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Published by Gdańsk University of Technology Promotion Department 2014 University Location
Gdańsk University of Technology (GUT) is located in Gdańsk – a city of more than 1000-year tradition, situated at the mouth of the Vistula River on the Baltic Sea. Much of the city's industry is related to shipbuilding and shipping. The city has two main port areas. The older New Port is a major industrial centre for shipyards, metallurgical and chemical plants, timber mills and food-processing facilities. The new Port of Gdańsk is Poland's largest maritime development project. It handles coal export and petroleum import.
Gdańsk is the capital of the Pomeranian Voivodeship and has nearly 500 000 inhabitants. There are numerous higher education institutions located in the region. Among this quite considerable group, Gdańsk University of Technology is the largest technical university and one of the oldest technical universities in Poland.
4 In 1980, Gdańsk Shipyard was the birthplace of the Solidarity trade union movement, whose opposition to the Communist regime led to the end of the Communist Party rule in 1989 and sparked series of protests, that successfully overturned the Communist regimes of the former Soviet bloc. Solidarity's leader, Lech Walesa (awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983) became the President of Poland in 1990.
For the last 20 years, the city of Gdańsk has been consequently implementing strategy of sustainable development, in which knowledge economy plays the main role.
5 Hevelius and Fahrenheit – University Patrons
Johannes Hevelius (8.01.1611 Gdańsk – 28.01.1687 Gdańsk). After Nicolaus Copernicus, the most prominent astronomer in Poland. Constructor of astronomical instruments, he was the inventor of the pendulum clock, the periscope, the micrometer and the creator of the world's first great astronomical observatory equipped with telescopes. Hevelius spent most of his life in Gdańsk. On the roofs of his houses he built an observatory, which he was developing over the years and which he equipped with instruments made by himself or under his supervision. The largest telescope was 39 meters long and set outside the city. Hevelius studied stars, planets and comets and investigated the phenomenon of libration of the Moon. He identified 9 new constellations and was the first to discover four comets; he successfully measured the height of the lunar mountains, he discovered age changes in magnetic declination. He was the author of many works in the field of astronomy. As the first scholar on Polish territory he was awarded membership of the Royal Society in London. He received financial support, among others, from John III Sobieski (he called one of the constellations the Shield of Sobieski in his honour), and Louis XIV.
In 2006, the monument of Hevelius, by John Szczypka, was erected on the square in front of the Old Town Hall. 2011 was declared the Year of Johannes Hevelius by the Polish Sejm.
6 Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit (24.05.1688 Gdańsk – 16.09.1736 The Hague), physicist and engineer, the inventor of the mercury thermometer and the creator of his own scale. He studied in Gdańsk. After his parents’ death he moved to Amsterdam, where he studied physics, conducted experiments with devices that measured the temperature and pressure, worked as chemistry teacher. He lived in Gdańsk again between 1709 and 1712, and he conducted experiments on the construction of temperature and pressure gauges. He was the first person to use mercury in thermometers. He described the phenomenon of supercooling of water, prooved correlation between the boiling point of water and pressure, and described properties of platinum. Working in the field of optics, he improved Newton's telescope. In the Journal of the Royal Society in London he published results of his study on new design of thermometer, barometer and liquid density meter (aerometer). In 1725 he developed thermometric scale, named with his last name (32° F = 0° C). It was initially widely used, yet after new proposal of a Swedish astronomer, Anders Celsius, limited to English-speaking countries; it is currently used in the United States, Australia and New Zealand. In 2008 Fahrenheit Meteorological column was installed in Gdańsk. In a glass display case a 1.2m thermometer was placed with Fahrenheit and Celsius scales .
On 22.09.2010, according to the decision of the Senate of Gdańsk University of Technology, the North Courtyard was named after Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit, and the South Courtyard, where the Foucault pendulum is located, was named after Johannes Hevelius. On 2.10.2011 and 1.10.2013 in the courtyards of the Gdańsk University of Technology commemorative reliefs portraiting those eminent representatives of science from Gdańsk were unveiled.
7 University Mission
Our mission is to provide the high quality education to meet the needs of the dynamically growing economy and the knowledge-based society. We are committed to carry out scientific research at the highest, international level of excellence in the globalising world, as well as realising innovative undertakings to contribute to society through active participation in civilisation transformation, in particular that of science and technology.
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8 University Vision – SMART University
Strategically determined raising funds to realise strategic goals, in accordance with the priorities and undertakings of the EU, Poland and the region
Maximally innovative implementing new mechanisms and benefiting from new organisations that stimulate development of innovative solutions, both for GUT and the region
Attractive to all designing and introducing lifelong learning solutions, using team approach to project and e-learning in the studies syllabuses, modernisation of educational and research laboratories, focus on practical applications of research
Refining personalities creating positive environment for development of all students, doctoral students and employees, particularly the best ones, through setting ambitious tasks and rewarding significant results
Teamworking with passion gradual removing of barriers and administrative obstacles, favouring verified models, nourishing the culture of work and innovation friendly environment
9 High positions in Polish rankings!
2nd most popular university in Poland among candidates according to the ranking of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. For the fourth time in a row!
3rd position in regard to salaries of university graduates in Poland
4th position in the ranking of universities whose graduates hold CEO positions
2nd position in the PRODOK ranking of the most doctoral-candidate-friendly university in Poland
8th position in Poland, 3rd position among Polish universities of technology and 654th in the world classification in Webometrics Ranking of World Universities
The best Faculty of Chemistry in Poland according to the Polish Accreditation Committee and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education
10 Total number of students Structure of studies from 1904 until 2012 and number of students
25 000 per each type
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1 – full-time studens 22087 81% 2 – part-time studens 3130 12% 3 – post-graduate and MBA studens 1454 5% 4 – doctoral studens 627 2%
11 Faculties First and second cycle studies, full-time and part-time 38 fields of undergraduate studies Faculty of Architecture 27 fields of graduate studies, including: Faculty of Chemistry 3 inter-faculty fields of study Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications 2 inter-institutional fields of study – both and Informatics unique on a national scale: „Medical and Faculty of Electrical and Control Engineering Mechanical Engineering” and „Chemistry of Faculty of Applied Physics and Mathematics Building Materials” Faculty of Civil and Environmental 2 fields of undergraduate and 9 fields of Engineering graduate studies in English Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Ocean Engineering and Ship 7 fields of postgraduate (doctorate) studies, both Technology full time and part time Faculty of Management and Economics Over 50 postgraduate study courses
MBA Studies in two learning paths
more than 1 200 academic staff members and 27 000 students
12 New model of education – Engineer of the Future
Gdańsk University of Technology has been granted EU funds to implement the Engineer of the Future project. The project proposes a new education model focused on team designing and acquiring skills such as efficient collaboration, undertaking risk or analytical problem solving. The raised funds will be spent on infrastructure modernisation and new laboratories. The university has been awarded the ECTS label – an international certificate of quality of the study programme which confirms that the study programme of all fields of study is aimed at strengthening practical competences of students. Gdańsk University of Technology gains interesting experience through participating in the works of international consortium CDIO, whose members want to educate engineers basing on the algorithm “Conceive – Design – Implement – Operate”.
13 International collaboration
Gdańsk University of Technology constantly expands its international cooperation, taking part in numerous international educational programmes and collaborating with a wide network of partner institutions. The university currently has more than 420 bilateral agreements within the framework of the Erasmus programme, more than 70 cooperation agreements of a general character and various double diploma agreements with universities in countries such as Denmark, France, Germany, Italy and Sweden. Participating in the work of national and international networks such as the EUA, CDIO, BSRUN, and IRO's Forum, Gdańsk University of Technology ensures constant exchange of good practices in the field of internationalization of the university, student exchange, intercultural communication, creation of joint degree programmes and promotion abroad, following international trends.
The university supports development of research, constantly striving to improve professional competence of academic staff and students through coordination and participation in international educational and innovation projects (e.g. Erasmus+, LLP Erasmus, LLP Erasmus Intensive Programms, Erasmus Mundus, Jean Monnet, CEEPUS, Tempus and Leonardo da Vinci).
14 Number of foreign students and visitors from all over the world grows year after year due to modern laboratories, wide educational offer in Polish and English, huge intellectual potential, wide range of scientific clubs and student organizations, which provide ideal environment for exchange of experience.
Number of international students between 2009 and 2012
300
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99 154 200 293
2009 2010 2011 2012
15 Over 100 000 Graduates!
About 11 080 students graduated from the Technical University in Gdansk from 1904 until 1939. The total number of graduates of Gdańsk University of Technology since 1945 amounts to 89 000 as of 12.12.2013. Therefore, it is jointly over 100 000 graduates that left GUT with diplomas in their hands.
GUT 2010 graduates employment statistics
Are you currently employed? Is your employment in line with Are you satisfied with graduating your field of study at GUT ? from GUT?
1 2 1 1 1
2 3 2 4 5
1 – Yes 92% 1 – Definitely yes 53% 2 – No 8% 1 – Yes 79% 2 – Quite satified 39% 2 – No 21% 3 – I don’t know 1% 4 – Rather not 5% 5 – Definitely no 2%
16 Scientific research
300 inventions ready for implementation 200 research and development projects currently carried out 700 agreements with entrepreneurs concluded in last 3 years
There are high investment projects carried out under the MAESTRO programme, the Applied Research Programme, the LIDER programme, the INNOTECH programme and the new GRAF- TECH programme. Outstanding students carry out their projects at the university within Diamond Grant programme.
Gdańsk University of Technology is also very successful in raising funds from foreign institutions. Amongst others, the university takes part in the realisation of a prestigious grant financed under the EU's Seventh Framework Programme under the IDEAS programme, which is compared to European Nobel prize in science. Gdańsk University of Technology currently carries out 26 projects under international research programmes.
17 Business cooperation and technology transfer
Currently, Gdańsk University of Technology is carrying out a lot of innovative research and development projects, focusing on the implementation of the technologies financed from national funds. Many of them are projects financed by the Operational Programme "Innovative Economy". Commercialization of knowledge is the university’s priority. Gdańsk University of Technology, as the first university in Poland, has formed a special purpose partnership Excento, which will allow researchers to implement their research results smoothly. With the help of Excento subsidiaries have already been established, using the technologies developed at the university.
Projects’ value structure
POIG (22) 69,2% Defence (3) 7,8% GRAFTech (1) 0,56% Applied Research Programme (7) 15,7% INNOTECH (3) 6,74%
18 Employees of Gdańsk University of Technology are involved in permanent cooperation with a large number of companies, among which the following should be listed:
INTEL Technology Poland PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Samsung Electronics Polska Konwencjonalna IBM Polska KGHM Polska Miedź Young Digital Planet LOTOS Asfalt Blue Services PKN Orlen TechnoService Schlumberger LTD Datera Deep Ocean Technology Learnetics BioLab Innovative Research Technologies IVO Software BLIRT SA FIDO Intelligence Kruszwica GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy International
19 The Campus
The university campus consists of many buildings constructed in various architectural styles over the last hundred years. The monumental Main Building designed at the beginning of the 20th century in the Dutch Neo-Renaissance style by Albert Carsten - an architect and a university professor – is the symbol of the university. During the Second World War 60 percent of the building and 70 percent of its roofing got burnt. The steel framework was the only remaining element of the clock tower. The damages were repaired but the decision on the tower reconstruction was put off many times. It was rebuilt on the Main Building on 13.05.2012.
The campus of Gdańsk University of Technology is continuously being developed. Elegant, modern, and eco-friendly buildings co-exist with charming and majestic edifices. Classes take place in modern auditoriums and well equipped specialised laboratories.
20 There are the following modern educational and research centres along with supporting units within the university campus: 1. Nanotechnology Centre with 25 modern laboratories equipped with unique devices for tests at the level of atoms 2. LINTE^2 Laboratory of Innovative Electrical Power Technologies and Integration of Renewable Energy Sources 3. Maths and Distance Learning Centre that uses modern ICT technologies and tools for mathematical modelling and visualisation of data 4. ICT Educational and Research Centre that collaborates with over 100 companies in Pomerania and their partners in Kuyavia and Mazovia 5. Academic Sports Centre – modern sports facilities accessible to all students and employees: two swimming-pools: 25 m and 12,5 m; a full size football pitch 64m x 105m, a sports hall; a volleyball pitch, outdoor tennis courts; a fitness gym, body- building gyms, a rowing gym and a judo hall
Gdańsk University of Technology has a modern student housing estate, which accommodates more than 2,500 people in 11 dormitories located in three attractive locations in the city – on the outskirts of the Tri-City Landscape Park, close to the university in the center of Wrzeszcz and near the sea.
21 Historical Calendar
1900 The cornerstone is laid 2004 for the university building 100-Year Anniversary of founding of Technical University in Gdansk 1904 King’s Technical High School is created 2014 önigliche Technische Hochschule) (K 110-year Anniversaryechnical of founding of T 1921 University in Gdansk Hochschule is handed over to the authorities of the Free City of Danzig. The official name is changed to Technische Hochschule der Freien Stadt Danzig
1941–45 dinated to the Reich the unniversity is subor authorities in Berlin 2020 Smart University 1945, e university became on May 24, th a Polish state academy
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22 Finances
Educational activity is the main source of university’s revenue (58%). The university receives subventions from the state treasury but its paid educational services constitute an important source of university's basic operating income. Research activity brings 30% of total revenue and its main categories are: subventions for statutory activity, funds to carry out projects financed by the National Centre for Research and Development and the National Science Centre, as well as funds for financing international collaboration with foreign institutions. A part of the university profit comes also from the research and development services. The financial situation of the university in the years 2008-2011 is represented by the graphs below: Revenue structure University revenue structure
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50.000 3 4 5 1 – Educational activity 60% Educational Research Separate Other 2 – Research activity 30% activity activity economic activity sources 3 – Separate economic activity 2% 4 – Non-operating revenues 6% 5 – Financial revenues 2% Obtained in 2011 Planned for 2012 Obtained in 2012 Gdańsk University of Technology
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