Master's

Fisheries sciences

University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn
Olsztyn, Poland English (Check official programme page) Taught
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Tuition
€1,175.28/semester
Duration
18 Months
Intake
Autumn Semester
Deadline
Closed 2026
Closed for 2026 intake. Next deadline not yet verified.

About the Program

We offer a Master’s course in Aquaculture and Fishery for international students, which is highly fascinating and fastly developing branch of animal production worldwide. The studies cover wide area of topics referring to aquaculture industry and academia, as well as management of aquatic ecosystems. The graduates of the Aquaculture and Fishery course will hold the experience in the field of commercial fish production where traditional (pond-based) as well as modern intensive fish farming technologies (including salmonids farming and intensive production in recirculating aquaculture systems, i.e. RAS) are the main themes. However, additionally, the MSc candidates will have unique possibility of acquiring the knowledge in the field of fish biology and exploitation of wild populations, with special reference to inland water bodies. In summary, educational outcomes are characterized by unique combination of core knowledge from the two main fields: aquaculture and fisheries. Following the course, the students will become a specialist in freshwater ichthyology, being professionally trained in both fields. To improve professional skills, students participate in internships in aquaculture companies. Student can do his internship in Poland (in the proposed company) or in their own country. Besides our MSc course prepares the students to become a highly trained specialist in laboratory work with fish as well as providing professional knowledge and skills in analytical lab-works (including biochemistry and molecular biology), graduates will become professionals in fish farming as well as in management of open water bodies. Thus, our former students are highly attractive for the labor market all over the world. This will create the real opportunities of undertaking job throughout of globe in various companies producing or serving the services to the aquaculture sector. Besides, while being specialists in management of freshwater ecosystems the MSc graduates will have opportunities of taking the position all over the world in various wildlife and environmental organizations, NGOs and many others, wherever the in-depth ichthyological knowledge will be considered as an added value.

Eligibility & Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • English (Check official programme page)
  • Competitive academic record (GPA)

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How Master's funding works in Poland

Polish public universities offer low tuition (€1,000–4,000/year). The Polish government runs the Stefan Banach scholarship program for students from Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

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University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn may offer rector's scholarships or merit awards for high-achieving international students. Contact their international office.

Work & Stay

What you can earn and how long you can stay after graduation.

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Work & Stay in Poland

What happens after you graduate

Official info

Work while studying

Unlimited hours

EU student visa holders can work without restrictions. Non-EU students can work up to 20 hours/week on a student visa.

Student pay rate

PLN 30.50/hour

National minimum wage. Most student jobs in Warsaw pay PLN 25–35/hour.

Stay after graduation

12 months

Temporary Residence Permit for Job Search — One-year permit to stay and find work after graduation. Must apply within 30 days of graduation.

Path to residency

5 years

Permanent residency after 5 years of continuous legal residence.

Average graduate salary

PLN 6,500/year

Approx. €1,500/month. Warsaw tech sector averages PLN 10,000–15,000/month for software roles.

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Estimated Semester Cost

Tuition €1,175.28/semester
Admin / Union Fees €0/semester