On 21 March 2020 the Minister of Science and Higher Education(MNiSW) decided to extend the suspension of higher education institutions till 10 April 2020. The decision was made due to Polish State declaring state of emergency over pandemic. We would like to remind you that Rector’s Ordrer of 10 March 2020 on indefinite suspension of classes at the University of Gdańsk remains in force. The date of 10 April is only an…

Dear Employees, Students, PhD Students, Alumni and Friends of the University of Gdansk! Today is the 50th anniversary of the University of Gdansk. The University, which for five decades has consistently built a responsible and open academic community. Today we would like to thank everyone for being a part of this community and working every day for its development, supporting all plans and intentions. We wish you all…

20 March marks the 50th anniversary of the University of Gdańsk foundation. The half century anniversary came during difficult, unsuspected time. The traditional celebrations, including the concert on 19 March, were called off. The March’s scheduled debates, meetings and conferences will not take place. Together with our media patrons we prepared series of media articles, interviews, reviews of the history of University…

In accordance with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education recommendation of 18 March on potential suspension of tuition fees. https://www.gov.pl/web/nauka/informacja-dotyczaca-oplat-za-studia-oraz-o-mozliwosci-wsparcia-studentow   Rector of the University of Gdańsk issued the order to extend the current tuition fee deadline to 30 April 2020. The Rector’s order is available online [ here ]   Meanwhile the…

The Institute of Psychology of the University of Gdańsk employees, together with doctoral students, students and alumni, declared free, online psychological support for people in need during the COVID-19 threat. During this difficult time, filled with unease, uncertainty and often loneliness, people, including University of Gdańsk students and employees, seek such support. Foreign students still inhabiting the…

Pursuant to the Regulation of Minister of Science and Higher Education (MNiSW) of 16 March 2020 on performing work duties in relation to COVID-19 threat, the University of Gdańsk has introduced additional restrictions regarding the university employees presence at work. From March 18 to March 25, 2020 only the personnel essential to maintain UG work continuity, appointed by the heads of units, may be present at the…

We would like to inform you that the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and the Chief Sanitary Inspector have issued recommendations for students and PhD students who have the possibility of other accommodation to leave their dorm rooms. The recommendations can be found on the website.   In reference to the above mentioned recommendations of GIS and MNiSW, students, doctoral students and residents of the…

Due to the suspension of classes conducted at the University of Gdańsk, remote consultations and on-line classes procedures have been established. From Monday, 16 March 2020, obligation of academic staff to run  on-line classes for students will be introduced. The consultations should take place at previously set times. The academic teachers are obligated to be available online during the duration of pre-planned classes…

Due to the risk of coronavirus in Pomerania and the growing number of patients in Poland, the Rector of the University of Gdansk has issued an order suspending all teaching, scientific, sports and artistic events organized at the University of Gdansk until further notice. The decision to suspend classes was made in agreement with the Students' Parliament and the PhD Council of the University of Gdansk. The decision to…

The University of Gdańsk Rector Election for the 2020-2024 term will take place on 17 March 2020. The University Electoral College will select among the candidates appointed by the University of Gdańsk Council. Pursuant to the regulations implementing the Act on Higher Education from 3 July 2018 and the University of Gdańsk Status, every member of the current Senate (representatives of Faculties, students, doctoral…