Dormitory

The University of Warsaw offers accommodation in six student residences (seven as of September 2024) – they are located in different parts of Warsaw – three in Ochota and one each in Śródmieście, Mokotów and Praga Południe.

• any UW student/student, UW doctoral student/doctoral candidate;
• secondarily, in special cases, persons not studying at UW – however, this option is not currently available.
  

In addition, a student/doctoral student may apply for accommodation for his/her children and spouse, partner.

Due to specific requirements due to a medical condition, it is possible to receive a place in a dormitory adapted to the needs of people with disabilities. It is also possible to apply for a place from the pool of The Office for Persons with Disabilities (BON)

The exact deadlines for applying for places in student residences may change a little each year, but be sure to keep in mind:

• if you are already studying at UW and plan to apply for a DS place for the next academic year – to keep track of the information and deadlines during the summer vacation, so as not to miss the application deadline for current students;
• if you are just starting your studies at UW and plan to apply for a place in DS, that the round dedicated to you starts around mid-August, that is, after the recruitment procedures have been completed.

The exact dates are published each year in the news on our website (2024/25)

For a place in a dormitory, you can also apply for a place during the academic year – then you should contact us at bpm@uw.edu.pl, then there is no need to fill out an application – we indicate the available places and the possible date of accommodation.

More information: Everything you need to know about applying for dormitory space – academic year 2024/2025

480 – 1100 PLN – this is the monthly fee for residence in a dormitory in the academic year 2024/25, prices vary depending on the dormitory and the standard of the room. Detailed fees for a given place, in a given Student’s House are included in the appendix to the UW Rector’s decision no. 6 of 22 June 2023.

The deposit is equal to the monthly fee for a place, in the case of students, doctoral students of the University of Warsaw, participants of postgraduate studies “PAFF – UW School of Education” and scholarship holders of the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange, in other cases the deposit is the equivalent of a fee for two months. The deposit is paid in cash upon check-in, it is returned in cash or to the bank account within 10 days of checking out, if all financial obligations related to living in the dorm are fulfilled.

Double room. In the 2024/25 academic year, doctoral students are accommodated in rooms for two people.

9 months – for such a period, a maximum place in the student dormitory is granted – counting from the date of the beginning of the academic year to the first day of summer holidays, in accordance with the organization of the academic year in force. There is a possibility of accommodation for the period of vacation and re-sit session – in such cases, an application should be submitted to the appropriate Head of the student dormitory.

2352 – this is the total number of places available in its student dormitories by the University of Warsaw in the 2023/24 academic year.

You can keep track of the status of the application in USOSweb, applications can have the following statuses:

Filled in – the application is in the process of filling, you can freely make changes to the document. Note that applications and statements with this status will not be verified.

Delivered – at this stage you can no longer make changes to the application/statement. From this point on, documents are subject to verification by coordinators.

Declared incorrect/Declared incomplete – during the verification of the application, the coordinator found errors or deficiencies in the documents. Most often, you will find detailed information on how to improve the application in a comment visible in USOSweb or in your email inbox.

Awaiting consideration – verification of documents has been completed. Your application will participate in the upcoming round.

Considered – the application has been processed, you can check the adjudication in USOSweb.

Do I have to submit documents in person?

No, the application is submitted in the form of an electronic document via USOSweb – the application submitted in this form is authenticated in a way that ensures the ability to confirm the origin and integrity of the data in electronic form.

I got into UW, but I still don’t have access to USOSweb, what to do?

Please contact the unit where you submitted your documents when you were recruited to the university to request to be added to the USOSweb system.

Can a student from a foreign university participate in the recruitment process for the University of Warsaw‘s Student Dormitories?

It is not possible for people from outside the University of Warsaw to apply for a place in the Student Dormitories.

I am a student – I currently live in a dormitory, do I have to apply for a dormitory for the following year?

Yes, if you want to live in a dorm for the 2024/2025 academic year.

I am finishing my bachelor’s degree at the UW this year and want to study for a second degree at the UW starting in October, in which round should I apply?

You can apply as early as Round I, for current students – it is important that this happens before your defense, that is, before you, temporarily, lose your student privileges in USOS. There are also no obstacles to applying in rounds II and III. However, we encourage you to apply as soon as you can.

I am finishing my bachelor’s degree at the UW this year and want to study for a second degree at the UW starting in October, in which round should I apply?

You can apply as early as Round I, for current students – it is important that this happens before your defense, that is, before you, temporarily, lose your student privileges in USOS.

I am leaving for Erasmus in the winter semester of 2024/25, I will want to live in a dormitory when I return (from the summer semester of 2024/25). Should I apply for a place?

No, in this case, please contact us by email in December to reserve a place from the summer semester.

Do you choose the type of room (e.g., single) you are applying for in the application?

No, at the application stage you only indicate your preference of dormitories – i.e. the order, from the one in which I would like to live most to the least desirable. The room will be assigned by the Administration of the dormitory, on the day of your arrival.

Note that most rooms are double rooms.

Can I apply for a place from the BON pool and the general pool at the same time?

Unfortunately not, please choose one pool. If you do not get a place from the BON pool, you will be able to apply for a place from the general pool.

How can I find out at what stage my application is?

The current status of the application appears all the time in USOSweb, when its status changes – USOSweb will inform you by email, also when the application is already processed

I received a place in the dormitory, can I swap a place with another applicant?

Yes, the swap can be made in the exchange in USOSweb by the specified deadline. For the 2023/24 academic year, these are: July 25 – September 17, 2023.

When can I be accommodated in the dormitory?

Those who receive a place in the dormitory in the 2023/24 academic year will be able to be accommodated between September 18 and October 2, 2023.

How should I get accommodated?

• On the specified date, you should go to the appropriate dormitory.
• On the spot, fill out a personal form, attaching two photos, and confirm in writing that you have read the Regulations of the UW dormitories.
• Pay a deposit in the appropriate amount (in cash).
• The manager or employee of the dormitory indicates the appropriate room. Roommate preferences are met, if possible.

What if I do not get accommodated on the indicated date?

Failure to accommodate by the specified date means forfeiture of your place in the dormitory. Upon a reasoned request (submitted in person or electronically), the DS Manager may agree to extend the period for accommodation.

What if I did not catch any of the rounds?

In that case, there will be an opportunity to use the reserve list, in early October 2023.

Can I also live in the dormitory during the vacations?

Yes, you must submit an application to the manager of your dormitory. The dormitory administration staff will provide detailed information.

I am a person from outside the UW – can I use the dormitory during the vacation period?

Yes, there is such a possibility, on a hotel service basis. In this matter, you should contact the administration of the dormitory in question.

Can I extend the period of residence in a dormitory?

Matters related to the extension of accommodation for UW students are considered on an individual basis.

Can I live in the dormitory with my spouse or child?

Yes, this is possible in particularly justified cases, as long as the spouse/child is accommodated in the dormitory with the applicant. This possibility is in DS Number. 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Will there be token registration for dormitories?

No, but at the beginning of October there will be a chance to get a place on the waiting list – then you will no longer need to apply in USOSweb.

Why do I not see the justification in the preview of the dormitory application?

The justification is visible only to the committee.

For the 2024/2025 academic year:

Certificates for visas will only be issued on Fridays. The request for a certificate must be submitted no later than Thursday by noon. Informing our office of the need for a certificate after 12:00 on Thursday means that the certificate will be issued the following Friday.

Certificates will be sent by e-mail in Polish and English versions. The certificates are electronically signed with a qualified signature.

We would also like to remind you that we will be able to issue a detailed certificate (with information about the allocation of a place in a specific dormitory along with its price) only after you receive a place in a specific dormitory and payment of the reservation fee. Otherwise, it is only possible to issue a certificate with a note about the opportunity to receive a place in one of the University of Warsaw dormitories.

If you wish to obtain a certificate for your visa, please contact us by email (bpm@uw.edu.pl).

Please write “Certificate for visa” in the title of the message. Please include your index (album) number in the body of the email or your admission decision at the University of Warsaw.

Note! If you are already living in a dormitory and would like to obtain a certificate of residence, please contact the administration of your dormitory.

DS – akademik / dormitory.

The manager of dormitory – the person managing the student dormitory.

Resident card – a card confirming residence in the Student Dormitory.

Residents’ Council – a collegiate body representing the residents of the student dormitory.

Rules of Student Dormitories – Regulations specifying, inter alia, rights and obligations of the resident, employee and DS manager.