Representing Excellence: Our Quality Lead at QS Higher Ed Summit Europe 2025

We are proud to share that Paweł Ziemiański, our Quality Lead, represented the Executive MBA program and the Faculty of Management and Economics at Gdańsk University of Technology during the QS Higher Ed Summit: Europe 2025, held in Porto, Portugal on June 16–17.

This prestigious event brought together over 400 higher education leaders, experts, and innovators under the theme: “Expanding Horizons: Enhancing Global Appeal Through Educational Excellence.” The summit offered a platform for exploring the evolving landscape of higher education, with a focus on emerging trends, strategic priorities, and global collaboration.

Paweł actively engaged in insightful sessions covering key topics shaping the future of academia, including:

• The integration of artificial intelligence in learning and teaching,
• Global mobility and internationalization of education,
• Sustainability in higher education institutions,
• And the critical role of quality assurance as a driver of institutional performance and credibility.

Beyond the plenary sessions and discussions, the summit created excellent opportunities for networking and knowledge exchange. Paweł connected with academic leaders, policymakers, and innovators from across Europe and beyond, initiating conversations that may lead to future partnerships and international collaboration—further enhancing the global outlook of our Executive MBA program.

This participation comes at a time of exceptional achievement for our program. We are delighted to announce that the Executive International MBA at Gdańsk University of Technology has reached its highest-ever position in the QS Executive MBA Rankings 2025, securing:

• 3rd place in Poland,
• 60th in Europe,
• 161–170th globally.

This recognition reflects our commitment to educational excellence, international relevance, and continuous improvement in quality and impact.

We thank Paweł for his dedication and representation at this significant event and look forward to turning global insights into meaningful local action.