The University of Gdańsk (UG) is a dynamic public university that combines academic tradition with modernity and innovation. It offers education in 89 fields of study and 205 specializations, available in both full-time and part-time modes. The university provides 12 programmes taught in English, attracting 554 international students, and hosts 46 doctoral candidates from abroad in its doctoral schools. UG delivers interdisciplinary and market-oriented education that responds to contemporary social and economic challenges, making it an appealing choice for students and researchers worldwide.
UG conducts high-level research supported by two state-of-the-art centres: the International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science (ICCVS) and the International Centre for Theory of Quantum Technologies (ICTQT). ICCVS is a leader in developing innovative cancer vaccines, working closely with institutions such as the University of Edinburgh and employing an international team of scientists. ICTQT focuses on quantum technologies, quantum cryptography and quantum information theory, implementing prestigious EU-funded projects, including those under Horizon 2020. These research areas address some of the most pressing challenges of the modern world.
The university is a member of the SEA-EU Alliance within the European Universities Initiative, highlighting its strong international profile and commitment to building a global academic community. Research at UG spans 23 scientific disciplines, with notable achievements in biomedicine, quantum technologies and marine studies. This positions the University of Gdańsk as a leading centre for innovation and cooperation with industry and international research partners.
