Over 32,000 candidates are applying for admission to full-time first-cycle degree programmes and integrated master’s programmes at the University of Gdańsk. Among the most popular degree programmes are Criminology, Journalism and Social Communication, Psychology, Audiovisual Production and Japanese Studies. Administration, Film and Audiovisual Culture Studies, Cultural Communication, Sinology, and Law were also very popular. Admissions for some degree programmes are still open!
‘The results of this year’s admissions for full-time first-cycle degree programmes and integrated master’s programmes confirm that the University of Gdańsk continues to attract strong interest from applicants, who choose our university because of its diverse range of courses, high standard of education, modern infrastructure and friendly academic environment,’ says the Vice-Rector for Student Affairs, dr hab. Urszula Patocka-Sigłowy, prof. UG.
According to preliminary data taking into account the number of applicants per place, the most popular programmes among applicants for first-cycle and integrated master’s degree programmes are: Criminology (15.03 applicants per place), Journalism and Social Communication (13.32), Psychology (11.01), Audiovisual Production (10.70), Japanese Studies (10.63), and Administration (9.62).
Rounding off the top ten most popular degree programmes are: Film and Audiovisual Culture (8.63), Cultural Communication (8.56), Sinology (8.56), and Law (8.56).
New degree programmes have also attracted considerable interest. Forensic Analysis attracted 7.7 applicants per place, whilst Sports Law attracted 4.18.
In terms of the number of applications, Law remains the leader. Over 2,000 candidates are applying for a place on this programme. The next most popular programmes were: Psychology (over 1,900 applications), Economics (over 1,600), International Economic Relations (over 1,500), and Management (over 1,100).
The Faculty of Chemistry was the first to publish its shortlist of candidates on 13 July. The lists of those admitted to this faculty will be published on 20 July. The dates for the announcement of shortlisted candidates and subsequently admitted students for individual degree programmes can be found at rekrutacja.ug.edu.pl.
Admissions for some degree programmes are still open
Registration is still open for Religious Studies, Russian Studies and German Studies. Admissions for part-time and postgraduate programmes also remain open.
‘At the University of Gdańsk, we offer courses in almost every field. We tailor our programmes to the needs of the labour market so that our graduates are well prepared for the challenges of their careers. We also care about our students’ wellbeing and their cultural and sporting development; we support them and listen to their needs. On top of that, we have an outstanding academic staff and modern campuses. It’s well worth studying at the University of Gdańsk!,’ added dr hab. Urszula Patocka-Sigłowy, prof. UG.
All information regarding admissions is available at: rekrutacja.ug.edu.pl.
After selecting the Degree Programmes tab, applicants can use the search tool. By clicking on the name of a degree programme, you will find information on, amongst other things, admission deadlines, fees, intake quotas, entry thresholds and the required documents.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the admissions process, please contact the University of Gdańsk Admissions Office:
7 Prof. Maria Janion Street, 80-309 Gdańsk
Rector’s Office Building, 2nd floor, rooms 228 and 229
phone numbers: (58) 523 23 26, 523 23 28, 523 23 32, 523 25 32
e-mail: rekrutacja@ug.edu.pl
The international candidates who are NON-EU citizens are asked to contact Cooperation & International Relations Office:
Main Library of the University of Gdańsk
53 Wita Stwosza Street
80-308 Gdańsk
room 0.55 – Welcome Centre
phone number: 48 585 23 33 16
e-mail: fso@ug.edu.pl
We would also like to remind you that application documents issued in Poland should be submitted directly to the admissions panels at the respective faculties, rather than to the Admissions Office. The contact details for the panels can be found in the IRK system (course details, ‘Contact the panel’ tab) and on the website rekrutacja.ug.edu.pl.
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The University of Gdańsk is the largest university in Pomerania. In the 2026/2027 academic year, applicants can choose from 98 degree programmes offered across 11 faculties. There are 11,000 places available for new students on full-time and part-time programmes.
The University of Gdańsk is highly rated in both national and international rankings (e.g. the Perspektywy ranking and the Times Higher Education ranking). Researchers at the University of Gdańsk conduct research in state-of-the-art laboratories and win prestigious grants and awards. They also contribute their expert knowledge across a wide range of fields.
The University of Gdańsk is also a beautifully situated institution not far from the seaside beaches, with the green Ekopark at the heart of the Oliwa Campus, spaces for relaxation and the magnificent UG Library.
It is one of only ten libraries in Poland where you can find every book published in the country, ranging from academic monographs to non-fiction, crime novels and fantasy novels. The University of Gdańsk also boasts exceptional scientific and research infrastructure, including, amongst other things, the modern research vessel r/v Oceanograf, on which marine environmental research is carried out, and the Prof. Krzysztof Skóra Marine Station in Hel, where work is undertaken to protect, treat, and rehabilitate Baltic seals.