The University of
Warsaw (UW), established in 1816,
is Poland's largest and finest university. From its beginning the
University
of Warsaw has played a major role
in the intellectual, political and cultural life of Poland, and has been
recognized
throughout the world as a leading academic centre in this part of
Europe. In
2010 UW once again has been declared number 1 in the ranking published
by the
national daily Rzeczpospolita and the education monthly Perspektywy.
Dynamic political,
social, and economic changes accompanying Poland's democratisation have
brought the University new opportunities and challenges. In the
beginning of 21st century, University of Warsaw is moving forward with a
plan to modernise its structure, organisation and curricula in an
effort to prepare its faculties, students and graduates to function
freely in the international community.
Today UW employs over 6,030 people, including 3,170 academic teacher and
educates almost 55,400 undergraduate and graduate students. Each year
about 17,000 young people enroll as students at the University of
Warsaw. Their interest in studying at UW results above all from the
University's prestige, something UW has earned through the high
educational level it offers
and the research work.