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A graphic promoting the inauguration of the 2026/2027 academic year at WUM. On the left is a metal eagle, an element of the academic mace. In the background is a blurred view of the interior of a hall. On the right is the text: “#WUM Inauguration of the 2026/2027 Academic Year, October 5, 2026.” In the lower left corner is the QEFFQS logo.
Invitation to the 2026/2027 Academic Year Inauguration Ceremony
The Medical University of Warsaw (WUM) invites the academic community to the inauguration of the 2026/2027 academic year. The ceremony will take place on Monday, October 5, at 1:00 PM in the Professor Janusz Piekarczyk Auditorium at the WUM Didactic Center, 2a Księcia Trojdena Street.
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More convenience, less paper. We develop e-services for students
WUM joins the group of Polish universities implementing the student e-file – a modern tool that allows management in the form of electronic student documentation. The first stage of digital transformation has already ended and our students can submit administrative requests and track the status of their cases using the my.wum.edu.pl app.
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WUM again ranked among the world's best universities in the GRAS 2026 ranking
GRAS (Global Ranking of Academic Subjects) lists of the best universities in 57 scientific disciplines, prepared by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy. In this year's edition of GRAS, our university was recognized in three disciplines: “Medical Technology”, “Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences” and “Human Biological Sciences”. In the discipline of Medical Technology, WUM was included as one of only two Polish universities. The results confirm the growing importance of the scientific achievements of our university on an international scale.
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We develop cooperation with the Warsaw University of Technology
On September 11, 2026, the “Technologies for public health – HealthTEC” WUM-WUT forum was held, during which the Rector of our university, Prof. Rafał Krenke, and the Rector of the Warsaw University of Technology (WUT), Prof. Krzysztof Zaremba signed a new cooperation agreement. The document marks the transition from cooperation based primarily on joint initiatives and scientific projects to a close integration of activities and a model of strategic institutional convergence.
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WUM holds a good position on the world map of scientific cooperation
Research Collaboration Index is the first global ranking showing the scale of research collaboration between universities worldwide. It includes 1,195 universities from 81 countries. The results of the first edition of the ranking confirm that WUM is an important participant in the global scientific network and the initiator of research partnerships.
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Visit of Prof. Luciano Saso, Secretary General of the UNICA network
Our university was visited by Prof. Luciano Saso, Secretary General of the UNICA, Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe. The visit provided an opportunity to discuss the role of the organization associating European universities, the possibilities offered by the membership in the organization and the planned participation of WUM in initiatives it undertakes.
A group of about 25 participants in the “31st Run for a New Life – Warsaw 2026” event poses for a group photo in front of a backdrop featuring the logos of the organizers and partners. The participants are standing and crouching in several rows, wearing medals around their necks and raising their hands. The photo was taken at the event site, in front of a tent.
Once again, we marched in support of organ donation for transplants
The 31st Run for a New Life, which builds public support for organ transplantation, is now behind us. Our specialists have been supporting this event for years. This year, alongside transplant recipients, family donors, young people, athletes, and journalists, 27 representatives from the Medical University of Warsaw (WUM), led by Rector Prof. Rafał Krenke, took part in the run.
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Student Camp – Chłapowo 2026
Since the beginning of September, this year's edition of the integration camp for newly admitted students at WUM has been taking place in Chłapowo. The camp is traditionally organized by the Student Government, and representatives of university authorities and faculties also come for one day.
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Researchers from the Medical University of Warsaw are once again among the world's top scientists
The Research.com rankings highlight researchers who have had a significant impact on the advancement of global science. The fifth/latest edition of the rankings was based on comprehensive data sources and included over 166,000 researchers. The rankings cover 25 fields, and researchers affiliated with our university were highly ranked in three key fields: biology and biochemistry, medicine, and microbiology.
Three participants pose with a certificate during an award ceremony at the Medical University of Warsaw University Clinical Center (UCK WUM), while attendees take photos from the audience.
University Clinical Center WUM with accreditation certificate of the Minister of Health
University Clinical Center (UCC) WUM received the accreditation certificate of the Minister of Health. The prestigious certification was granted for 3 years. It confirms the highest standards of the quality and safety of patient care in all three hospitals making up our clinical center. The official presentation of the certificate was held on 26 August 2026 at the Pediatric Teaching Clinical Hospital, UCC WUM.