Silesian University of Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #844 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #345 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #18 of 127 | In Poland |
| #63 of 1,031 | For Mining Engineering |
| Top50% | For 148 other topics |
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 Rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Matura) and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | October to September (October - February; February-September) |
| Enrollment | 27,200 |
| Full time employee | 1,700 |
| Student:staff ratio | 16:1 |
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 38,992 scientific papers published and 394,882 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.
Silesian University of Technology majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 54 | 192 |
| 1994 | 63 | 203 |
| 1995 | 97 | 235 |
| 1996 | 60 | 273 |
| 1997 | 118 | 302 |
| 1998 | 123 | 346 |
| 1999 | 126 | 401 |
| 2000 | 238 | 443 |
| 2001 | 291 | 481 |
| 2002 | 298 | 895 |
| 2003 | 473 | 954 |
| 2004 | 586 | 1305 |
| 2005 | 783 | 1776 |
| 2006 | 629 | 2393 |
| 2007 | 747 | 3575 |
| 2008 | 912 | 4019 |
| 2009 | 906 | 4504 |
| 2010 | 992 | 5223 |
| 2011 | 1320 | 6836 |
| 2012 | 1498 | 8143 |
| 2013 | 1941 | 10314 |
| 2014 | 2209 | 12110 |
| 2015 | 2497 | 14395 |
| 2016 | 2551 | 15522 |
| 2017 | 2420 | 17270 |
| 2018 | 2249 | 19002 |
| 2019 | 1984 | 21452 |
| 2020 | 1997 | 27254 |
| 2021 | 2086 | 33900 |
| 2022 | 2270 | 37886 |
| 2023 | 2733 | 47670 |
| 2024 | 2155 | 52114 |
| 2025 | 1256 | 49728 |
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
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Jerzy Buzek
- Occupations
- university teacherpoliticiantrade unionistengineerchemist
- 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.
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Marian Krzaklewski
- Enrolled in the Silesian University of Technology
- Studied in 1975
- Occupations
- metallurgical engineerpoliticianuniversity teachertrade unionist
- 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.
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Adam Gierek
- Occupations
- university teacherengineerpolitician
- 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.
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Zygmunt Frankiewicz
- 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. He is the chairman of the party New Poland.
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 |