Postgraduate · #1 business school in Poland · English-taught
Master of Science (MSc)
SGH Warsaw School of Economics
🇵🇱 Warsaw, Poland · QS #491 · #1 in Poland
MSc Finance
Study finance at Poland's oldest and top-ranked business school — in English, for very low tuition — in Warsaw, a regional banking hub. Strong quantitative training, deep recruiting into finance and consulting, and a 9-month post-study permit.
2 years
Full-time duration
≈€4,200
Tuition / year
Oct 2026
Next intake
IELTS 6.5
English requirement
Overview
✓ Study at Poland's #1 business & economics university for finance
✓English-taught, quantitative, with deep employer recruiting
✓ Very low tuition + student work rights & a 9-month post-study permit
The MSc gives you a rigorous foundation in corporate finance, investments, financial markets, risk and quantitative methods, with electives and a research thesis. SGH's Warsaw location puts you next to banks, funds and consultancies for internships and jobs.
Graduates move into banking, asset management, corporate finance, consulting and fintech across the region and the EU. Very low tuition plus student work rights make it exceptional value for a finance master's.
Bachelor's in finance, economics, business or quantitative field
Prerequisites
Quantitative coursework; GMAT strengthens some tracks
English
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent (English-taught)
Assessment
Qualification review / interview for some tracks
💡
SGH values quantitative strength. Your counsellor helps you position your application (and GMAT where useful) for the strongest possible profile.
What you'll study
Core areas
01 Corporate Finance
02 Investments & Portfolio
03 Financial Markets
04 Risk Management
05 Quantitative Methods
06 Master's Thesis
After you graduate
Career outcomes
Banking hub
Warsaw's banks, funds & consultancies
9-month permit
Post-study job-seeking in Poland
Roles
Banking, asset management, corporate finance
EU mobility
Work across the European Union
How to apply
Application timeline
Winter 2025 – spring 2026
Prepare your application
Gather transcripts, take IELTS (and GMAT if useful), and prepare your CV. Your counsellor reviews everything free of charge.
Spring – summer 2026
Submit to SGH
Apply through the SGH admissions portal for the October intake. Apply early — English-taught finance places are competitive.
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 Warsaw and apply for your Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) for the rest of your studies.
October 2026
Orientation & start
Settle in, enrol at SGH, and begin your master's.
Fees & funding
Tuition fees & costs
Tuition (international)
Per annum (indicative)
≈€4,200
Total programme cost
2 years
≈€8,400
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
SGH Merit Scholarship & Fee Waiver
SGH Warsaw School of Economics
Fee reductions
Coverage: Partial or full tuition reduction
Eligibility: Outstanding results or financial need
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Deadline: With admission application
Source: sgh.waw.pl
Government Scholarships (home country)
Saudi SACM, Kuwaiti MOHE, etc.
Full award
Coverage: Tuition + living expenses + flights
Eligibility: Varies by country — business often eligible
Duration: Full programme
Deadline: Varies — your counsellor checks eligibility
Loans & financing
Alternative funding options
Prodigy Finance
International postgraduate loans · No collateral
Collateral-free loans for international students at leading European business schools, assessed on your future earning potential rather than a cosigner.
Work during studies
Full-time students · No separate work permit
Full-time international students in Poland may work without a separate permit — Warsaw's banks and consultancies offer working-student and internship roles.
Living costs
Monthly budget in Warsaw
Warsaw is Poland's dynamic capital and business hub — affordable for a capital city, safe, and full of international students. Sharing accommodation keeps costs manageable.
Rent (shared flat)€350–€550
Food & groceries€200–€300
Transport (student pass)€12
Health insurance€30
Books & supplies€30–€60
Personal & leisure€100–€200
Estimated total€600–€950/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 SGH
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
"SGH is the top finance school in Poland, and Warsaw's banking scene meant real internships. Studying in English for €4,200 a year, with a scholarship, was unbeatable value. My counsellor handled the whole application and visa."
TA
Tarek A.
MSc Finance, SGH — Class of 2027 · 🇯🇴 Jordan
"The quantitative training is serious, and recruiting into banking and consulting is strong. Warsaw is affordable for a capital, and as a full-time student I could work. The 9-month permit is helping me land a role."
RB
Rana B.
MSc Finance, SGH — Class of 2026 · 🇪🇬 Egypt
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How respected is SGH?
SGH Warsaw School of Economics is Poland's oldest and top-ranked business and economics university, consistently the country's #1 for finance and economics, with strong recruiting into banking, consulting and corporate finance. It holds international accreditations and deep employer links in Warsaw.
Is it taught in English?
Yes — SGH offers finance master's programs fully in English for international students, so you don't need Polish to study. Basic Polish helps with daily life and internships, and SGH offers language courses.
What background do I need?
You need a bachelor's in finance, economics, business or a quantitative field, with solid quantitative coursework. A GMAT can strengthen some tracks. Your counsellor reviews your profile against SGH's requirements free of charge.
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. Warsaw is a regional banking and finance hub.
How affordable is Warsaw?
Very reasonable for a capital — budget roughly €600–€950/month all-in. With tuition around €4,200/year and student work rights, it's excellent value for a finance master's at Poland's top business school.
