Postal address:
Dewizka
ul. Dożynkowa 9D
61-662 Poznań
Poland

Dewizka is located on a student campus at street Dożynkowa 9. From the campus you can reach the University by tram (lines 12, 14, 15, 16, 26, 201) or by bus (68, 69, 71, 234, 235).

Dewizka dormitory offer twin rooms linked in two-room segments (two twin rooms with a bathroom equipped with a shower, a sink and a toilet). The rooms are furnished but there are neither dishes nor computer equipment. The bedding and blankets are provided for free. There are no towels. Each room has an Internet cable connection available. There are two kitchens on each floor. On the ground floor there is also a TV room, recreational room and a laundry.

The accommodation cost is 575 PLN per month (in 2022/2023). The rent is paid monthly. Payment details are given at registration in dormitory. The keys are available at a reception desk which is open 24h. Refundable deposit of 500 PLN has to be paid on arrival.

Postal address:
ul. Andrzejewskiego 11/7
60-119 Poznań
Poland

Atol is located in a residential area in the southern part of Poznań. You can reach the University by tram (lines 5, 8 and 14).

Atol dormitory offers twin rooms with a bathroom. The rooms are furnished but there are neither dishes nor computer equipment. The bedding and blankets are provided for free. There are no towels. Each room has an Internet cable connection available. There is a TV room and a recreational room on the ground floor.

The accommodation cost is 650 PLN per month (in 2022/2023). The rent is paid monthly. Payment details are given during registration in a dormitory. The keys are available at a reception desk which is open 24h. Refundable deposit of 500 PLN has to be paid on arrival.

Poznań University of Economics and Business does not act as an intermediary in the rental of private accommodation and thus will not be responsible for the obligations of the parties!

Sofa Akademik (private dormitory)

Sofa Akademik is a private company providing accommodation for students. Sofa Akademik offers single and double/shared rooms in several locations in Poznań.

Reservation is valid only with payment of a deposit. The deposit will be reimbursed to the student after the termination of the contract and settling all costs. If you cancel the reservation the deposit will not be reimbursed. Each student will sign a separate rental contract for a fixed term (at least one month).

Website: http://www.sofaroom4you.pl/en.html

To ask for more information in English or make the reservation please contact directly: biuro@sofahostel.pl 

POLONEZ Academic centre (private dormitory)

Website: https://studentdepot.pl/en/akademik-polonez-poznan

Contact details available on website.

Private flat searching

Home Broker is a Polish chain-store company offering integrated consultancy service. They provide a wide range of estate agency services.

Website: https://lp.homebroker.pl/lp/erasmus-09/

Exchange students begin their semester at the University with an Orientation Day. During that day the students are registered and receive all the vital information concerning their studies at Poznań University of Economics and Business and living in Poznań. The students also receive a student card (legitymacja) which is a proof of student status and entitles to discounts on public transportation and entrance tickets in many places (cinemas, theatres, museums, ect.). The Orientation Day is usually accompanied by a social programme organised by students from ESN http://uepoznan.esn.pl 

Students from EU-countries should bring the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) card from their home country which entitles them to free medical services in public medical centres in Poland.

Non-EU citizens have to present in International Office a health insurance valid for the whole period of stay after their arrival to Poznan. Students have to cover the costs of private medical care and then apply for a refund of the payment from their insurance company.

This registration is obligatory to all foreigners staying in Poland and is free of charge. Your mentor will help you in fulfilling all formalities.

1)      EU citizen registration

2)      registration of stay

1) Students from EU-countries do not need a visa to study in Poland. You can enter Polish territory with a valid passport or other document that confirms your identity and nationality. If the student’s stay in Poland is longer than three months then they are required to apply for an EU citizen registration. Students who wish to do an internship in Poland or enter other kind of employment are also obliged to apply for this registration.

You should submit the following documents:

·         completed and signed application form,

·         copy of passport or identity card,

·         confirmation letter in Polish from the PUEB (received at Orientation Day),

·         copy of a health insurance document (EHIC or other),

·         copy of the card from the dormitory (Karta Mieszkańca) or rental contract of a private flat,

·         proof of financial support to cover the costs of living in Poland (e.g. Erasmus+ grant confirmation, a bank statement for the last 3 months or personal statement of financial support etc.).

You should also have your passport or other identity document with you. It takes around two weeks to obtain the document.

Registrations are conducted by the Department for Foreigners of the Voivodship Office:

„Urząd Wojewódzki Wydział Spraw Obywatelskich i Cudoziemców”
Plac Wolności 17, 4th floor,
Monday 9.30 – 18.00

Tue- Fri 8.15 – 15.15

2) You are also required to register within 30 days from your arrival to Poznań at the Office for Registration of Foreigners. You will need EU citizen registration, a stamped form from the dormitory or a rental contract for a flat.

The address is:

”Urząd Miasta Poznania – Wydział Spraw Obywatelskich”, ul. Libelta 16/20; Poznań

Office is open on:

Monday       7.30 – 17.00

Tue- Fri       7.30 – 15.30

This registration is obligatory to all foreigners staying in Poland and is free of charge. Your mentor will help you in fulfilling all formalities.

1)      visa

2)      registration of stay

1) Students coming to Poland are required to obtain a visa in their home country from a Polish embassy or a consulate (it is also obligatory for students who have a Shengen visa issued by another EU country). For more information about obtaining the visa contact the Polish diplomatic and consular establishment in your country. The visa should be issued for the whole period of your stay. It is not possible to extend the visa in Poland. If your visa expires before the end of your stay in Poland you will be required to apply for a temporary residence permit. When you obtain the visa please send us by email a scanned copy.

2) You are also required to register preferably within 4 days from your arrival to Poznań at the Office for Registration of Foreigners. You will need a stamped form from a dormitory or a rental contract for a flat.

The address is:

”Urząd Miasta Poznania – Wydział Spraw Obywatelskich”, ul. Libelta 16/20; Poznań

Office is open on:

Monday       7.30 – 17.00

Tue- Fri       7.30 – 15.30

Temporary residence permit

If your visa expires before the end of your stay or you have a residence permit of different EU country you should apply for a temporary residence permit in Poland (zezwolenie na pobyt czasowy).

All information how to apply for a temporary residence permit is provided by Wielkopolska Voivodeship Office in Poznań, Citizen’s Affairs and Foreigners Department at Wolności 17 street. Issuing residence permit requires paying a fee. The procedure can take even 2 months depending on the workload.

Please read carefully all information on the following website:

http://www.poznan.uw.gov.pl/en/contact-en

There are three student cafeterias in the University: in the basement of Building A, on the ground floor in Building B (entrance from the backyard) and in Altum on the first floor (Pomarańczarnia).
They serve a variety of hot and cold meals and drinks. There is also the cafe on the 9th floor of Altum.

The average monthly cost of living for a student varies from 1,000 to 2,000 PLN (Polish zloty) and depends on the type of accommodation and the expenditures for leisure.

Library is located in Collegium Altum – books on 2nd floor, periodicals on 3rd floor
Mon- Fri 8.00 – 20.00

The most popular places among students are:

• “Spaghetteria AVANTI” – ul. Stary Rynek 76
• „Bar-a-boo” – ul. Taczaka 11/2, ul. Gołębia 6, ul. Jana Pawła II 14
•  „Piccolo”- Spaghetteria – ul. Ratajczaka 37, ul. Wrocławska 8
• „Krowarzywa Vegan Burger”-ul. Kantaka 10
• „Para Bar”- dim sum dumplings- ul. Kościuszki 70
• „Sphinx” – oriental meals, large area – ul. Święty Marcin 66/72
• „Ptasie Radio”– a nice restaurant located near the University, with student friendly prices – ul. Kościuszki 74
• „Elite”– offers cakes, pastries and coffee – ul. Strzelecka 2
•  „Kebabistan Wielka” – Kurdish&Turkish restaurant, ul. Wielka 19 –  10% discount on meals with ESNcard
• “The Mexican” ul. Kramarska 19
• „Manekin” – pancake restaurant, ul. Kwiatowa 3, ul. Mickiewicza 24
• „Kulka Cafe”- Towarowa 41

A meal in a good restaurant cost around 40 zł. Tipping in restaurants is customary. There are no fixed rules, but a 5% to 10% tip is usually expected.

Recommended restaurants with Polish food:

• “Gospoda pod Koziołkami”- delicious dishes of Polish cousine – ul.Stary Rynek 95
• „Chłopskie jadło” – polish food – ul. Fredry 12
• “Pyra bar” – most dishes made from potatoes – ul.Strzelecka 13
• “Ratuszowa” – traditional Polish food at the Old Market Square
• „Pierogarka” – traditional polish „pierogi” dumplings – ul. Garncarska 2

Poznań is a city where you can find bookshop on almost every main street. Larger bookshops sell foreign language books. There are also many bookshops selling only foreign  books and literature.

Some examples:

– “American English Society Ltd. Księgarnia”, ul Grunwaldzka 11.
– „EMPIK” large bookstore chain with sections of foreign books and good choice of international magazines, music and films:
– EMPIK Megastore Poznań, ul. Ratajczaka 44
– EMPIK Poznan Plaza, ul. Kaspra Drużbickiego 2
– EMPIK King Cross, ul. Bukowska 156

– EMPIK Stary Browar, ul. Półwiejska 42

– EMPIK Poznań City Center, ul. Matyi 2
– “Omnibus” Św. Marcin 39, a foreign language bookshop with a large section of books in English; they also order books on request
– “Polanglo” ul. Kościuszki 71/73

• Cinema City and Imax (Poznań Plaza)
• Cinema City Kinepolis (ul. B. Krzywoustego 72)
• Helios (Pleszewska 1)
• Multikino (ul. Królowej Jadwigi 51)
• Multikino Stary Browar (ul. Półwiejska)
• Multikino Malta (ul. Abpa Baraniaka)
• Muza (ul. Św. Marcin 30)
• Malta (ul. Rybaki 6A)
• Rialto (ul. Dąbrowskiego 38)

Some interesting addresses:

• “SQ Club” (Stary Browar ul. Półwiejska 42)
• „Hola Hola” (ul. Wrocławska)
• “Prywatka” (ul.Taczaka 10)
• „Blue Note Jazz Club” (CK Zamek, ul Kościuszki)
• „Kultowa” (ul. Wrocławska 16)
• „Cuba Libre” (ul. Wrocławska 21)
• „Czekolada” (ul. Wrocławska 18)
• „The Dubliner” (al. Niepodległości 19)
• „Proletariat” (ul. Wrocławska 9)
• „W Starym Kinie” (ul. Nowowiejskiego 8)
• „Ślepe ryby” (ul. Murna 3)
• „Nocny Targ Towarzyski” (ul. Kolejowa 23)
• „Czarna Owca” (ul. Jaskółcza 13)

Driver’s licenses issued by other EU member states are recognized by Poland and remain valid until the expiry date indicated in the document. While driving in Poland you are obliged to have with you a driver’s license, a civil liability insurance and the vehicle registration certificate. Using a mobile phone while driving is banned, though a loud-speaking phone system is permitted. Seat belts must be used in both front and back seats. The children up to the age of 12 and up to 150 cm tall have to use special certified seats.

Speed limits:

• town – 50 km/h
• open road – 90 km/h
• highway – 110 km/h
• motorway – 130 km/h
• with trailer – 70 km/h (on highways – 80 km/h)

Drivers have to use day lights at all times. Front fog lights may be used only during fog or heavy rain. Rear fog lights may be used only when visibility is under 50 meters. The vehicle has to be marked with a sign indicating the country of its registration and should be equipped with a reflector triangle. Radar-warning systems are banned. Driving after drinking alcohol is strictly forbidden.

• Medical emergency – 999
• Police –  997
• Fire department – 998
• Emergency number for mobile phones – 112

Poznań is known to be one of the greenest cities in Poland. There is an abundance of gardens, parks or woods that occupy 30% of its area. Close to the city there are Wielkopolska National Park and Zielonka Forest. Several of 40 parks merit particular attention:

• The Botanical Garden (ul. Dąbrowskiego 165) which is open from spring to autumn;
• The New ZOO – Zoological Garden (ul. Krańcowa 53), was built in 1974, is Poland’s biggest zoo, and situated in the park in an area of 114 hectares with 2.000 animals representing 150 species. There is a scenic route getting there by a narrow -gauge railway called “Maltanka”;
• The Old ZOO –  Zoological Garden (ul. Zwierzyniecka 19), was built in 1874;
• The Sołacz Park – a very pleasant park with two ponds; it’s located in the calm Sołacz district between Litewska and Małopolska streets;
• The Citadel – large, green area not far from the student halls of residence of the PUE; it is located between the streets Szelągowska, Winogrady and Armii „Poznań”;
• Palm House (Palmiarnia) Wilson Park (ul. Głogowska) is one of the largest of its kind in Europe and is the only one in Poland. There are over 17.000 species of plants. It has also accommodated exhibitions of paintings, sculptures and graphic art.

The currency unit in Poland is the złoty, it is abbreviated as zł or PLN. The Złoty is divided into smaller units called groszy, abbreviated as gr (1zł = 100 gr). The banknotes are: 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200. Coins are: 1, 2, 5zł and 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 gr.

Money can be exchanged in banks or exchange offices called “kantor”. Traveller’s checks and Eurocheques are other options. Traveller’s checks can be exchanged at the banks or major post office (where you can get up to 500 zł at once).  You can also pay by credit card in many shops and restaurants.

There are many museums in Poznan and a lot of them are located in the area of the Old Town. Usually they offer free entry for permanent exhibitions on Saturdays. Most museums are closed on Mondays. Here are the addresses of some of the museums:

• National Museum Gallery of Art and Sculpture, Al. Marcinkowskiego 9
• Museum of the History of the City of Poznań, Stary Rynek 1
• Museum of Archaeology, ul. Wodna 27
• Museum of Applied Arts, Góra Przemysława 1
• Museum of Musical Instruments, Stary Rynek 45
• Museum of Etnography, branch of Poznań National Museum, ul. Grobla 25
• Museum of Pharmacy, Al. Marcinkowskiego 11
• Poznań Bambers’ Museum, ul. Mostowa 7
• Muzeum Komunikacji (Museum of Transport), ul. Głogowska 131/133
• Wielkopolska Military Museum, Stary Rynek 9
• Museum of Arms, Al. Armii Poznań/ The Poznań Citadel
• Tank Artillery Museum, ul. Wojska Polskiego 84
• Museum of the Wielkopolska Uprising of 1918-1919, Odwach, Stary Rynek 3

If you don’t need a doctor, but simply medication, you should find an “Apteka”. In Poland you can also find a number of pharmacies, which supply homeopathic and other appropriate medicines. Some medicies you can get only with a prescription. Opening hours: weekly 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (or 8 p.m.), on Saturdays – depending. Here are the pharmacies open 24 hours:

• ” Apteka całodobowa DOZ” ul. 23 lutego 19
• Apteka „Dom Leków” ul. Gwarna 5/2
• „Ziko Apteka” ul. Św. Marcin 158
• Apteka „Fontana” ul. Św. Marcin 23
• Apteka „Pod Złotym Lwem” ul. Stary Rynek 75

If you want to send a postcard, letter or package home, you must find a  “Poczta”. The stamps for postcards and letters cost about 2 zł depending on the destination. Unfortunately, you can buy a stamp only at the post office, not in a kiosk. Usual opening hours are weekly: 8 a.m. (or earlier) – 7 or 8 p.m..

A post office nearest to the University:
ul. Kościuszki 77, Mon – Fri 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Sat. 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

A post office open 24h:
ul. Głogowska 17 (near the railway station “Dworzec Zachodni”)

• „Poznan Plaza” – ul. Kaspra Drużbickiego 1
• „Galeria Pestka” – corner of Al. Solidarności and ul. Księcia Mieszka 1
• „Old Brewery (Stary Browar)” – corner of ul. Półwiejska and ul. Kościuszki
• „M1” – ul. Szwajcarska 14
• „King Cross Marcelin” – ul. Bukowska 156
• „Kupiec Poznański” – pl. Wiosny Ludów 2
• „Posnania” – Pleszewska 1
• „Galeria Malta” – ul. Maltańska 1
• „Avenida” – ul. Matyi 2

Galeria Pestka, Poznan Plaza and Tesco are easily accessible by fast tram (12, 14, 15 and 16) respectively 1, 2 and 4 stops away from the halls of residence of PUEB.

You will find many small and medium-size shops in all parts of Poznań, however the city centre offers the widest choice. The most renowned shopping district is the area around Półwiejska street.

Opening hours of shops:

• grocery shopping – from 6 a.m. to 6 or 8 p.m.; some shops are open 24 hours.
• non-food stores open around 10 a.m. and close about 6 p.m.; on Saturdays to 2 p.m. (shops are closed on Sunday). Shops located in the large shopping centres are usually open longer and also on weekends.
• supermarkets – are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (plus/minus one hour) on weekdays and less on Saturdays. On Sundays the shops are closed.

In Poznań you can find many interesting facilities for sports and recreation. Please find some examples below:

Lake Malta Centre
A place which you have to visit! It is situated in the eastern part of Poznań, constitutes one of the most attractive sports and recreational areas in the city. Such events as: rowing, canoeing and motorboat races, as well as swimming, triathlon and long-distance swimming competitions can be held there. There is a walking path around the lake which can be also used for cycling or roller-skating. There is a park with The New ZOO.

The Malta Ski Centre is also situated in this area. It is open all year. It possess two slopes: 150 and 30 meters long. You can hire the skiing equipment on the spot. There is also a sledge track, a bike hire, miniature golf course, restaurants and cafeterias.

Swimming pools

There are several indoor swimming pools and three outdoor in Poznań.
The most popular are:

• “Poznań Centre of Sports and Recreation”, ul. Chwiałkowskiego 34,
• “Posnania – Gem Set Mecz” ul. Słowiańska 78
• “Atlantis”, Os. S. Batorego 101
• “Olimpia”, ul. Reymonta 1
• “Termy Maltanskie”, ul. Termalna 1

Tennis Courts: there are at least 8 tennis courts in Poznan, for example:

• “Top Tennis Club”, ul. Bukowska 53 A,
• “Olimpia”, ul. Warmińska 1,

There are also other recreational places like: fitness clubs, aerobic clubs, bowling alleys, etc.

• „Centrum Rekreacji NIKU”, ul. Piątkowska 200
• „Gravitacja” Posnania – shopping mall, I floor
• „MK bowling”, ul. Święty Marcin 24
• Skating Rink  “Bogdanka”, ul. Księcia Józefa/Północna 9
• Skating Rink „Chwiałka” ul. Żelazka 1
• Gym „Mcfit” – plac Andersa 7
• Gym „Fabryk Formy Bałtyk” – ul. Roosevelta 22

There are a number of taxi agencies operating in Poznań.  Currently, taximeters usually begin charging at 5 zł and charge according to kilometres travelled and time spent travelling. At present, each kilometre costs roughly – 2-3 zł. Taxi drivers will charge higher tariffs after 10 p.m. and at weekends.

The card phones can be bought in a kiosk or at the post office in several options, starting from 15 units (1 unit = 3 min in local zone). You can also get special cards for inexpensive international calls (“telepin”, “telegrosik”, etc.) which give you up to 20 minute call to European countries for 10 PLN.

In Poland there are four cell phone operators T-Mobile, Orange, Plus and Play. You can use your cell phone in Poland in two ways – you can use your home number through roaming or you can get SIM card with a local number of one of the prepaid cards network. To use these networks you have to subscribe.

Poznań is one of Poland’s finest theatre centres. The city is home to 7 state or city theatres and numerous small stages subsidised by the city, foundations or universities. Every year at the end of June, Poznań experiences an explosion of theatre. The Malta International Festival attracts thousands of spectators, including many tourists. Over the course of a few days, open-air performances are held at venues all around the city: in the Old Market Square, in Poznań’s squares, streets but primarily by the beautiful Lake Malta. If you study at The Poznań University of Economics in spring semester – you must see it!

Cultural Information Center

F. Ratajczaka 44, 61-728 Poznan
www.cik.poznan.pl
e-mail: cik@wm.poznan.pl

CIK is open:

Monday – Friday 10:00-18:00

Saturday 10:00-17:00

Sundays and public holidays are closed.

Car traffic in downtown Poznań is heavy and there is a lack of parking within the University area, so the easiest way to get to the university is by using public transport. It consists of trams and bus lines. There are also special lines which run at night. In Poznań, one 15 min ride will cost you 4 PLN but half if you are a student (2 PLN). It is worthwhile to buy a semester ticket for reduced fees on trams and buses. There is a double fare on express buses. You can easily recognise the fast bus by a large capital letter (not number). The semester pass (150 days) costs 202 PLN (for students). It is also a ticket for 120 days, which costs 172 PLN.

You can have a ticket on your student ID card or you can apply for PEKA card www.peka.poznan.pl/web/portal.

To check trams and buses timetables visit www.mpk.poznan.pl/?lng=en
To find out how to get from one point in the city to another iyou can use this website: www.jakdojade.pl/poznan/trasa/   

Extreme weather conditions are rare in Poznań. The average day-time temperatures in winter range between 0°C and -10°C whereas the average day-time temperatures in summer may range between +14°C and +32°C.