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
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.
Courses in demand, ranked by outcome
- 01
Hospitality & Tourism Management
Diploma · BAMalta and Croatia hire hospitality graduates, and both issue work permits for the sector.
- 02
Medicine & Dentistry in English
MD · DDSPoland, at NMC-listed universities only.
- 03
Engineering & IT
BEng · MScPolish technical universities, low tuition.
- 04
Business & iGaming Management
BA · MScMalta's largest office employer.
- 05
Maritime Studies & Logistics
BScCroatia's Adriatic ports and shipping lines.
- 06
Nursing & Health Sciences
BScMalta's hospitals recruit graduates directly.
The typical path to settlement
- 1Student visa1–3 years
- 2Job-search permit9 months
- 3Single work permit1 year, renewable
- 4Long-term residenceafter 5 years
- 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
Examples, not a partner list.
- 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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