University of Gdansk: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #764 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #314 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #13 of 127 | In Poland |
| #1 of 7 | In Gdansk |
| #163 of 4,461 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| Top50% | For 139 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Enrollment
- 25,063
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- ug.edu.pl
- Languages
- Polish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Matura) and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - February; February-June) |
| Enrollment | 25,063 |
| Full time employee | 1,800 |
| Student:staff ratio | 14:1 |
We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for University of Gdansk based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Gdansk is a world-class research university with 32,887 scientific papers published and 437,557 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Physics, Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics, Organic Chemistry, Philosophy, and Biochemistry.
University of Gdansk majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 283 | 1131 |
| 1994 | 260 | 1180 |
| 1995 | 317 | 1364 |
| 1996 | 320 | 1579 |
| 1997 | 336 | 1698 |
| 1998 | 379 | 2007 |
| 1999 | 505 | 2420 |
| 2000 | 511 | 2825 |
| 2001 | 591 | 3320 |
| 2002 | 609 | 4347 |
| 2003 | 537 | 4927 |
| 2004 | 474 | 5250 |
| 2005 | 529 | 6891 |
| 2006 | 467 | 7253 |
| 2007 | 542 | 8105 |
| 2008 | 527 | 8826 |
| 2009 | 695 | 8830 |
| 2010 | 734 | 9700 |
| 2011 | 917 | 10747 |
| 2012 | 1075 | 12881 |
| 2013 | 1220 | 12861 |
| 2014 | 1389 | 13955 |
| 2015 | 1462 | 15576 |
| 2016 | 1597 | 16437 |
| 2017 | 1638 | 18209 |
| 2018 | 1703 | 19490 |
| 2019 | 1641 | 23238 |
| 2020 | 1647 | 27799 |
| 2021 | 1843 | 33951 |
| 2022 | 1663 | 34864 |
| 2023 | 1893 | 38682 |
| 2024 | 1415 | 38898 |
| 2025 | 935 | 35617 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Gdansk 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.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 10,000 PLN |
| Master's Degree | 12,000 PLN |
| PhD | 15,000 PLN |
The currency used is Polish Zloty (PLN).
The University of Gdansk 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 University of Gdansk.
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 | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Licencjat | Business Administration, Education, Law |
|---|---|
| Magister | Arts and Humanities, Chemistry, Economics, Information Sciences, Law, Management, Mathematics and Computer Science, Psychology |
| Doktor | Archaeology, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Studies, History, Mathematics, Microbiology, Philology, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology |
University of Gdansk alumni
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Donald Tusk
- Enrolled in the University of Gdansk
- 1976-1980 graduated with magister degree in study of history
- Occupations
- historianhead of governmentpolitician
- Biography
-
Donald Franciszek Tusk is a Polish politician and historian who has served as the prime minister of Poland since 2023, previously holding the office from 2007 to 2014. Tusk was President of the European Council from 2014 to 2019 and led the European People's Party from 2019 to 2022. He co-founded the Civic Platform (PO), one of the dominant Polish political parties, and was its longtime leader – from 2003 to 2014 and again from 2021 to 2025 – before it merged into the Civic Coalition (KO) party. He is the longest-serving prime minister of the Third Polish Republic.
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Karol Nawrocki
- Enrolled in the University of Gdansk
- 2003-2008 graduated with magister degree in study of history
- Occupations
- historianpolitician
- Biography
-
Karol Tadeusz Nawrocki is a Polish historian and politician who has served as the 7th president of Poland since 2025. Previously, he served as the director of the Institute of National Remembrance (IPN) from 2021 to 2025, and was the director of the Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk from 2017 to 2021.
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Aleksander Kwaśniewski
- Occupations
- journalistpolitician
- Biography
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Aleksander Kwaśniewski is a Polish politician and journalist who served as the 3rd president of Poland from 1995 to 2005.
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Jacek Kurski
- Enrolled in the University of Gdansk
- Studied in 1997
- Occupations
- journalistpolitician
- Biography
-
Jacek Olgierd Kurski is a Polish politician and journalist who has been described as a "spin doctor" for the national-conservative PiS party.
University of Gdansk faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Biology | Biology, Ecology, Microbiology, Natural Sciences |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Biotechnology | Biotechnology |
| Faculty : Chemistry | Chemistry, Environmental Studies |
| Faculty : Economics | Economics, Finance, International Business, International Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Faculty : History | Archaeology, Art History, Ethnology, History, Religious Studies, Tourism |
| Faculty : Languages | Applied Linguistics, Cultural Studies, English, German, Philology, Polish, Romance Languages, Russian, Scandinavian Languages, Slavic Languages, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Theatre |
| Faculty : Law and Administration | Administration, Criminology, Law |
| Faculty : Management | Accountancy, Computer Science, Econometrics, Finance, Management |
| Faculty : Mathematics, Physics and Informatics | Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Medical Technology, Physics |
| Faculty : Oceanography and Geography | Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Marine Science and Oceanography |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Journalism, Mass Communication, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Welfare, Sociology, Special Education, Tourism |
General information
| Alternative names | UG Uniwersytet Gdanski |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1970 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Science and Higher Education; Polish Accreditation Committee |
| Motto | In mari via tua In sea your way |
| Colors | blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | ul. Jana Bażyńskiego 8 Gdańsk, Pomorskie, 80-309 Poland |
|---|---|
| City population | 488,000 |