Warsaw University of Technology builds upon the traditions of Polish technical universities that used to function in Warsaw – the Polytechnic Institute founded in 1826 thanks to the efforts of Stanisław Staszic and the School of Hipolit Wawelberg and Stanisław Rotwand established in 1895.
- #521 Ranking
- 1,408 Academic Staff
- Public Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- The Warsaw University of Technology is a community of students and teachers.
- In its operations the Warsaw University of Technology attaches special importance to respect for human and civic rights and to academic freedoms.
- All students and staff, together and separately, are required to safeguard the good reputation of the Warsaw University of Technology.
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About
History
- 4 January 1826 – 19 November 1831: Operation of the Preparatory School for the Polytechnic Institute – the first technical school in Warsaw, founded by Stanisław Staszic. The school provided education in technical and business fields.
- 4 September 1895: Opening of the Hipolit Wawelberg and Stanisław Rotwand School of Mechanics and Technology – a secondary technical school
Education
The Warsaw University of Technology is an academic institution of higher learning, shaping the future social elites ― educated people with a broad outlook on the world, conscious of their own views but also understanding and respecting the world views of others.
The University not only gives shape to the minds of its student but also forges their characters, awakens in them the kind of creative attitudes engineers should display, furnishing them not only with knowledge but also with skills. Knowledge is best imparted by those who actively expand it, and skills passed on by those who had to learn them through practice.
Research
Scientific and development work conducted at Warsaw University of Technology is an answer to the challenges of modern science and economy.
Technology transfer, i.e. offering the results of research with their specific applications in mind, is an important element of the mission of the University as an innovation and entrepreneurship centre. Warsaw University of Technology not only supports Polish innovators by changing their inventions into companies, but it also initiates cooperation with national and foreign companies.
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
521 -20
2022
501 10
2021
511
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
732 -64
2022
668 -50
2021
618
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
901
2021
901 -100
2020
801
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
1201
2022
1201 -200
2021
1001
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Based on longstanding tradition at WUT we understand that student success is not defined solely by academic achievements. The Warsaw University of Technology provides students with numerous possibilities to develop their knowledge, gives them freedom to explore various interests, passions, and dreams.
Housing services
- At WUT there are 10 dormitories with single, double, triple rooms or apartments to choose from.
- Gym, swimming pool, library, TV room, laundry and kitchen also available.
- The price of a room is approximately 100 Euro monthly.
- Students Union is responsible for the accomodation of all international students.All the information on the registration system is available in the Handbook for International Students.
Library services
The library and information system of Warsaw University of Technology is comprised of over 30 WUT libraries, including: the Main Library with its branches and library points, as well as faculty and institute libraries. The full list of WUT libraries with addresses and opening hours is available at the home website of the Main Library.
Student Life
Sports facilities
Academic Sports Club of Warsaw University of Technology (AZS PW): It runs 37 sports sections with over 1000 training students. AZS PW sportspeople regularly take part in masters sports competitions, i.a. Academic Championships of Warsaw and Mazowsze Voivodship, Polish Championships of Universities and Polish Championships of Technical Universities, and they take winning places in the general classifications during these competitions.
WUT Sports Club: It runs 37 sports sections with over 1000 training students.
- Centre for Physical Education and Sports: The Centre’s offer includes 17 suggestions of varied classes, such as: aerobics, boxing, judo and self-defense, kickboxing, basketball, body building
Student clubs
Students Union contributes to a significant extent to the internationalization and international cooperation at WUT.
The main role in this activity is played by a special team who is in charge of international affairs - International Matters Committee of Students Union. The Committee represents Polish and foreign students before the University authorities and is responsible for expenditures on international cooperation of students organizations.
They collect and share information on international scholarships, internships and educational programs for students. International Affairs Committee is a link between the University (represented by authorities and Centre for International Cooperation) and all students.
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