Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences (UPWr) is a public university in Poland that specializes in food, environmental and veterinary sciences. It was established in 1951 as an independent university, but its origins can be traced back to the 19th century when it was part of the Lviv Academy of Veterinary Medicine and the Polish Academy of Agriculture. UPWr has six faculties that offer over 40 degree programs at the bachelor, master, and doctoral level, covering various disciplines such as agriculture, horticulture, animal science, fisheries, biological sciences, biotechnology, civil engineering, geodesy, transport, environmental engineering, mining, energy, food and nutrition technology, social and economic geography, spatial management, veterinary science, and more. UPWr is one of the best specialist universities in Poland, ranking second among natural and agricultural universities and 25th among all universities in the country in the Perspektywy ranking 2020. It also ranks among the top 100 universities in the world in the fields of Food Science & Technology, Veterinary Science and Chemical Engineering in the Shanghai Ranking 2020. UPWr has a modern scientific and didactic infrastructure, including well-equipped laboratories, animal clinics, and eight off-campus experimental and research centres. It also has a library, a sports centre, a student dormitory, a canteen, a bookstore, and a botanical garden. UPWr has nearly 1.6 thousand employees, including 740 academic staff and 860 administrative and technical staff. It educates over 8 thousand students and almost 200 doctoral students, who can participate in various academic, cultural, artistic, and sports activities, as well as student mobility and exchange programs. UPWr cooperates with various employers and organizations in the field of environmental and life sciences, offering internship and job opportunities for its students and graduates. UPWr is a university that focuses on environmentally sustainable development and human and animal welfare.
| Year of establishment | 1951 |
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| Affiliated by | Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Poland |
| Accredited by | Polish Accreditation Committee, the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education. |
| Campus Area | 160 hectares |
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| Top Courses | Bachelor, master, and doctoral level, covering various disciplines such as veterinary medicine, food science, natural and agricultural sciences, engineering, and technology. Some of the top courses are geodesy and cartography, food science, veterinary science, and chemical engineering, which have been ranked among the best in the country and the world by various rankings |
| Mode of Application | Online and Offline |
| Facilities | UPWr provides various facilities for its students and staff, such as modern laboratories, research centers, libraries, computer rooms, cafeterias, student clubs, career office, international office, counseling center, and health center. |
| Placement companies | UPWr cooperates with many companies and institutions in the field of environmental and life sciences, such as Nestle, Danone, Mars, Bayer, Syngenta, KWS, Pfizer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Zoetis, National Veterinary Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences, and National Research and Development Center. These partners offer various opportunities for students and graduates, such as internships, trainings, scholarships, research projects, and employment |
UPWr ranked second among natural and agricultural universities and 25th among all universities in Poland in the Perspektywy ranking 2020. It also ranked among the top 100 universities in the world in the fields of Food Science & Technology, Veterinary Science and Chemical Engineering in the Shanghai Ranking 2020.
UPWr is headed by the rector, prof. dr hab. inż. Jarosław Bosy, who is elected by the university senate for a four-year term. The rector is assisted by four vice-rectors, each responsible for a specific area of university management.
UPWr offers 28 degree programmes at six faculties: Faculty of Biology and Animal Science, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Geodesy, Faculty of Spatial Management and Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, and Faculty of Life Sciences and Technology. The programmes are taught in Polish or English, and cover various disciplines such as agriculture, horticulture, animal science, fisheries, biological sciences, biotechnology, civil engineering, geodesy, transport, environmental engineering, mining, energy, food and nutrition technology, social and economic geography, spatial management, veterinary science, and more.
The admission process for international students varies depending on the level and language of study. Generally, applicants need to register online, pay the application fee, submit the required documents (such as diplomas, transcripts, language certificates, etc.), and wait for the admission decision. Some programmes may also require an online interview or an entrance exam.
UPWr offers various scholarships and funding opportunities for international students, such as the Prof. Stanisław Tołpa Scholarship, the Stefan Banach Scholarship, the Konstanty Kalinowski Scholarship, the Scholarship of Wspólnota Polska Association, the Ignacy Łukasiewicz Scholarship, the Visegrad Scholarship, the Scholarship of Adam Mickiewicz Foundation in Canada, the Scholarships of Fulbright Program, and the Poland My First Choice Programme.
UPWr does not have a specific placement office, but it cooperates with various employers and organizations to provide students with internship and job opportunities. The university also organizes career fairs, workshops, and trainings to help students develop their skills and competencies for the labour market.
UPWr has modern scientific and didactic facilities, such as well-equipped laboratories, animal clinics, and eight off-campus experimental and research centres for field work and student training. The university also has a library, a sports centre, a student dormitory, a canteen, a bookstore, and a botanical garden.
UPWr has nearly 1.6 thousand employees, including 740 academic staff and 860 administrative and technical staff. The academic staff consists of professors, associate professors, assistant professors, lecturers, and assistants, who are involved in teaching and research activities in various fields of study.
UPWr has a vibrant student community, with over 8 thousand students and almost 200 doctoral students. The students can participate in various academic, cultural, artistic, and sports activities, such as science clubs, student organizations, artistic groups, choir, dance group, sport sections, and more. The university also supports student mobility and exchange programmes, such as Erasmus+, CEEPUS, and bilateral agreements.
