Gdańsk Tech Among the Best Universities in Poland. Gdańsk Tech Maintains High Positions in the Perspektywy Ranking
Gdańsk Tech remains at the forefront of Polish universities. In the Perspektywy 2026 University Ranking, Gdańsk Tech secured 5th place among all academic universities in Poland and 3rd place among technical universities, repeating last year's results.
Gdańsk Tech remains at the forefront of Polish universities. In the Perspektywy 2026 University Ranking, Gdańsk Tech secured 5th place among all academic universities in Poland and 3rd place among technical universities, repeating last year's results.
The Educational Foundation "Perspektywy" has published the latest edition of the annual ranking of the best universities in Poland. The ranking shows the position of academic universities, technical universities, and specific fields of study, and its results are one of the tools used by candidates comparing the offerings of higher education institutions.
Stable position among the national leaders
In the latest edition of the ranking, Gdańsk Tech remains both in the top five of academic universities in Poland and on the podium among technical universities. This result confirms the stable position of the university among the national leaders.
– Maintaining a high position in the Perspektywy University Ranking is regarded by Gdańsk Tech as confirmation that the university remains among the best institutions in the country. For a technical university, stability does not mean standing still. It means a well-chosen course, consistency in improving the quality of education and research, and the ability to respond to challenges important for the economy, society, and the future of the region – says Prof. Krzysztof Wilde, Rector of Gdańsk Tech.
Strengths of Gdańsk Tech in the Ranking
The high position of Gdańsk Tech is also confirmed by results in specific criterion groups. Gdańsk Tech secured 2nd place in Poland in the category of scientific potential, second only to the University of Warsaw and ahead of Jagiellonian University. The university also ranked 4th ex aequo in the category of scientific efficiency, being the only technical university in the top five of this classification. Gdańsk Tech was also among the leaders in categories related to research funding acquisition, inventiveness, prestige, and the graduates’ position in the job market.
Highly Rated Gdańsk Tech Study Programmes
Gdańsk Tech also achieved high rankings in the Study Programmes Ranking. Architecture and Environmental Engineering were ranked 1st, and Spatial Management took 1st place ex aequo.
Additionally, the following programmes ranked among the very top:
- Chemical Technology, 2nd place,
- Mechatronics, 2nd place ex aequo,
- Biotechnology, 3rd place,
- Geodesy and Cartography, 3rd place,
- Civil Engineering, 3rd place ex aequo,
- Management and Production Engineering, 3rd place ex aequo.
The following programmes were also ranked within the top five: Chemistry, Power Engineering, Technical Physics, Mechanics and Machine Design, AI & Data Science, Automation and Robotics, Economics, Electronics and Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Transport, and Management.
– We are a university deeply rooted in Gdańsk, Pomerania, and the Baltic Sea region, while simultaneously becoming increasingly prominent in the national and international academic arena. This is thanks to the entire academic community of Gdańsk Tech, especially the staff, students, and doctoral candidates who build the strength and credibility of our university every day – adds the Rector.
Ranking Based on Seven Criteria
The Perspektywy 2026 Academic Universities Ranking includes public and non-public academic universities that have the right to confer doctoral degrees in at least one scientific discipline, have at least 300 full-time students, and at least two graduating classes.
The final score of a university is calculated based on indicators grouped into seven criteria:
- scientific effectiveness, 30%,
- internationalization, 15%,
- scientific potential, 13%,
- prestige, 12%,
- graduates on the labor market, 12%,
- education conditions, 10%,
- innovation, 8%.
Such a methodology allows for a multidimensional assessment of universities, encompassing the quality of research and education, the situation of graduates, relations with the socio-economic environment, and the international nature of activities.
Important Information for Applicants
The results of the Perspektywy ranking are particularly significant during the admissions process, helping applicants compare universities, study programs, and development opportunities. Information about study offers, admission rules, and key deadlines for applicants is available at studia.pg.edu.pl.
Detailed results of the Perspektywy Higher Education Institutions Ranking 2026 are available on the organizer’s website.
