General information

80 years of history

Wrocław University of Science and Technology (Wrocław Tech) was established in 1945, mainly as a result of the involvement of the academic staff of the now-defunct Technical University of Lviv and the Jan Kazimierz University in Lviv, who adapted the destroyed buildings of the German School of Technology - Technische Hochschule.

Today we continue the tradition of these prominent Polish universities and develop in close cooperation with the leading companies of Lower Silesia. We are one of the largest and best technical universities in the country, one regularly ranked among the best in the national rankings.

The first rector of the then merged University of Technology and University of Wrocław was Professor Stanisław Kulczyński (1945-1951). Since then, the university has already seen as many as fourteen successors of the eminent academic. Currently, the tertiary institution is governed by Professor Arkadiusz Wójs, whose term of office will last until the end of August 2024.

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Mission, vision and values

Through research, teaching and interaction we inspire and support the development of individuals who, based on knowledge and ethical standards, being sensitive to social needs and global challenges, shape the future with courage and responsibility.

As a European technical university affirming freedom, truth, curiosity and the joy of learning, we conduct interdisciplinary research and educate to meet the expectations of society and the economy.

The values on which we are founded are:

Excellence - working for progress and sustainability, we foster personal development based on the highest standards in education, research and innovation.
Interaction - nurturing academic, economic and social partnerships, we combine talents and commitment to effectively achieve individual and social goals.
Openness - being open to new ideas and challenges, drawing on the diverse experiences and aspirations of members of the academic community, we respond flexibly to changes, treating them as inspiration and motivation to actively participate in the development of science, economy and society.

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People are the most important

The most important thing about every university is the people.

There are currently 20 875 students, 95 doctoral students and 678 people at the Doctoral School pursuing their degree programmes under the supervision of over 2 296 academic teachers at WUST’s 14 faculties and three branches.

We also have 1 169 foreign students from over 60 countries around the world.

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We provide the highest standard of education

Students can choose from 70 different fields of study under the first and second cycle degree programmes, many of which are delivered in English. Our educational offer allows students to learn according to standard curricula as well as under individual educational programmes. We maintain contacts with several teaching and research institutions around the world to ensure programmes allowing the obtainment of double degrees.

Currently, the cooperation agreements include over 250 partners from almost 50 countries. Students and academics of Wrocław University of Science and Technology have the opportunity to learn and participate in joint projects, such as Erasmus+, Student Exchange Programme, Double Degree Master Programme T.I.M.E., Polish-American Fulbright Commission, and DAAD.

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Internationalisation is one of our priorities

The number of people from abroad who choose to study at Wrocław University of Science and Technology is growing every year. With them in mind, we are constantly modifying and improving our offering. At the moment, we already have 38 educational programmes delivered in foreign languages.

By carrying out projects and agreements with foreign institutions, we develop international cooperation. We have cooperation agreements with European universities, on both American continents, in Asia, Africa, and even Australia. Every year, a few hundred students and employees of the university take advantage of international exchange programmes.

Our staff work closely with researchers from all over the world as well as international teams. The result of these activities is 500 jointly developed papers published every year.

In 2022. Wrocław University of Science and Technology has joined the network of European Universities Unite! This alliance was established at the initiative of the European Commission. In addition to Wrocław University of Science and Technology, it includes eight other renowned universities from France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Sweden and Finland.

In total, nearly 200,000 students study at these universities and almost 50,000 graduates complete their studies each year. The members of the network work closely together on more than 80 projects and more than 2 000 students have already benefited from student mobility.

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We conduct innovative and worthwhile research

At Wrocław University of Science and Technology departments and institutes are responsible for conducting research. The university currently has 80 of them (78 departments and two institutes). Our scientists carry out their research in fourteen disciplines within four fields:

engineering and technology,
strict and natural sciences,
medical sciences,
social sciences.

Each year, a number of our original technical solutions, patents, inventions, and technologies used in industry obtain patent protection. Over the past ten years alone, we have been granted 2 796 patents, in which respect we are among the national leaders. The university has 552 educational laboratories, 501 research laboratories, and 8 accredited laboratories.

We are geared towards providing services to companies that seek innovative products and modern technologies or those in the market for a supplier of solutions entailing the design and implementation of systems for managing, controlling, and monitoring processes and technologies. WUST laboratories are authorised to calibrate instrumentation while offering tests and services consisting in assessing the conformity of products, systems, and installations with EU standards.

The world-class scientific research conducted by the university's staff and the tertiary institution’s perfectly equipped laboratories are bearing fruit in the shape of cooperation with many domestic and foreign companies. The university’s students enjoy opportunities to take part in job placements, internships, or implement the practical parts of their thesis projects at branches of well-established companies worldwide, e.g. IBM, 3M, KGHM, LG, Volvo and Credit Suisse.

A university with space-age capabilities

Our students are a group of exceptionally active and creative young people. Operating in 258 scientific circles, organisations, and culture-dedicated sections. Thanks to their international projects, they travel around the world. The Student Formula racing car has been successful in several international competitions, as are the robots constructed by the KoNaR robotics circle, the Martian rover Scorpio, or the unmanned aircraft developed by the Academic Aviation Club.

Also, WUST students are conquering outer space and the virtual world as the designers of self-sufficient Martian settlements and the best cabin for suborbital flight crews as well as people responsible for sending a special grapple into the earth’s orbit and building a hybrid rocket.

The university also boasts initiatives such as the Academic Sports Club, Luz Radio, Film Discussion Club, Speleology Club, and the Bajer Student Club.

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We remember our graduates, and they remember us

Several thousand graduates leave Wrocław University of Science and Technology every year. We are proud of all of them because we know that they will do well in the labour market. According to the research conducted by the university’s Career Office, some of them find employment when still studying, and 70% in three months after receiving their diploma, at the latest. Moreover, our graduates enjoy good earnings: we are ranked second in Poland in terms of median earnings.

We work hard to ensure that the bond between the university and our graduates are strong and long-lasting, which is why since 1976 the Association of Wrocław University of Science and Technology Alumni has been active organising meetings and events for graduates from various faculties and years, helping them get in touch with their university friends, or organising meetings with interesting graduates who share their knowledge and experience with students.

The Career Office of Wrocław University of Science and Technology is developing the Mentoring Development Programme, which consists in individual consultations with university graduates who have achieved professional success and now want to pass on their knowledge to others.

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Our campus is a place for everyone

Our campuses are modern, functional and beautifully located.

Amongst others, we have Bibliotech (a modern building of the Wroclaw Tech's library housing the BEM supercomputer), or Technopolis (a facility consisting of two modern educational, scientific, and laboratory buildings).

We have enlarged the Na Grobli Campus, which includes the Geocentrum education and research centre and GEO-3EM - the centre for research and technology transfer focusing on the sustainable use of raw materials and energy from various sources.

The Student Culture Zone operates with the needs of our students in mind, while the Cableway over the River Odra, called by students "Polinka", is a transport solution unique in Poland. The cable car service links the main campus of Wrocław University of Science and Technology with the Na Grobli Campus located on the opposite side of the river.

In 2023, we completed the renovation of the former hospital on Hoene-Wroński Street, which was built to a design by the famous architect Max Berg. It now houses the Faculty of Mathematics and the Faculty of Medicine.

If we add the historic main building C-13, commonly known as the "Cheese Building", the Faculty of Architecture building, nicknamed "Wrocław's Hogwarts", or the beautiful Rector Stanisław Kulczyński Boulevard along the Oder, we are sure that everyone will find a place for themselves on the Wrocław University of Science and Technology campus.

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