Polish Universities Shine in Global Rankings

Poland has reason to be proud, with eight of its universities ranking among the top 1,000 in the world, according to the 2024 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). The prestigious ranking, also known as the Shanghai List, has been published since 2003 and is now compiled by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy, an international organisation that focuses on higher education research.

The Top Performers

The University of Warsaw and the Jagiellonian University in Kraków have made it to the 401-500 band, a testament to their academic excellence. Meanwhile, the Gdańsk University of Technology is ranked in the 801-900 band, while the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, the AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków, the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, the Warsaw University of Technology, and the Wrocław Medical University are all ranked in the band between 901 and 1,000.

Polish universities on the rise

The Global Picture

The top 10 universities in the world remain largely unchanged, with Harvard, Stanford, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology taking the top three spots. Britain’s Cambridge University and the University of Oxford also feature in the top 10, with eight American and two British universities making up the list.

“The top 10 includes eight American and two British universities.” - PAP

The global university rankings

A Slight Decline

While Poland’s performance is commendable, it’s worth noting that the number of Polish universities in the top 1,000 list has decreased from nine last year and 11 in 2022. However, this slight decline does not detract from the achievements of the eight universities that have made it to the list.

The rankings in numbers

Conclusion

The 2024 Academic Ranking of World Universities is a testament to the academic excellence of Polish universities. While there may be room for improvement, the fact that eight universities have made it to the top 1,000 list is a cause for celebration. As the global higher education landscape continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how Polish universities adapt and thrive in the years to come.