The University of Silesia in Katowice confirms its strong academic standing in the latest edition of the prestigious Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026. Our University achieved its greatest success in the field of Law (industry), ranking among the 400 best universities in the world in this category and taking second place in Poland. Arts and Humanities, Psychology and Education studies placed among the top 800 among several thousand universities included in the ranking.
Particularly noteworthy is the annually increasing overall score of the University of Silesia, especially in the “international outlook” category. The University of Silesia was included in all nine categories for which it applied.
In selected detailed indicators, the University of Silesia placed high across the entire ranking and nationally, including in:
- Law (industry): 2nd place in Poland (301-400 range globally)
- Engineering (teaching): 4th place in Poland
- Engineering (international outlook): 4th place in Poland
- Physical Sciences (teaching): 4th place in Poland.
We achieved first place in the region in the following categories:
- Law (301-400 range)
- Arts and Humanities (601-800 range)
- Education Studies (601-800 range)
- Psychology (601+ range)
- Life Sciences (801-1000 range)
- Social Sciences (1001+ range).
“These results are not only a source of pride for us, but above all, an important message to students, scientists, and partners that the University of Silesia is consistently strengthening and developing its position in the region, the country, and the world. Our goal is the sustainable development of all disciplines and fields of study. The exact and natural sciences require modern infrastructure that will allow them to compete with the best research centres. The emerging Silesian Interdisciplinary Centre for Chemistry and the developing Centre for Biotechnology and Biodiversity address this need,” said Prof. Ryszard Koziołek, Rector of the University of Silesia.
THE WUR by Subject ranking is the largest and most diverse compilation of higher education institutions. It is based on 18 indicators grouped into five key pillars: teaching quality, research environment, research quality, collaboration with industry, and international outlook.
The ranking results are available at: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/by-subject
A description of the methodology is available at: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/world-university-rankings-subject-2026-methodology
The building of the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Silesia | Photo by Agnieszka Sikora