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History

The University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn (UWM) was founded on 1 September 1999. The establishment resulted from merging three institutions of higher education in Olsztyn, i.e. the Academy of Agriculture and Technology, the Higher School of Pedagogy, and Warmian Theological Institute.

Education

At first, in 1999, there were 12 faculties, 32 branches of study, and 24.500 students at UWM. The University also had a right to grant doctoral degrees in 13 scientific disciplines, and postdoctoral degrees in 6 branches. According to the University’s Act of Establishment, the position of the first Rector of UWM was taken by Prof. Ryszard Górecki, PhD. 

Research

Research activities carried out at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn comprise: statutory activities of scientific bodies, including activities that enhance the development of young scientists and doctoral candidates, funded  by the internal competitive procedure; basic research and other assignments funded by the National Science Centre.

Career

The mission of the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn is to carry out diverse activities with the aim of educating highly qualified graduates and scientific staff, to carry out scientific research responding to the needs of the region’s economy and to enrich the national culture. 

University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

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Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
The Smooth Movers Scholarships
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The Smooth Movers
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3000 EUR
Deadline
22 Apr 2025
DashTickets Foundation Scholarship Opportunity for Undergraduate Students
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DashTickets Foundation
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1000000 INR
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Education Future International Scholarship
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Education Future
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Stefan Banach Scholarship Programme
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Government of Poland Lukasiewicz
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40000 USD
Deadline
25 Mar 2025
Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship
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Blumenthal Performing Arts
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10000 USD
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25 Mar 2025
Gordon Hay Scholarship
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Blumenthal Performing Arts
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1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
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1040 Abroad
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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25000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2024
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
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Ayn Rand Institute
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25000 USD
Deadline
27 Dec 2024
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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Ayn Rand Institute
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5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
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Pinsky Law
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Coupons Plus Deals “Save for Future” Scholarship
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Coupons Plus Deals
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Feb 2025
Fighting Bullying With Technology
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1902 Software
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1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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Salvado Law
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500 USD
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L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
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2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
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1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Voice Talent Online
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1000 GBP
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Pearl Lemon Scholarship
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Pearl Lemon
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5000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
Student Grant Program
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Grant
Various benefits
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Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
The Smooth Movers Scholarships
Merit-based

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The Smooth Movers
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 EUR
Deadline
22 Apr 2025
DashTickets Foundation Scholarship Opportunity for Undergraduate Students
Merit-based

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DashTickets Foundation
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Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
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Various benefits
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Stefan Banach Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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Government of Poland Lukasiewicz
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
25 Mar 2025
Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Blumenthal Performing Arts
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
25 Mar 2025
Gordon Hay Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Blumenthal Performing Arts
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based

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1040 Abroad
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2024
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
27 Dec 2024
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Coupons Plus Deals “Save for Future” Scholarship
Merit-based

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Coupons Plus Deals
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Feb 2025
Fighting Bullying With Technology
Merit-based

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1902 Software
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
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Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Voice Talent Online
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University Ranking

QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
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1001 200
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1201 -200
2023
1001
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World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
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1501
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1501
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
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1590 -64
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Housing services

In Kortowo, you can choose one of ten dormitories. They come with single, double and triple rooms, furnished, with private bathrooms, refrigerators and Internet access. Each dorm includes a shared kitchen, a laundry room and a TV room. We increase the standard of the dorms each year, so some of them even include a gym and a sports hall. Room price ranges from PLN 290 to 420 per month.

Library services

The University Library in Olsztyn is a UWM organisational unit carrying out educational, service and scientific tasks. It also functions as a public science library available to residents of the region and the whole country. The Library is an educational centre of the University and an active culture-creating entity that is friendly to its users.

Campus life

The University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn is situated in a picturesque part of city - Kortowo campus, the unquestionable pride of the University. Learning, leisure and recreation - all these needs are satisfied at the campus. Kortowo occupies an area of 230 hectares and is surrounded by forest and 4 lakes, the biggest one - Kortowskie Lake creates great conditions for leisure activities.

Student clubs

In the campus there are 188 scientific societies and student organizations, university radio station (Radio UWM FM), television (TV Kortowo) and magazines, the Kortowo Folklore Song and Dance Troupe, the Chior of the UWM, famous volleyball team AZS UWM and many others. All this constitutes a great social and cultural environment to interact and to acquire experience by meeting people from various fields of knowledge and from different countries.

Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2023

GSSA 2023

The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2023. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!

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Student Reviews

Studying at UWM
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars

The professors are very good. Lectures are delivered in english language and a lot of hands-on experience in laboratory

Olsztyn Love
Nijanthan Elangovan ELANGOVAN rated 5 out of 5 stars

I LOVE THIS UNIVERSITY

Satisfying
Provided by ESN rated 4 out of 5 stars

The University of Warmia and Mazury is one of the most beautiful universities in Poland. For five years, they provided me with every opportunity to expand and gain knowledge. Both the academics and the university administration showed high culture and professionalism, which helped shape me as a young adult.

Olsztyn, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland

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