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 center – currently offer almost 60 study programs and about 200 specializations, including the whole spectrum of engineering studies. Aside from technical programs, candidates may also study administration, business analytics, mathematics, sociology, and management – including project management – as well as foreign languages and pedagogy.
The Silesian University of Technology occupies 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 programs: 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 programs. In the SCImago Institutions Ranking (SIR), an international classification of higher education institutions, the Silesian University of Technology was awarded 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, in the “Wprost” magazine, graduates from SUT are 4th in Poland in terms of most wanted by the employers.
Moreover, the institution was recently honored with an “HR Excellence in Research” Logo, which confirms that the university operates following 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 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 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. The high position and prestige of the university are built through self-improvement, partnership, and cooperation of the employees, students, Ph.D. students, and the social and economic environment. These conditions favor 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 postdoctoral. 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.
A 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 the academic achievements of outstanding professionals, both at the national and international levels.
For 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.