In the Perspektywy Higher Education Ranking 2026, the Wrocław University of Economics and Business placed 39th in Poland in the Academic Universities Ranking, improving its position by nine places across three consecutive editions. Among economics universities, WUEB ranked third nationwide.
WUEB performed strongest in research effectiveness. In this criterion — which carries the highest weight of all assessed areas in the ranking methodology — the university ranked second among economics universities in Poland. WUEB also ranked eighth nationwide in acquiring external research funding.
The university achieved the highest score among public economics universities in obtaining funding from European Union programmes, reflecting its capacity to compete for international research financing and build scientific partnerships.
WUEB’s strong position is also reflected in graduate outcomes. The ranking takes into account both graduate earnings and employment rates.
Several degree programmes also performed strongly. Logistics ranked second in Poland. Finance and Accounting and International Relations placed seventh, while Management and Computer Science tied for ninth.
Our key results:
- 3rd among economics universities in Poland
- Rise from 5th to 3rd place among economics universities over two years
- 39th in the Perspektywy 2026 Academic Universities Ranking — third consecutive year of advancement
- 2nd among economics universities in research effectiveness
- 8th in Poland for acquiring external research funding
- Highest score among public economics universities for EU programme funding
- Five degree programmes in the national top ten, including Logistics in 2nd place
“This ranking result confirms that a consistently pursued development strategy delivers measurable outcomes. We are particularly pleased with the strong assessment of our research effectiveness and the positions of our degree programmes — these matter directly to prospective students. We offer education that is modern, practice-oriented and closely aligned with the labour market, which translates into strong career prospects for our graduates. For young people considering their future, this is a clear signal: choosing WUEB means choosing quality, growth and real opportunity.”
– Prof. Czesław Zając, Rector of the Wrocław University of Economics and Business
These results reflect the work of the entire WUEB community — researchers, teachers, doctoral candidates, students and administrative staff alike.
