Living in Warsaw

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.

Arriving in Warsaw by plane / by train

The closest international airport is Warsaw Chopin Airport which is located 11 km from the city centre. To reach the city centre from the airport, you can either take a suburban train or a bus. There are also taxis available outside the arrivals terminal. Details on how to access the city from the airport can be found here.

If you arrive at the Warsaw-Modlin Airport, you can either take a train or a shuttle bus to reach the city centre. Since the airport is located 40 km from the centre of Warsaw, the journey may take up to one hour. Please visit this website to learn more about ways of getting to the city from the airport.

If you arrive by train, you need to get off at the Warsaw Central Railway Station, which is located at the very centre of the city. From there, you will need to change to a bus, tram or metro, depending on the location of your accommodation.

After you reach the city centre, you will have a few options to move around the city and reach your accommodation. To find your way, you can use a journey planner, or Google maps, which will show you all options for your selected itinerary.

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