Wroclaw polytechnic university

About University

Wroclaw University of Science and Technology is the leading scientific and educational centre in Poland. Its position among technical universities in both Europe and the rest of the world is increasing every year. Development of the University is confirmed by research potential, didactics at the highest level, innovation and also cooperation with industry. The University educates specialists who are valued and sought after in the labour market.

Wroclaw University of Science and Technology is an inheritor of the tangible property of the German University Königliche Technische Hochschule Breslau, and also the intellectual and scientific heritage of Lviv Polytechnic. The University, as Wroclaw University of Technology, has been operating since 1945. Its creators and organizers were scientists from Lviv and Warsaw. From the very beginning it was an important centre of technical education.

Preparatory language courses

Students who need to improve their language skills may enroll in one year preparatory language course which prepares for university studies in the desired language: English or Polish. The language courses are also available in an intensive, shorter versions.

The rating of the University is confirmed by the results that the University achieves in annual rankings, such as the “Perspektywy”, “Wprost” or “U-Multirank” ranking of Higher Education Institutions, in which it continues to occupy the top position.

Mission

Wroclaw University of Science and Technology is a technical university and a research institution. The aim of educating students is to not only provide them with reliable knowledge, but also with creative and critical thinking. The University primarily carries out its mission through the highest standards in scientific research, internationalization and also through the high quality of education which is adapted to labour market requirements. Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, as an academic community, is open and comprehensive, it cherishes university values and traditions and cooperates with other universities and external partners.

Opportunities and potential

Wroclaw University of Science and Technology stands out with its educational offer that allows students to study according to standard programmes, as well as according to their individual educational paths. Moreover, the University maintains contacts with many educational and research institutions in the world and also follows the double diploma procedure. It currently has a cooperation agreement with 205 partners from 49 countries. Students and researchers of Wroclaw University of Science and Technology have an opportunity in both education and participation in joint projects such as: Erasmus+, Student Exchange Programmes, the Double Degree Master Programme T.I.M.E., the Polish and American Fulbright Commission.

Many organizations and student associations operate within the University and among them there are 192 scientific clubs, 33 student organizations and 32 cultural agendas. This is where students have the opportunity to develop their scientific and creative passions. The profile of this activity is very diverse and depends only on the imagination of students. The University also has a non-commercial radio and TV station – Academic Radio LUZ and TV STYK.

Wroclaw University of Science and Technology pursues a strategy that aims to adapt the activity of the University to the needs of the economy. It successfully implements ideas of transferring knowledge to industry, creating innovations and also cooperating with business, local government and scientific-research centres. It promotes activities focused on fostering entrepreneurship and aids students and graduates when searching for a job. Each year the University receives a number of original technical solutions, patents, inventions and technologies that are applicable to industry. In the last five years the University has obtained 758 patents. There are 859 didactic laboratories, 112 research laboratories, 36 didactic and research laboratories and 12 accredited laboratories operating within the University. The world-class level of research conducted by university staff and the well-equipped laboratories result in cooperation with many domestic and foreign companies. Students have the opportunity to participate in internships and carry out their diplomas in the branches of renowned companies around the world, e.g. Nokia, COMARCH, KGHM, NETIA, Volvo, Ryanair.

Additional Information

Duration of study: 1 year / 600 hrs

Subjects: Academic English, General English , math and physics, BULATS course – business English, Polish language

Required documents:

• Take the online test
• Have a SKYPE entry interview

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About Wroclaw

Wroclaw is a city of unique beauty and interesting history. It is appreciated both by its inhabitants and visitors. The charming historical centre, parks, good restaurants, hotels, and friendly people make it a pleasant place to visit and to do business.

Wroclaw with a population of about 650.000 inhabitants, is the fourth largest city in Poland. It is a crossing point of three international routes, has two big railway stations, two river ports and an international airport, which ensures connections with the whole world. The key industries of the regional economy include transport, machine electrical engineering and food industries. Medium-light industry, trade, service and education are major employment sectors.

Official language: Polish. Languages you can easily communicate in: English and German. A number of Wroclaw citizens also speak Russian and French.

It is a major communications centre, having international rail connections, an international airport, and river transport.

A cultural and scientific centre, Wrocław contains numerous educational institutions, museums, theatres and music centres, and a botanical garden and zoo. The city hosts the Jazz on the Oder Festival and the “Wratislavia Cantans,” an oratorio and cantata festival that ranks as one of the most important music events in Poland.