WROCŁAW UNIVERSITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND LIFE SCIENCES (UPWr) is one of the best specialist universities in Poland. It conducts training and research in the field of agricultural and natural sciences as well as the engineering and technical ones. The profile of UPWr and its mission are directly involved in transformation programmes dealing with rural development, animal health, environmental protection, land management and food quality, with full respect paid to social support and interaction. The knowledge acquired and the research projects realised at UPWr make provision for future development which is environmentally sustainable and friendly to human and animal welfare.

Undergraduate and postgraduate studies are offered by 6 faculties:

•  The Faculty of Biology and Animal Science 
•  The Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science 
•  The Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Geodesy 
•  The Faculty of Spatial Management and Landscape Architecture
•  The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 
•  The Faculty of Life Sciences and Technology 

The University participates in international educational programmes, such as Erasmus+, CEEPUS, Fulbright and DAAD.Thanks to this activity it is possible for the University students and academic teachers to travel and study or conduct research abroad. The Interdisciplinary International Doctoral School educates young scientists preparing them to work in research units and industry in Poland and abroad. Within the last years the University has educated many international students coming from all over the world, e. g. Ireland, Norway, the UK, India, China, the USA, Germany, Ukraine, and many more. 

Since 2017 UPWr has been featured in the international Shanghai Ranking among the best universities in the following categories: veterinary sciences, food science and technology. Veterinary medicine can boast a positive assessment of the European Association of Faculties of Veterinary Medicine (EAEVE), which confirms the highest quality of education at the faculty. Significant scientific achievements have placed UPWr among top 20 universities in Poland, which will result in increased subsidy for the development of its research potential within the programme ‘Initiative of Excellence – Research University’ in the coming years.

The University has 8 off-campus research and educational facilities for scientific research, field work and student training. UPWr owns 6 dormitories that offer accommodation at affordable prices. Students with a real passion for research have a choice of 49 science clubs. Artistic and sport interests may be developed in student artistic groups (e.g. university choir, dance group) or in 17 sport sections.

Meet us in Wrocław!

The Admissions Office offers information sessions and walking tours of campus year-round. Visitors are welcome on campus any day of the year, and the Admissions Office is open Monday through Friday year-round. If you are willing to visit us, contact us at least one week prior to your visit.

If you need any additional information or have any questions, contact us at admission@upwr.edu.pl  .