Due to the extraordinary situation (closing of the University of Warsaw Library) it is possible to order scans from scientific materials (articles and books) from the collection of the University of Warsaw Library (BUW) free of charge.
University offices closed from Monday, 16th of March 2020
16-03-2020
In relation to the Rector’s statement regulating the functioning of UW, due to the state of epidemic emergency in Poland, from 16th of March 2020 the Welcome Point office will be closed, until further notice.
Most of the University administration, including us, is working remotely. Please contact us via email: welcome@uw.edu.pl.
Frequently asked questions regarding the situation at the University of Warsaw in connection with COVID-19, received after 10th March 2020.
11-03-2020
The situation is dynamic, decisions are made on a regular basis, according to the changing situation. It is recommended to follow UW and units websites.
Information on preventing COVID-19 spread among the UW community
We would like to inform you that in connection with preventing COVID-19 spread among the UW community, the Rector of the University of Warsaw:
Job offer
05-03-2020
We are inviting candidates to work as Welcome Point team member (knowledge of Polish language is required).
What you should know about the coronavirus?
Basic protection against the novel coronavirus causing the COVID-19 disease from the website of the Polish Ministry of Health.
800 190 590 – National Health Fund helpline number for dealing with suspected coronavirus infection (also in English).
Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) advice – update
26-02-2020
In light of the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) we would like to kindly ask the University of Warsaw community members and our visitors to monitor the situation especially in case of recent or planned journey to China or Italy.
Info Saturday at the Department for Foreigners!
20-02-2020
On Saturday, February 29 in the Department for Foreigners of the Mazowieckie Voivodship Office in Warsaw, an ‘Info Saturday’ will take place between 10:00 and 15:00.
Weekly Polish language meetings by the Volunteer Centre of the UW
17-02-2020
Volunteer Centre at the UW would like to invite you to weekly language meetings:
ACADEMIC SATURDAY – Submit a complete application for a temporary residence permit
11-02-2020
UPDATE (16th of March 2020) From 16th of March, the Department for Foreigners suspends customer service and receipt of applications for temporary residence permit due to coronavirus spread. This means that also ACADEMIC SATURDAY will be moved to another date. Information on the new date of the ACADEMIC SATURDAY event will be published on the
The Project has been co-financed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange under the Welcome to Poland Programme