Times Higher Education Poland University Rankings 2021

Examine how the university ranks on a global scale.

We understand how difficult it can be to choose the best university from a sea of possibilities. Given that you must consider a number of factors before making your final selection, it is a good idea to consult the Times Higher Education (THE) World Rankings of your chosen university or institution.

Why RANKING?

THE University Rankings in the Times Higher Education magazine's annual publication of university rankings. It was first published in conjunction with Quacquarellu Symonds (QS) as the Times Higher Education – QS World University Rankings until 2009 when each agreed to issue their own versions.

The approach of QS remained unchanged, while THE developed a new ranking system with Thomson Reuters to create their chart of the world's top universities. Along with the QS World Ranking and the Academic Ranking of World Universities, it is one of the three most common rankings in the world.

The Ranking Method

Teaching (30%), research (30%), citation (30%), industry connections (2.5%), and international outlook (7.5%)are among the influencers under this ranking . They evaluated 1,500 universities in 93 countries and regions in 2021. The next - THE World University Ranking is scheduled to be released in September.

In recent years, extraordinary changes have occurred in Poland's educational system. Poland now has approximately 450 higher education institutions as a result of a significant push in the country's pursuit of a world-class education system in recent years. Unlike several European universities, which strive to follow the conventional model of teaching and study in a broad variety of disciplines, many of these institutions are specialised. According to the rankings, the best universities in Poland based on Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021.

Poland's rising reputation in higher education is not the only thing the country has to offer. With a variety of universities offering English-language courses, as well as low living costs, a rich cultural heritage, and stunning scenery, it's easy to see why Poland is quickly becoming a prominent study destination.

Among Poland's academic alumni are some well-known names, including the first female Nobel laureate, Marie Curie (the only woman to have earned it twice), composer Frédéric Chopin, and astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus.

Poland's top three universities

1. Jagiellonian University 

Jagiellonian University is Poland's oldest university, having been established in 1364.

The main campus is in the heart of Cracow, and the university has 15 faculties that include humanities, law, natural and social sciences, and medicine.

The university library is one of the largest in Poland, and it contains many mediaeval manuscripts as well as a large selection of underground political literature.

More than 70 student societies are affiliated with the university, with the aim of encouraging students' scientific achievements through the organisation of lectures, excursions, and international conferences.

2. Warsaw Medical University

The Medical University of Warsaw is one of Poland's oldest and largest medical colleges. In 1809, the first academic department of medicine was created.

The university is affiliated with a number of hospitals across Poland.

The Medical University of Warsaw has two campuses: Banacha and Lindleya. To promote students' full development and growth, the campuses provide student clubs, libraries, sports facilities, and rehabilitation centres.

Many medical colleges and universities in countries such as Germany, France, the United States, China, Japan, and India have established alliances with the university. It also holds student exchanges on a regular basis through the Erasmus Student Network.

3. Warsaw University

The University of Warsaw is one of Poland's largest and most prestigious educational institutions.

While the majority of the teaching is in Polish, the university offers more than 20 English-taught programmes, including courses in economics, finance, and political science. The university's main campus is in the city centre and includes several historic palaces.

Nobel Prizes have been awarded to four University of Warsaw graduates, including physicist Joseph Rotblat and former Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin.

Other notable alumni include composer Frédéric Chopin and Israel's founding prime minister, David Ben-Gurion.

World University Rank 2021	Poland Rank 2021	University	City
501–600	1	Jagiellonian University	Cracow
801–1000	2	Medical University of Warsaw	Warsaw
801–1000	2	University of Warsaw	Warsaw
1001+	4	Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań	Poznań
1001+	4	AGH University of Science and Technology	Cracow
1001+	4	Cracow University of Technology	Cracow
1001+	4	University of Gdańsk	Gdańsk
1001+	4	Gdańsk University of Technology	Gdańsk
1001+	4	University of Łódź	Łódź
1001+	4	Lodz University of Technology	Łódź
1001+	4	Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń	Toruń
1001+	4	University of Silesia in Katowice	Katowice
1001+	4	Silesian University of Technology	Gliwice
1001+	4	SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities	Warsaw
1001+	4	Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW	Warsaw
1001+	4	Warsaw University of Technology	Warsaw
1001+	4	Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences	Wrocław
1001+	4	Wrocław University of Science and Technology	Wrocław
1001+	4	University of Wrocław	Wrocław

Source: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/student/best-universities/best-universities-poland

Fast Facts

• Located in central Europe
• Area: 312,685 sq km
• Population: around 38.4 million
• Capital: Warsaw (also the largest city)
• Borders with Belarus, Czech Republic, Germany, Lithuania, Russia, Slovakia, Ukraine and the Baltic sea
• Students will need a minimum of 30,000 PLN (~US$7,820) per year to cover their living costs in Poland.
• International tuition fees can reach up to ~US$4,180 per year at public universities.
• Poland has a TV channel dedicated to the Pope.
• National currency: zloty (PLN)
• More winners of the “World’s Strongest Man” competition than any other location
• 17 Nobel Prize winners
• 9,300 lakes, 23 National Parks and one desert
• 90 percent of Poles have completed at least secondary education, the highest score in the EU, along with Czechs, Slovaks and Slovenes.
• Polish-born astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus was the first person to suggest that the Earth was in fact not the center of the universe.
• 70 percent of the Nazi extermination camps during WWII were located in Poland, including the three most infamous, Auschwitz, Treblinka and Belzec.

Relevant links

• Studying abroad in Poland: Basic information for international students
• Study programmes in Poland
• Visit the website of the QS World University Rankings
• Visit the website of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings
• Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
• Webometrics Ranking of World Universities
• CWTS Leiden Ranking of universities
• Studying Poland FAQs