Wroclaw Medical University (WMU) has been included in the latest edition of the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025, confirming its presence in one of the most prestigious and globally recognized listings of higher education institutions. The university was ranked in the 1001–1200 band, placing it among a select group of Polish universities featured in the global ranking.
A particular highlight of this year’s edition is WMU’s strong performance in the Per Capita Performance (PCP) indicator, which measures research productivity in relation to staff numbers. With a score of 12.3, WMU achieved second place in Poland, behind only AGH University of Science and Technology. This result demonstrates that the university’s research output is highly valuable and visible on the international stage, especially given the relatively small size of its research teams.
– The presence of Wroclaw Medical University in the Shanghai Ranking is an important signal for our entire academic community. The result in the efficiency category proves that we are able to effectively transform our research potential into output of real significance for global science. We see this both as an honor and as a commitment to further strengthening the quality of our research, internationalization, and collaboration with leading scientific institutions worldwide, emphasizes Prof. Piotr Ponikowski, Rector of WMU.
The ARWU, published since 2003 by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, is regarded as one of the most reliable tools for assessing academic potential. Its methodology is based solely on hard data – scientific publications, citation impact, presence among the world’s most influential researchers, and achievements of Nobel Prize and Fields Medal laureates. The absence of survey-based or subjective elements makes it one of the most objective rankings worldwide.
WMU’s presence in the ARWU confirms the university’s scientific recognition and its contribution to research of global importance. The strong PCP score highlights that the efficiency of research at WMU provides a solid foundation for further strengthening its position in international rankings.