Gdansk University of Technology, one of the oldest in Poland, is an autonomous state university which covers 9 faculties. Ensuring high quality education for the dynamic development of economy and knowledge-based society is one of the key elements of the mission of Gdansk University of Technology (GUT).
Master's Programmes
Business & Management (3)
Engineering & Technology (3)
Arts, Design & Architecture (2)
Social Sciences (2)
About
History
The cornerstone of the university building was embedded on the 7th of June 1900. Within the next four years buildings of total volume exceeding 200,000 m³ were erected on the area of 6,4 ha. Back then, the university was divided into six faculties: Architecture, Chemistry, Construction, Machine Engineering and Electrotechnics, Shipbuilding and Ship Machine Engineering and General Sciences.
Education
The high quality of education is currently one of the key factors in attracting the best candidates for studies, and only the best graduates of upper-secondary schools are able to maintain a high level of education and increase the chances of university graduates to find a job that would be satisfactory, both intellectually and financially.
Research
Selected laboratories and courses of study at Gdansk University of Technology possess certificates confirming the quality of education and research.
Career
Among GUT alumni are CEOs of large companies, persons holding high public offices, entrepreneurs, creators of well-known brands, renowned architects. Many of them appreciate education and practical skills gained at the university.
The Gdansk University of Technology Careers Office helps students and graduates to actively enter the job market. It is possible thanks to collaborating with employers, labor offices and other academic career units.
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QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2021
801
2020
801
2019
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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.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
801
2019
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2018
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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
2021
1001 -200
2020
801 200
2019
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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2021
1174 -26
2020
1148 -55
2019
1093
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.
Services
Student services
International Relations Office (IRO) and International Students and Vistors Office (ISVO) deal with:
- central coordination and management of Erasmus+,
- managing of ISVO,
- coordination of activities related to international cooperation,
- cooperation with foreign institutions and organizations within international cooperation
- cooperation with GUT's faculties within preparing agreements in the field of education and international cooperation database,
- international promotion and information activities,
- international programmes and scholarships counselling.
Housing services
Gdansk University of Technology provides modern housing for 3 000 students in 12 dormitory buildings located close to the university (5 minute walk). The dormitories offer high standard accommodation with mostly double rooms. Triple bed rooms are also available, as well as rooms suitable for disabled people.
Library services
The Library of Gdansk University of Technology (GUT) is the oldest and the largest technical library in northern Poland. The Library holds: over 1,200,000 thousand volumes, mainly textbooks and study guides, science books,scientific and technical journals, standards and standardization handbooks, technology and economics books and online databases
Medical services
You can choose private insurance company or join a voluntary health insurance in Poland in one of National Health Fund branches (NFZ- Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia). Under this insurance scheme, students are entitled to free medical care and can use university health care clinics and health centres.
Student Life
Campus life
Within the campus historic architecture coexists with modern buildings full of wellequipped teaching rooms and highly specialized laboratories. The symbol of the university is the monumental Main Building, built in the early twentieth century, and designed in Neo-Renaissance style by the renowned Dutch architect, Albert Carsten, later professor of the university.
Sports facilities
In ASC there are 20 sports sections including swimming, athletics, judo, volleyball, football, tennis and table tennis. Sports center is located in Wrzeszcz on the main traffic route, close to SKM(a commuter train) and tram lines. They have a modern, newly renovated swimming pool complex, which is used by students during physical education classes.
Student clubs
Participation in the activity of circles and student organisations is an excellent way to develop your personality and improve your team working skills. Getting involved in scientific or cultural projects will let you share the organisational spirit and it will bring you satisfaction while still having fun.
Student organisations at GUT are numerous and so are their activity profiles. You are sure to find such an organisation that will help you develop your passions or take a break from daily routine of studying.Accreditation
The education quality at Gdansk University of Technology was assessed several times by the Polish Accreditation Committee (PAC) and the Polish Accreditation Commission of Universities of Technology (PACUT).
Student Reviews
curliculum
Dominika Skwierawska rated 3 out of 5 stars
the curriculum was not very interesting. I gained little new skills, but I highly recommend the university itself.
Great University
Provided by U-Multirank rated 4 out of 5 stars
Faculty of Economics is really cool
Niektóre przedmioty powinny zostać wymienione lub ulepszone.
Provided by U-Multirank rated 4 out of 5 stars
Np. Angielski - wprowadzić angielski Techniczny i Biznesowy, porządny, najlepiej z native speakerem. Drugą opcją będzie nauka innego języka. Ale też konkrety, a nie marnowanie godzin i nauka kilku słówek na krzyż.
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