‘Gaudeamus igitur’ will be heard for the 56th time at the University of Gdańsk – this time in the exceptional surroundings of the newly built University of Gdańsk Sports Centre! The ceremony of the 2026/2027 academic year inauguration, combined with the grand opening of the Sports Centre, will take place on 1 October 2026 at 10.00 am. The inaugural…

We encourage all students with a PESEL number to use mLegitymacja, a secure, modern and free tool available in the mObywatel app. Activating mLegitymacja does not require submitting an application – you simply need to meet a few conditions to quickly and easily obtain a document confirming your student status. Due to the late publication of an…

On 10 October, once again, we, the higher education institutions, authorities and residents, will come together to start the academic year. A colourful parade will make its way along the Royal Route, featuring academic traditions, unique costumes, music and artistic groups.   The parade, under the slogan “Long live science!”, is a special…

The traditional academic and local government annual parade of Pomeranian universities under the slogan ‘Long live science!’ takes place on 10 October! This year’s event is organised by The Fahrenheit Union of Universities in Gdańsk (in its new, expanded line-up) and the City of Gdańsk. This joint Gdańsk opening of the academic year will take place for…

Bubas, the 39-year-old leader of the pod, has no intention of moving. The trainer patiently encourages him to enter the pool. Once more. And once more. He responds with a loud grunt, turns his head away and pointedly stays put. The tourists burst out laughing. ‘He’s got character. He knows what he wants,’ says Natalia Makałowska-Kur, a seal keeper and…

The Conference of Rectors of Polish Universities (KRUP), on the initiative of its Chair and Rector of the University of Gdańsk, prof. Piotr Stepnowski, has adopted a position on the launch of a nationwide programme ensuring that students at Polish universities have consistent access to affordable and nutritious meals. The document has been forwarded to…

Over 32,000 candidates are applying for admission to full-time first-cycle degree programmes and integrated master’s programmes at the University of Gdańsk. Among the most popular degree programmes are Criminology, Journalism and Social Communication, Psychology, Audiovisual Production and Japanese Studies. Administration, Film and Audiovisual Culture…

The University of Gdańsk Senate’s last meeting before the summer break took place on 2 July 2026. It was chaired by the Rector of the University of Gdańsk, prof. Piotr Stepnowski, who began by presenting letters of congratulations to those who had recently been awarded the title of professor. The meeting’s agenda also included, amongst other items, a…

In the recently published Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, which assesses higher education institutions from around the world in terms of their commitment to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, the University of Gdańsk ranks highly amongst all global universities and tops the list of Polish institutions. This ranking is…

The University of Gdańsk has risen to the top ten of the best academic institutions in Poland in the Perspektywy 2026 University Ranking. This is the University of Gdańsk’s highest position ever in the history of this most important and prestigious ranking of Polish higher education institutions. The Faculty of Chemistry achieved this success, with its…