Study abroad · Malta, Poland & Croatia

Study in the EU from India: courses, costs, scholarships and post-study work

Intakes
October, February
Tuition
€3,000–9,000 a year (Polish medicine €10,000–15,000)
Post-study
Malta 9-month permit; Poland 9-month job search; Croatia 1 year
Figures verified
Sept 2026
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Study abroad · 6 courses in demand · 3 funding routes

Malta, Poland & Croatia

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Affordable EU study with part-time work rights: hospitality and business in Malta, English-taught medicine and engineering in Poland, maritime and tourism in Croatia. A door into the EU labour market at a fraction of UK cost.

IntakesOctober, February
Tuition€3,000–9,000 a year (Polish medicine €10,000–15,000)
Post-studyMalta 9-month permit; Poland 9-month job search; Croatia 1 year
Part-time workMalta 20 hrs/week after 12 weeks; Poland unrestricted for full-time students; Croatia 20 hrs/week
EnglishIELTS 5.5–6.5; Poland asks for B2 proof
What to study here

Courses in demand, ranked by outcome

  1. 01
    Hospitality & Tourism Management
    Diploma · BA

    Malta and Croatia hire hospitality graduates, and both issue work permits for the sector.

  2. 02
    Medicine & Dentistry in English
    MD · DDS

    Poland, at NMC-listed universities only.

  3. 03
    Engineering & IT
    BEng · MSc

    Polish technical universities, low tuition.

  4. 04
    Business & iGaming Management
    BA · MSc

    Malta's largest office employer.

  5. 05
    Maritime Studies & Logistics
    BSc

    Croatia's Adriatic ports and shipping lines.

  6. 06
    Nursing & Health Sciences
    BSc

    Malta's hospitals recruit graduates directly.

After the degree

The typical path to settlement

  1. 1Student visa1–3 years
  2. 2Job-search permit9 months
  3. 3Single work permit1 year, renewable
  4. 4Long-term residenceafter 5 years
  5. 5Maltese citizenshipdiscretionary after 5+ years

Timelines are typical; the visa section below has the full route list for the EU.

Scholarships and funding

  • ★
    NAWA programmes (Poland)Government scholarships for selected master's and PhD programmes.
  • ★
    Erasmus+Funded semesters in another EU country during your degree.
  • ★
    University merit awardsPartial tuition waivers at the University of Malta, Polish technical universities and Croatian universities.

Universities students ask about

University of MaltaMedical University of LodzWarsaw University of TechnologyAGH KrakówUniversity of ZagrebUniversity of Rijeka

Examples, not a partner list.

What Zolt Link handles for the EU
  • University applications
  • National D visa files
  • Accommodation
  • The study-to-single-permit plan with employers we already work with

Quick answers

When are the intakes in the EU?
Intakes: October, February.
How much does it cost to study in the EU?
Tuition: €3,000–9,000 a year (Polish medicine €10,000–15,000).
Can I stay and work in the EU after my degree?
Post-study: Malta 9-month permit; Poland 9-month job search; Croatia 1 year.
Can I work part-time while studying in the EU?
Part-time work: Malta 20 hrs/week after 12 weeks; Poland unrestricted for full-time students; Croatia 20 hrs/week.
What English test score do I need for the EU?
English: IELTS 5.5–6.5; Poland asks for B2 proof.
Which courses are in demand for Indian students in the EU?
Hospitality & Tourism Management (Diploma · BA): Malta and Croatia hire hospitality graduates, and both issue work permits for the sector.; Medicine & Dentistry in English (MD · DDS): Poland, at NMC-listed universities only.; Engineering & IT (BEng · MSc): Polish technical universities, low tuition.; Business & iGaming Management (BA · MSc): Malta's largest office employer.; Maritime Studies & Logistics (BSc): Croatia's Adriatic ports and shipping lines.; Nursing & Health Sciences (BSc): Malta's hospitals recruit graduates directly.
Which scholarships can Indian students apply for in the EU?
NAWA programmes (Poland): Government scholarships for selected master's and PhD programmes. Erasmus+: Funded semesters in another EU country during your degree. University merit awards: Partial tuition waivers at the University of Malta, Polish technical universities and Croatian universities.
Which universities in the EU do students ask Zolt Link about?
University of Malta, Medical University of Lodz, Warsaw University of Technology, AGH Kraków, University of Zagreb, University of Rijeka. These are examples students commonly ask about, not a partner list.
What does Zolt Link handle for a student going to the EU?
University applications, national D visa files, accommodation, and the study-to-single-permit plan with employers we already work with.

Requirements, salary thresholds and government charges shown here are the headline rules as at and change often; every requirement is re-checked against the official source on the day a file is prepared. General information, not legal advice. Last reviewed .

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