Gdańsk Tech once again among the best universities in the world in THE WUR 2027
Gdańsk Tech has been ranked for the fourth consecutive time among the top 1001–1200 universities in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027. Among Polish higher education institutions, Gdańsk Tech tied for 5th place, and among technical universities, it secured the highest position in the country – jointly with AGH University of Science and Technology and Silesian University of Technology.
Gdańsk Tech has been ranked for the fourth consecutive time among the top 1001–1200 universities in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027. Among Polish higher education institutions, Gdańsk Tech tied for 5th place, and among technical universities, it secured the highest position in the country – jointly with AGH University of Science and Technology and Silesian University of Technology.
Times Higher Education World University Rankings is one of the most recognized international university rankings. This year, 2,297 universities from around the world were classified – 179 more than the previous year.
The highest-ranked Polish higher education institution is the Medical University of Wrocław, which placed in the 451–500 range. Jagiellonian University ranked in the 551–600 range, while the Medical University of Łódź and the University of Warsaw both shared the 801–1000 range.
Among technical universities, the highest positions in Poland were held by Gdańsk Tech, AGH University of Science and Technology, and Silesian University of Technology – all classified in the 1001–1200 range.
Five areas of university activity
THE WUR evaluates universities based on 18 indicators grouped around five key areas of academic activity:
- Research quality – 30%,
- Teaching – learning environment – 29.5%,
- Research Environment – 29%,
- International Outlook – 7.5%,
- Industry – collaboration with industry, income, and patents – 4%.
In this year’s edition, Gdańsk Tech scored in the range of 33.3–36.3 points. For comparison, last year it was 32.1–35.4 points.
Gdańsk Tech steadily ranked in the global standings
Gdańsk Tech has been present in the THE World University Rankings for several years. In the 2024–2027 editions, the university consecutively placed in the 1001–1200 range four times in a row.