81 public universities in Poland in 2026
The public universities in Poland offer accessible education to as many students as possible, with recognised programs and a strong tradition of academic research.
81 public universities
Poland has public institutions offering a wide range of programs, often with government-regulated fees and a strong tradition of academic research.
University School of Physical Education in Katowice
Public academy in Katowice devoted to sport, physical education, health and tourism.
University School of Physical Education in Poznan
Public academy in Poznan devoted to sport, physiotherapy, tourism and health sciences.
University School of Physical Education in Warsaw
Public academy in Warsaw devoted to sport, physiotherapy, health and active tourism.
University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw
Public academy in Wroclaw devoted to sport, physiotherapy, tourism and health sciences.
Bronislaw Czech Academy of Physical Culture in Krakow (formerly AWF Krakow)
Leading public school of sport, physiotherapy, tourism and health, based in Krakow.
Feliks Nowowiejski Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz
Public conservatoire in Bydgoszcz devoted to performance, jazz and musical creation.
Ignacy Jan Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznan
Public conservatoire in Poznań, heir to the great Polish musical tradition.
Academy of Music in Katowice
Leading Upper Silesian conservatoire, a pillar of Polish performance, composition and jazz.
Krzysztof Penderecki Academy of Music in Krakow
Public conservatoire in Krakow, heir to the city's prestigious musical tradition.
Stanislaw Wyspianski Academy of Dramatic Arts in Krakow (formerly PWST)
Krakow drama school heir to the great Polish theatrical tradition.
Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow
Poland's oldest art academy (1818), a hub of painting, design and the graphic arts.
Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk
Public art academy in Gdańsk, a figurehead of Baltic art, graphics and design.
Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice
Public art school in Katowice, recognized for design, graphics and media.
Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw
Poland's oldest art academy (1766), a central figure of the Polish visual arts.
Academy of Fine Arts in Wroclaw
Public art academy in Wrocław, renowned for glass, ceramics and new media.
Jakub of Lęczyc University of Applied Sciences in Wałcz
Public applied sciences academy in Wałcz, covering technology, administration and health.
Maria Grzegorzewska Academy of Special Education
Pioneering public Warsaw institution in special education and educational therapy.
Polish Academy of Applied Sciences in Ciechanów
Public applied sciences academy in Ciechanów, covering engineering, economics and social sciences.
The Polish National Film, Television and Theatre School in Lodz
The legendary Lodz Film School, alma mater of Polanski, Wajda and Kieślowski.
Lomza State University of Applied Sciences
Public applied sciences university in Łomża, covering technology, health, security and management.
Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW)
Poland's oldest and largest public agricultural university, in Warsaw, devoted to the life sciences since 1816.
Warsaw School of Economics (SGH)
Poland's oldest and top public business school, the national reference in economics, finance and management since 1906.
State Academy of Applied Sciences in Chelm (formerly PWSZ Chelm)
Public applied sciences academy in Chełm, covering sciences, technology, health and humanities.
Opole University of Technology
Public engineering school in Opole, recognized for practical teaching and strong ties with regional industry.