SWPS University in THE World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Social Sciences
A total of fifteen Polish universities offering social sciences programs were ranked in the latest edition of the rankings. SWPS University maintains its position at the top, alongside Adam Mickiewicz University, Jagiellonian University, and the University of Warsaw.
We continue to excel in key performance indicators, ranking as the national leader in research quality and international outlook categories. Globally, SWPS University remains in the 501–600 band among 1,093 institutions from 66 countries and territories, an increase from last year’s 997 universities.
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THE World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Social Sciences assess universities' performance across the following disciplines: communication and media studies, politics and international studies (including development studies), sociology, geography and anthropology. The methodology, based on rigorous and trusted performance indicators, is tailored to the discipline.
Strong results across other disciplines
In addition to social sciences, SWPS University achieved notable results in other areas evaluated by THE rankings:
In THE World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Psychology, SWPS University has ranked second in Poland
For the first time, SWPS University was evaluated in THE World University Rankings by Subject: Arts and Humanities, securing seventh position in Poland overall and first in the international outlook category.
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
SWPS University also achieved strong results in the overall THE World University Rankings. Out of 40 Polish universities featured in 2025 rankings (up from 37), we placed fifth nationally and maintained our global ranking within the 1201–1500 band. This year's rankings evaluated 185 more institutions worldwide compared to 2024, demonstrating our consistent standing amidst growing competition.
Learn more about our standing in THE World University Rankings 2025