Location and venue

Education and Congress Centre
Silesian University of Technology
Konarskiego 18B Street, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland

Silesian University of Technology

The Silesian University of Technology (SUT) is the oldest technical university in Upper Silesia and one of the largest in the country. It was established in 1945 as a scientific and educational facility for the most industrialised area in Poland, and one of the most industrialised in Europe. For over 75 years it has been an important institution of public life. It plays a significant cultural and opinion-forming role in the region.

The Silesian University of Technology is the only university in Silesia to be included in the prestigious group of 10 Polish universities, winners of the "Excellence Initiative-Research University" competition organised by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

15 educational units of the University – 13 faculties and 2 institutes – currently offer more than 50 study programmes and about 200 specialisations, including the whole spectrum of engineering studies. Aside from technical programmes, candidates may also study business analytics, interior design, applied linguistics, mathematics, pre-school and early childhood pedagogy, sociology, management and project management. Nine faculties, the Institute of Physics and the Institute of Education and Communication Research are located in Gliwice, two faculties operate in Katowice and two in Zabrze, thanks to which the Silesian University of Technology covers a significant area of the Silesian Voivodship with its scientific and didactic influence. Currently, SUT educates over 18,000 students. The University offers first-cycle studies (engineering and bachelor's degree), second-cycle studies - master's degree, education at doctoral school called "Joint Doctoral School" and postgraduate studies. Studies are conducted in full-time and part-time mode. Candidates have also the opportunity to access education in one of the nearly 30 study programmes in English.

About Gliwice

Gliwice is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Upper Silesia. Its rich history, interesting architecture and diverse cultural, fitness and leisure offer make it not only a great place to live, but also a popular tourist destination.

It is one of the best-connected cities in Poland; the A1 and A4 motorways intersect in its area, and many cities in the Upper Silesian conurbation can be reached from Gliwice thanks to the Drogowa Trasa Średnicowa (DTŚ). The city can also boast the largest inland port in the country, as well as a modernised airport, which is a showcase for the development of air transport in the city. Gliwice is also an important academic, scientific and industrial centre - its skilled workforce boosts the city's position in rankings of innovation and dynamic development.

If you'd like to learn more about Gliwice and its attractions, please feel free to check out the city's official website.