Maria Curie-Skłodowska University begins new academic year

Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Lublin has launched its 82nd academic year, welcoming approximately 9,000 new students. This includes nearly 700 international students representing 45 different countries. The university reported a recruitment increase of over 30 percent compared to the previous year, a trend the rector noted has been growing for six years.

New academic programs introduced this year include sports biology and artificial intelligence in media. Highly competitive fields included criminology, psychology, and linguistics.

Regarding scientific evaluation, Rector Radosław Dobrowolski announced that 10 of the university's 24 disciplines achieved category A status, with historical sciences receiving the highest A+ rating. Other disciplines that improved their standing include philosophy, mathematics, chemical sciences, and pedagogy.

UMCS is also expanding its international presence through the ATHENA European university consortium. The institution is currently working on launching joint degree programs with partners such as Vilnius Tech, the University of Vigo, and the University of Orléans.