Six Outstanding Gdańsk Tech Researchers Awarded Ministerial Scholarships
The Minister of Science and Higher Education has recognized the most talented young researchers in Poland. Among the laureates in the field of engineering and technical sciences are six scholars from Gdańsk University of Technology, conducting research across six distinct disciplines.
In the 20th edition of this prestigious competition, the Minister awarded scholarships to 228 researchers in total, including 34 doctoral candidates, selected from 1,711 applicants. In the field of engineering and technical sciences, 50 scholarships were awarded—six of them to Gdańsk Tech researchers. The recipients will receive monthly support of PLN 5,390 over a period of three years. [Read more]
More Young Researchers and Students, Advancement in Rankings
In 2024, Gdańsk University of Technology strengthened its position as one of the leading technical and research universities in Poland. During this period, as many as 112 young researchers were awarded doctoral degrees, nearly 1,300 publications appeared in prestigious academic journals, and the number of applicants for undergraduate studies increased by over 11%. The university also advanced by 100 places in the renowned Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), commonly known as the Shanghai Ranking.
Gdańsk University of Technology Continues to Gain Popularity
Compared to previous years, the number of first-cycle (bachelor’s level) applicants increased by 11.2% in 2024. This continues a positive trend—over recent years, the university has consistently increased enrollment, reflecting the growing attractiveness of Gdańsk Tech’s educational offer.
Gdańsk University of Technology in the QS World University Rankings 2026
Gdańsk University of Technology has maintained its position within the 801–850 range in the latest edition of the QS World University Rankings 2026, while also remaining the 5th highest-ranked university in Poland. Nearly 8,500 universities from around the world applied to be included in this year’s edition of the ranking, of which 1,501 institutions were ultimately selected, including 20 from Poland.
The ranking takes into account nine indicators, each assigned a different weight. Of particular importance are the opinions of academic staff and employers about the university, collected through an annual survey. These two indicators together account for as much as 45% of the total possible score. A detailed breakdown of the indicators and their respective weights is presented in the table below.
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Gdańsk University of Technology Talent Scholarship Awards Announced
Nearly 60 candidates from across Poland applied for the second edition of the Gdańsk Tech Talent Scholarship competition. Ultimately, the selection committee chose seven recipients who will come to Gdańsk from regions including Mazovia and Podlasie. The scholarship holders will receive admission to Gdańsk University of Technology (Gdańsk Tech) for a degree program of their choice, scientific mentorship, a monthly stipend of PLN 2,000 throughout the duration of their studies, accommodation in a student dormitory, and the option of an individually tailored academic schedule.
For the second time, Gdańsk Tech has awarded the Talent Scholarship—an honor for young, talented individuals passionate about science and distinguished by excellent academic achievements and extracurricular accomplishments, not limited to competitions or academic olympiads.
ENHANCE Teaching Innovation Grant Awarded
We are pleased to announce that Alina Guzik and Mariusz Krzyżanowski from the Faculty of Management and Economics have been awarded with funding in the ENHANCE Testbed Competition 2025 for their project SHIFT: Scenarios for HyFlex Teaching and Learning.
The project supports the development of inter-university student collaboration by promoting innovative, hybrid teaching formats in an international environment. As part of the initiative, an interactive e-book will be created, featuring practical HyFlex class scenarios designed to enable collaborative learning among students from ENHANCE Alliance partner Universities.
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