University of Gdańsk

The University of Gdańsk (Polish: Uniwersytet Gdański) is a public research university located in Gdańsk, Poland. It is one of the top 5 universities in Poland and is also an important centre for the studies of the Kashubian language.

University of Gdańsk
Uniwersytet Gdański
Latin: Universitas Gedanensis
MottoIn mari via tua (In sea your way)
Established20 March 1970
RectorProf. UG dr hab. Jerzy Gwizdała
Academic staff
1,700
Students27,200
Location
Gdańsk
,
Pomeranian Voivodeship
,
Poland

54°23′58″N 18°34′7″E
Building details
Social Sciences building
Websitehttp://en.ug.edu.pl
University rankings
Global – Overall
THE World[1]800+ (2020)

History

The University of Gdańsk was established in 1970 by the amalgamation of the prestigious Higher School of Economics in Sopot (in existence since 1945) and Gdańsk College of Education (formed in 1946). Nowadays, the University of Gdańsk is the largest institution of higher learning in Poland's northern region of Pomerania.

Faculty of Management, University of Gdańsk
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Law and Administration
Faculty of Biology
University Library
Faculty of Biology
Historic Building of the Faculty of Chemistry
New Building of the Faculty of Chemistry
Faculty of Oceanography and Geography

School Authorities
  • Rector: Prof. UG dr hab. Jerzy Gwizdała
  • Vice-Rector for IT Development and Internationalisation: Prof. Aneta Oniszczuk-Jastrząbek
  • Vice-Rector for Research: Prof. Piotr Stepnowski
  • Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and Education: Prof. Arnold Kłonczyński
  • Vice-Rector for Development and Cooperation with Business and Industry: Prof. Krzysztof Bielawski
  • Director of Administration: mgr Marta Mularczyk

Staff
  • Professors: 282
  • Habilitation doctors: 171
  • Senior lecturers: 640
  • Teachers (total): 1,700
  • Total staff: 2,964

Notable professors and lecturers affiliated with the University of Gdańsk:

Number of students
  • Day studies: 15,151
  • Evening studies: 3,753
  • Extramural studies: 10,884
  • Doctoral studies: 1,609
  • Total: 27,233

Levels of study offered by institution
  • Shorter/intermediate university level qualifications
  • First main university level final qualifications
  • Advanced/postgraduate study
  • Doctorate
  • Higher/post doctorate

Diplomas and degrees
  • Bachelor - B.A.
  • Master of Arts - M.A.
  • Doctor - Dr
  • Doctor Habilitated - Dr hab.

International cooperation

Faculties

Notable alumni

See also

References
  1. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2020/world-ranking#!/page/0/length/25/locations/PL/sort_by/rank/sort_order/asc/cols/stats
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