Quick Summary
Situated in Olsztyn, Poland, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn is a public established in 1999. Ranked #1201-1400 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 17500 students including 4.5% from outside Poland. Known for strengths in Veterinary Science, Agriculture & Forestry, Food Science, it maintains an acceptance rate of 78%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
UWM offers the Kortowo campus, recognized as the most beautiful academic campus in Poland, integrated with a lake and forest.
Subject Strengths
Veterinary ScienceAgriculture & ForestryFood ScienceMedicine
Founded1999
TypePublic
Total Students17500
Intl Students4.5%
Faculty Ratio11.5
CampusResidential/Park
Campus Size230 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsUniversity Clinical Hospital in Olsztyn
AccreditationPolish Accreditation Committee (PKA), European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1201-1400
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1501+
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#901-1000
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Limited
Online Programs
Center for Aquaculture and Environmental Engineering, Dairy Industry Research and Development Center
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Polish Accreditation Committee (PKA), European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate78%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA2.5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline Β· July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline Β· January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International candidates for Medicine should prepare for an entrance exam in Biology and Chemistry. Apply early for the Kortowo dormitory system.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Polish ZΕoty
UG Tuition
zΕ11,000/yr
per year Β· PLN
Living Cost
zΕ25,000/yr
per year Β· PLN
PG Tuition
zΕ12,500/yr
per year Β· PLN
Application Fee
$22
one time Β· USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
zΕ36,085/yr
tuition + living + essentials Β· PLN
Scholarships AvailableRector's Scholarship, Erasmus+, Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA)
Avg Scholarship$1,500
Financial AidAvailable for EU citizens and holders of the Pole's Card
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, PhD programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Veterinary Medicine | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Food Science | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Geodesy and Cartography | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Animal Science | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$16,500
Average Salary After Graduation
84%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong clinical placements for medical students and industry internships for food science and engineering.
Industry Connections
MichelinIndykpolTymbark-MWSPolmlek Group
Notable Alumni
Robert BiedroΕ, RadosΕaw KawΔcki, Marek Belka (Doctor Honoris Causa)
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Swimming pool, stadium, horse riding center, water sports base on Kortowskie Lake
Student Clubs
Over 120 student interest groups and the Academic Cultural Center
Library Resources
Main University Library with over 1 million volumes and digital access to major scientific databases
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, CEEPUS, MOST
Summer Programs
School of Polish Language and Culture for Foreigners