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The University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn (UWM) was founded on 1 September 1999. The establishment resulted from merging three institutions of higher education in Olsztyn, i.e. the Academy of Agriculture and Technology, the Higher School of Pedagogy, and Warmian Theological Institute.

UWM has undergone an intense transformation since its beginnings. Achieving such progress would not be possible without the funds of the European Union. The educational and scientific bases of the University have been significantly reinforced, for example by purchasing high-tech laboratory equipment.

Over the years, the UWM offer was extended to new branches of study, and consequently, new faculties were established. Currently, there are 17 faculties at UWM, 11 of which have full academic rights, namely the right to grant post-doctoral degrees (in 13 disciplines). Furthermore, the doctoral degree can be granted at 16 faculties, within 24 disciplines.

In the Academic Year 2020/2021, there are 18.000 students that are educated at 17 faculties, and 65 branches of study, within either full-time or part-time studies. Additionally, there are also 600 doctoral candidates and 1000 post-graduate students.

Student-friendly university

The Student Parliament of the Republic of Poland awarded UWM the title of a student-friendly university twice already, in 2004 and 2008. Seventy universities were competing for this honorable title.

What influenced the Parliament to make such a decision? Students' active participation in the work of the university senate and recruitment committees, facilitating communication with the faculties' authorities and the manner of dealing with disagreements. The Student Parliament also took into account the possibility of individualizing the course of studies, teaching foreign languages free of charge, number of students per one professor, protecting dissertations against plagiarism, the general conditions for studying and relaxing, and, finally, possibilities of developing students' interests. Other things are taken into account where the number of places in student accommodations (UWM has around 4300 such places), their standard and accessibility for the disabled, the library's collection, support for students' work, financial support for the 150 scientific societies, and student organizations. The Parliament appreciated the university's radio station UWM FM, Kortowo Television and magazines, Song and Dance Folklore Group 'Kortowo', university choir 'Wawrzyczki', student festival 'Kortowiada' and, lastly, students' sports achievements.

Mission

The mission of the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn is to carry out diverse activities with the aim of educating highly qualified graduates and scientific staff, to carry out scientific research responding to the needs of the region’s economy, and to enrich the national culture.

Strategic Goals

To implement and observe high standards of education, suited to the needs of society, taking into special account the region of Warmia and Mazury.
To pursue the development of high-quality scientific research, especially for an innovative economy, for example, by participation in research programs in Poland and abroad.
To allow the University to pursue its educational and research activities on an international scale.
To have the leading faculties of the University achieve the status of research centers.
To ensure the financial stability of the University, especially by a considerable reduction of its debt.

Areas of Priority Activities

Educating students, taking into account the needs of the labor market.
Education and development of the academic staff.
Scientific research.
Human resource issues.
Managing the University, with an emphasis put on its computerization.
Financial management.
The infrastructure of the University.
Promotion of the University.

Undergraduate programmes in English

Biology
Environmental engineering
Food technology and human nutrition
Geodesy and Cartography
Political Science
Medicine

Postgraduate programmes in English

Agriculture
Environmental engineering
Geodesy and Geoinformatics
Information Sciences
Management
Political Science

Doctorate programmes in English

Medical sciences and health sciences

university of warmia and mazury in olsztyn

At first, in 1999, there were 12 faculties, 32 branches of study, and 24.500 students at UWM. The University also had a right to grant doctoral degrees in 13 scientific disciplines, and postdoctoral degrees in 6 branches. According to the University’s Act of Establishment, the position of the first Rector of UWM was taken by Prof. Ryszard Górecki, PhD. The University has been settled in Kortowo – an academic campus that used to belong to the Academy of A&T.
UWM has undergone an intense transformation since its beginnings. Achieving such a progress would not be possible without funds of the European Union. Educational and scientific bases of the University have been significantly reinforced, for example by purchasing high-tech laboratory equipment.

Over the years, UWM offer was extended to new branches of study, and consequently, new faculties were established. Currently, there are 17 faculties at UWM, 11 of which have full academic rights, namely the right to grant postdoctoral degrees (in 13 disciplines). Furthermore, the doctoral degree can be granted at 16 faculties, within 24 disciplines.

In the Academic Year 2014/15, there are 27.000 students that are educated at 17 faculties, and 65 branches of study, within either full-time or part-time studies. Additionally, there are also 600 doctoral candidates, and 1500 post-graduate students.

World University Rankings

by Times Higher Education

2021 2020 2019

1201

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Best Global Universities Rankings

by U.S. News & World Report

2021 2020 2019

1462 - -

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives about the performance of universities and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements, and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

Housing services

In Kortowo, you can choose one of ten dormitories. They come with single, double and triple rooms, furnished, with private bathrooms, refrigerators and Internet access. Each dorm includes a shared kitchen, a laundry room and a TV room. We increase the standard of the dorms each year, so some of them even include a gym and a sports hall. Room price ranges from PLN 290 to 420 per month.

Library services

The University Library in Olsztyn is a UWM organisational unit carrying out educational, service and scientific tasks. It also functions as a public science library available to residents of the region and the whole country. The Library is an educational centre of the University and an active culture-creating entity that is friendly to its users.

Campus life

The University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn is situated in a picturesque part of city - Kortowo campus, the unquestionable pride of the University. Learning, leisure and recreation - all these needs are satisfied at the campus. Kortowo occupies an area of 230 hectares and is surrounded by forest and 4 lakes, the biggest one - Kortowskie Lake creates great conditions for leisure activities.

Student clubs

In the campus there are 188 scientific societies and student organizations, university radio station (Radio UWM FM), television (TV Kortowo) and magazines, the Kortowo Folklore Song and Dance Troupe, the Chior of the UWM, famous volleyball team AZS UWM and many others. All this constitutes a great social and cultural environment to interact and to acquire experience by meeting people from various fields of knowledge and from different countries.

Accreditation

The Polish Accreditation Committee has given an outstanding grade to the course of zootechnics at the UWM Faculty of Animal Bioengineering.

38,350

Students

€330

Average cost of living in Poland

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Campus locations

10-001 Olsztyn, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland

Cost of living in Poland

Total average cost: €330

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