Warsaw is Poland's biggest centre of higher education.  Its  more  than  70  universities  and  other  higher education  institutions  offer  a  wide  range  of  programmes and courses not only in Polish language but also in English. You can study here law, management, medicine, engineering, computer  sciences, psychology, life sciences and many other fields. Those interested in arts will find renowned schools of drama, art and music.  It was  in Warsaw and  its  surroundings where Chopin  lived and  found  inspiration  for his mazurkas, and  it  is here  that  the  tradition of his music  lives on especially during world  famous  International Frederic Chopin Piano Competitions. Warsaw's theatres, music halls, museums  and  art  galleries provide  ample  food for every sophisticated soul.

   Studying  in Warsaw  does  not  have  to  mean  hard work alone. 300 000 students in this city of 2 million inhabitants create their own lively environment. In the evening numerous clubs on and off campuses are full of  life,  especially  during  week-ends.  There  is  also a variety of cultural and sport facilities available to the students. Students' fun life comes to its pick at the end of the Spring semester during the city-wide student festival "Juvenalia".

   Warsaw is a safe city to live and study. It has many great park to enjoy and many  place  around it for interesting day trips. Berlin, Prague, Krakow and Gdansk are close enough for a weekend trip. Come to study in the city where Marie Curie-Sklodowska, pioneer in the field of radiology and Nobel Prize winner was born and educated. We look forward to welcoming you.

Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz
Mayor of Warsaw 

    Warsaw, the capital of Poland is countryís largest and most important center of higher education. In and around the city, there are close to 70 universities and other higher education institutions. Of course, we will be happy to see international students learn Polish, but knowledge of our language is not necessary, as most of Warsaw's universities offer a wide range of courses taught in English. Their world class academic staff provides a solid European education that attracts more international students every year.

   An international student will find Warsaw a city full of life, energy and students. While the population of Warsaw does not exceed two million there are 300 000 students enrolled in city's higher education institutions. Diversity of higher education offered in Warsaw ranging from nanotechnology, law, business studies to art and music makes student community social and cultural life particularly rich and vibrant.

   Warsaw has a unique atmosphere, wonderful history, friendly people who are hospitable and open to students from other nations. Studying here it is not only spending time on acquiring knowledge and skills but it also gives a good chance to find friends for life. One will find in Warsaw an environment of people with wide outlooks, who want to work together to secure better future for everyone. Such environment develops during the education process and unites young people with ideas. Warsaw universities are waiting for you with open arms.

Professor Włodzimierz Kurnik
President, Conference of Rectors of Academic Schools in Warsaw (KRUW)
Rector, Warsaw University of Technology