About the University

The Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS - SGGW) is the oldest agricultural academic school in Poland - its history dates back to 1816. At present, the University consists of 12 faculties and 6 interfaculty units with 25,000 enrollled students.They can choose from 27 disciplines and 60 specialties. The new campus of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences is located in Ursynów.

The Palace of Julian Ursyn Niemcewicz is where the offices of the university authorities are situated. The campus is made up of various faculty buildings, student dormitories, and facilities such as a Sport Center (e.g., sport halls, swimming pool), a SGGW Hotel, the Main Library as well as a conference hall, better known as the Crystal Auditorium where most celebrated academic events take place.

Since September 2007, SGGW has been a regular member of the Euroleague for Life Sciences (ELLS). ELLS (is a network of 7 leading universities, cooperating in the fields of Natural Resource Management, Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Life Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, Food Sciences and Environmental Sciences.

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine- History of the Faculty

Until the first veterinary school was established in Lyon (1762), most European countries held veterinary subject lectures at the medical schools. Thus, the medical students received some background in animal anatomy, physiology, surgery, and diseases as well, and thus, could treat both humans and domestic animals in their medical practice.

Veterinary Universities appeared in the late 18th century, again in marriage with human medicine with common lecturers and laboratories especially for teaching pre-clinical subjects like anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology. In Poland, the first training and education in the veterinary profession started in 1824, when the first veterinary school was opened in Buraków, near Warsaw. It was  part of the Institute of Agronomy in Marymont.

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine was established in 1927 and since that time it has been providing education, research and development, veterinary services and many other activities. At present, the Faculty manages 2 buildings for basic and preclinical sciences, and two modern and well equipped clinics:  A Clinic for Small Animals and Equines.

Cost of Living

Since its introduction to the European Union in 2004, Poland has been undergoing significant economic reform. The result is that the quality of life is rising while prices remain rather stable. The cost of living in Warsaw is not so expensive by European standards. Students can enjoy a comfortable life at a very modest price.

*These expenses are based on past average monthly expenses that students incurred for one academic year. These expenses exclude, among others, personal needs, university admission fees, flights, visas, insurance.

Housing

The University provides students with accommodation in the university’s dormitories in double rooms for circa €110 per month (price includes water, heating and electricity and Internet connection). Rooms include a cooker, table, refrigerator. The dormitories are located at the SGGW campus at a distance of 200 to 300 meters from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and sport facilities. In the dormitories, there is a central kitchen and dining room where it is possible to prepare a meal. It is also possible to rent an apartment in the city for about €300-€700 per month (excluding electricity, gas, phone, cable TV, Internet), however, it is strongly advised to live at the SGGW campus for the first semester. The dormitory is situated at the campus within a 7 minutes walk from the faculty.

Apartments for rent can be found on the following English sites:  www.athome-network.com and www.exclusiveapartments.com.pl/apartamenty_en.html.Polish and on the following Polish sites: www.domiporta.pl & http://gazetadom.pl/dom/0,0.html. To find an apartment in the University district area, search "URSYNOW".  The following Polish words will help you in your search - Rent apartment -  wynajem mieszkania and Warsaw -  Warszawa.

IMS can help students in finding an accomodation. Please fill out the housing form.

Leisure

Having fun in Warsaw is cheap! Movie ticket: 38 PLN (€ 9); Theatre/opera ticket: 60-140 PLN (€14 – 32); Museum entrance fee: 8-20 PLN (€2-5); Swimming pool (SGGW): 10 PLN/hour (€2.50); Tennis (SGGW): 50 PLN/hour (€12); Fitness Centre (SGGW): 10 PLN (€2.5); Horse riding (SGGW) 30 PLN/hour (€7).

Note: The university campus has its own modern sport facilities including the following facilities: swimming pool, tennis, volleyball, football, basketball, aerobics, fitness centre and sauna. It is only 100 meters from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine buildings! Academic horse riding is 50 m from the Faculty Horse Clinic in Wolica (ca. 2 km from SGGW campus). During the first year there are 2 hours/week of sport exercises in the education program meaning that during this time the facilities are for free. There are also foreign student sport groups.

Any further activities are charged with a reduced price for all SGGW students. There are plenty of roads for bicycles and roller skaters around the SGGW campus
 

Within a close radius outside of the university area, students can also enjoy an array of additional entertainment opportunities such as visiting the movies, theatre/opera, and museums. 

Travel Expenses

Travel expenses will vary depending on where a student is from and how often they intend to travel home. The method of transport—plane, rail or bus—will also have an impact on overall costs. We recommend the following websites to help you price out your travel costs:

Cheap flights SkyEurope: www.fru.pl or www.skyeurope.com
LOT
Eurolines long distance bus 
National Polish railway PKP

Travel agency cooperating with SGGW
Biuro Podrózy First Class
Ul Nowowiejska 5
00-643 Warsaw Poland
Phone: 004822 578-71-25
Fax: 004822 825-45-37
E-mail: turystyka@firstclass.com.pl

Star Travel, s.r.o.                                   
Dunajská 4
811 08 Bratislava
Slovak Republic
Tel:  +421 2 52 63 28 54
Fax: +421 2 52 63 28 55
E-mail: startravel@startravel.sk

STA Travel Worldwide 

Arrival at Warsaw

By Airplane

The Okęcie International Airport (Terminal CHOPIN I and II) is served by its national airlines, LOT Polish Airlines (www.lot.com). Low cost airlines such as Sky Europe (www.skyeurope.com) and Ryanair (www.ryanair.com) also fly to Warsaw Okęcie (Terminal ETIUDA). Okęcie airport is situated in the city about 8 km far from the SGGW campus. There is limited bus service to the downtown area (ca. 15 km), so it is best to take a taxi upon arrival. The taxi fee to the SGGW campus is approximately 46 PLN (€11).
International flight departure information: (22) 650 39 43
International flight arrival information: (22) 650 42 20
SGGW has direct connection withthe  airport by bus line 148.

By Train and Bus

Both trains and buses arrive at  Warsaw Centralna (Main Station). For long-haul information, see Eurolines for   busand the Polish National Railway (PKP) for train information. At the station there is a good network of public transportation. A one-way ticket costs 3, 60 PLN (€0.80), which you can buy at any small tobacco shop. This ticket is valid for one journey. To change buses, you need another ticket. For combined trips, it is advised to buy a daily card (12 PLN ) or week/month/3-month card The best way to reach the campus is via the subway, chose KABATY direction and get off at STOKŁOSY station (ca 20 min). Students with a SGGW student card can purchase discounted tickets. Students will receive a SGGW student card upon arrival and registration.

For more information about Warsaw public transportation information:
http://warszawa.jakdojade.pl/?locale=en
http://www.ztm.waw.pl/index.php?l=2

Shops and Commercial Centers

Close to the dormitory you can fnd the following:
• E.Leclerc open from 9h till 21h (5 min walk from dormitory)
• TESCO open 24h (3 metro stations)
• IKEA (take bus from downtown)
• Galeria Mokotów ( famous commercial center) ( 4 metro stations)
• Multiplex cinema “Multikino” (1 metro station) 

What to bring

Bedding (sheets and blankets) will be provided to every student living in the dorms.
There is one kitchen on every floor equipped with several electric cookers and a few kettles.
We suggest bringing from home some basic table-ware, cutlery, your favourite mug, and towels. 

Academic Services 

The Władysław Grabski Library

166 Nowoursynowska St., 02-787 Warsaw
Phone: (+48 22) 593 55 20
Email: http://www.bg.sggw.waw.pl/ang/index.html

The University has an agricultural library on campus. There is a computer catalogue, 30 PC’s and 6 photocopiers. Students have free access to all computer services including free Internet access. The library contains over 300.000 volumes, 700 titles of current periodicals and microfilms in Polish and foreign languages. The Library is closed during August. 

Veterinary Reading Room

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicines has its own small reading room located in building 24.This reading room contains all books and journals dedicated for veterinary medicine. All relevant books are in English and Polish. It is a good place to study or photocopy interesting pages.

University Medical Clinic

Address: 161 Nowoursynowska St., 02-787 Warsaw
Phone: (+48 22) 5931430
E-mail: zoz@sggw.pl

Our students have access to free medical health care. We have general medical doctors who speak English. The Health Clinic is open from Monday through Friday (7 am-18 pm).  Student must present  an EU health card or non-EU medical coverage to receive free care. The Health Clinic is situated in the same building as the dormitory. 

Computer Centre

Address: 166 Nowoursynowska St., 02-787 Warsaw
Phone: (+48 22) 593 55 50
E-mail: ci@sggw.pl

There is a Computer Centre open with access to laboratories with 60 powerful workstations and PCs. Incoming students with a Student Identity Card have access to all computer services, including the Internet. There are also computer services free of charge provided in some buildings of SGGW’s Faculties. 

To contact IMS 
 

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