ID cards for degree-seeking students are distributed by the faculties during orientation days or will be available at the dean’s office of the faculty (you will be notified when and how you can collect your student ID).
If you are an exchange student, you will receive your student ID from the International Relations Office provided you have successfully uploaded your photo in the online application. More information can be found here.
Both exchange and degree-seeking students need to pay the fee of PLN 22 (~5 EUR) to receive the card. Payment of this amount is also required of local students, regardless of their origin.
- Your student ID will not only confirm your affiliation to the University of Warsaw, but will serve as a library card and a public transportation card.
It will give you the possibility to benefit from a variety of special offers, including a 50% discount on public transport in Warsaw. To be eligible for a discount, make sure your ID is valid and you have it on you at all times.
Please be aware that the public transport discount is valid for BA/MA students under 26 years of age, and PhD students under 35 years of age.
Read more about discounts here.
- This is what the Electronic Student Card (ELS) looks like:
It is also possible to have an electronic version of the student ID, known as mLegitymacja. Starting from July 1st, 2025, the mLegitymacja is available in the mObywatel app as a fully valid form of student identification for all students holding a PESEL number. This means that applicants with a PESEL number will no longer be required to submit an application for the Electronic Student Card (ELS) or pay the associated fee.
The mLegitymacja may be ordered by a student who meets all of the following criteria:
- has an active student status;
- has a PESEL number;
- has an album number;
- has a photo in the USOS system.
On October 6th, 2020, the possibility of ordering, renewing and cancelling the mLegitymacja via the USOSweb system was introduced. All you need to do is log in to the system and go to the STUDENT’S SECTION > mLegitymacja.
