For Ukrainians in Poland
Free education and career resources for Ukrainians in Warsaw
Verified options for language, mentoring, and skills. Every TEEI programme is free and open to 350,000+ Ukrainians already living in Mazovia.
Language Learning
Free Language Courses in Warsaw
6 verified programmes for Ukrainians in Warsaw. TEEI conversation practice is free and online. Local courses are listed alongside.
TEEI Language Programmes
Free, fully online, run by The Educational Equality Institute. Join from anywhere with an internet connection.
TEEI Language Connect
- Language
- English
- Format
- online
- Level
- A1-C2
- Cost
- Free
1-to-1 video practice with volunteer conversation partners
See detailsBabbel (via TEEI)
- Language
- English
- Format
- online
- Level
- A1-B2
- Cost
- Free
Access through TEEI language programme
See detailsLocal Language Courses in Warsaw
In-person and hybrid courses in Warsaw. Many are free for refugees through government funding.
Centrum Jezyka Polskiego UW
- Language
- Polish
- Format
- in-person
- Level
- A1-C2
- Cost
- Free for holders of temporary protection
University of Warsaw Polish language centre, largest in Poland
Visit ProviderFundacja Edukacja dla Pokoju
- Language
- Polish
- Format
- in-person
- Level
- A1-B2
- Cost
- Free
Free Polish courses specifically for Ukrainian refugees
Visit ProviderBritish Council Warsaw
- Language
- English
- Format
- in-person
- Level
- A1-C2
- Cost
- Scholarships available for refugees
Tech Training & Upskilling in Warsaw
Free and funded training in web development, data, and design. TEEI provides DataCamp access and structured upskilling at no cost.
Google Career Certificates Poland
IT Support, Data Analytics, Project Management, UX Design
- Cost
- Free for refugees via scholarship
Codecool Warsaw
Full-stack Development, Data Engineering
- Cost
- Scholarships available for refugees
University Access in Warsaw
Universities in Mazovia with pathways for Ukrainians: guest auditing, preparatory tracks, online degrees.
University of Warsaw
Simplified admissions for Ukrainian citizens
- Eligibility
- Ukrainians with temporary protection and prior education documentation
- Cost
- Free for temporary protection holders (same as Polish citizens)
SGH Warsaw School of Economics
MBA and business programmes with refugee track
- Eligibility
- Ukrainians with business or economics background
- Cost
- Scholarships and fee waivers available
Kiron Open Higher Education
Online degree pathways for refugees
- Eligibility
- Refugees and displaced persons
- Cost
- Free
Career & Employment
Career Resources for Ukrainians in Warsaw
Free career mentoring through TEEI, plus local employers, job boards, and counselling services. Technology is Warsaw's anchor sector.
Major Employers with Refugee Initiatives
Public hiring programmes and integration initiatives for refugees in Warsaw.
Google Warsaw
Technology
Refugee Integration ProgrammeRefugee hiring initiative, Ukrainian-speaking roles
View CareersAmazon (Warsaw)
Technology / Logistics
Refugee Integration ProgrammeMultiple warehouse and tech roles, Ukrainian language support
View CareersPwC Poland
Consulting / Finance
Refugee Integration ProgrammeProgramme for Ukrainian professionals in finance and advisory
View CareersJob Boards & Employment Portals
Where to look for jobs in Warsaw: refugee-focused boards, government portals, and the major national platforms.
Career Counselling & Mentoring
TEEI Mentorship pairs you with a professional in your field for free, ongoing one-to-one guidance. Local services add qualification-recognition support.
TEEI Mentors for Ukraine
1-to-1 career mentoring with professionals
- Cost
- Free
TEEI in Warsaw
How The Educational Equality Institute Supports Ukrainians in Warsaw
4 active TEEI programmes serve Ukrainians in Warsaw and across Poland. Free, online, run with volunteer mentors and language partners over secure video. For the wider picture, see all of Poland or browse by country.
Language Connect
EstablishedMentors for Ukraine
EstablishedTEEI Language Courses
EstablishedUpskilling and Employment Programme
ActiveSuccess Stories from Warsaw
Real outcomes from TEEI participants in Warsaw.
Community & Support
Ukrainian Community Resources in Warsaw
Ukrainian community groups, integration counselling, and government refugee services in Warsaw. Housing, legal advice, document services, cultural events.
Ukrainian Organisations
Fundacja Ukraina
Integration and legal support
- Legal counselling
- Employment support
- Housing assistance
- Polish language courses
Zjednoczenie Ukraincow w Polsce
Cultural community organisation
- Cultural events
- Community networking
- Advocacy
Integration & Welfare Support
Integration counselling, family support, employment guidance, housing assistance. Usually free for refugees.
Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH)
Humanitarian and integration support
- Emergency assistance
- Integration programmes
- Psychosocial support
Centrum Wielokulturowe w Warszawie
Multicultural centre
- Integration counselling
- Polish courses
- Cultural orientation
Government Refugee Services
Residence permits, asylum processing, qualification recognition, and integration referrals. Essential for legal status.
Urzad do Spraw Cudzoziemcow (Office for Foreigners)
National refugee authority
- Temporary protection registration
- PESEL number issuance
- Work permit processing
Warsaw City Hall Integration Services
Municipal integration office
- School enrolment for children
- Healthcare registration
- Social benefits
Common Questions
Questions about resources in Warsaw
The blockers that come up most often. Anything else: contact@theeducationalequalityinstitute.org.
What free Polish language courses are available for Ukrainians in Warsaw?
Ukrainians in Warsaw can study Polish free at the University of Warsaw Centre for Polish Language (with temporary protection status), at Fundacja Edukacja dla Pokoju, and through the city's Centrum Wielokulturowe. TEEI also offers free online Polish conversation practice through Language Connect.
How can I find a job in Warsaw as a Ukrainian refugee?
Start with Pracuj.pl (largest Polish job board) and the UNHCR Poland Job Portal. TEEI Mentors for Ukraine offers free career mentoring including CV review and interview practice. Companies like Google, Amazon, and PwC have specific refugee hiring programmes in Warsaw.
Can Ukrainian refugees study at universities in Warsaw for free?
Yes. Under Polish temporary protection law, Ukrainians pay the same tuition fees as Polish citizens at public universities, which means most programmes are free. The University of Warsaw and SGH have simplified admissions for Ukrainian citizens.
Where can I get free tech training in Warsaw?
DataCamp is available free through TEEI for data science and analytics. Google Career Certificates offers scholarships for refugees in IT support, data analytics, and UX design. Samsung Innovation Campus Poland runs free AI and programming courses.
What Ukrainian community organisations operate in Warsaw?
Fundacja Ukraina provides legal and employment support. The Ukrainian House in Warsaw hosts cultural events. The Zjednoczenie Ukraincow w Polsce (Ukrainian Association in Poland) organises community networking and advocacy.
One clear step in Warsaw
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