Study in Warsaw, Poland

Warsaw Poland
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Number of universities:	7
Largest universities:	University of Warsaw Warsaw University of Technology
Study programmes:	Bachelors in Warsaw Masters in Warsaw PhDs in Warsaw

Warsaw

Looking for a study abroad city that’s buzzing with energy, full of history, and surprisingly affordable?

Poland’s capital and one of Europe’s most underrated student cities. It’s where historic charm meets a fast-paced modern vibe, where cosy milk bars sit next to skyscrapers, and where you can study hard, live well, and still have money left for pierogi and weekend trips.

With its growing international student community and wide range of English-taught programmes, Warsaw is a smart, exciting choice for your next chapter.

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Living in Warsaw as a student

Living in Warsaw gives you the big-city feel without the big-city prices. It’s one of the most affordable capitals in the EU. Monthly costs for students typically range from €500 to €800, depending on your lifestyle. Popular student neighbourhoods include Mokotów, Ochota, and Śródmieście (city centre).

Hungry? You’ll find everything from vegan burger joints and trendy cafés to traditional Polish spots serving dumplings, soups, and schnitzels, often for under €5. And for a late-night snack? Zapiekanka (a Polish-style pizza bread) is always a winner.

50�Ȼ� tip: Take advantage of your student ID, it gives you discounts on public transport, cinema tickets, museums, and more across Poland.

Universities in Warsaw

Warsaw is Poland’s educational hub, home to several well-regarded universities that offer programmes in English across a wide range of fields:

University of Warsaw: Poland’s top-ranked university, known for humanities, social sciences, international relations, and linguistics. It’s one of the oldest institutions in the country and has a growing portfolio of English-taught degrees.
Warsaw University of Technology (Politechnika Warszawska): One of Central Europe’s leading tech universities, with strong engineering, computer science, and architecture programmes. Highly respected across Europe for innovation and research.
SGH Warsaw School of Economics: Poland’s top business school, ideal if you’re interested in economics, finance, or management. Known for its international partnerships and English-language Master’s and MBA programmes.
Lazarski University: A private university offering law, business, and international relations programmes fully in English. Known for its international student body and modern teaching approach.
SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities: Highly regarded for psychology, media, and cultural studies — and one of the most international universities in the country.

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Work opportunities for students

Warsaw has a booming job market, especially in IT, finance, business services, and start-ups. Many international companies (including Google, Goldman Sachs, and Accenture) have offices here, making it a great place for internships or part-time jobs.

EU/EEA students can work freely. Non-EU students can also work during their studies without a separate work permit, as long as they’re legally enrolled at a Polish university.

While most jobs require some Polish, there are also plenty of opportunities in English-speaking customer service roles, especially in international companies and shared service centres. Tuition fees and cost of living in Poland are quite affordable, but it's always a good idea to start building your cv from the beginning!

Getting there and around

Warsaw is well connected both within Poland and to the rest of Europe. The city has two airports: Chopin Airport (WAW) for international flights, and Modlin (WMI) for budget airlines.

Getting around the city is easy and cheap. The public transport system is excellent, with trams, buses, and a metro. And yes, the city is very walkable and bike-friendly, especially around the university areas and parks. You’ll find electric scooters and public bikes everywhere too.

Bonus: Warsaw’s central location means you can hop on a train and be in Kraków, Gdańsk, or Wrocław in just a few hours - or catch a bus to Berlin or Prague for a weekend getaway.