History
The heritage of the Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences is deeply rooted in the traditions of two instutitions founded in Lvov: The Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry of Lvov Polytechnic in Dublany and the Veterinary School of Medicine, founded in 1881. The post-war chapter in the history of the UPWr was opened in the autumn of 1945.
Education
Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences has the right to confer doctoral and postdoctoral degrees:
Agricultural sciences
- agriculture and horticulture
- animal science and fisheries
- nutrition and food technology
- veterinary science
Engineering and technology
- civil engineering and transport
- environmental engineering, mining and energy
Natural sciences
- biological sciences
Research
The UPWr is a leader in innovation. In terms of granted patents it ranks 2nd among Polish Universities (79 patents granted in 2015, 310 in the last 5 years). Three of its faculties gained the status of Leading National Research Centre (KNOW) within the framework of Wroclaw Centre for Biotechnology consortium in the field of agricultural sciences. First implementation in Poland of the results of research and development co-financed by the EU was developed at the UPWr and it concerned the technology of permanent retain of water in the soil.
Number of publications - 1352, including in journals distinguished by JCR – 542.
91 inventive projects submitted to the Polish Patent Office, 79 patents granted for inventions
Career
Students are obliged to pass a practices connected with their field of study. It is a great opportunity to find out more about market, the structure of how the companies work.
UPWr has many agreements with third parties to develop a level of education. Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences is a great choice for those who want to broaden horizons and develop their career.Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1501 Ranking
- 2 Masters
- 56 Scholarships
Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences Overview
Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences Scholarships
Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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Grant
Various benefits
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Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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2000 USD
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01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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1500 USD
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Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
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Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
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1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship
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3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based
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25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Grant
Various benefits
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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Various benefits
Deadline
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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based
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1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship
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3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences Student Reviews & Awards
3.9
Based on 28 reviews
- 5 Star 14 Reviews
- 4 Star 4 Reviews
- 3 Star 5 Reviews
- 2 Star 2 Reviews
- 1 Star 3 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.6
- Student Diversity 4.1
- Admission Process 4.4
- Quality of Student Life 4.1
I’m very happy and satisfied
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Many possibilities
I am very satisfied with the conditions at the university. Competent instructors who approach students as normal people - willing to help, agreeable, and responsive to students' needs. The university's modern infrastructure is also a big advantage when choosing this university. It is certainly a place worth visiting and recommending.
1/5
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Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 27.1% Poland
Top 31.6% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
1501
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 |
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| 1201 | - | 1501 |
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Best Global Universities Rankings
No 2026 Ranking
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
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3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 1845 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
Living in Wroclaw and study at the UPWr offers you a unique and exciting opportunity to learn about Polish culture but also about people and their lifestyle. There are few times in our lives when we have a chance to live so close to many different people. This is the time you will see more world, you will develop your language skills, you will find new interests, you will make lifelong friends, you will have an opportunity for personal development and life experience.
This guide has been written having you in mind and hoping that the information it contains will help you answer your questions and prepare well for your study in Wroclaw.
Housing services
THE RAJ DORM
The Raj Dorm has won the country competition in terms of the most comfortable dormitory in Poland!
They are arranged in modules for 2 or 4 people to share a kitchen and a bathroom (2 single rooms or 2 double rooms in a module). You will need your own kitchen ustensils (plates, cups, pots, pans, etc.). The linen, pillows and blankets are provided by the dormitory services. Three washing machines (payable) are available. Other facilities: TV room, photocopiers, a workout room, bike storage, table tennis, there is a small shop downstairs. The dorm building also accommodates a health care centre.
Library services
The Library of UPWr is a unit that meets the needs of all university’s workers and students as far as the scientific and didactic resources are concerned.
Faculty libraries:
- The Faculty Library of Biology and Animal Science
- The Faculty Library of Environmental Engineering and Geodesy
- The Faculty Library of Life Sciences and Technology, Institute of Agricultural Engineering
ICT services
Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences provide IT support.
Medical services
The nearest clinics are located several meters from the campus.
Campus life
Wroclaw - the meeting place! The city is situated on the Odra river and is a unique city with 12 islands and 112 bridges, very well connected with other parts of Wroclaw. Everyone will find a perfect solution for spending their free time. The city organize a lot of indoor and outdoor events, there are many restaurants, clubs and pubs, sports objects, cultural places like cinemas, museums or galleries.
Two campuses are located in the centre of Wroclaw with modern teaching facilities, well-equipped laboratories, lecture halls, and a modern sports centre with its own swimming pool. First campus is located on Plac Grunwaldzki (2 km from Market Square), the second one on Biskupin (less than 4 km from Market Square).
Sports facilities
There are Department of Physical Education and Sport with swimming pool and Department of Physical Education and Sport with sport hall on Campus Biskupin. UPWr has an Academic Sports Association (AZS) which offers 18 sport sections. Students have a discount to use an univeristy's indoor swimming pool.
Student clubs
There are 89 Student Scientific Groups at UPWr where students can fulfill both their passion and scientific interests. Each faculty has a numerous SSG which presents their achievements on local and international conferences, students can realize internships or take a different activities to present their scientific results.
Accreditation
- Leading National Research Centre (KNOW)
- Certificate in quality assurance in higher education of Polish Accreditation Committee
- EAEVE Certificate of Approval
Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Poland Country
Wroclaw City