Cracow University of Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1199 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #445 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #20 of 127 | In Poland |
| #3 of 12 | In Krakow |
| #99 of 1,053 | For Firefighting and Fire Science |
| Top50% | For 101 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 17,280
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.pk.edu.pl
- Languages
- Polish;English
- Acceptance rate
- 42%*
* The Cracow University of Technology is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Matura) and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - February; February-June) |
| Enrollment | 17,280 |
| Full time employee | 2,100 |
| Student:staff ratio | 8:1 |
Research profile
Cracow University of Technology is a world-class research university with 23,350 scientific papers published and 116,680 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Organic Chemistry, and Computer Science.
Cracow University of Technology majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 53 | 133 |
| 1992 | 97 | 138 |
| 1993 | 89 | 128 |
| 1994 | 107 | 132 |
| 1995 | 115 | 214 |
| 1996 | 114 | 194 |
| 1997 | 121 | 220 |
| 1998 | 184 | 219 |
| 1999 | 205 | 321 |
| 2000 | 187 | 353 |
| 2001 | 199 | 364 |
| 2002 | 269 | 515 |
| 2003 | 348 | 631 |
| 2004 | 447 | 667 |
| 2005 | 762 | 869 |
| 2006 | 338 | 1261 |
| 2007 | 373 | 1339 |
| 2008 | 459 | 1636 |
| 2009 | 414 | 1669 |
| 2010 | 572 | 2065 |
| 2011 | 775 | 2363 |
| 2012 | 1098 | 2612 |
| 2013 | 1545 | 3301 |
| 2014 | 1996 | 4145 |
| 2015 | 2106 | 4945 |
| 2016 | 2118 | 5653 |
| 2017 | 1848 | 6416 |
| 2018 | 1337 | 7224 |
| 2019 | 1169 | 8947 |
| 2020 | 803 | 10597 |
| 2021 | 840 | 13230 |
| 2022 | 672 | 14868 |
| 2023 | 786 | 15991 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Cracow University of Technology.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Licencjat | Engineering |
|---|---|
| Magister | Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Technology |
| Doktor | Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, Production Engineering, Transport Engineering |
Cracow University of Technology alumni
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Zdzisław Beksiński
- Enrolled in the Cracow University of Technology
- Studied in 1947-1952
- Occupations
- painterphotographergraphic artistarchitectsculptor
- Biography
-
Zdzisław Beksiński was a Polish painter, photographer, and sculptor; specializing in the field of dystopian surrealism.
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Marek Grechuta
- Occupations
- writerpaintersingerpoetcomposer
- Biography
-
Marek Michał Grechuta was a Polish singer, songwriter, composer, and lyricist.
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Janusz Majewski
- Enrolled in the Cracow University of Technology
- In 1955 studied architecture
- Occupations
- university teacherdirectorwriterscreenwriterpedagogue
- Biography
-
Janusz Marian Majewski was a Polish film director and screenwriter.
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Jan Kanty Pawluśkiewicz
- Occupations
- composer
- Biography
-
Jan Kanty Pawluśkiewicz is a Polish composer and musician, known for his collaboration with Marek Grechuta and his compositions for stage and film.
Cracow University of Technology faculties and divisions
| Centre : Academic Business Incubator | Business Administration |
|---|---|
| Centre : Foreign Languages | English, German, Russian, Spanish |
| Centre : International Education | Cultural Studies, English, Polish |
| Centre : New Technology and Medical Technology | Biomedical Engineering, Medical Technology, Technology |
| Centre : Pedagogy and Psychology | Educational Psychology, Pedagogy |
| Centre : Sports and Recreation | Parks and Recreation, Physical Education, Sports |
| Centre : Technology Transfer | Business Administration, Management, Technology |
| Faculty : Architecture | Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Chemical Engineering and Technology | Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Petroleum and Gas Engineering |
| Faculty : Civil Engineering | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Transport Engineering |
| Faculty : Electrical and Computer Engineering | Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Information Technology |
| Faculty : Environmental Engineering | Architecture, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies |
| Faculty : Mechanical Engineering | Biomedical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Engineering Management, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Production Engineering, Robotics, Safety Engineering, Transport Engineering |
| Faculty : Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science | Information Technology, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Nanotechnology, Physics |
General information
| Alternative names | PK Politechnika Krakowska im. Tadeusza Kosciuszki |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1945 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Science and Higher Education; Polish Accreditation Committee |
Location and contacts
| Address | ul. Warszawska 24 Kraków, Małopolskie, 31-155 Poland |
|---|---|
| City population | 801,000 |