Wrocław the Meeting Place
Wrocław is the third largest city in Poland and the biggest city in the west of the country, with almost 700 000 residents. Situated on the Odra river, it is a unique city with 12 islands and 112 bridges. Being the most important city of Lower Silesia, it is its administrative, economic and cultural capital. Wroclaw is a city of tolerance, called ‘The Meeting Place’. Multicultural, open to new ideas and challenges, famous for its hospitality. The city is an important academic centre with 28 higher education institutions, with around 130 thousand students, among them 5 thousand international students.
All visitors are fascinated and taken by the architecture and beauty of the city. Excellent quality of life in Wroclaw is reflected in its cultural and entertainment offer - over two hundred restaurants, bars and clubs set in and around a stunningly-renovated Market Square, plus a full calendar of cultural events and festivals to keep every cosmopolitan resident happy.
Wrocław was the European Capital of Culture in 2016 and won the competition for the European Best Destination in 2018. In 2021 according to the Global Cities of the Future ranking, Wrocław took 15th place in the world, leaving behind such agglomerations like Warsaw, Toronto, and Moscow.
Travel fast
Wrocław has a well-developed system of public transportation. You may travel in Wrocław by bus, tram or train. What's more, it's really cheap. Single fare is 0,54 EUR and a monthly ticket costs 13 EUR. With the Polish visa or residence card you may travel around the Schengen zone countries. It is possible to reach Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Warsaw within a 4 hour drive. The Sudety mountain range is situated 2 hour drive from the city. There is an international airport with connections to many destinations in Europe. Thanks to the perfect location, you can easily explore the whole European continent!
Boost your career
In Wrocław, there are over 80 000 of foreign inhabitants from 120 countries. According to Antal, the city is one of the best cities in Poland to live and work for expats.
The unemployment rate in Wrocław in 2020 has reached the lowest level and is estimated below 3%. A number of new investments related to the widely understood IT industry, subsequent financial and accounting centers, and the pharmaceutical industry is growing rapidly. Famous global concerns invest here, among them: Credit Agricole, Credit Suisse, Google, Whirlpool, HP Inc., ABB, Macopharma, Amazon, BNY Mellon, McKinsey, Wabco, Mondelez, Siemens, Capgemini, IKEA, Nokia, Volvo, 3M, LG, and more. This increases the demand for qualified staff speaking foreign languages.
Helping you to settle down
One of the goal of the municipality of Wrocław is to provide excellent help and advice to the city's international community. WroMigrant- Information and activity points for migrants are located at several districts of Wrocław. You may get there necessary information on where to obtain more information on legalization of work and stay, granting of PESEL number, finding a flat and registering your residence in Wrocław. They can also advise you on healthcare, education system and the offer of Polish language courses in the city, etc.
There are many companies helping international residents with obtaining work permits or finding a flat to rent. If you need more information on such services, please contact the Welcome Point team.
Accommodation in Wrocław is pretty easy to find. However, you need to specify your needs and budget. The university offers accommodation in its dormitories, but usually the rooms are arranged in twin rooms and modules for 2 or 4 persons to share a kitchen and a bathroom. The monthly cost of such accommodation is around 600-750 PLN/person.
Private dormitories offer more privacy in single rooms but the monthly costs are higher. Please check the offer of two private dormitories in Wrocław:
Renting a flat with your friends from the university is also a good idea. The prices will depend on where the flat is located, the standard of the flat and its equipment. Below you may find examples of the rent prices:
Renting a flat in the city 450 EUR/month and up
Renting a room in the city 170 EUR/month and up
