Rzeszów University of Technology

About Rzeszów University of Technology

Rzeszów University of Technology developed from an engineering school founded in 1951 and received its present university status in 1974. It is an active public academic institution under Poland’s higher-education system, rather than a private training provider or a specialized department of another university. Its patron is Ignacy Łukasiewicz, the Polish pharmacist and petroleum-industry pioneer. The university’s profile is predominantly technical, but its current course catalogue extends beyond traditional engineering. It includes architecture, biotechnology, mathematics, computer science, management, finance, and internal security alongside civil, chemical, electrical, mechanical, production, aerospace, automation, electronics, and related fields. Teaching is organized at first- and second-cycle levels, with doctoral education handled through the university’s doctoral school. The institution’s main address and central academic campus are on al. Powstańców Warszawy in Rzeszów. Most teaching and administrative buildings, the main library, sports infrastructure, and student residences are grouped there, although some facilities are elsewhere in the city and the Faculty of Mechanics and Technology operates programs associated with Stalowa Wola. This makes the precise teaching location an important program-level check. A distinctive part of the university’s identity is aviation education. Its Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics has a long-established connection with civil-pilot training and the university’s Aviation Training Centre. Applicants should nevertheless treat pilot training as a specialized pathway with its own selection, medical, and training conditions rather than an automatic component of every aerospace program.

For the 2026/2027 academic year, applications to first- and second-cycle programs are handled through the university’s online recruitment system. The main registration period began on 1 June 2026. Deadlines vary by degree cycle, study mode, program, citizenship route, and recruitment round. For example, the main full-time first-cycle round for most programs closed earlier than the supplementary and part-time rounds, while the published foreign-candidate route remained open until 14 September 2026 for many first- and second-cycle applications. Applicants must follow the schedule attached to their own category rather than relying on a single university-wide deadline. First-cycle selection generally uses qualifying secondary-school credentials and program-specific subject calculations. Second-cycle applicants need an appropriate prior higher-education qualification, and some fields use an entrance examination arranged by the faculty. Architecture requires an artistic-aptitude examination and portfolio steps. Certain foreign first-cycle applicants may also need to take the university’s mathematics examination. Foreign-issued documents may require legalization or an apostille, a Polish translation, and confirmation of eligibility from Poland’s National Agency for Academic Exchange where applicable. Foreign applicants must also document proficiency of at least B2 in the program’s language of instruction under the applicable rules. The university requires qualified applicants to submit the specified documents by the scheduled deadline; incomplete or late documentation can prevent admission. Doctoral-school recruitment runs separately, with discipline-specific places and interviews.

The 2026/2027 recruitment catalogue offers first- and second-cycle study in full-time and, for selected fields, part-time formats. The portfolio spans architecture; automation and robotics; biotechnology; civil engineering; chemical engineering and technology; computer science; electronics and telecommunications; electrical engineering; environmental engineering; mathematics; mechanical engineering; mechatronics; transport; management; finance and accounting; internal security; and aviation-related fields. Availability varies by cycle, mode, language, semester, and location, so the live program entry is more reliable than a general subject list. Most programs are taught in Polish. The current catalogue also identifies specific English-taught options, including full-time first-cycle Chemical Engineering and Technology and Civil Engineering, and lists Modern Management among the English-language offerings. Applicants should not infer that every program bearing an English title is available at every degree level or intake; the program page identifies the applicable cycle and current recruitment status. Program descriptions indicate both general academic and practical profiles. Research-oriented profiles normally integrate teaching with the university’s scientific activity, while practical programs emphasize applied preparation. Some degrees offer elective specialization blocks after a shared foundation. Architecture has an additional artistic-aptitude assessment and portfolio requirements, while selection methods for other programs depend on the cycle and applicant’s credentials. Doctoral education is offered through a doctoral school rather than as a conventional third-cycle course catalogue. For the 2026 intake, funded places were advertised in disciplines including architecture and urban planning, computing and telecommunications, chemical engineering, civil engineering and transport, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering and energy, and management and quality sciences.

Key Highlights

• Active public academic university in Poland’s official RAD-on register
• Institutional origins date to 1951; university-of-technology status dates to 1974
• Technical focus complemented by science, architecture, management, finance, and security fields
• Main academic campus is on al. Powstańców Warszawy in Rzeszów

Student Life & Environment

Student life is centered on the university’s main academic campus, where residences, sports facilities, the main library, and many teaching buildings sit within the same general complex. Official university information says its student houses can accommodate about 2,500 residents. Housing is allocated through a formal application process, and demand can produce reserve lists, so admission to the university should not be treated as an automatic housing guarantee. The campus includes playing fields and sports halls, while the Academic Sports Centre organizes physical-education classes and wider sporting activity. The main library provides computer workstations, individual study booths, and rooms for group study. The university also states that its buildings and campus have accessibility adaptations, with designated residence rooms available for students with disabilities through the relevant allocation procedure. Students can participate in scientific clubs, the elected student government, Erasmus+ mobility, cultural ensembles such as the Połoniny folk group and academic choir, university media, sports, and technical project teams. PRz Racing, for example, gives students experience designing and building vehicles for Formula Student competitions. The student government also organizes integration, cultural, charitable, and recreation initiatives. International students should check current health-insurance, residence, and accommodation requirements before arrival, as these depend on nationality and mobility status.

Location & Surroundings

The university is based in Rzeszów, the capital of Poland’s Podkarpackie region. Its main campus and administrative address are on al. Powstańców Warszawy, south of the central railway station and historic city center. Most core university facilities are concentrated in this area, reducing travel between residences, the library, sports facilities, and many classes. Some Electrical and Computer Engineering facilities are approximately one to two kilometres from the main campus. Public transport serves the student-housing area, and the nearby Rzeszów Osiedle railway stop provides another connection. Students considering private housing should compare the address with their faculty rather than assuming every course meets on the main campus. This is particularly important for programs explicitly labelled Stalowa Wola, which are associated with the Faculty of Mechanics and Technology outside Rzeszów. The city and surrounding region have a visible aviation and manufacturing base, which fits the university’s engineering orientation. The university’s aviation training facilities include operations at Jasionka, near Rzeszów’s airport. Access to these specialized facilities depends on the selected program and should not be generalized to all students.

Costs & Career Outcomes

For programs beginning in winter 2026/2027, the application charge is PLN 150 for architecture and PLN 85 for other first- and second-cycle programs. These are recruitment-processing fees, not tuition. Payment deadlines follow the relevant admissions round, and candidates bear bank or transaction costs. Refunds are limited to circumstances specified by the university, such as a program not opening, an eligible overpayment, or a justified absence from the architecture examination. A single current tuition figure should not be applied to every applicant. Costs depend on citizenship or legal status, program, study mode, and language. Full-time Polish-language study may be tuition-free for students who qualify under Polish law, while part-time study and some foreign-student or English-taught routes may carry fees. The reviewed official 2026/2027 recruitment pages did not provide one consolidated tuition schedule, so applicants should obtain the applicable program-level amount before accepting an offer. Current dormitory prices and personal living costs should likewise be confirmed separately. The university Career Office maintains listings for jobs, internships, and placements; organizes employer presentations, training, and career fairs; and provides a platform for students and graduates. This creates a practical route to regional and national employers, but the available sources do not support a university-wide placement rate, salary figure, or guaranteed employment outcome. Career prospects should therefore be assessed by field, language ability, practical experience, and any professional licensing requirements.