Quick Summary
Cracow University of Technology (Tadeusz Kościuszko University of Technology) is a public founded in 1945, located in Krakow, Poland. Ranked #1201-1400 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 13500 students including 6.5% from outside Poland. Known for strengths in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 65%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
One of Poland's top technical universities, located in the historical and tech-centric city of Krakow, offering high-quality engineering education at affordable costs.
Subject Strengths
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringChemical Engineering
Founded1945
TypePublic
Total Students13500
Intl Students6.5%
Faculty Ratio14.2
CampusUrban
Campus SizeDistributed Urban Campus
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationPolish Accreditation Committee (PKA), European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education (ENAEE)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1201-1400
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201–1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Architecture, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Environmental and Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Telecommunications
Programs
Doctoral School of Cracow University of Technology
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Energy Efficiency Center, Malopolska Laboratory of Energy Efficient Building
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Polish Accreditation Committee (PKA), European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education (ENAEE)
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 · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International candidates should focus on high scores in Mathematics and Physics. Architecture applicants must pass a rigorous drawing exam.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Polish Zloty
UG Tuition
zł13,000/yr
per year · PLN
Living Cost
zł30,000/yr
per year · PLN
PG Tuition
zł14,000/yr
per year · PLN
Application Fee
$25
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
zł43,100/yr
tuition + living + essentials · PLN
Scholarships AvailableNAWA Scholarships, Rector's Scholarship for Best Students, Visegrad Fund
Avg Scholarship$1,500
Financial AidAvailable for EU citizens and cardholders (Karta Polaka)
Work-StudyAvailable through local industry partnerships
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Architecture, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Environmental and Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Telecommunications programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Computer Science | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Civil Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$18,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with Motorola, ABB, Comarch, and STRABAG
Industry Connections
Highly integrated with the Krakow Technology Park and Malopolska Cluster of Information Technologies
Notable Alumni
Zdzisław Beksiński, Marek Grechuta, Kazimierz Jaworski
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Yes, University Student Houses (DS)
Sports Facilities
Academic Sports Center, swimming pool, tennis courts
Student Clubs
Independent Students' Association, Erasmus Student Network (ESN), Student Scientific Circles
Library Resources
Main Library of CUT, specialized departmental libraries, access to IEEE Xplore and ScienceDirect
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, CEEPUS, Bilateral agreements with USA and China
Summer Programs
Polish Language and Culture Summer Course