History
The heritage of the Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences is deeply rooted in the traditions of two instutitions founded in Lvov: The Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry of Lvov Polytechnic in Dublany and the Veterinary School of Medicine, founded in 1881. The post-war chapter in the history of the UPWr was opened in the autumn of 1945.
Education
Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences has the right to confer doctoral and postdoctoral degrees:
Agricultural sciences
- agriculture and horticulture
- animal science and fisheries
- nutrition and food technology
- veterinary science
Engineering and technology
- civil engineering and transport
- environmental engineering, mining and energy
Natural sciences
- biological sciences
Research
The UPWr is a leader in innovation. In terms of granted patents it ranks 2nd among Polish Universities (79 patents granted in 2015, 310 in the last 5 years). Three of its faculties gained the status of Leading National Research Centre (KNOW) within the framework of Wroclaw Centre for Biotechnology consortium in the field of agricultural sciences. First implementation in Poland of the results of research and development co-financed by the EU was developed at the UPWr and it concerned the technology of permanent retain of water in the soil.
Number of publications - 1352, including in journals distinguished by JCR – 542.
91 inventive projects submitted to the Polish Patent Office, 79 patents granted for inventions
Career
Students are obliged to pass a practices connected with their field of study. It is a great opportunity to find out more about market, the structure of how the companies work.
UPWr has many agreements with third parties to develop a level of education. Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences is a great choice for those who want to broaden horizons and develop their career.University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
1201
2023
1201
2022
1201
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
1845 -141
2023
1704 -107
2022
1597
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student services
Living in Wroclaw and study at the UPWr offers you a unique and exciting opportunity to learn about Polish culture but also about people and their lifestyle. There are few times in our lives when we have a chance to live so close to many different people. This is the time you will see more world, you will develop your language skills, you will find new interests, you will make lifelong friends, you will have an opportunity for personal development and life experience.
This guide has been written having you in mind and hoping that the information it contains will help you answer your questions and prepare well for your study in Wroclaw.
Housing services
THE RAJ DORM
The Raj Dorm has won the country competition in terms of the most comfortable dormitory in Poland!
They are arranged in modules for 2 or 4 people to share a kitchen and a bathroom (2 single rooms or 2 double rooms in a module). You will need your own kitchen ustensils (plates, cups, pots, pans, etc.). The linen, pillows and blankets are provided by the dormitory services. Three washing machines (payable) are available. Other facilities: TV room, photocopiers, a workout room, bike storage, table tennis, there is a small shop downstairs. The dorm building also accommodates a health care centre.
Library services
The Library of UPWr is a unit that meets the needs of all university’s workers and students as far as the scientific and didactic resources are concerned.
Faculty libraries:
- The Faculty Library of Biology and Animal Science
- The Faculty Library of Environmental Engineering and Geodesy
- The Faculty Library of Life Sciences and Technology, Institute of Agricultural Engineering
ICT services
Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences provide IT support.
Medical services
The nearest clinics are located several meters from the campus.
Campus life
Wroclaw - the meeting place! The city is situated on the Odra river and is a unique city with 12 islands and 112 bridges, very well connected with other parts of Wroclaw. Everyone will find a perfect solution for spending their free time. The city organize a lot of indoor and outdoor events, there are many restaurants, clubs and pubs, sports objects, cultural places like cinemas, museums or galleries.
Two campuses are located in the centre of Wroclaw with modern teaching facilities, well-equipped laboratories, lecture halls, and a modern sports centre with its own swimming pool. First campus is located on Plac Grunwaldzki (2 km from Market Square), the second one on Biskupin (less than 4 km from Market Square).
Sports facilities
There are Department of Physical Education and Sport with swimming pool and Department of Physical Education and Sport with sport hall on Campus Biskupin. UPWr has an Academic Sports Association (AZS) which offers 18 sport sections. Students have a discount to use an univeristy's indoor swimming pool.
Student clubs
There are 89 Student Scientific Groups at UPWr where students can fulfill both their passion and scientific interests. Each faculty has a numerous SSG which presents their achievements on local and international conferences, students can realize internships or take a different activities to present their scientific results.
Accreditation
- Leading National Research Centre (KNOW)
- Certificate in quality assurance in higher education of Polish Accreditation Committee
- EAEVE Certificate of Approval