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Study in Łódź

This guide explains student life in Łódź, Poland, including an estimated monthly student budget of $642, Temperate transitional climate with warm summers and cold, cloudy winters., Type D National Visa (Student) or Temporary Residence Permit guidance, 22 universities. Explore verified details for Poland below.

Łódź, Poland
Łódź, Poland — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$642
Climate
Temperate transitional climate with warm summers and cold, cloudy winters.
Safety score
80/100
English friendliness
65%
Student visa
Type D National Visa (Student) or Temporary Residence Permit
Work while studying
Full-time students enrolled at approved Polish universities can work without a work permit and have no legal hourly restrictions.

Estimated monthly costs in USD

  • Rent$185
  • Food$313
  • Transport$31
  • Leisure$113

Rent is for aplace in a double room in Dormitory No. II or III at the University of Lodz.

Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.

Potential advantages

  • Extremely affordable cost of living and student housing
  • Vibrant student atmosphere with multiple major universities
  • Central European location makes traveling easy and cheap
  • Rich industrial history and growing arts/cultural scene

Considerations

  • Winters are cold, grey, and long
  • Bureaucracy for residence permits can be slow and complex
  • Polish language barrier can be challenging outside of university and youth circles

Student housing in Łódź

Explore published residence details, room options and provider information for Łódź, Poland. Confirm prices and availability directly with each provider.

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Universities in Łódź

Official sources

Follows the University of Lodz's published estimated monthly expenses for a single person and official dormitory rates for 2026/2027, converted from PLN to USD at an approximate rate of 4 PLN to 1 USD. Figures apply to 2026/2027.

Figures for Łódź are taken from the published official student budgets listed below, shown in USD for a typical student. Costs vary by housing, lifestyle and exchange rate — always confirm fees, visa and work rules with the university or the official government source before you commit. Cost year: 2026/2027. Last reviewed September 2026.

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