Language programs in Poland are most frequently offered in urban areas. This is because the nation’s major cities feature a number of universities and language schools that provide top notch Polish language programs. With celebrated architecture, historical memorials, and rich market centers, many Polish cities provide an ideal destination for language study abroad, especially those with a desire to learn more about Polish culture.

Krakow. Traversing both banks of the Wisla River, with over 1.4 million inhabitants, Krakow is the second largest city in Poland. Believed to have been founded after the defeat of a dragon, Krakow continues to evoke an atmosphere of legend and myth, from its infamous works of art to its legendary beer cellars and gardens. The central site for the Nazi General Government during WWII, a feeling of solemnity continues to permeate the city, specifically at sites like the Oskar Schindler Factory and the Plaszow Concentration Camp. When nighttime falls, the city turns into a haven for night owls. Believed to have the highest density of bars in the world, Krakow boasts hundreds of bars located in medieval courtyards, Gothic cellars, and everywhere in between.

Warsaw. With more than 1.7 million inhabitants, Warsaw is the largest city in Poland. As the country’s capital city, it serves as an important political, economic, and cultural centre. Located at the crossroads of Central Europe, Warsaw has had a chaotic history; it has been pillaged by the Swedes, occupied by the Russians, and ravaged by Nazi Germany. But still, Warsaw has proved to be one of Europe’s greatest survivors, having rose and developed into a highly dynamic and progressive city. The dark images of yesteryear have been replaced by a mesmerizing skyline brought to life by towering skyscrapers and the majestic Palace of Culture.

Wroclaw. Wroclaw is the fourth largest city in Poland and a major cultural, tourist, industrial, banking, and manufacturing center of the country. The city was part of the Kingdom of Poland, Germany, Prussia, the Austrian Empire, Hungary, and Bohemia at varying times in history, before officially becoming part of Poland in 1945. These diverse influences of the past are still present in the unique cultural and architectural makeup of the city today. Thanks to its numerous bridges and maze of islands, Wroclaw has been tagged the “Venice of Poland”.