University of Lodz

The highly respected University of Lodz is one of the leading institutions of higher education in Poland. For decades it has been also one of the biggest and most popular Polish universities. It was established in 1945 as a successor of educational institutions active in Lodz in earlier times. The 12 faculties of the University provide programmes in 40 fields of study and 170 specializations. In addition, the University offers doctoral programmes, more than 100 postgraduate curricula including an MBA programme, and programmes financed by the ESF. About 10,000 students complete their programmes at the University of Lodz every year. Our students, together with those studying in Lodz within Erasmus exchange, come from about 70 different countries. In this truly international atmosphere everyone can experience the cultural diversity of both the city and the institution. The 47,000 students that attend classes at different faculties of the University are taught by 2,360 academic teachers, 586 of whom bear the highest academic rank. The interest in studying at the University of Lodz is determined not only by high quality of instruction, but also by modern programmes of study offered in Polish, English and French, and adapted to the changing demands of the labour market. The University treats international Copperation as a way to foster its development and continue the city?s tradition. Our institution regularly hosts guest speakers, renowned politicians, businessmen.

Reason is the soul of freedom. Gottfried Leibniz One should question everything one can question, for this is the only way one can discover the unquestionable. Prof. Tadeusz Kotarbiski (philosopher; the University`s first Rector) Community As a community of scholars, students, alumni and employees, which is rooted in dialogue, the University of Lodz strives to sustain the legacy of the multinational and multicultural city of Lodz. As a spiritual heir of this tradition, it is an institution, whose identity is developed on humanism and democracy. Openness In search for the truth and the urgency to spread its message, the University is open to the world in its entire diversity and abundance. The basis for its functioning is the unity of science, teaching, and education for the service of the right, and justice, and the commitment to the universal ethical values and the European academic tradition. United in diversity The greatest strength of the University of Lodz is its unity in diversity, its activity in a spirit of freedom of scientific research, liberty of academic discussion, and the spread of knowledge. Inspiration for development The University of Lodz, as one of the leading universities in Poland, actively participates in the innovative development of the city, the Lodz region, and the entire country, as it indicates the courses of action needed to solve social and economic issues. Quality The University of Lodz educates intellectual elites of Poland and foreign countries. Its alumni are valued for their responsibility and wisdom, broad intellectual horizons, tolerance and openness to different views and ideas.

Foundation year:1945
Short name:UL
Type:Public
Students:33760
Faculty:2210
Faculty/Students Ratio:15:1
Region:Europe
Location:Lodz