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Erasmus in Warsaw

The official links people use most when they arrive in Warsaw. 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 SGH, welcome for international studentsESN SGH Warszawa

    ESN section at SGH with events and the ESNcard. Warsaw has more sections (UW, PW, SGGW, SWPS, UKSW and WUM); look for your university's one.

    Checked on 24 October 2026

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.

  • SGH: Orientation Week and Buddy programmeSGH Warsaw School of Economics

    Three welcome days in September and February. In the afternoons and evenings ESN runs karaoke, urban games and dress-up parties; buddies help with arrival.

    Checked on 24 October 2026

Trips and excursions

Trips and excursions for Erasmus students. Before paying, check who organises the trip and pay only on their official website.

Paperwork

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

  • EU citizen residence registration in MasoviaMazowiecki Urząd Wojewódzki, Wydział Spraw Cudzoziemców

    If you stay over 3 months, register your stay at the Voivodeship Office. The application, in Polish, is filed in person at Marszałkowska 3/5 (desk 21, ticket letter I) or by post. Students must have health insurance.

    Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Polish

  • Temporary address registration in WarsawUrząd m.st. Warszawy, Warszawa 19115

    City Hall guide for EU citizens: documents and how to do it at any Resident Services office or online. Registration is free; the certificate costs PLN 17.

    Checked on 24 October 2026

Transport

Public transport, passes and bikes.

  • Student discounts on Warsaw public transportWarszawski Transport Publiczny (ZTM Warszawa)

    50% off for students of foreign schools under 26 with an ISIC valid for the current year. A Polish student card also gives 50% off.

    Checked on 24 October 2026

  • Warsaw public bike (Veturilo)Veturilo, Warszawski Rower Publiczny

    Rent through the app by scanning the bike's QR code. According to its price list, the first 20 minutes of each ride are free; an initial fee is paid when you sign up.

    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.

  • Royal Castle: 1 PLN tickets and free WednesdaysZamek Królewski w Warszawie (Castillo Real)

    EU citizens aged 8 to 26 pay a special 1 PLN rate with proof of date of birth. On Wednesdays admission is free on a shorter route.

    Checked on 24 October 2026

  • National Museum in Warsaw free on TuesdaysMuzeum Narodowe w Warszawie

    Every Tuesday admission to the permanent displays is free, with no need to collect a ticket.

    Checked on 24 October 2026

  • Museum of Warsaw free on ThursdaysMuzeum Warszawy

    On Thursdays the permanent exhibition is free and the temporary one costs PLN 1. The page lists hours and prices.

    Checked on 24 October 2026

Culture and city life

Official tourism, events and libraries.

  • Warsaw events calendarWarsaw Tourism Office (go2warsaw.pl)

    Concerts, exhibitions and events listed by the Warsaw Tourism Office, in English.

    Checked on 24 October 2026

  • University of Warsaw Library (BUW)Biblioteka Uniwersytecka w Warszawie (BUW)

    University of Warsaw library, with reader registration and online catalogues.

    Checked on 24 October 2026

Offers for students in your city

Every two weeks, an email with discounts and useful things for Erasmus students in Warsaw: 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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