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- 2. We are in the centre of Europe...
the 10th largest
country in Europe
ca 38 million
inhabitants
member of the EU
since 2004
Sources:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/44/Map-Europe-Outermost-
regions.PNG/950px-Map-Europe-Outermost-regions.PNG
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- 3. ...and
in the heart
of Poland
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- 5. 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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- 6. 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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- 7. University of Warsaw – the past
Founded in 1816
Coat of arms
Rich history
Famous graduates
Kazimierz Palace, XVII / XVIII century. Copyright has expired for this picture
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- 8. 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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- 9. Study programmes in English
BA degree: MA degree:
Archeology
Archeology
International Relations
American Studies
Philosophy
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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- 10. Study programmes in English
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
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- 11. 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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- 12. 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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- 13. 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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- 14. 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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- 15. 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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- 16. 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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- 17. 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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- 18. 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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- 19. For more information
visit our vebsite
www.uw.edu.pl
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