The area of applied computer science goes beyond theories about computation and aims to apply what is known about computerized algorithms and the manipulation of information to everyday life. This growing career field may be perfect for technologically-minded people.

Like many other EU countries, Poland offers inexpensive or even free tuition to EU students. Prospective students should apply directly to their chosen Polish institution. The University of Warsaw, for example, charges between £1,300 and £2,500 per year for its English language courses.