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University of Lodz
Institution Info
The highly respected University of Lodz is one of the leading institutions of higher education in Poland. For decades it has been also one of the biggest and most popular Polish universities. It was established in 1945 as a successor of educational institutions active in Lodz in earlier times. The 12 faculties of the University provide programmes in 38 fields of study and 160 specializations.
In addition, the University offers several doctoral programmes, more than 90 postgraduate curricula including an MBA programme, and programmes financed by the ESF. Over 140,000 students have graduated from the University of Lodz since its foundation (excluding postgraduate and PhD programmes). Our students, together with those studying in Lodz within Erasmus programme, come from about 70 different countries. In this truly international atmosphere everyone can experience the cultural diversity of both the city and the institution.
The 43,000 students that attend classes at different faculties of the University are taught by 2,360 academic teachers, 560 of them professors. The interest in studying at the University of Lodz is determined not only by high quality of instruction, but also by modern programmes of study offered in Polish, English and French, and adapted to the changing demands of the labour market.
The University treats international cooperation as a way to foster its development and continue the city’s tradition. Our institution regularly hosts guest speakers, renowned politicians, businessmen and cultural representatives from Poland and abroad.
The University of Lodz boast the oldest and most recognized School of Polish for Foreigners that has educated over 19,400 students since 1952. The School runs 1-month, 5-month and 9-month courses which prepare foreign students for future studying in Poland. It offers basic courses of Polish as well as thematic Polish language courses in history, geography, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and philosophy with a view to giving prospective students the knowledge needed in Polish institutions of higher education.
The city of Lodz is located in the heart of Poland at a crossing point of many important European routes. In the beginning Lodz was inhabited by four nationalities. The Polish, Jewish, German and Russian inhabitants contributed to the rich and diverse cultural background ofthe city that the university strives to sustain. The local architecture and history attracts a great number of tourists. The history of Lodz is linked to the rapid 19th century development of the textile industry when the place was called the city of factory chimneys and the Promised Land. Lodz is also the cradle of Polish cinematography with great names such as Roman Polanski or Krzysztof Kieslowski
Facts and Figures
| No. of students: | 43,000* |
| No. of Academic staff: | 2,300 |
| Funding type: | Unknown |
Master's Programmes
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Faculty of Philology
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Faculty of Law and Administration
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Faculty of International and Political Studies
Services & Facilities
The university has 10 dormitories with a capacity of over 4,000, which are situated in a wide campus area called Lumumbowo resembling a park. The university campus offers modern rooms within walking distance from most faculties.
International students are given accommodation by the University of Lodz only if they are newly recruited for studies or they are exchange students.The standard accommodation fee for foreign student per month in a double room is 350 zl (around 100 Euro).
There are also apartments to rent in the city and the International Students Office offers help in finding a place to stay.
Access to the Main University Library (Biblioteka Uniwersytecka – BUL, Matejki 34/38, 90-237 Lód´z), one of the largest libraries in Poland, with a collection of 3 million volumes, as well as to 69 departmental libraries, is open to all employees and students of the university. The holdings of the Main University Library are available for use in reading rooms, and most of them can be borrowed for home use. The library also contains units such as: the Computer Room, the Old Prints Room, the Manuscripts Room, the Iconography Room, the Cartography Room, the Music Room and the Scientific Information Unit. Reading rooms offer access to Polish and foreign
newspapers and magazines.
Student Life
Lodz is located in the heart of Poland at a crossing point of many important European routes. Lodz is only 125 km away from Warsaw – the capital of Poland. It is the 3rd biggest city in Poland.
CITY OF LODZ – CITY OF FOUR CULTURES
The city of Lodz is located in the heart of Poland at a crossing point of many important European routes. At the beginning of the 20th Century, Lodz was inhabited by four cultures. The Polish, Jewish, German and Russian inhabitants contributed to the rich and diverse cultural backgroundof the city that the University strives to sustain. The local architecture and history attracts a great number of tourists. The history of Lodz is linked to the rapid 19th century development of the textile industry when the place was called the city of factory chimneys and the Promised Land.
CITY OF FESTIVALS Every year dozens of cultural events are held in Lodz. Concerts, film, music and theatre festivals attract more and more outstanding guests and tourists. The events worth recommending are:
• Lodz Design (
• Festival – Lodz of Four Cultures (
• Explorers Festival (
• Lodz Biennale (
• Fotofestival (
• International Festival of Comics (
• Film Music Festival (
• International Triennial of Tapestry (
• Se-ma-for – Film Festival (
HOLLYLODZ Lodz is the cradle of Polish cinematography and is famous for its film traditions. The Polish National Film, Television and Theatre School is invariably one of the best film schools in Europe. The most known graduates are: Krzysztof Kie´slowski, RomanPola´nski, Krzysztof Zanussi, Jerzy Skolimowski and Andrzej Wajda. Just like on Hollywood Boulevard, one can find the Walk of Fame on Piotrkowska Street in Lodz. Moreover, you can learn the history
of Polish cinematography in the Museum of Cinematography, the only one of its kind in Poland.
CLUBBING CENTRE The city’s night life is concentrated predominantly along Piotrkowska Street in the centre of town. Here are big-name clothing outlets, and more than 100 pubs, restaurants, clubs, discos and cafes. Lód´z Kaliska (a meeting spot for art students), Lizard King (for rock fans), Klub Jazzga (with jazz concerts and clubbing events), Peron 6 (serving more than 160 brands of beer), Irish Pub, Klub Siódemki, Dublin Pub, Bagdad Cafe and Rolling Stone are among the most popular. Enthusiasts of Eurodance rhythms are welcome to party all night long at the Cabaret, Elektrownia, Cube, Nexus, Port West and Paradox discos. Average prices are: a glass of beer about $2.50 and dinner for two people about $20-25. Just visit Lodz and turn the night into an exceptional journey!
UNIQUE ARCHITECTURE Tenement houses and great residences are now regaining their splendor. The revitalized structures have been transformed into lofts, commercial and entertainment complexes and art centers. Nowadays the complexes of the 19th century industrial age are unique on a European scale. You will find here some of the finest examples of Classicism and Italian Neo-Renaissance, through Neo-Baroque and Art Nouveau to Neo-Gothic and Neo-Roman styles of architecture.
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