The capital and largest city in Poland, Warsaw is situated close to the center of the country, on both sides of the river Vistula, and has a distinctive character and spirit. The city has a turbulent history, having been almost completely destroyed during World War II, leading to a large-scale reconstruction project which aimed to recreate much of the original architecture.
Its Old Town district, beside the river banks and popular among tourists, is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and is celebrated as “an outstanding example of a near-total reconstruction of a span of history covering the 13th to the 20th century.”
Aside from its historic centre, Warsaw is a significant center of research and development, and also has a growing collection of skyscrapers, ranging from the residential Złota 44, completed in 2012, to the art deco-inspired Palace of Culture and Science, which dates back to 1955.
When asked to name the best things about Warsaw in our student survey, one respondent mentioned “Top notch technical courses at an affordable price around friendly people”, while another said “It’s a great place to expand your cultural interests.”
Internationally ranked universities in Warsaw
| University of Warsaw; Warsaw University of Technology; Warsaw University of Life Sciences |
More about Warsaw
| Number of universities ranked by QS | 3 |
| Highest-ranked institution | University of Warsaw (=284th) |
| Population | 1,783,000 |
| Average international fees (at ranked unis) | US$3,100 |
| Desirability rank | 83rd |
| Employer Activity rank | 43rd |
| Affordability rank | 20th |
| Student Mix rank | 86th |
| Student Voice rank | 47th |
Source: QS
