Gdynia Maritime University GMU

Gdynia Maritime University is included in the prestigious group of higher education institutions that feature in the Times Higher Education Rankings 2025 (WUR 2025).

The University was included in rankings for the first time in November 2024, placing 1501+ among 2,092 higher education institutions from 115 countries. The list includes 40 such institutions from Poland. A total of 2,860 centres of higher education around the world applied for a place in the 2025 rankings.

The methodology used in the creation of the Times Higher Education World University Ranking, similar to other important world rankings, such as the Academic Ranking of World Universities (the Shanghai Ranking), and the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Ranking, is one of the most complex and recognised. It includes 18 carefully calibrated indicators for the assessment of institutions in five key areas: education, research environment, research quality, cooperation with industry and international perspectives. For the purposes of the current ranking, 157 million quotes and 18 million scientific publications were analysed, as well as the results of more than 93,000 surveys of researchers from around the world who evaluated academic reputation.

The detailed methodology for the assessment of academic centres enjoys the trust of students, teachers, academic staff, governments and industry experts around the world. Inclusion in the global ranking benefits Universities and other higher education institutions by enabling them to cooperate with renowned academic centres around the world, gain prestigious grants, and attract foreign scientists and students.

The presentation of certificates awarded to leading Polish higher education institutions included in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings took place as part of the 20th LUMEN Leaders in University Management Conference. On behalf of Gdynia Maritime University, the certificate was accepted by the Deputy Rector for Science, Dr Dariusz Barbucha.