Nicolaus Copernicus Superior School (SGMK), as a new public university, integrates five “Copernican” areas in its academic and research activities, offering a doctoral school within the following colleges: the College of Astronomy and Natural Sciences in Toruń, the College of Medical Sciences in Olsztyn, the College of Legal Sciences in Lublin, the College of Philosophy and Theology in Kraków, and the College of Economics and Management in Warsaw. SGMK is authorized to confer doctoral and habilitated doctor degrees in the disciplines of economics and finance, legal sciences, philosophy, theological sciences, astronomy, and medical sciences.

In its first academic year, 54 doctoral students began and continue their education at the Nicolaus Copernicus Superior School. Over 120 scientists, lecturers, and specialists from around the world are involved in the University’s activities, with the internationalization rate of the faculty being around 50%. The academic year was highlighted by a lecture titled “The Future of Europe,” delivered by Nobel Laureate in Economics, Professor Paul Krugman. Lectures and classes were conducted by scientists and specialists from top research centers (including M.I.T., Oxford University, Stanford University, Princeton University, Harvard University, La Sapienza), including a broad group of Nobel Prize winners: Professor William E. Moerner (in Chemistry), Professor Joachim Frank (in Chemistry), Professor Didier Queloz (in Physics), Professor Michel Mayor (in Physics), Professor Arthur B. McDonald (in Physics), Professor James E.B. Peebles (in Physics), and Professor Barry Barish (in Physics).

The Scientific Council of SGMK is the Presidium of the Copernican Academy, whose members and lecturers include Nobel Prize winners and presidents of leading central banks worldwide.

In its first academic year, numerous congresses, conferences, and scientific seminars were organized, including the scientific congress Futurist of The Year 2024 (the largest futurology scientific congress in Europe); the AI&EDU SGMK scientific congress (the most advanced congress on the future of technology and AI); the SGMK Colleges Debate: “Transcending Boundaries: Exploring Humanity, Technology, and Meaning in the Contemporary World”; “Artificial Intelligence and Law”; “Next-Generation Medicine: Integrating Clinical Knowledge into Practice”; “Astronomy for the Future”; the National Young Scientists Conference – “Current Legal Issues”; “Religion and Society Conference (RSC)”; the special lecture series “SGMK – University of the Future”; and the Copernican Lectures “Nicolaus Copernicus and the Future”. Students and doctoral candidates of SGMK also actively participate in national and international scientific conferences.

The scientists, lecturers, and doctoral candidates of SGMK have authored several thousand publications and scientific articles, including dozens already published and in preparation this year under the auspices of SGMK. Young scientists of SGMK have been recognized for their scientific achievements with prestigious awards such as the Young Investigators Awards – ESPK, and the START Scholarship from the Foundation for Polish Science.

The establishment of SGMK draws on the rich achievements of Poland’s most distinguished scholar, Nicolaus Copernicus, whose 550th birthday was celebrated on February 19, 2023. For this reason, the School’s holiday is February 19, which marks the anniversaries of the Patron’s birth.

SGMK is a place of education unlike any other in Poland. It is the fruit of ideas, discussions, and actions of the international academic community from renowned international scientific institutions. Thanks to the unique know-how of experts—scientists and practitioners collaborating with the University—we can promote Copernican ideas worldwide, utilizing the latest resources and scientific achievements.

VISION 

The Nicolaus Copernicus Superior School will be a leader in international interdisciplinary education focused on quality and practical application of knowledge in the digital revolution era, educating future experts in disciplines founded on the scientific achievements of the eminent Pole, Nicolaus Copernicus.

MISSION 

The Nicolaus Copernicus Superior School is an interdisciplinary, future-oriented, and high-quality international university with strong roots in Polish scientific and cultural heritage.

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