Fields and disciplines
NCU conducts research in nearly 30 disciplines across 7 fields of science, and most of these have been awarded the highest categories – A and A+ – in the evaluation conducted by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
Research centres
NCU's research centres are dedicated to advancing cutting-edge technologies, conducting high-quality research, and fostering collaboration with leading national and international research institutions.
Grants and projects
NCU actively secures national and European funding to support research projects carried out by our scholars. Here you can find information about both ongoing and completed grant-funded projects.
Publications and journals
Researchers at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń regularly publish their findings in prestigious national and international scientific journals. Information about publications and research achievements is available in the NCU Research Information System (Omega), a comprehensive repository of data on the University's research activities.
Academic Journal Platform is a website that enables the publication and distribution of academic journals from Nicolaus Copernicus University and its partner institutions. Currently, the database contains over one hundred titles. The platform supports the entire publishing process – from article submission to publication. Thanks to the open access model, readers can access scholarly publications free of charge. The platform increases the visibility of research, facilitates the exchange of knowledge, and promotes high standards of scholarly communication.
Excellence Initiative – Research University
Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń is among the elite group of ten Polish universities that have been awarded the status of a research university under the Excellence Initiative – Research University (IDUB) program. The initiative is one of the key elements of Poland's higher education and research reform.
The program aims to increase the international impact of participating universities by enhancing the quality of both research and education. Its priority is to support the most outstanding Polish universities, enabling them to compete successfully with leading academic institutions in Europe and around the world.
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Research infrastructure
NCU is a university that is constantly developing its research potential by expanding access to the latest technologies and research infrastructure. Here, you can learn more about the resources available to UMK staff and partners.
Conferences
Key information about the conference – a calendar of upcoming events, information for attendees, and resources for organizers of academic events.