Silesian University of Technology

Polish name: Politechnika Śląska

Gliwice, śląskie voivodeship, Poland

7 English-taught programmes Bachelor's Master's Language test required

B2 level; IELTS minimum 5.5, TOEFL iBT minimum 72. Verify with the university — language requirements vary by programme.

Silesian University of Technology (Politechnika Śląska), founded in 1945 in Gliwice, Poland, is one of the country's ten officially designated research universities. With around 15,800 students and 13 faculties spanning engineering, architecture, chemistry, and applied sciences, it ranks among the top six Polish technical universities. The institution traces its roots to professors who relocated from Lwów Polytechnic after World War II and today operates additional campuses in Katowice and Zabrze, serving the broader Upper Silesian metropolitan region. Wikipedia ↗

How to apply

IRK Application system

Internet Recruitment of Candidates — Poland's common online admissions system. Create one account, register for programmes and upload documents.

Open application system
Tuition
Check polsl.pl Admission Office for fees — English-taught programmes offered; fees published per programme on irk.polsl.pl
Application fee
Pay application fee
Deadlines
Check irk.polsl.pl/en-gb/ for current deadlines — 2025/2026 recruitment open
Tuition notes
EU/EFTA citizens and holders of Polish permanent residency pay no tuition for full-time Polish-language programmes. Non-EU international students pay fees; English-taught bachelor's programmes start from approximately $2,000 USD per year, master's programmes from approximately $2,500–$4,700 USD per year depending on field. Dormitory deposit of 200 EUR required on arrival.
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IRK — irk.polsl.pl/en-gb

Requirements & how to apply

  1. Visit polsl.pl/rd1-cos/en/admissionofficeeng/.
  2. Check study offer (Study in English).
  3. Register in IRK system (irk.polsl.pl/en-gb/).
  4. Choose programme and fill in application.
  5. Upload required documents.
  6. Pay application fee.
  7. Await admission decision.

Gliwice, ul. Akademicka 2A. Student Service Centre: 2A Akademicka Street, 44-100 Gliwice. Use irk.polsl.pl/en-gb/ directly for foreign candidates registration.

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Programmes

English-taught programmes

7 programmes at Silesian University of Technology, grouped by level.

Location

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Gliwice, śląskie voivodeship, Poland.

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