Welcome Point UW

We would like to inform you that our Ochota Campus office will be closed from 22–24 June due to relocation. During this time, please visit us at our Main Campus office. See you soon in our new location! 😊

We will share the exact location of our new office soon, so stay tuned for updates.

120 international candidates, 4 meetings, 1 goal: getting to know UW better! 🌍🎓

Between 24 March and 16 June 2026, the Welcome Point hosted 4 online "Get to Know UW" meetings for prospective students. 3 meetings were held in English, 1 in Polish, and all were conducted by representatives of the UW Admissions Office.

Participants learned more about:
📚 study programmes at UW
📝 the admission process step by step
📄 required documents and language certificates
💰 fees and exemptions
🏠 scholarships and dormitories
🌐 support from Welcome Point and other UW units

We were happy to welcome candidates from a wide range of national backgrounds, representing countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Thank you for your interest in "Get to Know UW" and for being with us! See you soon at UW!😇

Below in Polish you can find an invitation for workshop on Intercultural Communication dedicated to university administrative staff

W międzynarodowym środowisku akademickim skuteczna komunikacja i zrozumienie różnic kulturowych odgrywają kluczową rolę w budowaniu dobrej współpracy. Zapraszamy do udziału w szkoleniu „Komunikacja międzykulturowa w środowisku akademickim”.

📅 Kiedy: 1 lipca 2026 r. (środa), godz. 9:00–16:00
📍 Gdzie: Kampus Główny Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego

💡 Program szkolenia:
● Moja kultura w kontekście innych kultur oraz ja w kontekście mojej kultury.
● „Profesjonalność” i „szacunek” w pracy w kontekście różnic międzykulturowych.
● Skuteczna informacja zwrotna a kultura.
● Różnice kulturowe a kultura instytucji.

Więcej informacji na naszej stronie: https://welcome.uw.edu.pl/1-07-2026-komunikacja-miedzykulturowa-dla-administracji/

Zachęcamy do udziału w szkoleniu i rozwijania kompetencji niezbędnych do efektywnej współpracy w międzynarodowym środowisku akademickim.

Szkolenia są finansowane przez Unię Europejską z Funduszy Europejskich dla Rozwoju Społecznego 2021–2027 (FERS), w ramach projektu „Wsparcie instytucji szkolnictwa wyższego i nauki w obsłudze osób przyjeżdżających z zagranicy oraz Polaków wyjeżdżających za granicę” (FERS.01.05-IP.08-0003/24) realizowanego w programie Narodowej Agencji Wymiany Akademickiej: Sieć NAWA-EURAXESS.

🎓 Hey Students! Save the date – Warsaw City Info Day is coming this October! 📅✨

Just starting your adventure in Warsaw? Or maybe you want to explore the city you study in a bit better? 🌍 This event is for you!
City Info Day is designed especially for international students 🎓 – a chance to learn how to navigate the city, discover great ways to spend your free time, and make the most of your student life in Warsaw.

📍 Palace of Culture and Science
📅 October 9 (5:00–7:00 PM) or October 24 (12:00–2:00 PM) – choose your preferred date
🗣️ Event held in English

What’s waiting for you:
✨ practical tips on living in Warsaw
🎭 inspiration for culture, sports, and city life
🤝 meeting with city representatives
🎁 city gadgets and special vouchers for students

Get to know Warsaw, meet new people, and discover new opportunities – all in one place!
🔜 More details and the registration form will be available soon.
Save the date and join us!

The 1st round of registration for Polish language and culture courses is now open! 🇵🇱✨

Want to improve your Polish and explore Polish culture at the same time? This is a great moment to sign up and build your Polish superpower 💬📚

🔹 Polish language course
1st round of registration: 1 June 2026 – 30 June 2026

🔹 University courses open to all / culture courses
1st round of registration: 15 June 2026 – 30 June 2026

Courses are offered by the Centre of Polish Language and Culture for Foreigners “Polonicum” (Polonicum Uniwersytet Warszawski)

During the registration period, you can both register and unregister for courses, so if you change your mind, you can still modify your choices.

📍 Token registration is available in USOS:
Student’s Section → Registrations → Token Registrations

Don’t forget to register and improve your Polish superpower! 💙💚

In the heat of the exam session, don’t forget about additional registrations in USOSweb 👀

As long as the registration period lasts, you can register and unregister for courses if you change your mind. Token registration is located in USOS's "Student's Section" > Registrations > Token Registrations.

📘 Don’t forget about the “Onboarding at UW” e-learning course, created by the Welcome Point. The course is available in English and Ukrainian and is a great way to get familiar with life and studies at UW.

Feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed? 😣💭 Take a break and join us to relax, refocus and recharge. Calm your mind with guided meditation and breathing techniques. Make sure to wear something comfortable!

📅 When?
Wednesday, 24.06.2026, from 15:00 to 18:00

📍 Where?
Pasteura 7, 1st floor, room 106 🏫

📝 How to sign up? At the Psychological Counseling Center at Pasteura 7 or by e-mail: [email protected]

🌍 Last week Welcome Point participated in the 2nd Staff Welcome Centre Forum – “Wspieramy Ludzi, Usprawniamy Działania”, hosted by the University of Łódź.

🤝 The forum brought together representatives of Welcome Centres and higher education institutions from across Poland, creating a valuable space for exchanging experiences, discussing challenges, and sharing best practices in supporting international communities.

We are proud that our coordinator, Katarzyna Basisty, was invited to join one of the discussion panels. During the session, she shared insights into the work of Welcome Point at the University of Warsaw, highlighting effective solutions and initiatives that help international staff successfully adapt, integrate, and thrive in both academic and professional environments.

💡 Thank you to the organizers and all participants for the inspiring discussions and the opportunity to strengthen collaboration among Welcome Centres nationwide.

On June 12, we held another Welcome Meeting for International UW Employees and for the first time at the Ochota Campus!

We were delighted to welcome 13 participants from different departments, disciplines, and professional backgrounds. Diverse experiences, cultures, and perspectives - one university 💙

Thank you to everyone who joined us, shared their stories, and helped create a welcoming atmosphere. Together, we're building an even more international, connected, and inclusive UW community😊

We look forward to seeing you at future events!

Meeting was implemented under Action II.2.4. “Support for the relocation of employees from abroad and the development of systemic solutions at the University of Warsaw in the area of their adaptation to work and life in Poland” of the Excellence Initiative – Research University (IDUB) at the University of Warsaw

🗓️ UW Dorm applications are officially OPEN!

All UW students and PhD candidates (and their families, partners, children) are eligible.

• Round I — Current Students: June 8 - 28, 2026.
This includes those finishing their Bachelor's who plan to continue their Master's at UW.

• Round II — New Students: If you're starting at UW in 2026/2027, your application window is 3 August - 19 September, 2026.

🚨 Heads up: application cannot be submited after the indicated deadlines! Don't wait and apply ASAP.

Find everything you need to know about submitting your application on the Student Welfare and Support Office’s website: https://bpm.uw.edu.pl/en/dok-everything-you-need-to-know-about-applying-for-dormitory-space-the-2026-2027-academic-year/📲