Student life at the University of Lodz is enriched by numerous organisations that students can join at any time, including the Academic Sports Club (AZS IUŁ), Erasmus Student Network (ESN UŁ), AIESEC, the University Doctoral Students' Government Council (URSD), the University Students' Government Council (URSS), the Legal Chess Club, the UL Choir, Balalaikas Poland, and the Academic Song and Dance Ensemble KUJON. Studying at UniLodz is not just about learning or developing skills—it is also about being active in one's area of passion, influencing the future of the university, participating in competitions and building international relationships and contacts. The university supports students in developing their interests and passions in culture, art, sport and entrepreneurship, with access to sports infrastructure not only during physical education classes but also outside them. Students have the opportunity to engage in many initiatives that develop their interests and passions, and the university provides support in professional development and entering the labour market.

Career support at the University of Lodz is provided by the Academic Career Office (ABKZ), which offers comprehensive professional support including individual counselling, career coaching, assistance in creating application documents, and training and workshops developing soft and technical competencies. The office also organises industry events such as job fairs and meetings with employers, and maintains a database of job, internship and traineeship offers available to students of all fields. The university supports students in the process of independently entering the labour market through the Career Office's activities, including cyclical events such as Career Days and Job Fairs, during which interested companies present their activities and employment, internship and traineeship offers. Students can also participate in the "MENTORING – Absolwent VIP" project, which involves outstanding university graduates—a group of bosses and managers from the largest companies in Łódź and the region—in the process of scientific and professional career development of the most talented students. The university also supports students through the Competence Academy.