Work / Employment prospects of a Computer Science Graduate in Poland [16]

Merged: Graduate Computer Science and work in Poland - good scenario?

Hi. I'm thinking of studying in Wroclaw University of Technology to get BA in Computer Science (3 years, taught in English). After my graduation I am willing to stay in Poland and work until I am eligible to get permanent residency. I'm not form EU/EEA by the way.

Question: what are my chances of finding a job in Poland right after my graduation? I can go to any city, I'll learn the language. But will the employers hire me despite my foreign citizenship and temporary status in Poland? Will there be a position in IT field for a foreigner at all? And what salary I can expect to get if that would be my first work experience?

And what do you think of my scenario? Maybe I better graduate in Poland and then try to find a job somewhere else in EU? Diplomas from my home country are not recognized in the world.

Thank you in advance.

Work / Employment prospects of a Computer Science Graduate in Poland [16]

It's sad that people can't find a job in Poland. After all, it's not a big deal where you graduated, career is more important. But what do you think of graduating in Poland and then going to work abroad? Are polish diplomas recognized in the world and in the EU in particular? I wish to study in Poland because tuition fees are quite reasonable (I mean for programs taught in English). What are my chances of finding a job with polish diploma? Thanks for your reply.

Work / Employment prospects of a Computer Science Graduate in Poland [16]

I am from Ukraine, it's quite close to Poland. But despite that, graduating in Polish university does not entitle me to reside in Poland and work, am I right? Unlike of Poland, in Germany I will have 18 month after graduation from German university to find a job in related field. Can I ask you what are my chances of finding a job in EU holding polish diploma for studies made in English? I know they will consider my application in the last turn (first national citizens, then citizens of EU and EEA, and finally foreigners). Or it's not a good idea to spend money in Poland (because graduation in Germany in the same program + cost of living will cost the same) and I better graduate in the county I am going to reside afterwards?

In what field did you graduate? Did you find a job?

Thank you.

USA, Canada / Should I move to Poland? (dual citizen of Canada and Poland) [22]

Well, I didn't quite understand you... You are living and studying in Poland yet you're going to move there??
Anyway, if I were you, I would definitely go to study to Canada. Since you're a Canadian citizen, tuition fees are going to be quite reasonable, in some cases even equivalent to those in Poland (depends on the province, say in Quebec 2 years of CEGEP for free, 3 years in University for ~5000$ each year or so). Besides, Canadian education is more valuable than Polish and is recognized in all countries around the world. And don't forget about the language; since you speak fluent English, you'll have no problem at all. Additionally, job opportunities in Canada are much grater than in Poland with its youth unemployment. As a Canadian, you have a whole lot of advantages over other ppl (immigrants) who are struggling to get their residence permit.

So, in your situation I would move to Canada to finish high school (it's free for Canadians) & work part time to pay for living. Then, I would graduate from Canadian university and get first work experience in the medical field. If you love Poland so much, you could move there forever after graduating in Canada. You would then be a much competitive candidate as a job seeker.

Good luck with your studies!

Study / Poland-Germany university transfer? [16]

That would be more expensive and would take more time. BA is fairly enough for the start of my career. But I don't want to get it in Germany studying 3 years in a row because 1) living expenses in Germany are much greater then in Poland; 2) I can't begin my studies right away (have to study 2 years at home before eligible to study in German univ.). So, I thought why don't I study in Poland for the most part, save money, and then move to Germany to get a German diploma at the end? That would be much less expensive and painful. I am not sure however whether that's possible for me as a foreigner or not.