VIZJA University has been ranked as the highest-performing non-public university in the Polish Universities Ranking 2026, prepared by the Work & Science Foundation. Among 101 Polish academic institutions included in the ranking, the university secured 36th place overall, confirming its well-established position within the national higher education system and its growing significance in the scientific community.
An Important Recognition for the Academic Community
This achievement represents a significant distinction for the entire academic community of VIZJA University and confirms the effectiveness of its strategy for advancing research, scientific development, and internationalization. It also reflects recognition of the high quality of research conducted by our scholars and its visibility within the global knowledge ecosystem.
Ranking Based on Research Potential and Scientific Impact
The ranking, whose results were published in Forum Akademickie, is based on an assessment of universities’ research potential and the impact of their scientific achievements on the development of global science. The evaluation process considered a range of objective bibliometric and scientometric indicators, enabling a comprehensive assessment of the quality and international influence of research activities carried out by individual academic institutions.
Factors Behind VIZJA University’s Success
VIZJA University’s strong position in the ranking was driven by, among other factors:
- Significant scientific achievements of its professors and research staff;
- A high volume and quality of research publications published in renowned international journals;
- The inclusion of publications authored by university researchers among the top 1% most-cited scientific papers worldwide;
- The presence of VIZJA University scholars in the prestigious Top 2% Scientists ranking prepared by Stanford University.
Confirmation of High Research Quality
Being ranked as the leading non-public university serves as formal confirmation of the high standard of scientific and research activities conducted at VIZJA University. This result reflects not only the quality of the research undertaken but also its tangible contribution to the advancement of contemporary science and the university’s growing recognition within the international academic community.
A Success Built Through Collective Effort
This success is the result of the dedication and commitment of the entire VIZJA University community—scientists, researchers, academic staff, and employees supporting research development. Their daily efforts, consistency, and pursuit of the highest academic standards contribute to strengthening the university’s position as a modern research institution actively engaged in the global scientific discourse.
Appreciation for Those Behind This Achievement
We extend our sincere congratulations and gratitude to everyone who contributed to this success for their commitment to advancing science and strengthening the prestige of VIZJA University.
Full Ranking Results
The complete ranking results and a detailed description of the methodology are available on the Forum Akademickie website:
https://forumakademickie.pl/uniwersytet-jagiellonski-najlepszy-w-nowym-rankingu/