The Faculty of Economics presented degree programmes to young members of the Polish diaspora - the “Fahrenheit Academic Bridges” Project
On September 18, 2026, the University of Gdańsk welcomed participants of the “Fahrenheit Academic Bridges - Study Visits” project, organised by the Young Generation Foundation in cooperation with the Daniel Fahrenheit Association of Universities in Gdańsk (FarU) and the University of Gdańsk Welcome Centre.
The project was addressed to young people of Polish descent living abroad who are interested in pursuing higher education in Poland and learning more about contemporary academic life. Thirty young representatives of the Polish diaspora, aged 18-25, took part in the programme. They came to Poland to explore educational opportunities at Polish universities, build connections with their peers, and strengthen their ties to the homeland of their ancestors.
During their visit to the University of Gdańsk, participants began the day at the UG Welcome Office, where they learned about the educational offer of all 11 faculties and the admission procedures for international applicants. They also had the opportunity to tour the main university campus, the University Library, selected teaching and laboratory facilities, and participate in dance workshops led by the Jantar Folk Dance Ensemble.
The Faculty of Economics prepared a dedicated presentation showcasing its degree programmes, specialisations, and the development opportunities available to students. The session was conducted by dr Magdalena Markiewicz, Deputy Dean for Development and Cooperation with the Socio-Economic Environment, dr Leszek Reszka, Professor of the University of Gdańsk, Deputy Dean for Student Affairs and Education and Coordinator of the Logistics and Mobility programme, dr Urszula Mrzygłód, Coordinator of the International Business programme, dr Monika Grottel, Coordinator of the International Economic Relations programme, and dr Joanna Hartenberger-Liszek, Coordinator of the Economics programme.
Faculty representatives presented the educational offer and discussed opportunities for international exchange, cooperation with business partners, and career prospects for graduates. Particularly valuable were the individual conversations during which young Poles living abroad could ask questions about admissions, studies, and student life in Gdańsk.
The visit provided an excellent opportunity for inspiring meetings and the exchange of experiences. Participants emphasized that the chance to become familiar with the university first-hand and to talk directly with faculty representatives and students helped them better envision their potential academic future in Poland.
The “Fahrenheit Academic Bridges – Study Visits” project was financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland under the “Polonia and Poles Abroad 2026” programme.
The initiative included a week-long stay in the Gdańsk-Gdynia-Sopot Metropolitan Area, visits to key scientific, cultural, and public institutions in the region, and a two-day study trip to Warsaw.
