How to choose the right studies?
The choice of studies is not an easy matter … you are probably wondering how to combine your interests with job market forecasts and university offers. We will give you a hint!
Step by step instruction
First, think about what you like. Point out your interests – subjects at school that you like and in which you feel good, your passions and hobbies. It’s your life and your choice – don’t try to meet your parents’ or family’s expectations. Also ask your friends what, where they studied and whether they were satisfied.
Then, browse the university’s offers – what courses they offer, how they fare in the rankings. When choosing, be guided by reputation, tradition and experience.
Another basic question is: what field of study to choose to have a job in a few years? Now, a certain trend seems to be, for example, computer science, but remember that the field of study alone will not guarantee you professional success.
An increasingly popular solution is to combine theory with practice – already during studies. Universities introduce e.g., extensive apprenticeship programs or even dual studies, during which you spend half of your time on classes at the university, and the other half – in a specific company, where you earn extra money!
The comfort of studying is also extremely important – find out what the campuses look like, what infrastructure universities have, what laboratories they have.
It is obvious that learning itself is only part of student life. It is important to be able to develop your various passions and interests at the university. This happens, among others, thanks to student organizations, sports centres, theatres, choirs and student bands.
Student Science Clubs – this is also a very important aspect of studying. This is where you will develop your scientific interests in line with research of exceptional academic teachers.
In modern times, knowledge of foreign languages is extremely important, but also the opportunity to gain experience abroad. Therefore, check what offers of foreign study programmes and international exchanges are offered by the universities that interest you.
Read also about social support, scholarships and awards for academic achievements as well as artistic and sports achievements.
These are probably the basic hints that will help you choose your studies well.
Did you know that the Silesian University of Technology meets all these points?
The choice of fields of study is large (apart from the main fields, there are also many specializations) and the range is huge! From computer science, automation, through civil engineering, architecture, biotechnology to management, language learning and general engineering! In each field, the lecturers teach theory and practice.
The Silesian University of Technology is a reputable brand.
It is the oldest technical university in the Silesian Region, which was established as a response to the staffing needs during the development of the mining industry. Now – as one of ten research universities in Poland – it educates engineers of the future who specialize in innovative technologies. The Silesian University of Technology has its main campus in Gliwice – a city well connected in terms of all means of transport. You can study with us in Gliwice, Katowice, Zabrze and Rybnik. Gliwice itself is a city with a rich history and a leader in terms of companies in the modern technology industry.
We have 13 Faculties and 1 Institute:
- Faculty of Architecture
- Faculty of Automatic Control, Electronics and Computer Science
- Faculty of Civil Engineering
- Faculty of Chemistry
- Faculty of Electrical Engineering
- Faculty of Mining, Safety Engineering and Industrial Automation,
- Faculty of Biomedical Engineering
- Faculty of Energy and Environmental Engineering
- Faculty of Materials Engineering
- Faculty of Applied Mathematics
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
- Faculty of Organization and Management
- Faculty of Transport and Aviation Engineering
- Institute of Physics – Centre for Science and Education
Combining science with practice – we are experts in this!
It was at the Silesian University of Technology that the first dual studies in Poland were created, which – half and half – combine learning theory at the university with practice in specific industrial companies.
Graduates of these faculties are in demand on the labour market, because after graduation they already have several years of extremely valuable experience behind them.
Student’s life
The Silesian University of Technology is also a rich student life – we have many student organizations, including sports sections, theatre, choir and student band, as well as a student club and dormitories on campus.
You can develop your scientific interests in many different student clubs.
We also have support in the form of a social and rector’s scholarship, for people with disabilities and an allowance.
Explore the whole world with us
Last but not least – study visits abroad and international exchange. At the Silesian University of Technology, many courses are taught in English because we have many foreign students. You can also go abroad under the Erasmus+ programme. In addition, our University is one of the members of the Eureca-Pro European University, under which we run many international initiatives.
If you want to learn more about the Silesian University of Technology – please contact us.
Recruitment for studies at the Silesian University of Technology starts on May 30, 2023. All detailed information on the fields of study, required documents or deadlines can be found on the website:
Have additional questions? Contact us!
tel. 32 400 30 55 (Monday to Friday 7:15-14:45)
e-mail: rekrutacja@polsl.pl
The deadline for registration for studies ends in:
