A Ukrainian woman faces a 62,500 UAH debt after dropping out of a Polish university

How leaving a Polish university cost a Ukrainian student thousands

According to Radiotrek — Світ: On July 23, 2026, at 11:40 AM, it was reported that Vistula University, a private institution in Poland, is threatening legal action against a Ukrainian woman over an unpaid debt. She stopped attending classes and effectively ended her studies, but never formally withdrew from the university. As a result, the institution is demanding roughly 5,300 złoty-equivalent to over 62,500 Ukrainian hryvnias.

“I was a student at Vistula, but I stopped going and quit my studies (without officially withdrawing). Now they want me to pay about 5,300 zł (over 62,500 UAH),” the woman explained.

The university offered her a payment plan splitting the debt into six monthly installments of nearly 900 zł each. “They proposed breaking the debt into 6 payments, but that’s almost 900 zł per month-way too much for me,” she added.

User reactions

According to online comments, this situation could escalate. User ola.tustanovska warned that if the debt remains unpaid, the university will likely take the case to court, where a judge would order payment plus interest:

“If you don’t pay, sooner or later they’ll hand the case over to court. The court will rule that you still have to pay, but now with interest, because you were still listed as a university student,” she noted.

Other commenters advised the woman to explore ways to resolve the matter:

• Formally withdraw from the university and negotiate a payment arrangement-this is a way out, one user recommends.
• Some believe she should officially terminate her enrollment to avoid further complications.

Currently, the Ukrainian student is looking for answers on whether she can challenge or cancel the debt. “I want to understand: is there any way to dispute or annul this kind of debt?” she asks. The situation remains ongoing, with many users offering advice and urging her to take action before incurring greater financial losses.

This case highlights the critical need for proper administrative procedures at educational institutions, as failing to formally withdraw can lead to unexpected financial obligations. The woman can still resolve her issue by contacting the university and completing an official withdrawal, which may prevent further monetary trouble or legal proceedings. In such situations, seeking legal counsel is also advisable to clarify the legal standing of the debt and explore possible avenues for contesting it.