Study and Courses

Higher education isn't just about gaining knowledge – it's also about discovering your passions and growing as a person, a process that doesn't end when you graduate. Find out what opportunities await you at every stage of your education.

Learn more

Female NCU graduates presenting their degree certificates [photo Andrzej Romański]

Everything about Studying

Academic calendar, support, safety – the most important information about studying at NCU, all in one place.

Learn more

Research and Projects

As a research university, Nicolaus Copernicus University fosters a dynamic academic environment where innovative research of international significance is conducted.

Learn more

Five glass laboratory cylinders filled with colored liquids (green, orange, blue, yellow, and red). Vapor escapes from the containers, indicating a chemical demonstration. In the background, a person in a lab coat and a portion of university branding are visible. [photo Andrzej Romański]

Discover the Research Potential of NCU

Nicolaus Copernicus University actively conducts research in nearly 30 disciplines, most of which have received the highest evaluation categories of A+ and A.

Learn more

Cooperation

To fulfill its mission as a university that is engaged in and helps shape reality as fully as possible, NCU works closely with its surrounding community through numerous partnerships and alliances.

Learn more

Close-up of a person's hands operating advanced research equipment, likely an optical setup. The hands, one holding a screwdriver, are adjusting a precision component mounted on an optical breadboard. The scene is illuminated by purple-pink accent lighting. [photo Andrzej Romański]

From Idea to Industry

The Centre for Academic Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer supports the commercialization of research and offers patent analysis and support.

Learn more about our services

Partnerships and Alliances

ludzie ustawieni w napis NCU

NCU actively participates in international networks for academic, research, and expert cooperation. Partnerships and alliances with universities and organizations from across Europe and around the world strengthen the quality of research, education, and research management, while also enabling joint initiatives supporting the development of higher education.

YUFE – Young Universities for the Future of Europe

Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE) is an alliance of ten European research universities and non-academic partners that is creating a new model of the “European University” – inclusive, interdisciplinary, and open to diversity. As a full member of the alliance, NCU develops joint educational programs, facilitates the mobility of students and staff, and engages in initiatives supporting local and European communities.

Learn more
Logo yufe

EUA – European University Association

European University Association is a European organization representing more than 800 higher education and research institutions from 48 countries. It supports knowledge exchange, academic cooperation, and educational policy development. Membership in the EUA provides NCU with access to a broad platform for collaboration, debate, and initiatives shaping the future of European universities

Learn more
Logo European University Association.

EAIE – European Association for International Education

European Association for International Education (EAIE) is an international organization bringing together professionals in international education and academic cooperation. Through participation in EAIE events and the exchange of best practices, NCU strengthens its expertise in international educational programs, mobility, and integration within the academic community in Europe and beyond.

Learn more
Logo European Assocation for Internation Education.

Yerun – Young European Research Universities Network

Young European Research Universities Network (YERUN) is a network of young research-oriented European universities whose mission is to support scientific cooperation, enhance the mobility of students and staff, and represent the interests of younger universities within European Union policy-making. Membership in YERUN enables NCU to develop joint research and academic projects within a broad European network.

Learn more
Logo Young European Research Universities Network.

COARA – Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment

Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment is an international coalition of academic and research institutions working toward reforming the research assessment system. NCU’s participation in COARA reflects its commitment to developing more transparent, qualitative, and responsible methods for evaluating scientific achievements, going beyond simple bibliometric indicators.

Learn more
Logo Colatiotion for Advancing Research Assessment.

EARMA – European Association of Research Managers and Administrators

European Association of Research Managers and Administrators is a European association bringing together specialists in research management and international projects. Membership of NCU in EARMA supports the professionalization of research support services, the exchange of best practices, and the development of administrative competencies essential for the effective acquisition and implementation of grants.

Learn more
Logo European Association of Research Managers and Administrators.

Baltic University Programme (BUP)

Baltic University Programme is an international network of universities in the Baltic Sea region focused on sustainable development, environmental protection, and inter-university cooperation. NCU’s participation in the program enables the implementation of joint educational and research projects and strengthens the regional dimension of academic cooperation.

Learn more
Logo Baltic University Programme