University of Rzeszów
university in Rzeszów, Poland
The University of Rzeszów (Polish: Uniwersytet Rzeszowski) is a public university located in Rzeszów, Poland. It was established on September 1, 2001 through the merger of several higher education institutions in the city, including the Rzeszów branch of the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Pedagogical University of Kraków, and the Department of Economics of the Hugo Kołłątaj University of Agriculture in Kraków. Its main campus is located within the city of Rzeszów.
Location
The University of Rzeszów is located in the city of Rzeszów, the capital of the Subcarpathian Voivodeship in southeastern Poland. Its main campus is situated at Aleja Tadeusza Rejtana 16C, in an urban setting that offers students access to a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities. The geographical coordinates of the university are approximately 50°01′48″N latitude and 22°00′56″E longitude. All facilities and grounds belonging to the University of Rzeszów cover an area of 437 acres (177 hectares).
Leadership
Since its establishment, the University of Rzeszów has been led by the following rectors:
Professor Tadeusz Lulek (2001–2002)
Professor Włodzimierz Bonusiak (2002–2008)
Professor Stanisław Uliasz (2008–2012)
Professor Aleksander Bobko (2012–2015)
Professor Sylwester Czopek (2015–2024)
Professor Adam Reich (2024–present)
Units
As of January 2025, the University of Rzeszów comprises fifteen faculties:
Collegium Medicum
Faculty of Biotechnology
Faculty of Health Sciences and Psychology
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Physical Culture Sciences
Faculty of Biology, Nature Protection and Sustainable Development
Faculty of Economics and Finance
Faculty of Education and Philosophy
Faculty of Exact and Technical Sciences
Faculty of Fine Arts
Faculty of Humanities
Faculty of Law and Administration
Faculty of Music
Faculty of Philology
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Technology and Life Sciences
In addition to its faculties, the university hosts several interfaculty units, including the Physical Education and Recreation Centre, the Centre for Foreign Language Studies, and the cultural and educational centre Resovia Saltans
The University Hospital named after Fryderyk Chopin in Rzeszów is a leading teaching hospital and medical centre in the region. It offers a wide range of health care services, including oncology, surgery, rehabilitation, and genetic diagnostics. The hospital collaborates closely with the University of Rzeszów, providing medical students with opportunities for practical clinical experience and engage in scientific research.
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