Silesian University of Technology

The Silesian University of Technology (SUT), is the oldest technical university in the region and one of the most prestigious in Poland. It was established in 1945 as a scientific and educational facility for Upper Silesia, the most industrialized area in Poland, and one of the most industrialized in Europe. For over 70 years of its history, it has always been a public institution, playing a cultural and opinion forming role in the region. 

15 educational units of the University – 13 faculties, one college and a scientific-didactic centre – currently offer almost 60 study programmes and about 200 specializations, including the whole spectrum of engineering studies. Aside from technical programmes, candidates may also study administration, business analytics, mathematics, sociology and management – including project management – as well as foreign languages and pedagogy.

Nowadays, SUT educates over 20,000 students at all three levels of study: Bachelor (and Engineering), Master and Doctoral studies. Those programmes are available both as full-time (over 15,000 full-time students) and part-time study. The Silesian University of Technology offers 11 programmes conducted in English.

As a prestigious European technical university, the Silesian University of Technology hosts innovative research and development activities, and educates highly professional staff for the knowledge-based society and economy. It also actively stimulates the growth of the region and the local communities. Due to the constant improvement of processes and organization, the university is a friendly and open place for the academic community, in terms of work and development.

The Silesian University of Technology is a higher education institution that respects the universal values and academic traditions. It is a modern and widely recognized European institution, one of the top Polish technical universities, educating the elite of the society and supporting the dynamic development of the economy with due regard for the ethical values and the highest quality of research and teaching activities. High position and prestige of the university are built through self-improvement, partnership and cooperation of the employees, students, PhD students and the social and economic environment. These conditions favour creativity, innovativeness and transfer of technologies.

Until now, the Silesian University of Technology promoted over 180,000 engineers, over 4,500 doctorates and almost 900 postdoctorals. Graduates of our university often occupy managerial, directorial and other high positions in industrial corporations, which can be proven by numerous rankings conducted by independent research institutions.

Wide range of courses and high quality of education are factors that distinguish the Silesian University of Technology among all technical universities in Poland. Its status is further highlighted by academic achievements of outstanding professionals, both at national and international level.

For a wide and successful cooperation with outside entities, the University has appointed a few specialized units, such as: Innovation and Technology Transfer Centre, Student Career Centre, Academic Entrepreneurial Incubator, as well as Project Management Centre.

The Silesian University of Technology (SUT) was established in 1945 as the scientific and didactic base of Upper Silesia, the most industrialized region in Poland and one of the most in Europe. Its rich, 70-year-old tradition makes it the oldest university in Upper Silesia and one of the oldest in the country.

The inauguration ceremony of the first academic year was held in Gliwice on October 29, 1945. At the time there were 2,750 students. Didactic curricula and plans were based on the standards from Lvov Technical University. The academic staff of the SUT comprised almost solely of the former academics from Lvov.

In 1945 there were four faculties with almost 200 academic teachers.

• Faculty of Chemistry,
• Faculty of Electrical Engineering,
• Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
• Faculty of Civil Engineering

The excellent teaching staff were one of the strongest assets of the university  from the very beginning.

In 2015, the Silesian University of Technology celebrated its 70th anniversary. Seven decades in the history of the university is the period of successive rectors and deans of various faculties, as well as professors, academics, administrative staff and, above all, crowds of students and graduates.

Without talent, creative work and commitment of a wide range of people we would not be able to create and develop one of the largest technical universities in the country.

Silesian University of Technology, as an important opinion-forming institution, from the very beginning was making a significant contribution to the economy of the region and the whole country, providing innovative solutions and improving the competitiveness of Polish companies. The Silesian University of Technology is located in the centre part of the Upper-Silesia province, not far from Europe’s well-known capitals like Prague, Berlin and Vienna, which makes SUT a perfect place to meet people from all around the world to share experience and exchange ideas.

The main strength of the University is  a wide range of courses and the outstanding quality of training it provides. SUT has invariably been the top of Polish technical universities and it has ranked high in national higher education rankings. Almost 10 percent of top-managers in Poland graduated from SUT. Recently, we have also ranked 4th among higher education schools whose graduates are most sought after by employers.

In addition to teaching and research activities, the Silesian University of Technology has become an important business partner to respond to the challenges of a knowledge-based economy. SUT is a key player in the fields of new technologies and innovations. New ideas and solutions, brought to life at the University, are important factors that help boosting the competitiveness of Polish companies.

Today, Silesian University of Technology is a modern institution renowned in Polish and international scientific communities. 15 Faculties currently educate approx. 22 thousand students, who will soon join the engineering staff of companies operating not only in Upper Silesia, but also outside of the region. The graduates of the Silesian University of Technology are very successful both at home and abroad, taking employment in sectors of key importance to the knowledge-based economy.

The Silesian University of Technology occupy leading positions in both national and international rankings. It ranked 5th among technical universities and 13th among all universities in Poland in the “Perspektywy” Educational Foundation Ranking. Two study programmes: environmental engineering and logistics were considered the best in Poland, which allowed SUT to rank 4th in the whole country in terms of engineering study programmes. In the SCImago Institutions Ranking (SIR), an international classification of higher education institutions, Silesian University of Technology was awarded the 4th place in Poland and 17th in Eastern Europe.

According to the report made by Sedlak & Sedlak company, 1 in 12 chairmen in Poland graduated from SUT. Meanwhile, the “Rzeczpospolita” journal states, that our university is second nationwide, when it comes to successful people. Finally, the “Wprost” magazine, graduates from SUT are 4th in Poland in terms of most wanted by the employers.

Moreover, the institution was recently honoured with an “HR Excellence in Research” Logo, which confirms that the university operates in accordance with the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. SUT was also awarded an ELSEVIER Research Impact Leaders 2016 award in the Engineering and Technology category, focusing on the impact of the university on the visibility of Polish science worldwide.

As a prestigious European technical university, the Silesian University of Technology hosts innovative research and development activities, and educates highly professional staff for the knowledge-based society and economy. It also actively stimulates the growth of the region and the local communities. Due to the constant improvement of processes and organisation, the university is a friendly and open place for the academic community, in terms of work and development.

The Silesian University of Technology is a higher education institution that respects the universal values and academic traditions. It is a modern and widely recognized European institution, one of the top Polish technical universities, educating the elite of the society and supporting the dynamic development of the economy with due regard for the ethical values and the highest quality of research and teaching activities. High position and prestige of the university are built through self-improvement, partnership and cooperation of the employees, students, PhD students and the social and economic environment. These conditions favour creativity, innovativeness and transfer of technologies.

Due to the fact, that the Silesian University of Technology takes part in the development of science, technology and culture, it instils the values of patriotism, civil responsibility, active citizenship, mutual respect, tolerance, integrity and fairness in its community. It also promotes respect for good practices in science. The university respects the diversity of the fields of study and differences in beliefs, in accordance with the principle of academic freedom.

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