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We are in the centre of Europe...
the 10th largest country in Europe ca 38 million inhabitants member of the EUsince 2004
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...and in the heart of Poland
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Warsaw
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University of Warsaw
Public, comprehensive university The largest Higher Education
Institution in Poland Ranked number one HEI in
Poland according to different and independent polls in 2010 and 2011
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Locations of the University
Spread throughout the entire Warsaw
Three campuses:• „Main” Campus – social
sciences, humanities, and rector’s office & administration
• „Ochota” Campus – natural sciences, exact sciences
• „Służew” Campus – management sciences
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University of Warsaw – the past Founded in 1816 Coat of arms Rich history Famous graduates
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Students 53, 500 students in 2010 (1 ,300 non-
native) 19 faculties & almost 30 teaching and
research units 120 programmes of studies (BA &
MA programmes) 192 postgraduate programmes 3 MBA programmes Open University
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Study programmes in English
BA degree:
Archeology International Relations Philosophy
MA degree:
Archeology American Studies Chemistry Development Economics Environmental Management International Business Program International Economics International Relations Philosophy Psychology (long-cycle, 5 years) Political Science Quantitative Finance
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PhD: Chemistry Fundamental Problems of Quantum Gravity
and Quantum Field Theory Mathematical Methods in Natural Sciences Nano and Bio Science The Traditions of Mediterranean Humanism and
the Challenges of Our Times: the Frontiers of Humanity
Towards Advanced Functional Materials and Novel Devices
MBA: Executive MBA International MBA Programme
Study programmes in English
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Employees Over 6, 200 employees Over 3, 200 academic staff (incl.
over 800 proffesors) Ca. 7, 000 of works were
published More than 400 scientific
conferences were held in 2010 ERC grants
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University Library One of the three largest collections of scholarly &
scientific books in Poland
Holdings of ca. 5, 700, 000 items
(incl. books, journals, special items such as manuscripts, old prints, graphic art. Collection, music, cartographic items)
E-resources available from home computers
Ca. 60 data-bases online
10 000 m² of beautiful roof gardens
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Selected student activities
Students’ Union (Samorząd Studentów UW) Erasmus Student Network ESN – UW Academic choir „Warszawianka” song & dance ensemble Radio CAMPUS AEGEE – European Students’ Forum Academic theater & theater „Hybrydy” Film Discussion Club Student research groups Various magazines and newspapers
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International Cooperation 240 bilateral agreements with universities from 54 countries
Erasmus 2010/2011 - ca 1 200 Erasmus agreements, - 400 partner institutions from 30 countries, - ca 2 100 students & staff mobility flows, - budget 3 550 000 €
Partner university in 15 Erasmus Mundus A2 projects so far mostly focused on cooperation with EU & Asian countries
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UW’s basic strategic objectives to increase the competitiveness of the university on the European & global scene
to strengthen the University regional cooperation
to develop & intensify interdisciplinary approaches and multidisciplinary research teams
to improve the teaching & curricula, as well as quality of management of the University
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Priorities for 2007-2013 Developing innovative educational
products to meet the growing demands of the market - particularly at cycles 2 & 3, post-diploma studies, lifelong & e-learning programmes, focususing on teaching in foreign languages
Increasing student & staff mobility as a key tool for personal development, enriching the learning & research experience, improving knowledge transfer
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Priorities for 2007-2013 Promoting European Higher Education Area
through active participation in multilateral projects, networks, associations, joint degrees and initiatives at regional and international level
Pursuing the University mission within the society giving wide access to knowledge and acquisition of skills to all who are entitled (incl. students from rural areas, persons with disabilities) by increasing the number of open events/lectures (Open University) and through Internet courses (Centre for Open and Multimedia Education)
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Priorities for 2007-2013
Fostering UW – industry cooperation e.g. by means of the New Technologies Centre (CeNT) and the University Technology Transfer Centre
Improving the electronic University System for Study Support USOS ensuring high quality modern management, teaching process and mobility
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