Information for mobile students

Practical information

Practical information for exchange students is available at International Relations Office. Incoming students are also welcome to contact Welcome Point and the University of Warsaw Erasmus Students Network. The ESN helps exchange students who come to Warsaw to make most of their stay here by offering many opportunities and assistance in every day’s life. One can also find useful information at the official City of Warsaw's website or other visitors' services:

University of Warsaw map

University Library – Dobra 56/66

Most of the Faculties have their own libraries, the list is available here.

Accommodation

Students who need to find accommodation in Warsaw can apply for a place in the University of Warsaw dormitory or guesthouse, or rent an apartment.

Exchange students should contact International Relations Office to get assistance with their accommodation.
Full - degree international students who want to live in dormitories should see Student's ABC Guide.

As far as renting an apartment is concerned, it is recommended to contact one of the local real estate agents. University of Warsaw encourages its students who are going to spend some time abroad to use services of students home exchange network, so this is also a possible way of finding lodgings in Warsaw.

Cost of living

The cost of living can vary and depends on personal demands and life style. An international student living in Warsaw would need at least 400-450 EUR per month:

Accommodation - 100-150 EUR/month (in a dormitory)
Meals - 100-150 EUR
Books and entertainment - 100 EUR/month
Municipal transport - 15 EUR/month
Health insurance – 12-15 EUR/month

Average costs of medical procedures at university ambulatories:

general practitioner - 25 EUR
dentistry - from 25 EUR

Medical facilities

Having health insurance is mandatory for all students (not every student can get it from the university). I encourage you to pay attention to the continuity of your insurance, as it allows you to benefit from free health care. Remember that the university can provide you with health insurance only in certain cases and only upon your request.

Some of the most important rules that everyone should know:

the university will only insure you upon your written request,
you must inform the Material Assistance Office whenever you are covered by insurance from another source (e.g., in connection with the signing of an employment contract or a contract of commission – regardless of its duration or whether it was signed at the University of Warsaw!). You cannot be insured in two places at the same time. Failure to declare insurance from another title may be associated with the fact that the National Health Fund will not confirm your right to benefits, for example, during a medical visit,
as of January 1, 2023, the university does not pay health insurance premiums for the student, but only reports the student for health insurance – so if you are insured by the university as a student, you do not have to worry about not seeing information about the premiums paid in your patient account,
whenever you have doubts about the correctness of your insurance, it is a good idea to contact the Financial Aid Office to confirm or get information about the need to take any action. Retroactive insurance corrections are difficult and sometimes may be impossible, so don’t put off reporting your concerns.

For more useful information, see Health Insurance.

List of Hospitals in Warsaw’s metro area is available here.

Meals

Students can buy their meals in cafeterias operating on campus and around. They are located in almost all faculties' buildings, as well as in the Auditorium Maximum and in Pałac Kazimierzowski. In the main campus area there are also many bars, cafés and restaurants.