Healthcare systems depend on trained professionals, including nurses, who support patients in hospitals, clinics, community settings, and other care environments.
For students considering a nursing degree, it is important to review each university’s official program page carefully. Program level, duration, language of instruction, study mode, and admissions availability may differ by institution and can change between academic years.
Nursing is a regulated profession. Completing a nursing degree does not automatically guarantee the right to practice in every country. Graduates may need to complete licensing or professional-qualification recognition procedures in the country where they plan to work.
This article highlights five universities in Poland with nursing-program information published on their official websites. It is a practical guide rather than an official ranking. Before applying, confirm the current intake, eligibility requirements, and language of instruction with the university.
Top Schools Offering Nursing Programs in Poland
1. WSEI University
The University of Economics and Innovation in Lublin received academy status and changed its name on October 1, 2022 as WSEI University.
WSEI University’s first-cycle nursing program is full-time, lasts three years or six semesters, and awards a bachelor’s degree. It is available in Polish or English in Lublin and Warsaw. The program combines theoretical study with practical classes and professional internships. The university also lists facilities such as a medical simulation center, nursing-skills laboratories, and an anatomy and physiology laboratory.
WSEI University also lists a full-time, English-taught second-cycle nursing program in Lublin. It lasts two years or four semesters and awards a master’s degree. The university notes that only holders of Polish or European Union Bachelor of Science diplomas in Nursing may apply for this master’s program.
2. Vincent Pol University in Lublin
Vincent Pol University in Lublin lists English-taught Bachelor of Science and Master of Science programs in Nursing. The bachelor’s program is full-time, lasts three years or six semesters, and carries 180 ECTS credits. The master’s program is also full-time, lasts two years or four semesters, and carries 120 ECTS credits.
The bachelor’s program is designed to prepare graduates to work professionally and apply knowledge from general, basic, and specialized subjects. Students practice in laboratories and develop their skills further during placements in healthcare institutions.
Program areas include nursing and rehabilitation procedures, health promotion, preventive healthcare, and health education. Because nursing is a regulated profession, graduates should also check the licensing and professional-recognition rules in the country where they plan to work.
3. Polonia University
Polonia University in Częstochowa publishes official pages for first-cycle and second-cycle nursing programs. Its bachelor’s program is a practical-profile, full-time program taught in English. It carries 180 ECTS credits over six semesters and includes online components. The university states that internships or apprenticeships account for 50% of the study program.
The university’s master’s program is intended for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. It is a full-time, English-taught program with 120 ECTS credits over four semesters and includes distance-learning components. The curriculum covers areas such as nursing-care organization and supervision, health promotion, disease prevention, critical thinking, communication, and decision-making.
International candidates should review the university’s current admissions information carefully. Polonia University’s official website states that its international nursing programs are offered jointly with the American Medical Academy under a strategic partnership and provides a separate route for international admissions.
4. Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University
Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw lists Nursing as a full-time, first-cycle program at its Faculty of Medicine, Collegium Medicum. The program lasts three years and is taught in Polish.
The official catalog states that the curriculum includes basic sciences, preclinical sciences, behavioral and social sciences, and clinical subjects. Because the nursing program is taught in Polish, international applicants should check the university’s current admissions rules and language requirements directly before applying.
If you are planning to pursue a healthcare degree, especially in nursing, Poland may be one option to consider in Europe. Student living costs in Poland can be relatively affordable compared with those in some other European Union countries, although expenses vary by city. Applicants should compare tuition fees, living costs, admissions availability, and professional-recognition requirements before making a decision.
We hope that this article on nursing schools in Poland was helpful. To learn more about studying abroad, check out the Study in Poland and Available Programs in Europe for International Students pages.
