Quick Summary
Situated in Gliwice, Poland, Silesian University of Technology is a public established in 1945. Ranked #901-950 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 16500 students including 6.5% from outside Poland. Known for strengths in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, it maintains an acceptance rate of 65%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
One of the top 10 research universities in Poland with strong industry integration and low cost of living.
Subject Strengths
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical and Electronic EngineeringComputer ScienceMaterials ScienceChemical Engineering
Founded1945
TypePublic
Total Students16500
Intl Students6.5%
Faculty Ratio10.5
CampusUrban
Campus SizeLarge (Distributed across Gliwice, Katowice, and Zabrze)
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationPKA (Polish Accreditation Committee), ENAEE (EUR-ACE Labels), FEANI
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#901-950
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201โ1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#901-1000
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Executive Programs
Programs
Doctoral School of the Silesian University of Technology
PhD Programs
Blended learning and select online certificate courses available
Online Programs
Silesian Center for Education and Interdisciplinary Research, Center of New Technologies, Center of Biotechnology
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
PKA (Polish Accreditation Committee), ENAEE (EUR-ACE Labels), FEANI
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate65%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline ยท July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline ยท January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Submit legalized or apostilled secondary school certificates early; focus on mathematics and physics grades; ensure English proficiency at B2 level.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Polish Zลoty
UG Tuition
zล12,500/yr
per year ยท PLN
Living Cost
zล27,000/yr
per year ยท PLN
PG Tuition
zล14,800/yr
per year ยท PLN
Application Fee
$25
one time ยท USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
zล40,500/yr
tuition + living + essentials ยท PLN
Scholarships AvailableNAWA (Poland My First Choice), Rector's Scholarship, Scholarship for Excellence, Visegrad Fund
Avg Scholarship$1,500
Financial AidSocial grants for EU students, hardship grants, disability support
Work-StudyAvailable through local industry partnerships and university laboratories
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Executive Programs programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Automation and Robotics | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Computer Science | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Architecture | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Transport and Aviation Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Power Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$22,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with Katowice Special Economic Zone companies
Industry Connections
SiemensBMWVolvoOpelSamsungIBM
Notable Alumni
Jerzy Buzek (Former President of European Parliament), Zygmunt Frankiewicz
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic-size swimming pool, modern sports halls, tennis courts, climbing walls
Student Clubs
Over 100 student organizations including Student Council, AEGEE, and BEST
Library Resources
Main Library of SUT with over 1.2 million volumes and extensive digital databases
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, CEEPUS, bilateral agreements with universities in USA and China
Summer Programs
International Summer Schools in Automation, Energy, and Material Science