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Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun

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The university participates in student and staff exchange programs at both international (the Erasmus+ program) and national (the MOST program) levels. It develops studies in cooperation with universities abroad and is currently collaborating with the universities in Angers (economics) and Moscow (history).

History

The Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń (NCU) was founded in 1945. It is one of the largest universities in Poland, currently comprising 17 faculties (including 3 medical faculties at Collegium Medicum UMK in Bydgoszcz). It provides graduate and postgraduate courses for almost 25 000 students, offering education in over 100 fields of study and 65 postgraduate courses. 

Education

is the most well-known students' club in Toruń. It is the organiser of almost all student cultural events. Various musical concerts take place there, including weekly jazz meetings. Od Nowa often features well-known popular performers, including foreign bands, representing various musical styles. It also houses Gallery 011 where students of Fine Arts present their works.

Research

BestPass is an Innovative Training Network (ITN) funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No 676480. This project brings together major research groups from leading universities, research institutes and key biotechnology companies constituting a highly innovative and multidisciplinary consortium from 6 European countries and New Zealand. The Best Pass consortia consists of 12 beneficiaries, 7 partner organisations and 5 Advisory Board members. Our University is represented by Dr hab. Katarzyna Hrynkiewicz, prof. NCU. (Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection).

Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #901 Ranking
  • 29 Scholarships
  • 4,360 Academic Staff
  • 35,000 Students
  • Public Institution Type

Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun Overview

Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun Scholarships

Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun Scholarships

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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
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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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
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educations.com
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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Salvado Law
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Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
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Admit Lab
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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IvyPanda
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Grant
Various benefits
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Stefan Banach Scholarship Programme

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Government of Poland Lukasiewicz
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Grant
350 EUR
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
2600 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Literary Residency Program

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International Visegrad Fund
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
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PlagiarismSearch
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Grant
1500 USD
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The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
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Grant
3000 USD
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AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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Grant
1550 EUR
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk)

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Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
22 Jun 2026
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
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Law Offices of James F. DiQuattro
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Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 15.2% Poland
Top 6.3% Worldwide

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QS World University Rankings

1001

By TopUniversities

Dropped 100 places compared to 2025

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3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
901 901 1001

Best Global Universities Rankings

1105

By U.S. News & World Report

Climbed 9 places compared to 2025

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3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1082 1114 1105

World University Rankings

1201

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

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3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1001 - 1201

Academic Ranking of World Universities

901

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

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3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2023 2024 2025
901 - 901

Student services

  • The University Library
  • Foreign Languages Centre
  • University Sports Centre
  • The Od Nowa Club

Housing services

  • University Hotel
  • Student's Houses
  • Private accommodation

Library services

The University Library was officially established in September 1945, a fortnight after the establishment of NCU. Apart from 1000,000 books and almost 500,000 periodicals and regular publications, the Library has some 500,000 special items including 48,000 old prints (213 incunabulas) and 4,100 manuscripts.

Medical services

Health insurance is mandatory for all students for the whole duration of their stay in Poland. It is important to remember that each student coming to the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń for short-term studies will be asked to show a proof of health insurance upon arrival.

Sports facilities

University Sports Centre provides students with a wide range of sport activities such as basketball, volleyball, aerobics, yoga, steam gym, swimming, judo, aikido, and cycling. Students may also play tennis at NCU Tennis courts or attend horse riding lessons. It is important to notice that the number of students admitted to each class is limited and that priority is given to those who have PE (Physical Education) obligatory in their curriculum.

Student clubs

The official representative of all NCU students is the SAMORZĄD STUDENCKI - the Student Self-Government (each faculty has its representative). It cooperates with the authorities of the University and the faculties in matters relating to courses, students' social and material welfare, as well as in cultural matters. Its representatives participate in meetings of the Senate and on councils of individual faculties.

Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Poland Country
Toru´n City
#2 Branch Campus
Poland Country
Bydgoszcz City

Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun Student Reviews & Awards

4.3

Based on 43 reviews

  • 5 Star
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How Students Rated This University

  • Overall Satisfaction 4.2
  • Student Teacher Interaction 4.3
  • Admission Process 4.4
  • Quality of Student Life 4.1
5/5

Coordinated Record Keeping

The university excels in efficiently managing various tasks, including record-keeping and documenting payments. It assumes full responsibility for overseeing every aspect of students' activities and maintains complete control over its operations. The university's streamlined processes enable students to easily conduct transactions and register for courses, as all necessary resources are readily available for their convenience.

Posted by Anonymous
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Posted on Jun 2025
4/5

Value for Money

I feel like this is a typical Polish University. They require you to listen and don't dare to debate with the staff. Toruń is a great town to study in. It's small, so to the majority of interesting places you can walk from campus, but public transport is also good. The social scene is pretty attractive, for Polish standards, prices are low.

Posted by MJ
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jul 2025
4/5

Dedication to Achieving Success

The Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun is dedicated to readying students for their future professions, ensuring they have the skills to tackle the hurdles they may face as they pursue success in their chosen fields. The university places a strong emphasis on excellence and prioritizes the academic well-being of all students. They have implemented programs tailored to support students who may be struggling academically, providing them with the resources needed to catch up, ultimately leading to a higher percentage of students achieving academic success within the institution.

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