International students who fall within categories listed below (Points 1-7) can:

a. Apply to study in Polish for free after meeting given criteria under each specific programme
b. Or apply for limited spots to study in English for free in specific programmes.

1. Polish citizens, citizens of the European Union (EU), Swiss Confederation, or European Free Trade Association states (EFTA) – signatories of the European Economic Area Agreement, along with their family members residing in the Republic of Poland.
2. Foreigners holding a permanent residence permit or a long-term EU residence permit.
3. Foreigners granted a temporary residence permit in Poland due to circumstances specified in Articles 159(1) or Article 186(1) subsections 3 or 4 of the Act of 12 December 2013 on Foreigners.
4. Foreigners with refugee status granted by the Republic of Poland and those given temporary protection or subsidiary protection in Poland.
5. Individuals holding the C1 level certificate in the Polish language issued by the State Commission for the Certification of Proficiency in Polish as a Foreign Language.
6. Holders of a valid Pole’s Card (Karta Polaka) or the administrative decision on Polish origin.
7. Spouses, children, and parents of a Polish citizen residing in the territory of Poland.

International students may be eligible for a tuition fee waiver according to the terms specified in agreements between universities or international agreements. A waiver can also be granted under the following conditions:

a. The decision of the University Rector (UMCS Best Applicant Contest), the President of the Polish Academy of Sciences, or the head of a research center.
b. The decision of the Minister or the Director of the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) in the case of scholarship recipients.