Useful information
How to get to Wrocław
Wroclaw has its international airport with direct flights from Frankfurt, Munich, Copenhagen, London,
Dublin, Nottingham East Midlands, and Warsaw (more information on: http://www.airport.wroclaw.pl/en/).
If you plan to access Wroclaw by train you should get off at Wroclaw Glowny Station. You can also get to Wroclaw by one of the international coaches
arriving at Dworzec PKS (Central Coach Station). Both Wroclaw Glowny Station and Dworzec PKS are close to the Wroclaw University of Economics' campus.
Local transportion
You can use buses and trams for travelling around Wroclaw. The student card gives you 50% discount on public transportation. A single ticket is valid for
one entrance to a bus or a tram and costs 1 PLN. It is better to buy a monthly travel card issued for your name (bilet imienny) which costs 34 PLN for regular buses/trams or 39 PLN for regular and
fast buses/trams.
Currency
The currency in Poland is Polish zloty (PLN). 1 EUR corresponds approximately to 3,40 PLN.
Shopping
Monday to Friday Shops are open from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. (groceries) and from 10 a.m. to 6 - 7
p.m. (other shops). Shopping malls and supermarkets stay open until 10 p.m.
Saturday Some groceries and other shops could be open until 3 p.m. only. Shopping malls and
supermarkets close at 10 p.m.
Sunday Some small and medium shops could be closed on Sundays. Shopping malls and supermarkets
are open until at 9 p.m.
Public holidays Most shops are closed.
Smoking
Smoking indoors is prohibited, both in the city and at the campus. At restaurants and cafés, smoking is usually allowed in special sections.
Approximate Living Costs per Month
Accommodation 682-341 PLN
Food: 400 PLN
Local travel card: 39-34 PLN
Books: most of the books are available at the University's Library, but it is possible that you will have to spend approximately 200-250 PLN per semester
for additional reference books.
Important Telephones:
Ambulance: 999
Fire Brigade: 998
Police: 997