University of Silesia in Katowice: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #812 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #332 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #17 of 127 | In Poland |
| #1 of 7 | In Katowice |
| #157 of 1,031 | For Mining Engineering |
| Top50% | For 131 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 33%
- Enrollment
- 25,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- us.edu.pl
- Languages
- Polish;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 33% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Matura) or foreign equivalent, and a knowledge of Polish |
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - January; February-June) |
| Enrollment | 25,000 |
| Full time employee | 2,000 |
| Student:staff ratio | 13:1 |
We've calculated the 33% acceptance rate for University of Silesia in Katowice 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
University of Silesia in Katowice is a world-class research university with 28,692 scientific papers published and 356,104 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, and Philosophy.
University of Silesia in Katowice majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 93 | 344 |
| 1994 | 79 | 309 |
| 1995 | 122 | 492 |
| 1996 | 148 | 427 |
| 1997 | 169 | 495 |
| 1998 | 156 | 597 |
| 1999 | 207 | 738 |
| 2000 | 232 | 990 |
| 2001 | 268 | 1108 |
| 2002 | 323 | 1517 |
| 2003 | 413 | 1871 |
| 2004 | 381 | 2141 |
| 2005 | 420 | 2840 |
| 2006 | 524 | 3613 |
| 2007 | 547 | 3980 |
| 2008 | 609 | 4643 |
| 2009 | 588 | 4952 |
| 2010 | 696 | 6170 |
| 2011 | 833 | 7504 |
| 2012 | 965 | 9504 |
| 2013 | 1105 | 10409 |
| 2014 | 1207 | 12301 |
| 2015 | 1304 | 14128 |
| 2016 | 1421 | 15880 |
| 2017 | 1432 | 17172 |
| 2018 | 1526 | 19192 |
| 2019 | 1644 | 22070 |
| 2020 | 2083 | 27492 |
| 2021 | 1892 | 30993 |
| 2022 | 2015 | 31709 |
| 2023 | 1988 | 34747 |
| 2024 | 1555 | 35089 |
| 2025 | 1078 | 33818 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Silesia in Katowice 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.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 10,000 PLN |
| Master's Degree | 12,000 PLN |
| PhD Program | 15,000 PLN |
The University of Silesia in Katowice has on-campus housing.
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 University of Silesia in Katowice.
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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Licencjat | Administration, Art Education, Art Therapy, Biology, Biotechnology, Cultural Studies, Education, Ethnology, Journalism, Music Education, Welfare and Protective Services |
|---|---|
| Magister | Administration, Arts and Humanities, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Social Sciences, Theology |
| Doktor | Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Cultural Studies, Engineering, Fine Arts, Geography, Geophysics, History, Linguistics, Literature, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Sociology, Theology |
University of Silesia in Katowice alumni
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Grzegorz Braun
- Occupations
- screenwriterdirectoropinion journalistpoliticianfilm director
- Biography
-
Grzegorz Michał Braun is a Polish far-right politician and filmmaker. He was a member of the Sejm for Rzeszów from 2019 to 2024 and has been a member of the European Parliament (MEP) for Lesser Poland and Świętokrzyskie since 2024. He has been the chairman of the Confederation of the Polish Crown (abbreviated in Polish as KKP) since 2019.
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Borys Budka
- Enrolled in the University of Silesia in Katowice
- Studied in 2002
- Occupations
- politicianeconomist
- Biography
-
Borys Piotr Budka is a Polish politician, member of Sejm of the 7th, 8th and 9th legislature, Minister of Justice in 2015, vice-president of the Civic Platform political party in the 2016–2020 period, leader of the parliamentary political group of Civic Coalition since 2019, leader of the Civic Platform from 2020 to 2021. Elected as a Member of the European Parliament in 2024.
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Kamil Durczok
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
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Kamil Sebastian Durczok was a Polish journalist, Editor-in-Chief, and presenter of TVN newscast Fakty TVN.
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Szczepan Twardoch
- Enrolled in the University of Silesia in Katowice
- Studied sociology
- Occupations
- writerphilosophersociologistopinion journalist
- Biography
-
Szczepan Lech Twardoch is a Polish-Silesian writer. He has written a series of best-selling novels such as Morphine (2012), Drach (2014), The King (2016), The Kingdom (2018), Pokora (2020) and Null (2025).
University of Silesia in Katowice faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Biology and Environmental Protection | Biology, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Science Education, Zoology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Computer Science and Materials Science | Chemistry, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Information Sciences, Materials Engineering, Polymer and Plastics Technology |
| Faculty : Earth Sciences | Earth Sciences, Geography, Geology, Meteorology, Mineralogy, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Tourism |
| Faculty : Ethnology and Educational Sciences | Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Education, Educational Sciences, Ethnology, Geography, Preschool Education, Science Education, Special Education |
| Faculty : Fine Arts and Music | Art Education, Conducting, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, Graphic Design, Music, Music Education, Musical Instruments, Painting and Drawing, Sculpture |
| Faculty : Law and Administration | Administration, Law, Social Policy |
| Faculty : Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry | Astronomy and Space Science, Astrophysics, Biophysics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Physics, Science Education |
| Faculty : Pedagogy and Psychology | Art Therapy, Child Care and Development, Clinical Psychology, Education, Educational Sciences, Health Education, Music Education, Pedagogy, Preschool Education, Psychology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social Psychology, Special Education |
| Faculty : Philology | Applied Linguistics, English, French, German, Greek (Classical), Italian, Latin, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Philology, Polish, Romance Languages, Russian, Slavic Languages, Spanish, Speech Studies, Translation and Interpretation |
| Faculty : Radio and Television | Cinema and Television, Display and Stage Design, Film, Media Studies, Radio and Television Broadcasting |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | History, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Sociology |
| Faculty : Theology | Religion, Theology |
General information
| Alternative names | US Uniwersytet Slaski w Katowicach |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1968 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Science and Higher Education; Polish Accreditation Committee |
| Colors | blue, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | ul. Bankowa 12 Katowice, Śląskie, 40-007 Poland |
|---|---|
| City population | 278,000 |