfolio + drawing / aptitude assessment | |
| English | IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (English-taught) | |
| Skills | Freehand drawing & spatial ability valued | |
Your portfolio and drawing test decide the outcome. Your counsellor helps you curate your best work and prepare for the assessment.
Core areas
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
Application timeline
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 |
Funding you may be eligible for
Alternative funding options
Available for international students at select European universities. No cosigner, collateral, or local credit history required.
Full-time international students in Poland may work without a separate permit — Wrocław's architecture and design studios offer working-student opportunities.
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.
Visa/TRP financial proof: about PLN 776/month (~€180) in living funds in addition to tuition — via bank statements or a sponsor.
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 | |
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."
"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."
Frequently asked questions
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