POL-on network for science and higher education

Technology that transforms data into knowledge, inspiration and action

What is the POL-on network

POL-on is a network of systems for universities, scientific institutions and units of public administration. It constitutes the largest database on Polish science and higher education. It powers digital solutions that are designed for all citizens.

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Why we developed the POL-on network

The network provides objective data that is used primarily by the Polish Ministry of Science and Education. Based on that data, they make decisions, for example, in the funding or evaluation of education and scientific potential. The manner of data collection and utilisation is determined by the law.

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Who uses the data

Users of the data include Statistics Poland (GUS), the Science Evaluation Committee, the National Centre for Research and Development, the National Science Centre and the Scientific Excellence Council. Some of the data is also available to the public through the RAD-on system.

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The watchful eye of AI

Advanced artificial intelligence algorithms oversee the POL-on network’s vast dataset. As a result, we can monitor changes continuously , respond to breaches and investigate trends.

Discover how our systems can work for you

The systems in the POL-on network provide facts and data, enable compliance with legal obligations, help users draw conclusions and make better decisions, and ultimately inspire. As the systems collaborate with each other, the data in the network is consistent and up to date. Each system caters to different needs.

Limited access systems

For users with special permissions

Over 7 TB of data

Science in numbers

This data is updated in real time

Students
8 million
since 2011
Graduates
3 million
since 2013
PhD students
99,000
since 2013
University and research institute staff
148,000
Public and private universities
409
Scientific institutions
242
Bachelor’s theses
3.9 million
Publications, monographs and monograph chapters
2.6 million
Science projects
16,000
Patents and protective rights
5,000
Investments
6,400
PhD schools
146
Study programmes
9,300