75 years of THE SILESIAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY STUDY OFFER Dare to dream and study with SUT, where even the sky is not the limit! You can make a difference! APPLY.POLSL.PL THE SILESIAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY / STUDY OFFER 1 WELCOME TO THE SILESIAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (SUT) a place that, without any doubt, educates successful people. You have chosen a unique opportunity to study engineering at an institution of a worldwide academic reputation and a vivid cooperation with major industrial partners. 2 THE SILESIAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY / STUDY OFFER MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR In a changing world, based on new technologies, the demand for engineers is constantly increasing. They are the ones who create our modern reality, which results in various social and cultural changes. The profession of an engineer requires creativity, responsibility and openness to what is new, but it also gives great satisfaction! The main goal of our university is to educate highly qualified engineering staff and to conduct innovative scientific research. It is here, where new ideas and solutions are born, allowing the implementation of multilateral scientific cooperation, making the Silesian University of Technology an important player in the field of innovation and new technologies. Rector of the Silesian University of Technology Professor Arkadiusz Mężyk PhD, DSc THE SILESIAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY / STUDY OFFER 3 STUDY IN THE HEART OF EUROPE 4 THE SILESIAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY / STUDY OFFER Poland is one of the largest countries in Europe, a modern and dynamic member of the European Union, where education really matters. It is situated in the middle of the European continent, at the crossroads between West and East. Poland is an ideal place not only for studying, but also for travelling. A journey across Poland is a great opportunity to visit historical points of interest, such as monuments and sites listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, see breath- taking landscapes of the mountains, sea, lakes and woods, as well as experience Polish cuisine and hospitality. Compared to other EU countries, the cost of living is a fraction of what a foreign student would have to spend in most of other European countries. THE SILESIAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY / STUDY OFFER 5 Upper Silesia in brief The Upper Silesia region lies in the basin of two rivers: the Vistula and the Odra, in the southern part of Poland. It borders with the Slovak and the Czech Republics in the south. It has the highest population density in the country with almost 5 million inhabitants. The Upper Silesia is full of positive energy, drawing on ethnic, cultural and tourist diversity. Owing to the dynamic development of the industry and the application of the latest technology advancements, the Upper Silesia region became known throughout Europe in the 18th century. Thanks to the industrial development there are a lot of very interesting places to visit here. Many of them are included in the Industrial Monuments Route. USEFUL LINKS www.slaskie.pl/en/ www.slaskie.travel/ 6 THE SILESIAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY / STUDY OFFER Places to visit • Historic GUIDO Coal Mine in Zabrze with its original 19th century galleries, stables and chambers available to visitors at 170 and 320 m below the ground level www.kopalniaguido.pl • Historic Silver Mine and the Black Trout Adit in Tarnowskie Góry, offering also an openair exhibition of steam engine machines at the premises of the mine www.kopalniasrebra.pl • The Palace and Park Complex in Pławniowice – a beautiful example of residence architecture in the Upper Silesia www.palac.plawniowice.pl • The Tychy Brewery and the Museum of Brewing Industry, an attraction not only for beer enthusiasts. Here, the history of this beverage (dating back to 1629) is presented in the most modern way https://browarytyskie.pl/bramka/ • Limestone rocks of the Kraków-Częstochowa Jurassic Highland Chain, with perfect conditions for rock climbing www.jura.info.pl • The Beskids - the mountain ranges of the Silesian Beskids and Żywiec Beskids with the well-known ski resorts in Szczyrk, Wisła, Ustroń or Korbielów • The Palace and forests with bison in Pszczyna which witnessed the history of the Dukes of Pszczyna and the Upper Silesian agglomeration with an industrial legacy of almost 200 years and much more! THE SILESIAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY / STUDY OFFER 7 GENERAL INFORMATION Capital: Warsaw Language: Polish Border Countries: Germany, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, Russia Population: 38 million Area: 322 575 km2 Time Zone: CET (UTC+1) Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2) Climate: Summers with mild temperatures and moderately severe winters Currency: Zloty (PLN, zł) Government type: Republic, parliamentary, democracy Members of: EU, UN, NATO, OECD, WTO and many others Country calling code: +48 8 THE SILESIAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY / STUDY OFFER YOUR FUTURE IS IN GLIWICE The main seat of SUT is in Gliwice, a charming, 800-year-old city and an important scientific, research and design centre in Poland. Gliwice has nearly 200 000 inhabitants and thanks to the SUT it is the second (next to Warsaw) agglomeration of technical skills and knowledge. Over the last 20 years, Gliwice has transformed from the city based on a heavy industry into the leader in new technologies. Gliwice is also well known for its cultural life. Many festivals, concerts, exhibitions and other art activities take place in the town. Many famous Polish artists and other interesting people (e.g. the inventor of the Nivea cream) originally come from Gliwice. The results of surveys show that Gliwice is one of the most attractive cities to live and study in Poland. It is definitely a unique place, where tradition, multicultural heritage, science and modernity intermingle, creating its one-of-a-kind atmosphere. our future is in Gliwice THE SILESIAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY / STUDY OFFER 9 Y GETTING HERE AIRPORTS NEAR GLIWICE: • Katowice (KTW, 40 km), • Kraków (KRK, 100 km), • Wrocław (WRO, 170 km) SUT is located near the city centre of Gliwice, approximately 1.5 km away from the Central Railway Station (15 min. walk, 7 min. by car), a taxi stop and Bus Station. In Gliwice there is an efficient communication system, which provides convenient local and international connections. The Mobility Office (for exchange students) and the Admission Office (for full degree students) arrange airport transfers for students arriving at Katowice and Cracow airports. ACCESS FROM KATOWICE AIRPORT (KTW) From Katowice Airport there are many direct flight connections with numerous international destinations, including London, Paris, Rome, Frankfurt, Munich, Dusseldorf, Glasgow, Oslo, Barcelona, Warsaw, operated by both regular and low cost airlines. For more details, visit the airport website: www.katowice-airport.com BY CAR Car rental and taxi services are available at the airport. The Katowice Airport – Gliwice route: motorway A1 to Gliwice; distance: ~40 km, time: ~30 min. BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT – BUS There is a direct bus connection from KTW Airport to Gliwice. To check the timetable visit: www.tigerexpress.eu There is also a daily Airport Bus service offered from KTW Airport to the city centre of Katowice. Bus stop is located at the Central Railway Station in Katowice; travel time: ~40 min. The easiest way to get from Katowice city centre to Gliwice is by train. The trip takes ~40 min. For more info, timetables and prices: www.rozklad-pkp.pl/en 10 THE SILESIAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY / STUDY OFFER ACCESS FROM KRAKÓW AIRPORT (KRK) From Kraków Airport there are many direct flight connections with numerous international destinations, including London, Paris, Rome, Frankfurt, Munich, Dusseldorf, Glasgow, Oslo, Barcelona, Warsaw, operated by both regular and low cost airlines. For more details visit the airport website at: www.krakowairport.pl BY CAR Car rental and taxi services are available at the airport. The Kraków Airport – Gliwice route: motorway A4, direction Katowice/ Wrocław, toll: ~5 euro, distance: ~100 km, time: 90 min. BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT BUS from Kraków Airport to the city centre of Kraków: lines Nos 208, 252 and 902, time: ~30 min. For more info and timetables visit: www.mpk.krakow.pl ACCESS FROM WROCŁAW AIRPORT (WRO) From Wrocław Airport there are many direct flight connections with numerous international destinations, operated by both regular and low cost airlines. For more details, visit the airport website at: www.airport.wroclaw.pl BY CAR Car rental and taxi services are available at the airport. The Wrocław – Gliwice route: motorway A4 direction: Gliwice/ Katowice, toll: ~4 euro, distance: 170 km, time: approx. 160 min. BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT – BUS Public bus services from Wrocław Airport to the Wrocław Central Railway & Coach Stations: lines Nos 106 and 206 operate every 15 minutes every day, travelling time: ~30 min. BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT – TRAIN There are many direct trains from Wrocław Central Station to Gliwice. The journey takes ~2.5 hours. For more info, timetables and prices visit: www.rozklad-pkp.pl/en THE SILESIAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY / STUDY OFFER 11 LOCAL TRANSPORT BUSES AND TRAMS Gliwice has a good public transportation network (buses). The public bus services in the region are provided by the ZTM company, operating in the city and in the entire Upper Silesia. More information and timetables are available at: https://rj.metropoliaztm.pl/rozklady/ Outside Gliwice, trams are also a common means of public transport, as popular as buses. Full degree students are entitled to 50% discount on tickets upon presenting a valid student ID card. TRAINS The Central Railway Station (PKP) in Gliwice is located in the city centre, ~15 minutes’ walk from SUT. Timetables and connections are available on the website of the Polish State Railways (PKP): www.pkpsa.pl/en There are several other companies providing rail services, including: Koleje Śląskie (KS) – outside of the Upper Silesia region, Przewozy Regionalne (PR) – regional railway services being the cheapest way to travel outside the Upper Silesia region, PKP Inter City (IC and TLK) – operating on longer distances, offering direct connections with many Polish and European cities.