Legalization of the student’s stay in Poland
You can find out about the visa application procedure at the Polish consular office, which can be found on the e-Konsulat website. Candidates qualified for studies will receive an official written confirmation with information about the type of studies, commencement and duration of studies as well as the conditions under which the candidate will study.
When entering the territory of Poland, in addition to a passport and a visa, you should have:
- Insurance;
- Confirmation of funds for expenses ensuring a two-month stay;
- Confirmation of admission to studies at the university;
Persons under 18 years of age traveling without parents or legal guardians – notarized parental consent to travel abroad.
Other information for people coming to Poland
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Wrocław Tech offers accommodation for over 2500 students across 9 dormitories located in 4 different areas of Wrocław. Students can be housed in double or triple rooms of varying standards. Each dormitory provides access to a shared kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, and study or lecture areas.
All rooms are fully furnished (bed, table, chairs, bookshelves, wardrobe).
Please note: dormitories do not provide bedding sets (only a blanket), towels, cleaning supplies, kitchen dishes or utensils.
Room prices range approximately from 170 to 180 EUR per month.
Facilities available in the dormitories include:
- Study rooms
- Multimedia rooms
- Canteens
- Guest rooms
- On-site shops
- Laundries
- Card payment options
- Student clubs
- On-site security and general safety
- Affordable prices
- Psychological support services
⚠️ Important: Dormitory accommodation is available only for students who are at least 18 years old.
International students from outside the European Union
International students who come from non-European countries need to have, a private health insurance policy which was required for the visa application. This TRAVEL MEDICAL INSURANCE must be valid in the Schengen area and for the entire duration of stay; the TMI’s minimum coverage is 30.000 euro and it must cover costs of any emergency medical treatment and repatriation for medical reasons as well as in case of death repatriation of the deceased. Please note that this insurance policy covers mostly only accidents and does not cover general practitioner’s consultation. For a general medical care insurance, you have to apply in the NFZ department yourself after enrolment.
Wrocław University of Science and Technology pays NFZ (National Health Found) health contributions for the students who have a valid Pole’s Card or documented Polish origin. After signing the contract with the NFZ student should deliver it to the respective dean’s office
NFZ details in Wrocław:
NFZ Insurance Department
ul. Traugutta 55
50-416 Wrocław
tel. 800 190 590
wniosek_wr@nfz-wroclaw.
NFZ insurance costs 55,80 PLN per month and with it you can use the free medical care on the same rights as Polish citizens. For the application procedure you need:
– an application form (provided by NFZ Insurance Department) – If you need help in filling in this form contact: studentsupport@pwr.edu.pl
– a copy of your passport
– a confirmation from the Wrocław University of Science and Technology that you are a student.
What should be done to receive confirmation of student status?
Students who pay for their studies – write an e-mail to: studentsupport@pwr.edu.pl
Students studying for free – contact your Dean’s Office.
EU students
The European Health Insurance Card – what’s that?
EHIC is the only valid medical insurance document on the European Union territory, as far as free medical care is concerned. The EHIC can be used to cover any necessary medical treatment due to either an accident or illness within the European Economic Area (EEA). The EHIC entitles the holder to state-provided medical treatment within the country they are visiting and the service provided will be the same as received by a person covered by the country’s ‘insured’ medical scheme.
EU students should apply for this insurance card before they come to Poland. The application procedure is simple but it must be done in the health care units in the student’s country of origin.
In Polish the European Health Insurance Card is: Europejska Karta Ubezpieczenia Zdrowotnego.
How does the EHIC work in Poland?
- General practitioner
Go to a doctor who has a contract with the NFZ and show your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Primary health care comprises examination and consultation by a general practitioner. A doctor may also refer you to diagnostic tests, to a specialist or to a hospital. Dispensaries (health centres) are usually open from Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. After 6 p.m. on workdays, as well as on Saturdays, Sundays and on holidays 24-hour-care is provided by health units which have concluded contracts for this kind of services. They comprise out-patient care and home visits in case a patient’s condition is serious. Addresses and telephone numbers of health units providing 24-hour-care are available in health care dispensaries.
In Polish “a dispensary/medical centre” is “przychodnia”; “a pharmacy” is “apteka”; “general practitioner” is “lekarz pierwszego kontaktu”. - Consultation with a specialist
A general practitioner can give you a referral to a specialist. No referral is required to following specialists: obstetrician, dentist, venereologist, oncologist, psychiatrist. Note that free dental services are available only in the restricted scope. A list of free services and materials is available in the dentist surgery. You will have to cover costs of over standard services and materials on your own. Polish citizens use mostly private dentist practices. - Hospital treatment with the EHIC
In case of a sudden illness, accident, injury, intoxication or life threat you will receive necessary medical benefits in hospital without a referral. Go to a hospital which has a contract with the NFZ and show your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). During stay in a hospital operations, diagnostic tests and medicines are provided free of charge. In case of an accident, injury, childbirth, sudden illness or sudden deterioration of the state of health call an ambulance (dialling 999 or 112) or go directly to a hospital, in particular to an accident and emergency department (SOR). Ambulance transport in such cases is free of charge. Show your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
Starting your studies in Wrocław is an exciting experience, but it’s important to be prepared for any health-related situations that may arise during your stay.
ESN Wrocław Tech has prepared a project, that will help you with health-related issues.
🤒The Healthcare Guide for international students of Wrocław Tech provides essential information on how to access medical assistance in Poland, including:
- public and private healthcare options,
- use of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC),
- emergency contacts and 24/7 clinics,
- English-speaking doctors and pharmacies,
- mental health and university support services.
The guide aims to help you stay healthy, safe, and well-informed while studying at Wrocław Tech.
🔗The guide and contact list are available here
The Social Communication Team of the Municipal Police Headquarters in Wrocław prepared a film about safety especially for students: how to behave in the city, means of transport, what to pay attention to, what to remember
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Useful contacts
WroMigrant - Wrocław Centre for Social Development
(Wrocławskie Centrum Rozwoju Społecznego)
Information points for migrants: legalisation of work and stay, granting of PESEL number, registering your residence in Wrocław, healthcare, consultations in English, German, Ukrainian and Russian.
Dominikański 6, 50-159 Wrocław
tel: +48 71 77 24 950, +48 735 969 992, +48 538 579 555, +48 538 579 521;
e-mail: wromigrant@wcrs.wroclaw.pl
Psychological consultations for migrants in Russian and Ukrainian are available at: +48 663222260; in English are available at: +48 724 220 820.
Foundation Ukraine (Fundacja Ukraina)
Assistance with legalisation of stay, legal consultations, information meetings, language courses, cultural events, trainings, consultations from Monday to Friday in English, Polish, Ukrainian and Russian. Information support in infoCUKR
Ruska 46A/201, 50-079 Wrocław, Polska
infocukr@fundacjaukraina.eu
Tel. +48 571 330 203
NOMADA - Association for Multicultural Society Integration
(Stowarzyszenie na Rzecz Integracji Społeczeństwa Wielokulturowego)
Nomada Association provides free of charge counselling for migrants, i.e., in the field of documenting their stay in Poland, employment, health or family issues, and supports migrants who found themselves in a difficult situation, including those seeking international protection and those who experienced violence motivated by prejudice.
Counselling is available at the office or out of office in case you need to take an assistant with you to some other place to settle matters. The employees of Nomada Association can go with you to your visits at the doctor’s, offices, police stations, Border Guards or courts. They can also act as interpreters and cultural or language interpreters providing full anonymity to those who apply.
www.nomada.info.pl
Paulińska 4/8 Wrocław, 50-247 Poland
tel. +48 71 307 03 35, +48 791 576 459 (10.00–17.00)
nomada@nomada.info.pl