The University of Warsaw is located in the capital of Poland, one of the most dynamically-developing cities in Europe. Warsaw is steadily climbing the international rankings of the world’s most attractive urban areas. Not only is it a political, economic, social, and cultural centre of Poland, but it is also an undisputed leader in Polish higher education and science. According to QS Best Student Cities 2026, Warsaw is the 56th-best city in the world.
Warsaw – facts and figures
| Fact | Figures |
| History: | the capital of Poland since 1596 |
| Location: | Central Poland (Masovian Voivodeship) |
| Population: | 1.8 million inhabitants |
| Area: | 517 km² |
| Districts: | 18 |
| Academic life: | 15 public Higher Education Institutions, 240,000 students |
- 15.9 million tourists in 2023
- 120 hotels and youth hostels
- 175 cinemas, theaters, music venues, museums, and art galleries
- 80 parks
- 270 bus and tram lines, 2 metro lines, 4 SKM lines (Urban Rapid Rail)
- 450 kilometers of cycle paths
Official websites and social media of Warsaw, and recommended links
- City of Warsaw
- YouTube
- Tourist Portal of Warsaw
- Study in Warsaw
- Public transport in Warsaw
- Veturilo – city bikes
- Route Planner
- Monthly Magazine “Warsaw Insider”
- Culture.pl
Maps of Warsaw
- Plan of Warsaw (Historical Map, Warsaw Today, Cycling)
- UW in Warsaw
