Dąbrowa Górnicza Ranked Best in Poland for Career Prospects. WSB University Second in the Country for the Impact of Scientific Publications

Dąbrowa Górnicza has become the national leader in the Work & Science Ranking “Best Academic Cities in Poland 2026” in the category “Career Prospects and Labour Market”. This is the highest position in Poland, surpassing even the country’s largest academic centres, including Warsaw. It is an important distinction for a city that has consistently developed its academic, economic, and social potential for many years. At the same time, it confirms that students who choose Dąbrowa Górnicza gain not only access to high-quality education, but also real opportunities for professional development both during their studies and after graduation.

A City That Opens the Way to a Career

The “Career Prospects and Labour Market” category analyses, among other factors, the labour market situation of graduates, salary levels, and the availability of employment opportunities for people with higher education. Dąbrowa Górnicza’s first-place ranking means that it is currently the best environment in Poland for starting a professional career after graduation. The published ranking emphasises that career prospects are among the most important criteria influencing young people’s choice of where to study. Dąbrowa Górnicza’s result demonstrates that education can be effectively combined with practice, and that higher education can become a gateway to an attractive career.

WSB University Contributes to the Academic Potential of Dąbrowa Górnicza

For more than 30 years, WSB University has actively contributed to the development of Dąbrowa Górnicza as an academic city. It is home to the University’s main campus, modern laboratories, medical simulation centres, research facilities, and infrastructure supporting the development of students and researchers. WSB University consistently develops an educational model based on practical learning, cooperation with employers, and internationalisation.

As a result, students gain professional experience during their studies, participate in projects carried out in cooperation with businesses, public administration institutions, and social organisations, and benefit from a wide range of international programmes. The University’s strong relationships with its socio-economic environment translate into opportunities for internships, placements, and employment even before graduation.

Research That Makes an Impact on the World

The strength of Dąbrowa Górnicza as an academic city is determined not only by the career prospects of its graduates, but also by the quality of the scientific research conducted there. WSB University makes a significant contribution to building this position, as it is among the most scientifically influential universities in Poland.

This is confirmed by the FWCI (Field-Weighted Citation Impact) indicator, which measures the impact of scientific publications through their citation rates within the international research community. WSB University ranked second in Poland in this area, which means that publications produced by the University’s researchers are widely used and cited by scholars around the world.

This result confirms both the international nature of the research conducted at the University and its successful integration of scientific activity with the practical dimension of education. As a result, WSB University students acquire knowledge based not only on labour market experience but also on research that has a real impact on the development of contemporary science.

Studies That Respond to Labour Market Needs

The ranking results show that today’s students expect not only a high standard of education but also professional security and opportunities for development after graduation. WSB University responds to these needs by developing programmes in areas including modern medicine, psychology, law, computer science, cybersecurity, business, logistics, management, and national security.

Study programmes are developed in cooperation with representatives of the labour market, ensuring that graduates acquire competencies sought after by employers. An additional advantage is the innovative educational model “3 Days You Study, 2 Days You Work”, which allows students to combine education with professional development from their very first semesters.

Dąbrowa Górnicza and WSB University - A Place for the Ambitious

The Work & Science 2026 Ranking confirms that Dąbrowa Górnicza is currently one of the most attractive places to study in Poland. Its first-place ranking nationwide in the area of career prospects demonstrates that choosing this city is an investment in the future.

For WSB University, this is also confirmation of the validity of its development strategy - education closely connected with practice, business, and the needs of the modern labour market. It is precisely this approach that enables students to develop their competencies, gain experience, and effectively build their professional future.

Because good studies are not only about earning a diploma. They are also about the opportunities that open up once it has been obtained.