Polish Foreign Ministry launches study visit for Irish diaspora youth 2026

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland is funding a free study visit for young people of Polish descent living in Ireland, aged 18‑25. The program, titled “Study Visit of Polish Diaspora Youth from Ireland – Towards Contemporary Poland 2026,” will take place from 21 to 27 September 2026. Participants will travel from Dublin to Poland, visiting Lublin and Warsaw, and will tour Polish universities such as the University of Maria Curie‑Skłodowska (UMCS) and the Catholic University of Lublin (KUL). The itinerary includes meetings with public‑sector officials, workshops on education and career guidance, and cultural integration activities. All costs—including flights, accommodation, meals, insurance and educational materials—are covered by the ministry.