Introduction

AGH University of Science and Technology is located in Krakow, Poland. It is a multi-departmental and multi-disciplinary institution of higher learning. It has a profound academic accumulation and excellent teaching and research level in the fields of engineering technology, natural sciences, etc., and has trained a large number of outstanding professionals for Poland and the international community.

Overview

Number of students and faculty: There are more than 20,000 students and nearly 2,000 academic staff, including more than 200 professors and more than 500 associate professors.

Professional settings: It provides education at three levels: undergraduate, master and doctoral. The majors cover multiple disciplines such as engineering, science, management, economics, and medicine. There are 67 professional fields for undergraduates and 58 professional fields for masters. There are also nearly 90 graduate courses, such as ceramics, electrical engineering, power engineering, computer science, etc.

History and establishment time

Founded in 1913 In 1998, its predecessor was the Krakow Mining Academy. Over the past century, the school has continued to grow and develop, its subject areas have gradually broadened, and its education quality and scientific research level have continued to improve. It has gradually become a well-known science and engineering university in Poland and even Europe.

School Strength

Faculty: The faculty team of nearly 2,000 academic staff provides high-quality teaching and guidance for students, among which professors and associate professors account for a high proportion. They have rich teaching and scientific research experience in their respective professional fields.

Scientific research results: The school has achieved remarkable scientific research results in many disciplines, especially in engineering technology, materials science, computer science and other fields. The research results have a certain influence in Poland and internationally, and have made important contributions to the development of related industries. For example, the school has participated in many national and international scientific research projects, and has worked closely with enterprises and scientific research institutions to promote the transformation and application of scientific research results.

International cooperation: It has established extensive cooperative relations with many universities and scientific research institutions in Poland, Europe and even the world, signed more than 280 general cooperation agreements, and has partners in more than 60 countries. Actively participate in international exchange programs, such as Erasmus+ and Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctoral Program, providing students and teachers with rich opportunities for international exchange and cooperation.

Institutional Nature

AGH University of Science and Technology is a public university.

Educational Philosophy

The school's educational philosophy emphasizes the organic combination of education, scientific research and innovation, and focuses on cultivating students' practical ability and innovative thinking to meet the society's demand for high-quality professional talents. In the teaching process, we not only focus on imparting the basic knowledge of traditional disciplines, but also keep up with global trends, constantly open new disciplines and research directions, and provide students with personalized learning plans, so that students can master solid professional knowledge while having good comprehensive qualities and international competitiveness.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: It has a number of advanced laboratories and research centers, such as the AGH University Materials and Nanotechnology Academic Center, which provides good experimental conditions and research platforms for scientific researchers and students, and promotes the development and technological innovation of related disciplines such as materials science and nanotechnology.

Key disciplines: Mechanical engineering ranks first in Poland. In addition, electrical engineering, computer science, materials science, geological engineering, mining engineering and other disciplines also have high academic levels and teaching quality, and have a certain reputation and influence both in Poland and internationally.

Department

The school has 16 There are 3 colleges, including the School of Applied Mathematics, the School of Applied Social Sciences, the School of Drilling Oil and Gas, the School of Electrical Engineering Automation Computer Science and Electronics, the School of Foundry Engineering, the School of Fuel and Energy, the School of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Engineering, the School of Management, the School of Materials Science and Ceramics, the School of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics, the School of Metal Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, the School of Mining and Geoengineering, the School of Mine Surveying and Environmental Engineering, the School of Nonferrous Metals, the School of Physics and Applied Computer Science, the School of Interdisciplinary Biomedical Engineering, etc.

Ranking

Ranked 801-1000 in the 2022 QS World University Rankings.

In the 2024 European Engineering Ranking (EN GIRANK 2024), it has been ranked first among Polish institutions for many years.

Expenses

Undergraduate tuition fees are about 2000-5000 euros/year, and graduate tuition fees are roughly 2500-6000 euros/year. The specific fees vary depending on the major.

Campus

Geographic location: The campus is located in the center of Krakow, with convenient transportation and complete cultural and commercial facilities around it, providing convenient conditions for students' study and life.

Campus facilities: The school has complete teaching facilities, faculties, administrative departments and student organization venues, as well as one of the largest student campuses in Poland, as well as student clubs, sports and entertainment facilities, etc., which together form a compact center covering an area of ​​40 hectares, providing students with a good learning and living environment.