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We are in the centre of Europe...

the 10th largest country in Europe ca 38 million inhabitants member of the EUsince 2004

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...and in the heart of Poland


Warsaw

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University of Warsaw

Public, comprehensive university The largest Higher Education

Institution in Poland Ranked number one HEI in

Poland according to different and independent polls in 2010 and 2011


Locations of the University

Spread throughout the entire Warsaw

Three campuses:• „Main” Campus – social

sciences, humanities, and rector’s office & administration

• „Ochota” Campus – natural sciences, exact sciences

• „Służew” Campus – management sciences


University of Warsaw – the past Founded in 1816 Coat of arms Rich history Famous graduates

Kazimierz Palace, XVII / XVIII century. Copyright has expired for this picture


Students 53, 500 students in 2010 (1 ,300 non-

native) 19 faculties & almost 30 teaching and

research units 120 programmes of studies (BA &

MA programmes) 192 postgraduate programmes 3 MBA programmes Open University


Study programmes in English

BA degree:

Archeology International Relations Philosophy

MA degree:

Archeology American Studies Chemistry Development Economics Environmental Management International Business Program International Economics International Relations Philosophy Psychology (long-cycle, 5 years) Political Science Quantitative Finance


PhD: Chemistry Fundamental Problems of Quantum Gravity

and Quantum Field Theory Mathematical Methods in Natural Sciences Nano and Bio Science The Traditions of Mediterranean Humanism and

the Challenges of Our Times: the Frontiers of Humanity

Towards Advanced Functional Materials and Novel Devices

MBA: Executive MBA International MBA Programme

Study programmes in English


Employees Over 6, 200 employees Over 3, 200 academic staff (incl.

over 800 proffesors) Ca. 7, 000 of works were

published More than 400 scientific

conferences were held in 2010 ERC grants


University Library One of the three largest collections of scholarly &

scientific books in Poland

Holdings of ca. 5, 700, 000 items

(incl. books, journals, special items such as manuscripts, old prints, graphic art. Collection, music, cartographic items)

E-resources available from home computers

Ca. 60 data-bases online

10 000 m² of beautiful roof gardens


Selected student activities

Students’ Union (Samorząd Studentów UW) Erasmus Student Network ESN – UW Academic choir „Warszawianka” song & dance ensemble Radio CAMPUS AEGEE – European Students’ Forum Academic theater & theater „Hybrydy” Film Discussion Club Student research groups Various magazines and newspapers


International Cooperation 240 bilateral agreements with universities from 54 countries

Erasmus 2010/2011 - ca 1 200 Erasmus agreements, - 400 partner institutions from 30 countries, - ca 2 100 students & staff mobility flows, - budget 3 550 000 €

Partner university in 15 Erasmus Mundus A2 projects so far mostly focused on cooperation with EU & Asian countries


UW’s basic strategic objectives to increase the competitiveness of the university on the European & global scene

to strengthen the University regional cooperation

to develop & intensify interdisciplinary approaches and multidisciplinary research teams

to improve the teaching & curricula, as well as quality of management of the University


Priorities for 2007-2013 Developing innovative educational

products to meet the growing demands of the market - particularly at cycles 2 & 3, post-diploma studies, lifelong & e-learning programmes, focususing on teaching in foreign languages

Increasing student & staff mobility as a key tool for personal development, enriching the learning & research experience, improving knowledge transfer


Priorities for 2007-2013 Promoting European Higher Education Area

through active participation in multilateral projects, networks, associations, joint degrees and initiatives at regional and international level

Pursuing the University mission within the society giving wide access to knowledge and acquisition of skills to all who are entitled (incl. students from rural areas, persons with disabilities) by increasing the number of open events/lectures (Open University) and through Internet courses (Centre for Open and Multimedia Education)


Priorities for 2007-2013

Fostering UW – industry cooperation e.g. by means of the New Technologies Centre (CeNT) and the University Technology Transfer Centre

Improving the electronic University System for Study Support USOS ensuring high quality modern management, teaching process and mobility


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www.uw.edu.pl

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