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University of Gdańsk

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Overview

Uniwersytet Gdański (University of Gdańsk) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Gdansk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland. This institution also has branch campuses in Sopot, Gdynia and Hel. Founded in 1970, Uniwersytet Gdański (UG) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Ministerstwo Nauki i Szkolnictwa Wyższego. UG provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 56-year-old Polish higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply. UG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

University of Gdańsk's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Gdańsk's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Gdańsk' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Gdańsk's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name (English) University of Gdańsk
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UG
Founded 1970
Motto In mari via tua
In sea your way
Colours Blue
Mascot

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Location

Address ul. Jana Bażyńskiego 8
Gdansk
80-309 Pomeranian Voivodeship
Poland
University of Gdańsk's location map, satellite view and street view Location Map
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University of Gdańsk Phone Number (58) 552 9100
University of Gdańsk Fax Number (58) 552 0311
Other locations Sopot, Gdynia and Hel

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University of Gdańsk's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Gdańsk is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerstwo Nauki i Szkolnictwa Wyższego

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Uniwersytet Gdański's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Panstwowa Komisja Akredytacyjna (PKA)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Gdańsk as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Gdańsk Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Gdańsk is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Gdańsk's academic range and degree level offering.



Uniwersytet Gdański: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

University of Gdańsk Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Gdańsk Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Gdańsk categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Gdańsk.



University of Gdańsk: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of Gdańsk Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Gdańsk website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of Gdańsk Admission Info


University of Gdańsk's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Gdańsk is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Gdańsk's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Gdańsk has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Gdańsk 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of Gdańsk's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
University of Gdańsk has more than 300 international students.


University of Gdańsk's Admission Office Admission Office

ul. Jana Bażyńskiego 8/201
Gdańsk 80-309
(58) 523 2556
(58) 523 3158

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Size and Profile

University of Gdańsk Size and Profile


University of Gdańsk's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Gdańsk has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University of Gdańsk's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Gdańsk's academic staff ranges from 800 to 899 members.


University of Gdańsk's Control Type Control Type

University of Gdańsk is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Gdańsk's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Gdańsk is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of Gdańsk's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Gdańsk's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of Gdańsk's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Gdańsk adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Gdańsk's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Gdańsk is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Gdańsk Facilities


University of Gdańsk's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Gdańsk's Library


University of Gdańsk's Housing University Housing

Yes


University of Gdańsk's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Gdańsk's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Gdańsk Services


University of Gdańsk's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Gdańsk's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Gdańsk's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

University of Gdańsk's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of Gdańsk's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

University of Gdańsk Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Uniwersytet Gdański consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Uniwersytet Gdański
  • Faculty of Biology, Geography and Oceanology
  • Faculty of Business Administration
  • Faculty of Chemistry
  • Faculty of Economics
  • Faculty of History
  • Faculty of Languages
  • Faculty of Law and Administration
  • Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science
  • Faculty of Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology
  • Foreign Language Teacher Training College

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Gdańsk Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Uniwersytet Gdański's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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YouTube YouTube

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Gdańsk public or private?

University of Gdańsk is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University of Gdańsk profit or non-profit?

University of Gdańsk is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of Gdańsk in terms of enrollment?

University of Gdańsk has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of University of Gdańsk in terms of academic staff?

University of Gdańsk's academic staff ranges from 800 to 899 members.

Is University of Gdańsk a coeducational institution?

University of Gdańsk is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of Gdańsk use?

University of Gdańsk adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is University of Gdańsk affiliated with?

None.

Does University of Gdańsk admit international students?

Yes. University of Gdańsk has more than 300 international students.

What is University of Gdańsk's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of Gdańsk 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend University of Gdańsk UG?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of Gdańsk UG located?

University of Gdańsk is located in Gdansk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland. Address: ul. Jana Bażyńskiego 8.

Is University of Gdańsk UG accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Gdańsk is accredited by Ministerstwo Nauki i Szkolnictwa Wyższego (since ).

Does University of Gdańsk offer financial aid?

Yes

Does University of Gdańsk offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of Gdańsk have a university library?

Yes

Does University of Gdańsk provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does University of Gdańsk have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of Gdańsk offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does University of Gdańsk offer career services?

Yes

Does University of Gdańsk offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does University of Gdańsk have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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