Silesian University of Technology - SUT (reviews)

The Silesian University of Technology is an outstanding engineering school that perfectly balances academic excellence with practical experience. I absolutely love the modern laboratory facilities and the massive career opportunities arising from its strong industry partnerships, though navigating the complex university administration can sometimes be frustrating. I highly recommend this institution to any ambitious student looking for a high-quality technical education and a direct pathway to a successful career.

I like that it offers multiple ways to gain knowledge e.g. PBL which is project based learning and it is learning by finishing projects either inside in labs or at computers or outside. SUT offers many student research circle for further development

The experiences vary depending on both which faculty you’re in and what is your major obviously. My major’s programme requires a lot of work in the field. We go around carrying instruments and doing the measurements. Some of the students in there have graduated technical secondary school of same profile as our major so they know most stuff. And for them most of the things that are practised during labs and classes are well known things (of course not everything), so they often treat it like a kind of revision.
But the issue here is with all those who have not graduated such school and still were admitted. The said revision is often too little for them to properly learn the basics and practise it. Often they are confused and left asking or dependant on others.
In the first year, maybe a year and a half those who graduated secondary technical school rarely did anything new, rather practicing the already known things, often leaving the work to those with experience. There were pros such as finishing tasks earlier, smoother. But thanks to that those who do not have such experiences were often left doing nothing or little, leaving them little time to learn (it’s hard to learn just by watching and observing).
It just would be nice if on the first year the main goal was to level up those who have no experience while allowing the others to do something more engaging (like bigger projects working on their weaker skills). That is of course doable only by dividing students in two main groups.

Studying at Politechnika Śląska has been a great experience overall. As an Aviation Mechanics student, I’ve had the chance to learn from experienced lecturers, use well-equipped laboratories, and develop practical skills alongside theoretical knowledge.

Beyond academics, I enjoy the international environment and the opportunity to meet students from many different countries. The campus has a friendly atmosphere, and Katowice is a comfortable and affordable city for students. While some administrative procedures can sometimes take a bit longer than expected, the university provides good support and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Overall, I’m happy with my decision to study at Politechnika Śląska and would recommend it to anyone looking for a quality engineering education in Poland.