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Erasmus in Gdańsk

The official links people use most when they arrive in Gdańsk. We opened each one on its website, and each shows the date we checked it.

To start with

Universities

International offices for exchange students.

When you arrive

Student associations and welcome services.

  • ESN Gdańsk, welcome for international studentsPolitechnika Gdańska (página sobre ESN Gdańsk)

    Gdańsk Tech page about its ESN section. The University of Gdańsk has ESN 3city Gdańsk.

    Checked on 24 October 2026

  • City information for newcomers to GdańskUrząd Miejski w Gdańsku (Infomigrant)

    City Hall section for migrants with pages on procedures (address registration and PESEL), health, transport, culture and sport. In Polish.

    Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Polish

Erasmus associations

ESN sections, AEGEE and international student associations: activities, buddies and help when you arrive.

Parties and events

Welcome parties, language exchanges and events for international students. Buy tickets only on the organiser's own website.

  • ISA UG: Erasmus Day at the Welcome CentreISA UG

    Example of the association's events: Erasmus Day on 21 January 2026 at the Welcome Centre in the UG library. It is over; upcoming ones are announced on its Instagram.

    Checked on 24 October 2026

Paperwork

What an EU student staying for a semester has to do.

  • EU citizen registration of stay in PomeraniaPomorski Urząd Wojewódzki, Wydział Spraw Cudzoziemców

    File in person no later than the day after your first 3 months in Poland, without an appointment, at ul. Chmielna 74/76 (Gdańsk). The certificate is collected there too.

    Checked on 24 October 2026

  • Address registration (zameldowanie) for foreignersGov.pl (portal del Gobierno de Polonia)

    If you will live somewhere for more than 30 days, register your address by day 30. EU citizens can do it online with a trusted profile; without a PESEL you must go to the municipal office. Registering also gives you a PESEL number.

    Checked on 24 October 2026

  • PESEL number for foreignersGov.pl (portal del Gobierno de Polonia)

    It is assigned automatically when you register your address for over 30 days. If you cannot register and need one, EU citizens apply in person at any municipal office. It is free.

    Checked on 24 October 2026

Transport

Public transport, passes and bikes.

  • Gdańsk public transport discountsZarząd Transportu Miejskiego w Gdańsku (ZTM)

    Reduced fare for students of foreign schools under 26 with ISIC, and for holders of a Polish student card. Page in Polish.

    Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Polish

  • MEVO metropolitan bike systemMEVO, System Roweru Metropolitalnego

    Metropolitan bike system in the Gdańsk area. Unlock bikes with the app; there are prices and subscriptions.

    Checked on 24 October 2026

  • Student train discount (PKP Intercity)PKP Intercity

    51% off domestic PKP Intercity trains for students under 26 with an electronic student card from a Polish university. ISIC only qualifies Polish citizens studying abroad.

    Checked on 24 October 2026

Health and emergencies

European Health Insurance Card, emergencies and doctors.

  • Healthcare with the European Health Insurance CardNarodowy Fundusz Zdrowia (NFZ)

    With the EHIC you get necessary, unscheduled care in the public system on the same terms as Polish nationals. Go to facilities with the NFZ logo and show the card at every visit.

    Checked on 24 October 2026

  • Emergency number 112Gov.pl, Numer alarmowy 112

    The single EU emergency number, valid across Poland. The official site, in Polish, explains how to report an emergency and presents the Alarm112 app.

    Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Polish

Student discounts

Cards and reduced prices for young people and students.

Culture and city life

Official tourism, events and libraries.

  • Gdańsk events calendarUrząd Miejski w Gdańsku (gdansk.pl)

    Events calendar on the city's official portal, in Polish.

    Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Polish

  • Gdańsk public libraryWojewódzka i Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna w Gdańsku

    Regional and city public library of Gdańsk, with an online catalogue.

    Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Polish

Offers for students in your city

Every two weeks, an email with discounts and useful things for Erasmus students in Gdańsk: transport, trips, activities and services. Only while you are there.

Offers come from local businesses, and they do not pay to appear.

Controller: Domenico Di Siena. Purpose: sending you your city's newsletter, with your consent. Data: email, city, language and arrival and departure months. Deleted when you unsubscribe or a month after you leave. Emails are sent with Resend. To exercise your rights, write to hello@erasmuskit.com.

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