Reputable universities with excellent faculty and modern infrastructure
a unique internship program in the country
committed to talent development
Exceptional cultural events and a unique atmosphere unlike any other city in the world.
Over 74,000 students can't be wrong—Łódź is truly worth studying in!
There are 18 universities in Łódź, including 6 public institutions:
…as well as 12 private institutions.
Each year, over 17,000 graduates complete their studies in the city.
Łódź represents a dynamic and growing labour market, with increasing employment, attractive wages, and low unemployment. It is an ideal location for investment, offering access to a skilled workforce and a stable employment environment.
Based on data from August 2024, Łódź offers favourable labour market conditions, making it an attractive destination for both investors and employees.
In the Łódź Voivodeship, the average employment in the enterprise sector amounts to 342,900 people, with 133,200 employed in Łódź itself. This confirms the city’s role as the region’s key employment and business hub.
The average gross salary in the enterprise sector across the region is PLN 7,708.70, while in Łódź it is higher, reaching PLN 7,810.20 — proving that Łódź offers competitive wages compared to the region.
There are 53,300 registered unemployed individuals in the voivodeship, with 15,300 in Łódź.
The unemployment rate in the region is 5.4%, whereas in Łódź it is lower at 4.6%, indicating a stronger job market in the city.
| Łódź Voivodeship | Łódź | |
|---|---|---|
| average employment | 342,900 | 133,200 |
| average gross salary in the enterprise sector | 7708,70 zł | 7810,20 zł |
| registered unemployed | 53,300 | 15,300 |
| unemployment rate | 5,4 % | 4,6 % |
Łódź also offers exceptional language potential, which is a major asset for international investors. The city is known for its strong English proficiency, especially important for global projects and cross-border collaboration:
Beyond English, Łódź is home to a wide range of foreign language speakers, making it a prime location for international business. The largest non-English group is German speakers.
3,700 at basic level and 3,800 at advanced level
1,300 (basic), 1,800 (advanced)
1,600 (basic), 1,800 (advanced)
800 (basic), 900 (advanced)
The city also boasts speakers of less common languages such as Portuguese, Dutch, Greek, Hungarian, and Hebrew, highlighting its cultural diversity and openness to international cooperation.
This linguistic capacity supports the growth of industries like BPO/SSC, IT, and R&D, ensuring companies have access to a skilled and multilingual workforce.
Choose Łódź – a city open to the world!
| language | basic | advanced |
|---|---|---|
| German | 3700 | 3800 |
| French | 1300 | 1800 |
| Spanish | 1600 | 1800 |
| Portuguese | 520 | 280 |
| Italian | 800 | 900 |
| Dutch | 170 | 180 |
| Hebrew | 15 | 70 |
| Greek | 35 | 105 |
| Hungarian | 75 | 80 |
| Serbian | 35 | 75 |
| Croatian | 40 | 80 |
Data source: (GUS, 31.12.2023)
