Nicolaus Copernicus University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #891 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #347 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #12 of 127 | In Poland |
| #57 of 1,004 | For Sonography and Ultrasound |
| Top50% | For 116 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 28,900
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.umk.pl
- Languages
- Polish;English
- Acceptance rate
- 47%*
* Nicolaus Copernicus University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Matura) and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - February; February-June) |
| Enrollment | 28,900 |
| Full time employee | 2,100 |
| Student:staff ratio | 14:1 |
Research profile
Nicolaus Copernicus University is a world-class research university with 14,227 scientific papers published and 196,692 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Materials Science, Environmental Science, and Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Nicolaus Copernicus University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 36 | 140 |
| 1992 | 30 | 146 |
| 1993 | 34 | 152 |
| 1994 | 28 | 168 |
| 1995 | 49 | 231 |
| 1996 | 46 | 266 |
| 1997 | 62 | 289 |
| 1998 | 58 | 327 |
| 1999 | 62 | 486 |
| 2000 | 92 | 540 |
| 2001 | 112 | 679 |
| 2002 | 108 | 903 |
| 2003 | 164 | 1106 |
| 2004 | 212 | 1296 |
| 2005 | 289 | 1772 |
| 2006 | 379 | 2520 |
| 2007 | 427 | 3219 |
| 2008 | 503 | 4090 |
| 2009 | 561 | 5638 |
| 2010 | 636 | 7219 |
| 2011 | 641 | 8730 |
| 2012 | 792 | 10536 |
| 2013 | 906 | 12481 |
| 2014 | 948 | 13985 |
| 2015 | 1147 | 15903 |
| 2016 | 1199 | 17047 |
| 2017 | 1165 | 18115 |
| 2018 | 1325 | 19592 |
| 2019 | 1292 | 22691 |
| 2020 | 1547 | 29407 |
| 2021 | 1619 | 35887 |
| 2022 | 20 | 630 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Nicolaus Copernicus University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Faculty | Bachelor's Degree | Master's Degree | PhD Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Law and Administration | 12,000 PLN/year | 12,000 PLN/year | 10,000 PLN/year |
| Faculty of Humanities | 8,000 PLN/year | 8,000 PLN/year | 8,000 PLN/year |
| Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science | 8,000 PLN/year | 8,000 PLN/year | 8,000 PLN/year |
| Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Informatics | 8,000 PLN/year | 8,000 PLN/year | 8,000 PLN/year |
| Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection | 8,000 PLN/year | 8,000 PLN/year | 8,000 PLN/year |
| Faculty of Chemistry | 8,000 PLN/year | 8,000 PLN/year | 8,000 PLN/year |
| Faculty of Earth Sciences and Spatial Management | 8,000 PLN/year | 8,000 PLN/year | 8,000 PLN/year |
All costs are in Polish Zloty (PLN).
Nicolaus Copernicus University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Nicolaus Copernicus University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Licencjat | Chemistry, English, Nursing, Physical Therapy |
|---|---|
| Magister | English, Environmental Studies, Management, Mathematics, Medicine |
| Doktor | Archaeology, Art History, Arts and Humanities, Astronomy and Space Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Dentistry, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, Ethnology, Finance, History, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Medicine, Pharmacy, Physics, Political Sciences, Theology |
Nicolaus Copernicus University alumni
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Grzegorz Ciechowski
- Occupations
- lyricistcomposerfilm score composermusiciansinger
- Biography
-
Grzegorz Zbigniew Ciechowski was a Polish rock musician and film music composer.
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Zbigniew Herbert
- Enrolled in Nicolaus Copernicus University
- Graduated with Master of Laws
- Occupations
- writeressayistpoetauthorplaywright
- Biography
-
Zbigniew Herbert was a Polish poet, essayist, drama writer and moralist. He is one of the best known and the most translated post-war Polish writers. While he was first published in the 1950s (a volume titled Chord of Light was issued in 1956), soon after he voluntarily ceased submitting most of his works to official Polish government publications. He resumed publication in the 1980s, initially in the underground press. Since the 1960s, he was nominated several times for the Nobel Prize in Literature. His books have been translated into 38 languages.
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Sławomir Mentzen
- Enrolled in Nicolaus Copernicus University
- Studied economics and physics
- Occupations
- economistpoliticiantax advisornon-fiction writer
- Biography
-
Sławomir Jerzy Mentzen is a Polish right-wing libertarian politician, entrepreneur, and tax advisor. He serves as the chairman of the New Hope party and as one of the leaders of the Confederation Freedom and Independence.
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Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus
- Occupations
- cultural managerpolitician
- Biography
-
Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus is a Polish politician. She is a member of the Sejm for The Left political coalition. In December 2023 she was appointed a secretary of state in the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.
Nicolaus Copernicus University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Biology and Environmental Protection | Animal Husbandry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Plant and Crop Protection, Zoology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Chemistry | Chemistry |
| Faculty : Earth Sciences | Earth Sciences |
| Faculty : Economic Sciences and Management | Accountancy, Business and Commerce, Econometrics, Economics, European Studies, Finance, Human Resources, Management, Marketing, Real Estate, Regional Studies, Statistics, Transport Management |
| Faculty : Education | Education, Educational Administration, Pedagogy, Psychology, Special Education, Welfare and Protective Services |
| Faculty : Fine Arts | Art Education, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, Graphic Design, Heritage Preservation, Painting and Drawing, Sculpture |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Dietetics, Health Sciences, Midwifery, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Public Health |
| Faculty : History | Anthropology, Archaeology, Archiving, Art History, Cultural Studies, Ethnology, History, Information Sciences, Library Science |
| Faculty : Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Logic, Philosophy, Sociology |
| Faculty : Languages | Albanian, Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, English, French, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Serbocroatian, Spanish |
| Faculty : Law and Administration | Administration, Banking, Commercial Law, European Studies, European Union Law, Finance, Government, Insurance, Italian, Labour Law, Law, Management, Philology, Public Administration, Taxation |
| Faculty : Mathematics and Computer Science | Computer Science, Data Processing, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mathematics Education, Statistics |
| Faculty : Medicine | Biotechnology, Cosmetology, Medicine, Physical Therapy |
| Faculty : Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Physics, Astronomy and Informatics | Applied Physics, Astronomy and Space Science, Astrophysics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Biophysics, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Materials Engineering, Optics, Physics, Robotics, Science Education |
| Faculty : Political Sciences and International Studies | International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Journalism, Mass Communication, Political Sciences, Protective Services |
| Faculty : Theology | Catholic Theology, Family Studies, Pastoral Studies, Social Work, Theology |
General information
| Alternative names | UMK Uniwersytet Mikolaja Kopernika w Toruniu |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1945 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Science and Higher Education; Polish Accreditation Committee |
Location and contacts
| Address | ul. Gagarina 11 Toruń, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, 87-100 Poland |
|---|---|
| City population | 198,000 |