Let’s start from addressing the elephant in the room – yes, Lublin is probably the most underrated city in Poland. Its location doesn’t make it ideal for tourists, who often travel on the axe Gdańsk-Warsaw-Kraków. And that’s a huge mistake! As a major city for trade and commerce in the region, Lublin becomes the capital …
Tricity, or simply Trójmiasto, is a common name for a metropolitan area in northern Poland consisting of Gdańsk, Gdynia and Sopot. They are situated next to each other, in a row on the coast of Baltic Sea. The population of the Tricity has over one million people, making it one of the biggest agglomerations in …
Warsaw is not only the pulsating heart of Poland. It’s a fantastic spot with a great history in the background. Warsaw was the last residence of the Polish royalty, the European capital of XIX-century art and culture and also a core of tragic events during the SWW. The city survived the Uprising in 1944 and …
Two decades ago, Łódź was a post-industrial city, with abandoned and scary factories with a dark aura all over. Communistic decline and lack of consistent vision afterwards was the reason why once-thriving textile manufacturing hub, people started to call a “Polish Manchester” (in a wrong way). Fortunately, that changed in time, Łódź overcomes obstacles and …
Learn about the recruitment process at Polish universities, the difference between first-cycle courses and Master’s degree courses, what is the Bologna Process, and what does the ordinary student gain from it? Poland participates in the Bologna Process, and therefore, the organization of studying presents as follows: First cycle studies – professional courses that prepare you …
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Krakow is for Poland what Barcelona is for Spain – not a capital, but still the centre of all the attention. For a few years now, Krakow tops lists of most popular travel destinations in Europe, due to its rich culture and unique attractions. Filled with museums, art galleries and other cultural treasures, Krakow is …
Wrocław is the capital of Lower Silesia and pretty often is listed among the most liveable places in Europe. Why? First of all, Wrocław is a place with a seriously complex history which has already lasted for more than 1000 years. The city known for its impressive baroque architecture is full of historical sites and …
If you’re thinking about studying in Poland, you’ve probably heard that it’s basically free of charge. Well, practically, it is just a myth. How much will it actually cost you to acquire higher education? We decided to make a small summary of potential expenses. The changes are coming… The Ministry of Science and Higher Education …
Apps that will make your life in Poland easier: 1. Jakdojade Jakdojade translates to “how will i get to…?” and it does exactly what you think it would. It’s an app that shows you how to get from one point to another, using only public transport. But if you’ve come to Poland as a tourist …
What major would be the best option to choose? Humanities? Medicine? Or maybe maths and physics? Studying part-time or full-time? State university or private university? These questions come to mind more often with the enrollment coming. The amount of offers available at every university complicates the process of making a decision and often leads to …
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