What Can Warsaw Offer an International Student?

Warsaw is called “Paris of the East” due to its remarkable beauty

Warsaw is not your average city. With its 1.7 million inhabitants the capital city of Poland is exceptionally safe, clean and friendly.

Warsaw is steeped in history and culture

Warsaw has, apart from the standard historical attractions, 63 museums, 79 parks, 28 cinemas, and 56 theatres and musical venues within the city. The most notable symbol of Warsaw is the mermaid reminding people to look for new possibilities (it has been invaded 43 times through the history).

Warsaw offers multitude of options for a great student life

Warsaw is one of the most important education centers of Poland. It is home to four major universities with over half a million of students living in the city forming 29% of its population.

Warsaw is very well connected

The town has extensive public transport connections and an international airport with frequent flights available to European and worldwide destinations. There is a direct bus connection between the Frederic Chopin International Airport and the University Campus. The ride takes approximately 25 minutes.

Warsaw offers excellent sporting facilities

Warsaw boasts a staggering 446 km of biking trails throughout the city. The Warsaw Bike Rental System is available for a small charge to every international student. We also recommend joining the Faculty´s Cumann Warszawa GAA Gaelic football team which has a diverse international team of players. There is also a horse riding school located 50m from the Faculty Horse Clinic in Wolica (approx 2 km from WULS-SGGW campus).

The Cost of Living in Warsaw is very reasonable

We believe Warsaw can offer you a very comfortable lifestyle. As well as attaining your prestigious qualification, being a student should be about gaining life experience. It can be challenging to manage your budget and also have fun, but we believe this will be easier for you in Warsaw. To illustrate this here is a rough guide to the cost of living:

The Faculty´s Dormitory

First year students are all automatically offered accommodation at the Faculty´s dormitory based on the request.

The Dormitory is located on the university´s campus, approx. 10 min walking distance from the Faculty.

Accommodation is split into units, with 4 rooms in each unit: two double rooms and two triple rooms. The rooms are not mixed but the units often are. The unit shares a bathroom with a shower. The cost per person is approximately €110 per month for a double room and €84 per month for a triple room (this price includes costs of water, heating, electricity and an internet connection). There is a shared kitchen on each floor. It is possible to share a room with a specific person if requested.

It is highly recommended that you stay in dorms for your first year as it is a great way to make friends.

PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE DORMITORIES.

Renting an apartment

If you prefer to rent an apartment the cost will be around €300-€700 per month. You can search for an apartment on your own or choose to use the services of a real estate agent for a fee. IMS will be happy to assist you in your search by providing web pages or real estate agencies contacts and other useful information.

Traveling to Poland

Your best option is to choose a flight to the Frederic Chopin International Airport, which is the closest to Warsaw and to the WULS-SGGW campus (approximately 8 km). From there you can either take bus number 148 – get off at SGGW-Klinika Station for the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine or at SGGW-Biblioteka Station for the Dendryt dormitory. You can also choose a taxi which should cost you approximately €12. We recommend using taxis from the taxi rank outside the arrivals terminal building and to agree on a price in advance.

You may choose a low cost flight to the Modlin Airport which is approximately 60km from the university´s campus. You need to be aware that there are no direct transport links. The taxi will cost you approximately €60. You can also take a shuttle bus from the airport to Modlin train station and then take a train to “Pociągi Kolei Mazowieckich” to the Central Station. The journey takes approximately 45 min. and costs approximately €3.

Travelling in Warsaw

There is a direct bus line connecting the WULS-SGGW campus with the City Centre. The ride takes approximately 30 minutes and the bus number is 503.

When using a bus, metro or tram you need to buy a ticket before getting on, either at the ticket machine or kiosk. The ticket needs to be validated on the bus/tram or at the metro gates, otherwise it is considered invalid. The ticket can be used for all three means of transport for a certain period of time.

There are many taxi providers in Warsaw. It is usually necessary to phone for a taxi (we recommend ELE Taxi 228111111 or MPT Taxi 2219191). Always agree on a price in advance.

Important Statistics:

There are currently approximately 290 international students of veterinary medicine at WULS making it an attractive, multi-cultural and vibrant place to study.

• Students by nationality:
  

  There are also international students from: India, Hong Kong, Singapur, Canada, Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka, Greece, Denmark, Germany, Israel, Turkey, Nigeria, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and other countries.

• Students by age
  

  WULS welcomes mature students.

• Females vs Male ratio