A Committed University

Nicolaus Copernicus University maintains close ties with the local community and is committed to its development. It plays an active role in the life of the region by organising cultural events, social initiatives, educational activities and programmes to promote science. It reaches out to local residents, sharing its knowledge, experience and scientific potential to foster positive change.

NCU hand in hand with the city

The framework for cooperation between Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń and the Municipality of Toruń is set forth in an agreement signed in October 2024 by the Rector of Nicolaus Copernicus University, Prof. dr. hab. Andrzej Tretyn, and the Mayor of Toruń, Paweł Gulewski.

Among other things, it provides for cooperation in creating a better urban environment, identifying social needs, joint artistic and promotional activities, archaeological research and the organisation of events.

Flagi z logo UMK na ulicach miasta

The name of Nicolaus Copernicus University not only reflects its patron, Nicolaus Copernicus, but also the fact that it is located in Toruń. It is hard to imagine Toruń without the university and the university without Toruń. We must realize that, in terms of the number of people employed at our university, we are the largest institution in the city. Moreover, the university comprises 12,000 students who arrive here after summer break and bring life to the city.

prof. dr hab. Andrzej Tretyn, Rector of the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń

University Social Responsibility

Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń – as a signatory to the Declaration on Social Responsibility of Higher Education Institutions – promotes equality, dialogue and cooperation, is committed to issues of importance to the community, and develops research and education with due regard for people and the environment.

Dwie kolorowo ubrane kobiety jadą na rowerze typu tandem