Six Polish universities improve in the QS World University Rankings 2026 released on 19 June, driven by improvements in the Faculty Student Ratio (Indicator), and nine remain the same. Despite falling from 258th to 271st, the University of Warsaw is the top-ranked institution in the country. In total, 20 Polish universities appear in the ranking.
Warsaw University of Technology’s rise by 40 places to joint 487th (third place nationally after Jagiellonian University, which climbs from 312 to 303) is the institution’s best ever result and the first time it has appeared in the top 500. The significant rise is attributable to improvement in the employer reputation indicator.
Ben Sowter, QS senior vice-president, said Poland had performed relatively well in a year marked by heightened global competition in the higher education landscape.
“However, the analysis carried out by QS Quacquarelli Symonds clearly shows areas where Polish universities should focus to ensure they continue to benchmark well against European peers.
“Building reputation in research and industry, ensuring students graduate with the skills and knowledge employers desire and attracting international staff and students will help universities to improve further in future rankings,” said Sowter.
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