Introduction

The University of Warsaw is a famous comprehensive university in Warsaw, the capital of Poland. It is also the largest national university in Poland and one of the famous higher education institutions in Central and Eastern Europe. It was rated as one of the "100 best universities in Europe" by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Overview

Number of students and faculty: There are 6,300 faculty and staff, including 3,250 teachers of various types and 53,500 students of various types.

Course settings: Provide 5-year undergraduate and master's degree courses, 3-year undergraduate courses, 2-year master's courses, 4-year doctoral courses and 1-2 year diploma courses.

Semester arrangement: 2 semesters per year, each semester has 15 weeks of teaching, and there is also an examination week. Schools start in October every year. The winter semester starts in the first week of October and ends in the third week of January. The exam week is 2 weeks, from the fourth week of January to the first week of February. The summer semester starts in mid-February and ends in late May. The exam week is 2 weeks in June.

History and establishment time

The University of Warsaw was established in 1816 by merging the Warsaw Military Academy established in 1766, the Law School established in 1808 and the Medical School established in 1809. Its history is closely linked to the history of Poland and the history of Warsaw as the capital. It was once named "Royal University of Warsaw" and "Imperial University of Warsaw".

School Strength

Teaching Staff: It has 3,250 teachers of various types, with a large number of teachers and rich professional backgrounds, who can provide students with comprehensive and in-depth teaching guidance.

Scientific Research Results: The number of research results published by researchers at the University of Warsaw in first-class Polish and international academic journals is increasing, and the number of citations is also steadily increasing. In 2001, it was awarded the Best Participant in the European Research Program by the Minister of Science, and was ranked first in 2002. The interdisciplinary research team led by Professor Adam Izdebski of the school also received collaborative funding from the European Research Council.

International cooperation: As the largest institution of higher learning in Poland, it has established cooperative relations with 128 universities in 47 countries on five continents, including 79 universities in European countries, 8 universities in North American countries, 18 universities in South America and 18 universities in Asia.

Nature of the institution

The University of Warsaw is a national university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' comprehensive literacy and interdisciplinary abilities, emphasizing academic freedom and independent thinking, encouraging students to actively participate in scientific research and social practice, aiming to cultivate professionals with innovative spirit and global vision, and committed to promoting the development of science and culture in Poland and the world.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The Institute of International Relations of the University of Warsaw is the first think tank research institution in Poland to study international relations. The Multi-departmental Humanities Research Center of the University of Warsaw is a unique multidisciplinary humanities research institution in the country.

Key disciplines: Many disciplines of the University of Warsaw are among the best in the world. In the QS higher education rankings, comprehensive engineering science and psychology are ranked in the top 200 majors in the world, and political science and international relations studies are ranked in the top 50-100 in the world.

Departments

The University of Warsaw has a total of 18 faculties, covering 37 different subject areas and 100 majors, including humanities, technology and natural sciences. Specifically, there are the Department of Biology, the Department of Chemistry, the Department of Practical Linguistics and East Slavic Languages, the Department of Mathematics Informatics and Mechanics, the Department of Economics, etc.

Rankings

Ranked 123rd in the 2021 Global International University List in January 2021.

Ranked 308th in the 2022QS World University Rankings in June 2021.

Ranked in August 2021 2021 Academic Ranking of World Universities 401-500.

In June 2023, it ranked 262nd in the "2024QS World University Rankings".

Expenses

Tuition fees: Depending on the major, the tuition fee is 2000 euros - 5000 euros / year.

Accommodation fees: The accommodation fee for a single room in the school student dormitory is about 100-200 US dollars / month, a double room is 120 euros / month, and other living expenses are about 80 euros / month.

Campus

Location: Located in Warsaw, the capital of Poland.

Campus facilities: The campus of the University of Warsaw covers a large area and has 126 teaching buildings. There are teaching and research facilities such as libraries and laboratories on campus, providing students with a good learning and research environment. The library of the University of Warsaw has a rich collection, covering books, journals and research reports in various disciplines, etc., which meets the academic needs of students and teachers. In addition, there are living and entertainment facilities such as student dormitories, canteens, sports facilities, etc. on campus, providing students with convenient living conditions.