Member of the Research Federation of WSB & DSW Merito Universities
WSB Merito University in Wrocław is an official member of the Research Federation of WSB & DSW Merito Universities, an alliance established to strategically manage and enhance the scientific and research potential of its constituent institutions.
This alliance represents a long-term, strategic partnership focused on fostering excellence in research, innovation, and academic development.
The Research Federation governs and administrates all the research activities and coordinates the advancement of research careers for more than 250 academic staff across six universities. By aligning resources, expertise, and strategic priorities, the alliance ensures a unified approach to scientific growth and strengthens the collective impact of its member institutions in national and international research arenas.
The Research Federation of WSB & DSW Merito Universities is an officially established scientific organization operating pursuant to the provisions of the Polish Act on Higher Education and Science. It functions as a legal entity defined by Act 2.0, which ensures its full legitimacy within the structure of the national higher education system.
Our mission as WSB Merito Universities is to integrate academic potential of our members, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and promote excellence and innovation in science, contributing to the advancement and practical application of research outcomes.
Research Federation of WSB & DSW Merito Universities
Member universities :
- DSW University of Lower Silesia
In existence since 1997. It is comprised of the Faculty of Applied Studies, as well as five colleges—including the College of Administrative, Security and Technical Studies; College of Social Communication and Media Studies; College of Pedagogical Studies; College of Psychological Studies; College of Health Sciences—and the Research Group for Remote Education. - WSB Merito University in Gdańsk
Founded in 1998 as the Gdańsk School of Banking. With its campuses based in Gdańsk and Gdynia, the university is comprised of five faculties: Faculty of Business, Faculty of Law and Administration, Faculty of Information Technology and New Technologies, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, and the Faculty of Health. - WSB Merito University in Poznań
Founded as the Poznań School of Banking, WSB Merito University in Poznan has been in existence since 1994 . The university is made up of three faculties: the Faculty of Finance and Banking in Poznan, the Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Warsaw, the Branch Faculty in Chorzow, and the Faculty of Economics in Szczecin. - WSB Merito University in Toruń
The university, active since 1998, is made up of three faculties, including the Faculty of Finance and Management in Torun, the Faculty of Finance and Management in Bydgoszcz, and the Faculty of Applied Studies in Lodz. - WSB Merito University in Wrocław
Established in 1998, the university consists of two faculties: the Faculty of Finance and Management in Wroclaw, and the Faculty of Economics in Opole. - Civitas University
a non-public university in Warsaw, Poland, founded in 1997 by professors from the Polish Academy of Sciences. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in social sciences, international relations, and journalism, emphasizing practical skills through internships.
We as a university strive to
- Develop and implement the university strategy
- Coordinate the development of education programmes
- Coordinate the development and updating of curricula
- Manage recruitment processes
- Manage teaching processes
- Award doctoral and post-doctoral degrees
- Develop scientific policy
- Set the directions of the development of scientific disciplines
- Manage all our research activities including evaluation, publishing, acquiring grants, etc.
- Appoint scientific discipline boards
- Coordinate collaboration with businesses, NGOs and government bodies
- Manage international activities
- Present ourselves at global education and R&D market
The structure of the Research Federation
The structure outlines the composition of the Research Federation WSB & DSW Merito, which was established under the Act 2.0 – Law on Higher Education and Science of July 20, 2018. The federation brings together six institutions: WSB Merito Universities in Poznań, Gdańsk, Toruń, and Wrocław (including faculty branches in seven other cities), as well as the DSW University of Lower Silesia in Wrocław and Civitas University in Warsaw.
- The Research Federation WSB & DSW Merito
Established based on the Act 2.0 See the document- WSB Merito University in Poznań joined on 28.05.2019 See the document (the Statute)
- WSB Merito University in Gdańsk joined on 28.05.2019 See the document (the Statute)
- WSB Merito University in Toruń joined on 07.10.2022 See the document (the Statute)
- WSB Merito University in Wrocław joined on 28.05.2019 See the document (the Statute)
- DSW University of Lower Silesia in Wrocław joined on 28.05.2019 See the document (the Statute)
- Civitas University in Warsaw joined on 01.01.2025 See the document (the Statute)
6 universities in 11 cities
The headquarters of the Research Federation of WSB & DSW Merito Universities are located in Gdańsk.
The universities belonging to the Research Federation are situated in 11 Polish cities:
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