Cracow University of Technology
Kraków, Poland
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 12,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1945
Overview
Cracow University of Technology (CUT), known in Polish as Politechnika Krakowska im. Tadeusza Kościuszki, is a leading public technical university in Kraków, Poland. Established in 1945 and named after national hero and engineer Tadeusz Kościuszko, CUT has over 80 years of tradition in educating engineers and advancing Polish science. The university comprises 8 faculties and a Doctoral School, offering over 30 bachelor's and master's degree programmes in both Polish and English. With approximately 12,000 students and more than 1,100 academic staff, CUT has produced over 115,000 alumni. It holds international accreditations from RIBA, IFLA Europe, and meets ENAEE standards, and is listed in THE, QS and Shanghai (ARWU) rankings.
Fields of study
- Architecture
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Transport and Logistics
- Physics
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)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter semester (October), Summer semester (March)
- 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
Fees shown are for international (non-EU fee-paying) students. Annual fees range from EUR 2,000 (Polish-language programmes, most faculties) to EUR 5,000 (English-language programmes, Architecture and Mechanical Engineering). EU/EEA citizens and certain categories may study in Polish free of charge. Partial/exchange students pay per semester (EUR 2,000–2,500 depending on 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)Full Time | Master's | — | €5,000 / year | Jul 17, 2026 | — |
| Architecture (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | €5,000 / year | Jul 17, 2026 | — |
| Civil Engineering (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | €3,000 / year | Feb 5, 2027 | — |
| Civil Engineering (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | €3,000 / year | Jul 17, 2026 | — |
| Energy Engineering (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | €3,300 / year | Feb 5, 2027 | — |
| Environmental and Land Engineering (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 18 months | €3,300 / year | Feb 5, 2027 | — |
| Transport and Logistics (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | €3,000 / year | Jul 17, 2026 | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.