The official results of the evaluation looking at the quality of academic activity at Wrocław University of Science and Technology have been announced. Two of our scientific disciplines were awarded the highest category A+ and a further six were awarded category A.

Physical sciences and mathematics received the highest possible rating. In addition, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials engineering, chemical sciences, as well as management and quality sciences were rated very highly and awarded category A.

It’s noteworthy that all disciplines at Wrocław University of Science and Technology have retained the rights to confer degrees (these are granted to those disciplines that have been awarded categories A+, A, and B+).

Evaluation results for 2017-2021 at Wrocław University of Science and Technology:

First such assessment

The evaluation for 2017-2021 was conducted under new rules, for disciplines and not faculties as before.

The Committee for the Evaluation of Science assessed the performance of all staff members active in a particular discipline. Researchers submitted their best four achievements for evaluation. Disciplines were evaluated in three categories: academic standard, the financial impact of research and development, and the impact of scientific activity on the functioning of society and the economy.

Each discipline received one of the following five scientific categories: A+, A, B+, B or C. The highest grade of A+ was awarded by the Committee only to units whose activities are comparable to leading European research centres and recognised abroad.

Universities are entitled to lodge an appeal within 30 days from receipt of the decision. After this time, the awarded category will remain in place until the results of the next evaluation in 2026.