Politechnika Krakowska, known in English as Cracow University of Technology, is a public university with a technical profile in Kraków, Poland. Its full Polish name is Politechnika Krakowska im. Tadeusza Kościuszki.
According to the university’s official history, it gained full independence in 1954. By a regulation of the Council of Ministers of September 1976 it was given Tadeusz Kościuszko as its patron, and the name has been part of its title since then.
Current study programmes, admission rules and tuition information are published on the university’s official website, and requirements differ by programme and study level.
Domains taught:
Aerospace, AI and Machine Learning, Automation, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, Geotechnics, Industrial Design, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Materials, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metrology, Nanotechnologies, Optics, Physics, Process Control, Project Management, Quality, Robotics, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Statistics, Structural Engineering, Telecommunications, Thermodynamics, Transportations
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Member of EUA. Collaborations with local industries and research institutions in Kraków.
Research:
Sustainable architecture & Urban planning, Advanced materials & Structures, Renewable energy & Energy efficiency, Automotive engineering & Transport systems.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1800
Current students***:
14000
Foreign students***:
N/A%
Cumulative former students***:
N/A
Pros
Leading technical university in Kraków with strong architecture and civil engineering programs, historic city location.
Cons
Often overshadowed by AGH UST in some engineering fields, some older facilities.
Best For
Major technical university strong in architecture, civil engineering, and mechanical engineering.
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AGH University of Science and Technology lists Materials Science & Engineering, Computer Science & Telecommunications, Mining & Geoengineering among its main specialties.
Most Similar Schools Abroad
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*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
Where is Cracow University of Technology located?
The university is in Kraków, Poland. It is a public institution with a technical profile, and its Polish name is Politechnika Krakowska.
When did the university gain full independence?
The official university history gives 1954 as the year of full independence. English-language references likewise place the creation of the university in 1954.
Why is the university named after Tadeusz Kościuszko?
The name was given by a regulation of the Polish Council of Ministers in September 1976. Since then the institution has been known in Polish as Politechnika Krakowska im. Tadeusza Kościuszki.
Is Cracow University of Technology a public university?
Yes, it is a public university with a technical profile. It is one of the technical universities of Kraków.
What is the Polish name of the university?
It is Politechnika Krakowska, often written with the patron's name as Politechnika Krakowska im. Tadeusza Kościuszki. Both forms refer to the same institution.
Where can applicants find fees and admission requirements?
Current information is published on the university's official website. Requirements differ by programme and study level, so they should be checked for the relevant year.
Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Design for Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Practices
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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