The programme fees cover all tuition (including language courses), one study trip abroad per semester, and access to all IES and university student facilities.

Payment Deadlines

​Costs not covered by the programme fees

The programme fees do not cover:

• room; 
• board;
• transportation;
• insurance;
• the costs of additional study trips;
• other miscellaneous costs.

There are two billing options, either your home university is billed or you pay the programme fees directly to us. Please consult your Study Abroad office to determine your school's policies and billing procedures. 

If you are paying directly, the programme fees must be paid by bank transfer.

Bank Transfer Information

Name/account title:

Uniwersytet Jagielloński

Bank:

Bank Pekao SA

University account number:

PL 44 1240 6960 7433 2204 9999 9999

Bank's address:

Ul.Szpitalna 15
31-024 Kraków

Swift code: PKOPPLPWXXX

Title of payment:

Institute of European Studies - SA fees for ______________ (name of student)

There are several outside funding opportunities that are worth looking into. We encourage that you explore these options so that your study abroad experience maybe not only educational and fun but also cost-effective.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Current recipients of federal student financial aid and the Pell Grant are eligible to apply for this grant, which is offered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State.

David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarship  Poland ia among the countries deemed critical to U.S. national security and American undergraduate students interested in studying about these regions and its language may apply for the scholarship awarded by the National Security Education Program (NSEP).

Golden Key Study Abroad Scholarship Members of the Golden Key Honors Society may get financial support for study abroad.

Global Studies Foundation Study Grant This is a good opportunity for those students who are already studying abroad. Supplementary funding is available, particularly for those studying in countries deemed strategicanlly significant for the U.S.

Institute of International Education: Study Abroad Funding A search engine for study abroad scholarships.

International Education Financial Aid This search engine contains information about all types of scholarships, grants and fellowships, including study abroad.

Estimated living expenses 2026/27*

1. Accommodation

a. Hall of Residence (UJ dorms: Bursa Jagiellońska, Bydgoska C/D, Nawojka, Piast, Żaczek)

• Multi-person room (shared): 640 zł / ~149€ / ~169$ per month
• Single room: 820 zł / ~191€ / ~216$ per month
• Single occupancy of a double room (subject to availability): 1100 zł / ~256€ / ~290$ per month
• Refundable deposit: equal to the multi-person room rate (640 zł for 2025/26)

b. Private Housing

• Shared apartment room (general market): from 1000 zł / ~233€ / ~264$ per month
• Shared apartment (whole unit, city centre): from 2500 zł / ~581€ / ~660$ per month

Private co-living dorm — SHED Co-living Kraków (al. 3 Maja): Prices start from 1500 PLN and depend on room type and contract length. Rent already includes utilities, internet, and access to common areas (gym, cinema room, coworking space).

Monthly room prices:

Twin rooms (per person in twin studio):

• Economy Twin Studio (18.5 m²): 1500 PLN / ~349€ / ~396$
• Classic Twin Studio (20.5–21.5 m²): 1780 PLN / ~414€ / ~470$
• Large Twin Studio (23.5–24 m²): 1880 PLN / ~437€ / ~496$

Single rooms (studio):

• Economy Studio – ground floor (18–19.5 m²): 2570 PLN / ~598€ / ~678$
• Compact Studio (17 m²): 2750 PLN / ~640€ / ~726$
• Standard and higher studio types (e.g. Classic Studio): approx. 2600–2730 PLN / ~605–635€ / ~686–720$

(Cost depends on location, whether utilities are included or not, room size, heating type and number of roommates).

2. Board

a. University Halls do not offer meal plans. Basic kitchens and cheap cafeterias are available onsite.

b. Home food may cost around 1000 zł / ~233€ / ~264$ per month.

c. Lunch at the student canteen: from 30 zł / ~7€ / ~8$.

3. Books

a. All required course materials are available in the Faculty Library. The University provides online access to a full range of academic databases for all students.

4. Telephones and Internet

a. Depending on usage, students may spend around 100 zł / ~23€ / ~26$ per month with mobile internet included.

b. Monthly internet fee can vary from about 100–150 zł/month. Often, you will need to pay an installation fee (from 200–250 zł).

5. Study trips

a. Participation fee: This includes transportation, housing, and entrance fees to the scheduled activities and events. Meals included as part of the accommodation (e.g., breakfast or dinner provided at the lodging) are covered by the participation fee. Any additional food or snacks purchased independently by students during free time (e.g., buying a sandwich while out in the mountains) are the individual student's own cost and are not covered by the programme.

b. Additional optional trips may range from 800 zł to 1500 zł.

6. Local Transport (student discount applies for students up to 26)

a. Cost of one tram or bus ride: https://ztp.krakow.pl/en/kmk-public-transport/kmk-ticket-guide
b. Monthly Card for Public Transportation: https://ztp.krakow.pl/en/kmk-public-transport/kmk-ticket-guide
c. Due to the close proximity of the University halls of residence to classrooms, most students choose to walk. (Nawojka is literally right across the street from most of your classrooms.)

d. Reduced (student) ticket prices in Kraków public transport, as of August 2026, based on the tariff introduced in March 2026: 

Single/time-based tickets (reduced):

• 15-minute: 2.00 zł / ~0.47€ / ~0.53$
• 30-minute or single trip: 3.00 zł / ~0.70€ / ~0.79$
• 60-minute: 4.00 zł / ~0.93€ / ~1.06$
• 90-minute: 4.50 zł / ~1.05€ / ~1.19$

Season (named) tickets — reduced prices:

• Single line, zone I (Kraków City Card / resident status): 36–45 zł / ~8.37–10.47€ / ~9.50–11.87$ depending on line type/eligibility
• Zone I network ticket (resident, with Kraków City Card): 54.50 zł / ~12.67€ / ~14.38$
• Semi-annual ticket (zone I, reduced): 282.50 zł / ~65.70€ / ~74.54$
• Annual student ticket (Kraków City Card status holders): 470 zł / ~109.30€ / ~124.01$
• Monthly agglomeration/metropolitan ticket (zones I+II+III, reduced): 96.50 zł / ~22.44€ / ~25.46$
• Taxi (5km) – around 30 zł / ~7€ / ~8$ [carried over]
• Uber (5km) – around 20 zł / ~5€ / ~5$ [carried over]

7. Other

• Gym monthly pass: 100 zł / ~23€ / ~26$
• Swimming Pool for 1h: 15 zł / ~3€ / ~4$
• Yoga classes: 150 zł / ~35€ / ~40$ per 4 classes
• One visit, all National Museum Branches for JU students: 1 zł / ~0.23€ / ~0.26$
• Trip to Wieliczka Salt Mine – 100 zł / ~23€ / ~26$
• Trip to the Auschwitz Concentration Camp – 100 zł / ~23€ / ~26$

Note: All prices are indicative prices and may change depending on the current situation.

8. Approximate Currency Exchange Rates (as of late July 2026):
   1 Euro = 4.30 zloty
   1 American Dollar = 3.79 zloty

*Please be advised that these figures are meant as a guide, and discrepancies may occur.
*The cost of one study trip abroad is included in the tuition fee. This includes transportation, housing, entrance fees to the scheduled activities and events.