University`s Dormitories
Private Dormitories
The currency in Poland is złoty (zł, PLN). Although some places accept Euro, in general it is not possible to pay in Euro in shops or restaurants. It is quite easy and safe to exchange currency in many exchange (pol. kantor, kantor wymiany walut) offices located in main streets. Most of exchange offices accept Euro, American dollar, pound and Swiss franc. At the time of publishing this material the exchange rate is 1 euro = 4,33 złoty (zł, PLN), 1 USD = 4,10 złoty. You can check the current exchange rate for example here. At the airport foreign exchange office is located next to main entrance to the terminal and also on the mezzanine in the main hall. On the mezzanine there is also PKO S.A. bank. There are two cash machines near the main entrance to the terminal.
Your living expenses will depend on your way of life. For breakdown of all the costs of living in Poznań, see Numbeo or the table below.
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Accommodation |
University dormitory (self-catered): From 440 PLN (100 EUR) for a bed in double room to 800 PLN (180 EUR) in a refurbished single kitchenette room including utilities. Studio flat: between 1,200 and 1,600 PLN for a studio flat from a commercial provider depending on location. Privately rented room in a shared house: between 600 and 1000 PLN (140-220 EUR) plus utilities. |
These are marginal costs for the academic year 2019/2020 and might be adjusted in the following year. Your landlord will ask you for a deposit which typically amounts to one month’s rent. |
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Food |
On average 600 PLN (140 EUR) for self-catered students. |
Most restaurants offer lunch deals with special menus at great prices (15-20 PLN or 4-5 EUR for two dishes). |
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Utilities |
Electricity, gas, and water rates will add 50-100 PLN (15-25 EUR) per person, per month in a 3-bed shared house. University accommodation includes bills for these costs. |
Costs vary depending on the size and condition of a house. |
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Transportation |
Monthly pass for public transport costs approximately 50 PLN (11 EUR), including student discount. |
You are welcome to use self-service urban bike rentals provided by Nextbike (no fees for a ride up to 20 minutes). |
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Phone calls and internet |
Fiber internet service vary between 30 PLN (7 EUR) and 60 PLN (14 EUR). Prices of the data packages vary from 25 PLN (6 EUR) for 10 GB to 50 PLN (12 EUR) for 50 GB. Some providers offer unlimited data packages. |
While being at the university premises (e.g. campus, library), you are welcome to use the eduroam Wi-Fi roaming service which is free-of-charge. |
Time Zone
The time in Poland is the same as in the whole Central Europe, i.e. GMT +1. In July summer daylight saving time adds 1 more hour.
Electricity
The electricity standard in Poland is 230 Volts AC, 50Hz. Standard European appliances do not need any adaptors. In Poland plug and socket Type E is used. You can learn about different types of plugs and sockets here.
Telephones
The international access code to Poland is +48, and the prefix number for Poznań is 61. To dial an international number from Poland you need to precede your country number with 00 (double zero). Cellular telephones: All three operators use dualband system: GSM 900/DCS 1800. DCS 1900 is not available. The major operators are: T-mobile, Plus GSM, Play and Orange.
City buses run daily in 15-minute intervals, and after 19:00 in intervals of about 20-minutes. After 23:00, the night timetable applies. All night buses and the night tram run in 30-minute or 1h intervals and the vast majority of them pass through the Kaponiera Roundabout. The same ticket tariff applies to both night and day lines.
The opening hours depend on the owner of the shop. Most of the shops are open from Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 or 2 p.m. Grocer’s shops are open Monday through Friday from 6 A.M. to 8 P.M., Saturday from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. Some grocer’s shops are open also on Sunday. Supermarkets are usually open Monday through Saturday from 8 A.M. to 10 P.M.
Enrolling for the European Legal Studies is one of the best investments you will ever make. The annual tuition fee for the academic year 2020/2021 is 6000 PLN (approx. 1400 EUR). Kindly note that the tuition fee does not include accommodation.
Visa – Types and rules for obtaining visas to Poland
Schengen Visa Information – General required documents for a Polish Visa Application
Visa-free countries – Countries whose citizens are not required to have a visa when entering Poland