Studying in Poland vs. United Kingdom
Poland and United Kingdom 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 €1,052 in Poland and €1,836 in United Kingdom.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Poland
Cheaper monthly living
Poland
Lower visa proof of funds
Poland
Side-by-side comparison
Poland
United Kingdom
Currency
PLN (zł)
GBP (£)
Public tuition (annual)
zł9,000
≈ €2,070 / yr
£22,000
≈ €25,740 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
zł16,000
≈ €3,680 / yr
£38,000
≈ €44,460 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
zł4,575 / mo
≈ €1,052 / mo
£1,569 / mo
≈ €1,836 / mo
Visa proof of funds
zł9,800
Student visa: PLN ~820/month proof
£12,006
UKVI maintenance (outside London)
Cities tracked
Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw
London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.