ABOUT

The Opole University of Technology (OUTech) located in the beautiful city of Opole is an internationally oriented high-tech university, providing education mostly in technical sciences but also in the fields of logistics, economics, management, tourism, sport, and physiotherapy. The university serves about 5000 students representing 23 nationalities. Its scientific and educational potential is built on a high-class international academic and research staff. The university offers studies in an interesting, stimulating and inspiring international environment. Once enrolled, the students become members of the university community.

In recent years, the university significantly developed its laboratory base. The newest movement and neuroscience laboratory is amongst the best facilities of this type in the country. We offer properly adjusted faculties for technical, economic and medical research. 

OUTech’s Doctoral School ensures top-level education in 8 technical, economic and health disciplines. We prepare students for demanding worldwide careers.

FACULTIES

The university comprises 6 faculties that ensure diversity and innovation in teaching and research:

• Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture
• Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatic Control and Informatics
• Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
• Faculty of Production Engineering and Logistics
• Faculty of Economics and Management
• Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy

DEGREE PROGRAMS IN ENGLISH

The degree programs and courses in English are crucial for the internationalization of the university. They are steered by foreign scholars and academic professionals. The courses are designed to meet the global market requirements. Our university is famous for its attracting diploma theses. If you have a research idea, our lecturers will help you develop and implement a diploma you will be proud of. Having completed the first-degree studies, you can change the field of study and get a master’s degree in another specialization.

SERVICES FOR STUDENTS

The university offers students services on the highest level in terms of accommodation, sports activities and social events. The students are supported in their job search by the Academic Career Centre. Members of the University Sports Association participate in the World and European Championships and Olympic Games, winning medals in various categories

STUDENT LIFE

Students of the Opole University of Technology study, discover and have fun. They create and join student research and sports clubs and participate in networking events, international conferences and workshops, and the annual Student Festival. They are offered a great chance to flourish and take full advantage of the opportunity to learn the European heritage and culture.

LOCAL COOPERATION

The university is closely cooperating with local governments and businesses. Thanks to the business-science network of contacts with the finest local enterprises our students get first-hand practical knowledge.

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

For many years the university has been building a multicultural academic community. We developed educational and research partnerships with a number of partnering institutions from all over Europe, South America and Asia. Each year we receive a number of students, lecturers and specialists from all over the world.

RANKINGS

The Opole University of Technology is ranked in THE World University Rankings 2023, in the national perspective the university was ranked in the 9th position.

FACTS AND FIGURES

• Established in 1966
• 426 academic staff
• 152 professors
• 16 foreign researchers
• 5000 students
• 432 foreign students (including Erasmus+ students) l
• Confucius Institute
• Erasmus+ agreements with more than 100 European higher institutions