Gdansk is among the significant cities of Poland. It is the largest and also the oldest city in the northern region of the country. Moreover, it is the leader of the Gdansk Metropolitan Area and the capital of the northern region. 

Countless people visit Gdansk from Poland and worldwide to experience the beauty of the place, spend time on the beaches, and learn about its intriguing history. 

The city’s academic centers are one of the greatest in Poland. It has a student population of 80 thousand with representatives from Ukraine, China, Russia, Turkey, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Belarus, Sweden, Germany, and Italy.

The city is famous for its rich history and the surrounding forestlands, scenic hills, and recreation parks.

Throughout the year, there are many festivals, shows, and concerts organized for young people. Activities like running, surfing, horse riding, and more are also some of the major attractions. 

Gdansk offers a range of amazing things that any graduate would love to experience while living here. 

Here are some of the popular sites that you can visit while living in Gdansk. 

• St. Mary’s Basilica- World’s largest red-brick Gothic church 

• Neptune’s Fountain

• Amber Museum 

• Birthplace of World War II -Westerplatte

• Poland’s longest church with monument organs - Oliwa Cathedra

• The famous Permanent Exhibition of the European Solidarity Centre

• PGE Arena Gdańsk football stadium

These are the 6 major universities in Gdańsk you can plan to get admission in:

• University of Gdańsk

• Medical University of Gdańsk

• Gdańsk University of Technology

• Gdańsk University of Physical Education and Sport

• Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk

• The Stanislaw Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdansk

Apart from this, there are 9 private universities.

• It is situated in the central part of Europe, and it is connected by airways, waterways, railways, roadways, and cable cars. 

• There are some of the best centers for sciences and academics in Poland.

• Numerous cultural attractions such as The Długa Street,  The Golden Gate, The Royal Chapel, The Grand Mill, etc. make it the best place for students to study and enjoy. 

• It has a plethora of cultural events.

• Poland is among the largest employment providers.

• The Metropolitan Area of Gdansk has more than 150,000 businesses and 3000 foreign investors. 

• It has around 50 recreation centers and malls.

• The city has BPO/SSC/ICT centers of over 30 leading international companies. 

• There are around 20 thousand experts working in international companies in the  IT services and R&D sectors.

• It has a progressive ecosystem of IT startups, biotechnology, and other sectors of life-sciences that contribute to the city’s development.

Warszawa (Warsaw):

It is the capital of Poland with an estimated population of 1.7 million people. The majority of Polish people migrate to the city for business and education. This is due to the higher education institutions with a vibrant spirit, and it is an important center for culture and sciences. 

After the city was destroyed entirely by World War II, it gained steady progress with years of communism. This helped the city recover in terms of its architecture and commercial structure, both of which are signified by the Palace of Science and Culture and the skyscrapers. 

Kraków (Cracow):

The city has stunning architecture and fine works of art which is a major tourist attraction. It was the ruling place of the royal family and the capital of Poland until 1596. 

As the first university of Poland, the Jagiellonian University, founded in 1364, is located in Kraków and is regarded as the cradle of Polish science. Kraków has more than 730,000 residents, and it is an important cultural and academic center. 

Wrocław:

It is the fourth largest city in Poland and the capital of Lower Silesia (Dolny Śląsk). There is a beautiful Old Town with a unique atmosphere that describes its history and location. It spreads across several islands and is surrounded by the Oder River and its tributaries on all sides. 

Gdańsk:

It is a major seaport in Poland and forms the Tricity Metropolis with Sopot and Gdynia along with a population of 750,000 people. Gdansk was an important Hanseatic city, owned by Poland and Germany alternately. This where World War II and the Polish Solidarity Movement began. 

Poznań:

It is among the oldest and largest Polish cities, and due to its Paris-Moscow route, Poznań is an important transport and trade center. Poznań has been the venue for the International Trade Fair since 1925. It also has a good number of universities and research institutes that contribute to its development. 

Łódź:

Łódź is an important city in Poland, and it was the textile-manufacturing hub. It has a Central Museum of Textiles with 19th-century machinery, fabrics, and handicrafts that were once a prominent part of the city’s trade and commerce. The Manufaktura complex, which was once a factory, was restored into a lively arts and culture center. 

Poland has numerous cities and universities that can make your time there worthwhile. Moreover, the value of a degree acquired from any university in this country is far greater than in other European regions.