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.

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Everything about Studying

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

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Research and Projects

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

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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.

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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.

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From Idea to Industry

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

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Doctoral Schools

At Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, there are five interdisciplinary doctoral schools: the Academia Copernicana Interdisciplinary Doctoral School, the Doctoral School of Humanities, Theology and Arts, the Doctoral School of Medical and Health Sciences, the Doctoral School of Social Sciences, and the Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences.
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The first step in a research career

The doctoral schools at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń are a modern form of education for future researchers and experts, preparing candidates for the doctoral degree in selected scientific disciplines. They combine intensive research work with structured educational support and supervisory guidance, creating conditions for conducting independent research projects at a high level. This path is intended for those who want not only to deepen the knowledge gained during their studies and develop their research skills and create new solutions, but also to participate in an international academic environment. 

NCU OnBoard – welcome aboard!

For the benefit of international students and in-coming staff, the NCU OnBoard app has been developed – a digital guide that provides step-by-step guidance on the most important aspects of academic and everyday life in Toruń and Bydgoszcz.