Practical information
ACOMMODATION
Wroclaw is a university center and offer a wide choice of rooms and apartments.
The cost of rent of a self-contained flat in Wroclaw amounts to approx. 450 EUR a month, whereas that of a self-contained room is 160-250 EUR.
Offers of flats and rooms for rent can be found in the internet, in local newspapers, and an estate agency can find accommodation for you as well, but you will have to pay a commission (which usually amounts to one month’s rent).
For your convenience, we will support you in finding a room or apartment that suits your needs.
COST OF LIVING
Students are obliged to have sufficient financial means to cover education and accommodation costs.
Food, public transport, entrance fees, and accommodation are cheaper in Poland than in other EU/EEA countries.
Approximate monthly living costs for a student in Wrocław:
- accommodation: 160-250 EUR
- food: 180 EUR
- local public transport: 14 EUR
Living in Poland.
HEALTH INSURANCE
All incoming Erasmus students from UE should be holding the form E-111 or EU Insurance Card for which they should have applied in their own country and the other students get their health insurance in their own countries before arrival Poland.
Medical care (Access to health care during a temporary stay in Poland)
If you are entitled to health care under EEA rules on coordination of social security systems, during a temporary stay in Poland you are entitled to receive free health care services from health care providers who have concluded contracts for health services with the National Health Fund (NFZ). The information about health care providers who have concluded contracts with the NFZ is available in the competent regional branch offices of the NFZ.
How do you get treatment by a general practitioner?
Go to a doctor who has a contract with the NFZ and show your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or a replacement certificate. Primary health care comprises examination and consultation by a general practitioner. A doctor may also refer you to diagnostic tests, to a specialist or to a hospital.
More information can be found on NFZ webpage.
POLISH LANGUAGE COURSE
Even if you come to Poland to study in English, we encourage you to learn at least the basics of the Polish language. Certainly, it will make the daily life in Poland easier.
University of Wrocław offers courses of Polish language and culture for foreigners. During the course you can learn practical Polish words which are needed to simple conversations, you can find out about Polish culture and everyday life and meet other foreign students, who study in Wroclaw.
The costs of the course is about 350 EUR per semester (90 hours). There are other options, too, for example, a summer course or an Internet course in writing.
WEATHER
Weather in Poland is highly unpredictable and varied.
The summertime can be really hot, though usually temperatures are around 20-25 °C and the best time to take a holiday here is August, which is generally sunny and very warm with some hot days.
Winters can be really cold, with the chance of snow from November till March. From year to year you never know when the snow will fall and how long it will lie, except in the mountains where it usually covers the slopes all winter.
During the autumn and spring the weather is often changeable – you are likely to enjoy moderately warm temperatures from April to June and from September to October, but it is also possible to see snow in April or people wearing short-sleeves in October. Many people consider the spring and autumn to be the most beautiful seasons to visit Poland.
The weather in Poland is also characterised by transitional periods between the four seasons of the year.