Studying in Poland vs. Uae
Poland and Uae 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 €1,060 in Poland and €1,265 in Uae.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Poland
Cheaper monthly living
Poland
Lower visa proof of funds
Poland
Side-by-side comparison
Poland
Uae
Currency
PLN (zł)
AED (AED)
Public tuition (annual)
zł9,000
≈ €2,086 / yr
AED55,000
≈ €12,887 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
zł16,000
≈ €3,709 / yr
AED95,000
≈ €22,259 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
zł4,575 / mo
≈ €1,060 / mo
AED5,400 / mo
≈ €1,265 / mo
Visa proof of funds
zł9,800
Student visa: PLN ~820/month proof
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Cities tracked
Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw
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Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.