SWPS University has been included for the first time in the prestigious QS World University Rankings by Subject. Our psychology program was ranked in the 301–350 range globally, reflecting the university’s research and educational activities in this discipline.
Psychology at SWPS University ranked in one of the most renowned internetional rankings
The ranking is compiled by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), which annually evaluates thousands of universities worldwide. For the 2026 edition, more than 6,000 institutions were assessed, with fewer than 2,000 ultimately ranked across 55 disciplines.
Psychology at SWPS University was placed in the 301–350 range. Our university is one of only three institutions in Poland included in this ranking.
We achieved particularly strong results in research impact, as measured by the H-index, as well as in academic reputation — ranking first in Poland in both indicators. In terms of citations per paper, we placed second nationwide.
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How the QS World University Rankings by Subject are compiled
The QS World University Rankings by Subject assess universities in specific disciplines using five key indicators:
- Academic Reputation
- Employer Reputation
- Citations per Paper
- H-index
- International Research Network
To be included in a given discipline, institutions must not only offer relevant academic programs but also meet a minimum threshold for research output, measured by the number of publications indexed in the Scopus database over the past five years.