Cracow University of Technology
Kraków, Poland
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 12,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
Cracow University of Technology (CUT), known in Polish as Politechnika Krakowska im. Tadeusza Kościuszki, is a leading public technical university located in Kraków, Poland. Founded in 1945 and named after national hero and engineer Tadeusz Kościuszko, CUT combines respect for tradition with openness to innovation. The university comprises 8 faculties and a Doctoral School, offering over 30 bachelor's and master's degree programmes, with 7 faculties offering study options in English. Its community includes approximately 12,000 students and more than 1,100 academic teachers, and it has educated over 115,000 alumni who have pursued careers in business, government, academia and research worldwide. CUT is internationally recognised: its Faculty of Architecture holds accreditation from RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) and IFLA Europe, and its engineering programmes meet the standards of ENAEE (European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education). In the national Perspektywy 2025 ranking, the Faculty of Architecture was recognised as the best in Poland for the third consecutive year. The university is listed in prestigious international rankings including THE, QS, and the Shanghai Ranking (ARWU). CUT supports innovation through its Technology Transfer Centre and the Cracow Technological Park, and maintains partnerships with over 200 institutions in 54 countries. It holds the HR Excellence in Research logo awarded by the European Commission and is a member of the European University Association and the STARS EU European University network.
Fields of study
- Architecture
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Transport and Logistics
- Materials Engineering
- Physics
- Environmental Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Accreditation: RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects), IFLA Europe (International Federation of Landscape Architects), ENAEE (European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Fall 2026, Spring 2027
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- iro@pk.edu.pl
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€2,000 – €5,000 / year
From about $2,160 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
International student tuition fees (2026/27): Polish-language programmes EUR 2,000–4,000/year; English-language programmes EUR 3,000–5,000/year; partial studies (incoming non-graduating) EUR 2,000–2,500/semester. EU citizens and certain other categories may be eligible for free Polish-language study. Fees vary by faculty.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | — | €5,000 / year | Jul 17, 2026 | Winter |
| Architecture (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | — | €5,000 / year | Jul 17, 2026 | Winter |
| Civil Engineering (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | — | €3,000 / year | Feb 5, 2027 | Summer |
| Civil Engineering (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | — | €3,000 / year | Jul 17, 2026 | Winter |
| Energy Engineering (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | — | €3,300 / year | Feb 5, 2027 | Summer |
| Environmental and Land Engineering (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 18 months | €3,300 / year | Feb 5, 2027 | Summer |
| Transport and Logistics (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | — | €3,000 / year | Jul 17, 2026 | Winter |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
