Universities in Poland
Explore top-rated universities and colleges in Poland. Discover rankings, campus details, and key information about top Polish higher education institutions to help you choose the best place to study.
Poland is home to 493 universities and colleges listed in our directory, spread across 104 cities. Of these, 150 are public and 311 are private institutions. The highest-ranked institution is Uniwersytet Jagiellonski (world rank #368). The oldest dates back to 1364. Use the filters to compare them by ranking, campus setting, and control type.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many universities are there in Poland?
Our directory lists 493 universities and colleges in Poland across 104 cities. You can filter them by control type, campus setting, and more.
Which is the top-ranked university in Poland?
Based on world ranking, Uniwersytet Jagiellonski is the highest-ranked institution in Poland in our directory (world rank #368).
Are there public and private universities in Poland?
Yes. Poland has 150 public and 311 private institutions in our directory. Public universities are typically state-funded, while private institutions are independently run.
How do I choose the right university in Poland?
Compare institutions by world and country ranking, location, campus setting (urban, suburban, or rural), and control type. Open any university profile for detailed admission information, programs, and fees.
What is the difference between an urban and a rural campus?
An urban campus sits in or near a city, putting internships, public transport, and cultural life within easy reach, though living costs are often higher. A rural or suburban campus offers a quieter, community-focused environment with more space and typically lower costs. Use the Campus Type filter to match the setting to your lifestyle.
Top Universities in Poland
Pedagogium - Higher School of Social Sciences in Warsaw
Warszawa, Mazovia, Poland
State Higher Vocational School in Włocławek
Włocławek, Kuyavia-Pomerania, Poland
WSB University in Bydgoszcz
Bydgoszcz, Kuyavia-Pomerania, Poland
University of the Arts Poznań
Poznań, Greater Poland, Poland
Jagiellonian College
Toruń, Kuyavia-Pomerania, Poland
Collegium Masoviense - Higher School of Health Sciences in Żyrardów
Żyrardów, Mazovia, Poland
Collegium Verum
Warszawa, Mazovia, Poland
Poznań University of Commerce and Services
Poznań, Greater Poland, Poland
Świętokrzyska Higher School in Kielce
Kielce, Holy Cross, Poland
State Higher Vocational School Stanisława Pigonia in Krosno
Krosno, Subcarpathia, Poland
Medical School in Bialystok
Białystok, Podlaskie, Poland
Higher School of Art and Design, Łódź
Łódź, Łódź, Poland
Samuela Bogumiła Lindego College of Foreign Languages
Poznań, Greater Poland, Poland
Higher School of Entrepreneurship named after Prince Kazimierz Kujawski in Inowrocław
Inowrocław, Kuyavia-Pomerania, Poland
Higher School of Safety and Security Services in Warsaw
Warszawa, Mazovia, Poland
Higher School of Management and Banking in Poznan
Poznań, Greater Poland, Poland
European University in Radom
Radom, Mazovia, Poland
College of Pedagogical Sciences
Warszawa, Mazovia, Poland
Higher School of Public Administration, Ostrołęka
Ostrołęka, Mazovia, Poland
University College of Tourism and Ecology in Sucha Beskidzka
Sucha Beskidzka, Lesser Poland, Poland
