Quick Summary
Since 1945, Nicolaus Copernicus University has been one of Poland's prominent publics, based in ToruΕ. Ranked #731-740 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 19124 students including 4.2% from outside Poland. Known for strengths in Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry, it maintains an acceptance rate of 55%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
One of the top public research universities in Poland, located in a UNESCO World Heritage city, offering deep expertise in space sciences and medicine.
Subject Strengths
AstronomyPhysicsChemistryArchaeologyMedicine
Founded1945
TypePublic
Total Students19124
Intl Students4.2%
Faculty Ratio10.5
CampusUrban
Campus Size120 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsAntoni Jurasz University Hospital No. 1,Jan Biziel University Hospital No. 2
AccreditationPolish Accreditation Committee (PKA),EUA-IEP,AMBA (for Business Faculty)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#731-740
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201-1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#901-1000
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's,Master's,PhD,Postgraduate Studies,Doctoral School
Programs
10
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Centre for Modern Interdisciplinary Technologies,Center for Quantum Optics,National Laboratory of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Polish Accreditation Committee (PKA),EUA-IEP,AMBA (for Business Faculty)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate55%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline Β· July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline Β· January 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Early submission of verified transcripts and English proficiency certificates is essential. Candidates for Medicine should prepare for biology and chemistry entrance evaluations.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Polish Zloty
UG Tuition
zΕ14,000/yr
per year Β· PLN
Living Cost
zΕ28,000/yr
per year Β· PLN
PG Tuition
zΕ16,000/yr
per year Β· PLN
Application Fee
$30
one time Β· USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
zΕ42,120/yr
tuition + living + essentials Β· PLN
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$2,000
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's,Master's,PhD,Postgraduate Studies,Doctoral School programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Law | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Physics | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Astronomy | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Chemistry | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Management | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$18,500
Average Salary After Graduation
81%
Employment Rate
Internship Placementtrue
Industry Connections
TZMO SANeucaApatorESACERN
Notable Alumni
Aleksander Wolszczan,Janina Ochojska,Zbigniew Herbert,Krzysztof Szatrawski
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Academic Sports Centre,Swimming pools,Indoor sports halls,Tennis courts
Student Clubs
Student Parliament,Academic Choir,Radio Sfera,NZS UMK
Library Resources
NCU Main Library,Medical Library,Digital Library of Wielkopolska
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+,YUFE,ISEP,CEEPUS
Summer Programs
ToruΕ Astrophysics/Physics Summer Program (TAPS),Step2Science