Warsaw is a city of dynamic development and excellent prospects. The Polish capital is a truly European city, the pride of Polish people and a popular destination for foreigners. Many visitors extend their stay, discovering new opportunities in the city. Today the Warsaw metropolitan area is home to 3 million residents, 1,69 million of whom live in Warsaw itself. Warsaw is the centre of Poland's political, economic, and cultural life. The city's location in the centre of Europe makes it an important communication and transportation hub.

Warsaw is a city with the greatest number of schools of higher education in Europe. Numerous scientific institutes and centres are also based here. One in three adult Varsovians holds a university-level degree. Warsaw University is the best and largest university in Poland. There are 300 000 university students in the capital city, including several thousand foreigners. Such a high number of young people impacts the tone of the city. Thanks to them, there are dozens of active student clubs enhancing Warsaw's artistic and cultural attractiveness.

City of business

Finance and banking are among the most rapidly developing sectors of Warsaw's economy today. Warsaw counts itself amongst Europe's top 20 business cities. It is extremely attractive thanks to its availability of free spaces in the centre of the city, a rarity in Europe.  Warsaw offers more than 2 million square meters of modern office space and features a low investment risk. 

City of meetings

Warsaw is developing an increasing number of facilities capable of accommodating large business meetings, conferences and congresses. All comply with European standards of functionality and beauty. Business travelers, coming to Warsaw in growing numbers, now have many international hotels to choose from. Many of these are located in the very centre of the city. 

City of history

The reconstruction of the Old Town, unprecedented on a European scale, gained the appreciation of UNESCO. In 1980, the whole city-centre complex was included on the World Cultural and Natural Heritage List. Warsaw's most beautiful historical buildings lie along the famed Krakowskie Przedmieście Street: houses, palaces, churches, and monuments as well as the seats of state authorities and schools of higher education grace this street. The exceptionally beautiful interiors of the Royal Castle originate from the 18 th century, time of the last king of Poland, Stanisław August Poniatowski.  Wilanów, a historic palace and garden complex, was the preferred summer residence of King Jan III Sobieski.  

City of remembrance

World War II left Warsaw almost entirely destroyed. Warsaw was the site of the tragic Ghetto Uprising of 1943. Several months later during the Warsaw Uprising of 1944 and the subsequent Nazi repressions, 200000 Varsovians were killed and nearly 90% of the Polish capital's buildings were destroyed. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is the symbolic grave of Polish heroes lost in battles and wars across the centuries and throughout the world. This site pays homage to the nation's patriotism, courage and honour. The new Warsaw Uprising Museum is among the most modern museums in the world. The multimedia presentations offer a poignant lesson in history. Another symbolic historic site known internationally is the Monument of the Ghetto Heroes.

City of culture

Warsaw's theatres don't need publicity. Some of them, such as the Współczesny, Studio or Powszechny, are internationally renowned. Many of the most excellent artists have performed on these stages. The Zachęta National Gallery of Art is Poland's oldest (and Varsovians' favourite) exhibition space. On one night in June of every year, Warsaw's museums keep their exhibitions open all night. On this exceptional night, visitors are ferried from museum to museum on vintage buses.

City of music festivals

Held in Warsaw every five years since 1927, the Fryderyk Chopin Competition is one of the most important piano events in the world.  Winning first prize in this competition opens the door to a great musical career.
The Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival brings musicians and music lovers from all over the world to Warsaw.  This is a must-see event for enthusiasts of classical music.

City of jazz

Like other European metropolises, Warsaw has its own open-air international jazz festival. "Jazz in the Old Town" is one of the longest jazz festivals in Europe, lasting throughout the two summer holiday months. Warsaw's numerous jazz clubs have a very special atmosphere and their concerts prove to be extremely popular. "Warsaw Summer Jazz Days" past performers include Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Benny Goodman, The Manhattan Transfer, Bobby McFerrin, Ray Charles, Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Michael Petrucciani.

City of parks

Green space occupies 21 percent of Warsaw's area. This includes parks, gardens, and forests within the city borders. Among Warsaw's numerous parks, the most charming ones are the gardens surrounding the royal palaces of Łazienki and Wilanów.

City of sports and recreation

Amateurs of active recreation have a growing number of sports centers, pools, tennis courts and fitness clubs at their disposal, demonstrating the city's increasing investment in sports facilities. Warsaw's bicycle lanes lead past the most interesting sites, along scenic routes next to the Vistula, through parks, woods and other recreational areas in the capital.

City of higher education

The capital city of Warsaw is the principal center of higher education in the country, with a booming economy and large workforce. Warsaw University of Technology is a prime destination for students interested in studying the nation's architecture. Students interested in ecology and environmental science can study at the University of Warsaw and Warsaw University of Life Sciences. Those who would rather study art will find a broad range of opportunities at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. The academy provides programs in applied arts, art history, drawing and graphic arts/design.

Outside of City

Students can spend their spare time outside of Warsaw, skiing and hiking in the Tatra Mountains. Beach lovers can visit the shores of the Baltic Sea. Students who study in Warsaw will discover a fascinating land of friendly, industrious people who typically welcome visitors to their country.

Warsaw and its great schools like magnets attract young people from all over Poland - come and join them in this fast growing, full of life but safe and friendly city!