University of Silesia - US (reviews)

Studied English Philology with Chinese Translation here and overall it was a decent experience. The building itself was modern and well-equipped, though the location was a bit out of the way and the commute was not great. Most professors were knowledgeable and approachable, with one notable exception — the Latin professor, classes were not the most interesting. On the plus side, the American Literature lectures were genuinely interesting, and the phonetics class stood out as one of the best courses I took. Overall, solid academics, just wish the campus were easier to get to.

I really liked the overall vibe of the place and how the students are treated. Everyone is welcome and there is no prejudice or discrimination. Cool place, a lot of palce to chill and eat between classes. Nice professors and generally interesting classes. Chinese programme goes way too fast though. Could consider slowing down with the material. Generaly the uni as a whole gets 5/5 from me!

I feel that many professors and PhDs who teach courses place great emphasis on ensuring that students leave the class with a thorough understanding of the subject. They’re always willing to help clarify any comprehension issues. Many of them speak with fascination about the subject matter. While I’d love to learn more about one subject, I understand that it’s more of a PhD topic. The review was written by a Polish person, so it’s possible that the experience for international students might be slightly different due to the change in instructors and the adaptation to English or another language.

My experience at this university has been overall very positive, especially within the Language and Culture programme. What stood out to me the most was the wide selection of additional languages offered alongside the main field of study. Students could choose from options such as Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Chinese, or even less commonly taught languages like Hindi or Bengali. The fact that all of these began at beginner level made them accessible even for those without any prior knowledge, which I personally found extremely helpful.

The programme itself was well-structured, though there were areas that could be improved. Many of the specialised courses—particularly the practical language modules—were introduced later in the degree than I expected. In my opinion, starting them earlier would allow students more time to develop confidence before moving into advanced or translation-oriented classes. Despite this, the quality of teaching was generally very good, and most lecturers clearly cared about student progress.

A real highlight was the cultural component. Along with the language instruction, we were introduced to the history, traditions, and modern context of the regions we were studying. This made the learning experience far more engaging and allowed me to appreciate the language on a deeper level. I especially enjoyed the comparative culture courses, which helped connect different regions and broaden my global perspective.

Not everything was perfect, of course. Some courses were quite theoretical and lacked practical application, especially in the second year. I would have appreciated more hands-on activities, such as workshops, conversation groups, or small translation projects earlier on. Still, by the final year, the programme offered both spoken and written modules, which balanced things out.

Overall, I don’t regret choosing this university at all. The opportunities to explore new languages, immerse myself in different cultures, and shape my own academic path made the experience worthwhile. If I had to choose again, I’m confident I would make the same decision.