University of Gdańsk

Uniwersytet Gdański

address

Foreign Students Office
8 Jana Bażyńskiego Str., 80-309 Gdańsk, Poland


phone +48 523 25 56
email fso@ug.edu.pl
www www.en.ug.edu.pl

THE LARGEST IN THE NORTH 

You are welcome to join our dynamically growing university with over a 50 year-long tradition, already the largest Higher Education Institution in the Pomeranian region. We offer various education forms, including 97 fields of study and 258 specializations. 

UNIVERSITY OF THE SEAS WITH OWN SHIP

University of Gdansk participates in prestigious project “European University of the Seas - SEA-EU”. Along with universities from Germany, Spain, Malta, Croatia, France, Italy, Norway and Portugal, creates a unique partnership of universities, focused on field studies, students exchange and creating international academic campus. The competitive advantage of UG comes from excellent stations such as the Hel Marine Station and the Bird Migration Research Unit. UG even has a research ship called Oceanograf with the equipment that makes it a floating laboratory.

AMONG THE TOP 10 

University of Gdansk ranks in the top 5 universities in Poland. It’s also third most popular university among candidates for studies in Poland. The University of Gdansk is included in world-famous universities rankings such as Academic Ranking of World Universities, QS, Times Higher Education Young University Ranking. The University of Gdansk was ranked fifth among Polish universities in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024, which examines achieving sustainability goals. In the Governance Rank category, we reached a high third place among Polish universities.

LOW PRICES AND SCHOLARSHIP 

Tuition fees start from 3500 PLN per semester. Gdansk prices for common life products and services are 50-80% cheaper than in London, while the quality is comparable, which makes Gdansk a perfect destination if you want to save money without giving up quality of your educational path. After first year of studies, students can apply for scholarship on the basis of GPA achieved, which is a great opportunity to gain additional funding for living expenses.

ACTIVITY CHOICES AND EMPLOYABILITY 

When you expect more than studying you will choose out of tens of UG student research and interest clubs. You can also join our International Students Association. Our Career Office which is a leader among advisers in Pomeranian region, will help you to find an internship and make professional decisions. As our student you can meet the prospective employers at our special fairs.

INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AGENDAS 

University cooperates with universities and scientific institutions from all over the world. The work of UG scientists in 107 international and 293 national projects contribute to UG reputation in the knowledge network. University is one of two Polish scientific institutions that established International Research Agendas: International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science and International Centre for Theory of Quantum Technologies, funded by Foundation for Polish Science.

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Facts & figures

11 faculties

97 fields of study

258 specializations

21 496 students

1 788 academic staff

4 doctoral schools

Academic Centre of Polish Language and Culture for Foreigners

Contact

  • Foreign Students Office
    8 Jana Bażyńskiego Str., 80-309 Gdańsk, Poland
    fso@ug.edu.pl
    +48 58 523 25 56