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 2018, Warsaw is the 53rd-best city in the world. It receives a very high score in the affordability category – within the top five of the entire index – thanks to its combination of low living costs and reasonable tuition fees.

Warsaw – facts and figures

Fact Figures
History: the capital of Poland since 1596
Location: Central Poland (Masovian Voivodeship)
Population: 1.7 million inhabitants
Area: 517 km²
Districts: 18
Academic life: 15 public Higher Education Institutions, 240,000 students
  • 8.3 million tourists per year
  • 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

Maps of Warsaw