Silesian University of Technology: Statistics

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#870 of 14,131 In the World
#340 of 2,785 In Europe
#12 of 127 In Poland
#63 of 1,000 For Mining Engineering
Top50% For 145 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
50%
Enrollment
27,200
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
www.polsl.pl
Languages
Polish;English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate50%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (Matura) and entrance examination
Academic CalendarOctober to September (October - February; February-September)
Enrollment27,200
Full time employee1,700
Student:staff ratio16:1

We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for Silesian University of Technology based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Silesian University of Technology is a world-class research university with 37,991 scientific papers published and 356,182 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Computer Science, Organic Chemistry, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Publications
37,991
Citations
356,182

Silesian University of Technology majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
25,856 / 276,203
Physics
22,618 / 245,871
Chemistry
20,033 / 235,788
Environmental Science
15,511 / 187,792
Materials Science
15,012 / 168,200
Quantum and Particle physics
14,922 / 176,725
Biology
13,970 / 184,375
Computer Science
13,396 / 133,653
Organic Chemistry
12,630 / 165,083
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
12,393 / 118,458
Geography and Cartography
7,973 / 90,767
Metallurgical Engineering
7,959 / 88,138
Geology
7,831 / 92,210
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
7,807 / 81,351
Mechanical Engineering
6,724 / 60,652
Mathematics
6,519 / 66,739
Business
6,116 / 53,823
Philosophy
6,018 / 54,745
Electrical Engineering
5,927 / 65,707
Medicine
5,764 / 72,845
Ecology
5,639 / 81,716
Biochemistry
5,209 / 80,796
Optical Engineering
5,144 / 62,176
Statistics
4,886 / 50,580
History
4,438 / 50,389
Archaeology
4,322 / 50,066
Chemical Engineering
4,196 / 64,104
Physical chemistry
4,098 / 60,657
Political Science
4,091 / 33,295
Genetics
3,980 / 56,343
Psychology
3,861 / 46,891
Nanotechnology
3,847 / 58,826
Management
3,746 / 31,523
Paleontology
3,701 / 46,956
Machine Learning
3,458 / 43,171
Environmental Management
3,452 / 52,725
Law
3,432 / 32,468
Structural Engineering
3,209 / 26,639
Computer Vision
3,101 / 35,435
Telecommunications
2,853 / 25,927

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 69 192
1993 54 192
1994 63 203
1995 97 235
1996 60 273
1997 118 302
1998 123 347
1999 126 401
2000 238 443
2001 291 481
2002 298 895
2003 473 954
2004 586 1305
2005 781 1775
2006 625 2391
2007 745 3574
2008 912 4019
2009 906 4504
2010 992 5224
2011 1320 6833
2012 1498 8142
2013 1941 10310
2014 2208 12103
2015 2498 14393
2016 2550 15516
2017 2421 17264
2018 2249 18992
2019 1982 21450
2020 1995 27251
2021 2080 33885
2022 2257 37831
2023 2740 47682
2024 2129 51612
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Silesian University of Technology gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Faculty Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree
Faculty of Automatic Control, Electronics and Computer Science 12,000 PLN/year 14,000 PLN/year
Faculty of Civil Engineering 10,000 PLN/year 12,000 PLN/year
Faculty of Electrical Engineering 12,000 PLN/year 14,000 PLN/year
Faculty of Energy and Environmental Engineering 10,000 PLN/year 12,000 PLN/year
Faculty of Materials Engineering and Metallurgy 10,000 PLN/year 12,000 PLN/year
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering 10,000 PLN/year 12,000 PLN/year
Faculty of Transport 10,000 PLN/year 12,000 PLN/year

All costs are in Polish Zloty (PLN).

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 Silesian 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 Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
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 Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering
Magister Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Production Engineering
Doktor Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Production Engineering, Robotics

Silesian University of Technology alumni

  1. Jerzy Buzek

    Jerzy Buzek
    Born in
    Czech Republic Flag Czech Republic
    Years
    1940-.. (age 85)
    Occupations
    engineerchemistuniversity teacherpoliticiantrade unionist
    Biography

    Jerzy Karol Buzek is a Polish politician and former Member of the European Parliament from Poland. He has served as Prime Minister of Poland from 1997 to 2001, since being elected to the European Parliament in 2004, he served as President of the European Parliament between 2009 and 2012. He is married to Ludgarda Buzek and is the father of Polish actress Agata Buzek.

  2. Marian Krzaklewski

    Marian Krzaklewski
    Born in
    Poland Flag Poland
    Years
    1950-.. (age 75)
    Enrolled in the Silesian University of Technology
    Studied in 1975
    Occupations
    university teachertrade unionistengineerpolitician
    Biography

    Marian Krzaklewski is a Polish politician. A member of Solidarity since the 1980s, he was one of the most known and influential Polish politicians in the late 1990s, when he created the Solidarity Electoral Action (AWS). The AWS coalition, especially when it joined forces with Freedom Union, was a major accomplishment in Polish politics, transforming the fragmented post-Solidarity camp into a powerful political force.

  3. Adam Gierek

    Adam Gierek
    Born in
    Belgium Flag Belgium
    Years
    1938-.. (age 87)
    Occupations
    engineerpoliticianuniversity teacher
    Biography

    Adam Gierek is a Polish politician and former Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the Silesian Voivodship, serving from 2001 to 2019. During his time in the European Parliament, he was a member of the Democratic Left Alliance-Labor Union, part of the Socialist Group, and sat on the European Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research and Energy. He is a son of Edward Gierek.

  4. Zygmunt Frankiewicz

    Zygmunt Frankiewicz
    Born in
    Poland Flag Poland
    Years
    1955-.. (age 70)
    Occupations
    engineerpolitician
    Biography

    Zygmunt Frankiewicz is a Polish politician. He was elected to the Senate of Poland (10th term) representing the constituency of Katowice. He was also elected to the 11th term.

All 22 notable alumni

Silesian University of Technology faculties and divisions

Centre : Foreign Languages English, French, Italian, Modern Languages, Philology
College : Social Sciences and Foreign Languages Foreign Languages Education, Social Sciences
Faculty : Applied Mathematics Applied Physics, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Telecommunications Engineering
Faculty : Architecture Architecture, Architecture and Planning, Building Technologies, Design, Fine Arts, Interior Design, Town Planning
Faculty : Automatic Control, Electronics and Computer Science Computer Science, Data Processing, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Robotics, Software Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering
Faculty : Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Health Sciences, Medical Technology
Faculty : Chemistry Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering Management, Industrial Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Polymer and Plastics Technology
Faculty : Civil Engineering Bridge Engineering, Building Technologies, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mechanics, Road Engineering, Structural Architecture
Faculty : Electrical Engineering Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Maintenance, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Industrial Engineering, Measurement and Precision Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering, Robotics
Faculty : Energy and Environmental Engineering Biotechnology, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Heating and Refrigeration, Machine Building, Power Engineering, Safety Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Waste Management, Water Management
Faculty : Materials Science and Metallurgy Computer Education, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Metallurgical Engineering, Production Engineering, Technology, Technology Education
Faculty : Mechanical Engineering Computer Education, Computer Science, Electronics and Automation, Engineering Management, Machine Building, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Metal Techniques, Nanotechnology, Production Engineering, Robotics, Technology
Faculty : Mining and Geology Electrical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, Mechanical Engineering, Mineralogy, Mining Engineering, Safety Engineering, Waste Management
Faculty : Organization and Management Administration, Computer Science, Econometrics, Economics, Engineering Management, Environmental Management, Finance, Law, Management, Marketing, Production Engineering, Safety Engineering, Social Sciences, Sociology, Transport Management
Faculty : Transport Automotive Engineering, Computer Science, Railway Engineering, Road Engineering, Transport and Communications, Transport Management
Institute : Physics Physics

General information

Alternative names Politechnika Slaska w Gliwicach
Founded 1945
Accreditation Ministry of Science and Higher Education; Polish Accreditation Committee

Location and contacts

Address ul. Akademicka 2A
Gliwice, Śląskie, 44-100
Poland
City population 174,000

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