Study in Poland
For students who are Polish Studies Minors, a trip to study in Poland is the perfect supplement to classes. Living in Poland gives students a chance to perfect their language skills, as well as immerse themselves in Polish culture. The Polish Studies Program offers scholarships for students who are interested in spending time in Poland, and we strongly recommend they do!
Polish Studies Minor elective & Tier 2 LITR Core
LITR 200 in Poland
May 15-30, 2026
Faculty Leader: John Merchant (jmerchant@luc.edu)
Learn about Polish history and culture in Poland! Course includes an overview of the changing history from the Middle Ages to the 21st century focusing on Medieval Poland, Jewish history, Polish Art, and folk culture. You will be exposed to Polish higher education institutions - Ignatianum and Jagiellonian University. You will have the opportunity to visit Poland's rich religious and historical influences including visits to churches, synagogues, and museums. Students will visit Warsaw and participate in a guided tour of Auschwitz. For more information, please visit abroad.luc.edu.
NAWA - Narodowa Agencja Wymiany Akademickiej
As stated on NAWA's website, NAWA is a new institution that was established on October 1st, 2017. It is set up to coordinate state activities driving the process of internationalization of Polish academic and research institutions. The mission of NAWA is to foster the development of Poland in the area of science and higher education.
NAWA goals:
- Support international mobility of students, academics and researchers
- Support the process of internationalization of Polish HEIs and research institutions
- Promote Polish science and higher education
- Promote and popularize teaching of the Polish language
For more information please visit NAWA's website or check and follow their Facebook website.
The Kosciuszko Foundation
The Studies & Research in Poland Program awards scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students to study full-time at Polish universities and for undergraduate and postgraduate research at state universities and institutes in Poland.
Scholarships are awarded for:
- Graduate and postdoctoral research in Poland
- Teaching Fellowships
- Undergraduate and graduate full-time studies at Polish public universities
This scholarship is awarded under the auspices of the Kosciuszko Foundation’s Exchange Program to Poland and Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA).