UKSW is a public university, whose origin dates back to 1954 when it bore the name of the Academy of Catholic Theology. Since 1999 it has been acting as the Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw (UKSW). Currently, the university educates more than 16 000 students of 28 fields of study. From 2010 there will be launched new fields of study: journalism and social communication, and philology with a specialization in Classical studies. Studies are carried out in a full-time system (studies free of charge) and a part-time system, both in a long cycle system (master’s studies) and in a first cycle and second cycle system of studies. The UKSW also offers professional qualifications in postgraduate and doctoral programs. Most of the fields of studies conducted are certified by the quality of education issued by the University Accreditation Commission and the State Accreditation Commission. Our students have the opportunity to go on foreign grants to over 60 universities in Europe in the framework of the Erasmus programme and national scholarships to 19 Polish universities under the MOST Programme for student mobility. Students who, in addition to didacting classes, may actively engage themselves in numerous student scientific associations, student organizations or student self-government. The University also has an active Academic theater and Choir. The attractive scholarship system makes the UKSW students are paid more than six thousand social benefits of welfare facilities.

The University is one of the members of the "U 10" group, bringing together universities which are friendly to people with disabilities. Rector's Plenipotentiary for Persons with Disabilities assists in solving problems related to the functioning of persons with disabilities at our University. It provides information about programs for these persons, as well as information about events, meetings, and university festivals. We also offer assistance in registering for studies.

Experienced career advisors from the Office of Career can help the students to plan an interesting and challenging career paths, enable participation in the practices of student internships and organized by renowned national and foreign companies.

The University employs over 1,100 people including 785 academic teachers and 344 administrative staff.

UKSW conducts the education at two main campuses: the Street Dewajtis 5 at Bielany and at Street Wóycickiego 1/3 at Młociny. In the first place, except the classrooms there are located: the Main Library, the central administrative offices, a student canteen. At the campus of Młociny the modern Center for Education and Interdisciplinary Research is located where next to the classrooms and the workshop there will be a sports and entertainment hall. In some departments e-learning system is to enrich and supplement the classes taught with traditional methods (lectures, exercises and seminars). Distance learning allows you to place primarily in one place materials for students, both from lectures and from classes. It also enables interactive text commentary, moderating the discussion both among students and a teacher or a student, and efficient verification of the captured knowledge by tests and written works.