Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences

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. UPWr has nearly 1.6 thousand employees, educates 8 thousand students and almost 200 doctoral students. It offers 28 degree programmes at 5 faculties, and – in accordance with the idea of​​ lifelong learning – 22 post-graduate studies, CRS programmes:  Open University of the Third Age, courses, trainings and activities for children.

In pursuit of scientific excellence in the priority research areas – food, environmental and veterinary sciences – UPWr established 16 Leading Research Teams which work on the development of their disciplines, initiate and conduct international research of crucial importance and obtain external funds for the University to carry out scientific studies. The Interdisciplinary International Doctoral School educates young scientists preparing them to work in research units and industry in Poland and abroad.

In the area of research and scientist employment, UPWr follows the standards of the Human Resources Excellence in Research.