University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1199 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #464 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #29 of 127 | In Poland |
| #1 of 2 | In Olsztyn |
| #91 of 2,330 | For Animal Science |
| Top50% | For 131 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 22,800
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.uwm.edu.pl
- Languages
- Polish;English
- Acceptance rate
- 33%*
* The University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn 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 examinations |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to September (October - January; February-September) |
| Enrollment | 22,800 |
| Full time employee | 1,900 |
| Student:staff ratio | 12:1 |
Research profile
University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn is a world-class research university with 27,316 scientific papers published and 262,277 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, Physics, Genetics, Biochemistry, and Ecology.
University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 29 |
| 1994 | 3 | 39 |
| 1995 | 1 | 38 |
| 1996 | 4 | 21 |
| 1997 | 4 | 43 |
| 1998 | 3 | 46 |
| 1999 | 40 | 53 |
| 2000 | 175 | 84 |
| 2001 | 236 | 92 |
| 2002 | 359 | 295 |
| 2003 | 362 | 335 |
| 2004 | 397 | 504 |
| 2005 | 576 | 793 |
| 2006 | 498 | 1092 |
| 2007 | 510 | 1439 |
| 2008 | 628 | 1863 |
| 2009 | 775 | 2175 |
| 2010 | 848 | 2771 |
| 2011 | 933 | 3540 |
| 2012 | 1146 | 4275 |
| 2013 | 1198 | 5287 |
| 2014 | 1404 | 6569 |
| 2015 | 1474 | 7861 |
| 2016 | 1451 | 9102 |
| 2017 | 1546 | 10444 |
| 2018 | 1817 | 12629 |
| 2019 | 1702 | 15266 |
| 2020 | 1778 | 21701 |
| 2021 | 1715 | 27474 |
| 2022 | 1753 | 30203 |
| 2023 | 1659 | 33619 |
| 2024 | 1453 | 34950 |
| 2025 | 1000 | 32669 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn 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 | 6,000 PLN |
| Master's Degree | 8,000 PLN |
| PhD | 10,000 PLN |
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 Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn.
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 | Biology, Computer Science, Finance, International Relations and Diplomacy, Mathematics |
|---|---|
| Lekarz | Medicine |
| Magister | Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Applied Mathematics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Political Sciences, Religion, Social Sciences, Surveying and Mapping, Transport Management, Veterinary Science |
| Doktor | Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Biology, Education, Environmental Management, Fishery, Food Science, History, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy, Surveying and Mapping, Theology, Veterinary Science |
University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn alumni
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Robert Biedroń
- Enrolled in the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn
- In 2003 graduated with magister degree in political science
- Occupations
- local politicianopinion journalistactivistpolitician
- Biography
-
Robert Biedroń is a Polish politician, former mayor of Słupsk, and LGBT activist who has been serving as a Member of the European Parliament since 2019. He was the Chair of the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) in the European Parliament. He is the Chair of Delegation for relations with the countries of the Andean Community and the Vice-Chair of the Committee on Development.
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Michał Wypij
- Occupations
- local politicianpoliticianmusician
- Biography
-
Michał Piotr Wypij is a Polish politician, member of the IX Sejm, elected in 2019. He is a member of the Agreement political party.
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Marcin Kulasek
- Enrolled in the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn
- Graduated with doctorate in agronomy
- Occupations
- food scientistagricultural engineerpolitician
- Biography
-
Marcin Kulasek is a Polish politician serving as minister of science and higher education since 2025. He has been a member of the Sejm since 2019. He served as secretary general of the Democratic Left Alliance from 2016 to 2021, and has served as secretary general of the New Left since 2021.
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Rafał Leśkiewicz
- Years
- 1977-.. (age 49)
- Occupations
- historian
- Biography
-
Rafał Leśkiewicz is a Polish historian and manager. He is the spokesperson for the Institute of National Remembrance (IPN).
University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Animal Bioengineering | Animal Husbandry, Bioengineering |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Biology and Biotechnology | Biology, Biotechnology, Environmental Studies |
| Faculty : Economics | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Finance, Human Resources, Insurance, Management, Marketing, Public Administration |
| Faculty : Environmental Management and Agriculture | Agricultural Business, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Management, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Soil Science |
| Faculty : Environmental Sciences | Aquaculture, Biotechnology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Fishery, Food Technology, Natural Resources, Safety Engineering, Water Management |
| Faculty : Fine Arts | Art Therapy, Fine Arts, Music |
| Faculty : Food Science | Biotechnology, Cooking and Catering, Dairy, Food Science, Food Technology, Hotel and Restaurant, Meat and Poultry, Nutrition, Production Engineering, Tourism |
| Faculty : Geodesy, Land Management and Civil Engineering | Environmental Studies, Geological Engineering, Information Sciences, Mathematics, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Rural Planning, Statistics, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Central European Studies, German, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Literature, Modern Languages, Polish, Russian, Slavic Languages |
| Faculty : Law and Administration | Administration, Law |
| Faculty : Mathematics and Computer Science | Computer Science, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Nuclear Physics, Physics, Science Education, Statistics |
| Faculty : Medical Sciences | Medicine, Nursing, Surgery |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Education, Government, International Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, Marketing, Pedagogy, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Special Education, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Technical and Pedagogical Studies | Education, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Technical Sciences | Agricultural Engineering, Architecture and Planning, Building Technologies, Civil Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Food Technology, Forestry, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering |
| Faculty : Theology | Bible, Canon Law, Christian Religious Studies, History of Religion, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Religion, Religious Studies |
| Faculty : Veterinary Medicine | Molecular Biology, Pathology, Physiology, Public Health, Veterinary Science |
General information
| Alternative names | UWM Uniwersytet Warminsko-Mazurskie w Olsztynie |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Science and Higher Education; Polish Accreditation Committee |
Location and contacts
| Address | ul. Michała Oczapowskiego 2 Olsztyn, Warmińsko-Mazurskie, 10-719 Poland |
|---|---|
| City population | 170,000 |