Studying in Norway vs. Poland
Norway and Poland are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €1,222 in Norway and €1,052 in Poland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Norway
Cheaper monthly living
Poland
Lower visa proof of funds
Poland
Side-by-side comparison
Norway
Poland
Currency
NOK (kr)
PLN (zł)
Public tuition (annual)
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
zł9,000
≈ €2,070 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
kr180,000
≈ €15,480 / yr
zł16,000
≈ €3,680 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
kr14,213 / mo
≈ €1,222 / mo
zł4,575 / mo
≈ €1,052 / mo
Visa proof of funds
kr151,690
Proof of funds (annual)
zł9,800
Student visa: PLN ~820/month proof
Cities tracked
Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Tromso
Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.