University of Warsaw
(UW)
About
The University of Warsaw is a public research university in Warsaw, Poland. Established on November 19, 1816, it is the largest institution of higher learning in the country, offering 37 different fields of study as well as 100 specializations in humanities, technical, and natural sciences.
Ranking Overview
LatestRanked Top 271 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 77 subject rankings
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ARWU
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Key Facts
- Students
- 34,878
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 11.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 10%
- Female : Male
- 60 : 40
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
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Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
33 subjectsUS News
16 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Science | =81 | 53.4 | 2026 |
| Physics | 119 | 53.4 | 2026 |
| Optics | 184 | 53.4 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 191 | 53.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =199 | 53.4 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 205 | 53.4 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =284 | 53.4 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =332 | 53.4 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =349 | 53.4 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =395 | 53.4 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =430 | 53.4 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =433 | 30.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 510 | 53.4 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =680 | 53.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =836 | 30.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,125 | 53.4 | 2026 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | 151–175 | 43.2 | 2026 |
| Law | 176–200 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 251–300 | 42.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 401–500 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Education | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 501–600 | 31.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
ARWU
19 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Law | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Public Administration | 151-200 | - | 2020 |
| Earth Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Sociology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2021 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Political Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Materials Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Economics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |