Wrocław University of Science and Technology
Politechnika Wrocławska
A big Polish technical university with five English-taught bachelor's degrees and a maths exam for foreign applicants.
- Students
- 22,000
- International
- 7%
- of students
- Tuition
- PLN 17,200
- From · 2026-27
- Founded
- 1945
About Wrocław Tech
Wrocław University of Science and Technology (Wrocław Tech, Politechnika Wrocławska) was established in 1945, largely through academics from the former Technical University of Lviv and the Jan Kazimierz University in Lviv, who took over the buildings of the former German Technische Hochschule. It says it is one of the largest technical universities in Poland and that it develops in close cooperation with companies in Lower Silesia.
The university has about 22,000 students, including 1,500 foreign students from 90 countries, 850 doctoral students, 14 faculties, three branches in Jelenia Góra, Legnica and Wałbrzych, and some 2,500 academic teachers. It lists 1,100 laboratories in 117 buildings, and it belongs to the Unite! alliance of technical universities.
For international applicants the entry route is unusually structured. Bachelor's candidates choose up to six programmes in the IRK online system, pay an application fee and must sit a mandatory online entrance exam in mathematics with elements of logic. Ranking depends on an admission index calculated from school certificate grades. For non-EU students, English-taught programmes are fee-paying, and the fee varies by field.
The university suits students who want an engineering or computer-science degree taught in English at a moderate price in a Polish city, and who are comfortable with a documentation-heavy application.
Why students choose Wrocław Tech
Five bachelor's degrees are taught in English: Applied Computer Science, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Informatics, and Electronic and Computer Engineering.
Tuition for non-EU students on the 2026/27 English-taught bachelor's degrees runs from 8,600 to 12,700 PLN per semester, and the amount stays unchanged throughout the study period.
The university reports that 70 percent of graduates find jobs within three months of receiving their diploma and that its graduates rank third in Poland for median earnings.
Dormitories house over 2,500 students across nine buildings at roughly 170 to 180 euros per month for a room.
Admissions
October 2026 intake (2027 dates not yet published)
Selectivity
Wrocław Tech does not publish an overall acceptance rate. Admission to each programme is decided by position in a ranking based on an admission index, and every foreign bachelor's candidate must also pass a mandatory online mathematics exam.
Typical entry requirements
| Secondary school certificate | Educational documents entitling you to apply for bachelor's studies in Poland, with apostille or legalisation and a Polish or English translation |
|---|---|
| NAWA recognition | From 1 July 2025 a NAWA Director recognition statement is required for certificates from most non-EU, non-OECD countries; not needed for EU, OECD or EFTA certificates, IB or EB |
| Language | Certificate at B2 or above in the language of instruction (Polish or English) |
| English language | IELTS 5.5 · TOEFL iBT 72 Minimum B2 in all four skills. Other accepted tests include PTE Academic 59, Cambridge B2 First and above, and telc English. |
Deadlines
- Full-time bachelor's, October intake (2026/27 cycle) Non-binding Passed20 June 2026 (IRK registration and application fee); registration opened 1 June 2026
Previous cycle. Mandatory maths exam 2 July 2026; results 6 July; documents 10 July; results 14-17 July; tuition payment by 26 July 2026.
Dates for the 2027/28 intake were not yet published; the dates shown are for the 2026/27 October intake and are labelled as the previous cycle.
How to apply
Create an account in the IRK online system, enter your education details, upload a photo, choose up to six programmes, pay the application fee (100 PLN, 150 PLN for Architecture), sit the mandatory maths exam, provide language proof, then pay tuition and submit documents in person if admitted.
What admissions looks for
- A strong result in mathematics: the index takes the best of the basic, advanced or weighted advanced Matura-equivalent points.
- An additional subject relevant to the field: physics for all five English-taught bachelor's degrees, with computer science or mathematics also counting for Electronic and Computer Engineering.
- A pass on the mandatory online maths exam.
- Proven English at B2.
Tips for applying to Wrocław Tech
- 1 Take the voluntary exams in mathematics, physics or biology if your diploma is from outside Poland; they can improve your index.
- 2 Set your first-choice programme as priority 1 when you register more than one application.
- 3 Check if a NAWA recognition statement is needed for your certificate: the university states it has been required since 1 July 2025.
- 4 Apply your English certificate early: the university accepts IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72 or PTE 59.
Costs & financial aid
2026-27 · figures in PLN
The Foreign Student Admissions Office also handles NAWA scholarship holders and participants of the Study in Wrocław programme, and some foreign nationals qualify for tuition-free studies in Polish. Dormitory rooms cost roughly 170 to 180 euros a month.
- 100 PLN (150 PLN for Architecture)
- Application fee
- Roughly 170 to 180 EUR per month
- Dormitory room
- 55.80 PLN per month
- NFZ health insurance
Academics
Academic calendar: Semesters (October intake; some master's degrees also start in February)
Applied Computer Science (Bachelor, English)
8,900 PLN per semester for foreign students; physics counts as the additional entrance subject.
Electronic and Computer Engineering (Bachelor, English)
8,800 PLN per semester; physics, computer science or mathematics count as additional subjects.
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor, English)
9,300 PLN per semester for foreign students.
Medical Informatics (Bachelor, English)
Taught by the Faculty of Fundamental Problems of Technology at 12,700 PLN per semester.
Management (Bachelor, English)
8,600 PLN per semester, the lowest fee among the English bachelor's degrees.
Civil Engineering
The university says Perspektywy 2026 named Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Technology, and Chemical and Process Engineering as Poland's best in their fields.
Research
- The only Polish university to coordinate a European MSCA Doctoral Networks 2024 grant, the CHIRALNANOMAT project led by Prof Joanna Olesiak-Bańska.
- The university files over 100 invention and utility-model applications a year and reports 6,400 registered inventions.
- Two researchers have won the Foundation for Polish Science Award (Marek Samoć and Marcin Drąg).
Schools & faculties
- Faculty of Architecture
- Faculty of Civil Engineering
- Faculty of Chemistry
- Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
- Faculty of Electrical Engineering
- Faculty of Geoengineering, Mining and Geology
- Faculty of Environmental Engineering
- Faculty of Management
- Faculty of Mechanical and Power Engineering
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
- Faculty of Electronics, Photonics and Microsystems
- Faculty of Pure and Applied Mathematics
The university states that 70 percent of graduates find jobs within three months of receiving their diploma and that its graduates rank third in Poland in median earnings.
Student life
Wrocław Tech runs nine dormitories for over 2,500 students across four areas of the city, with double or triple rooms, shared kitchens and canteens. The university lists 232 student science groups and student clubs, and the Polinka cable car connects the Geocentrum complex with the Main Campus across the Oder river, which the university describes as Poland's only cross-river urban cable car operating on a shuttle basis. Introduction Days and a Student Support Service help newly admitted foreign students settle in, and preparatory English and Polish language courses last one year.
- Nine dormitories housing over 2,500 students, for students aged 18 or older.
- 232 student science groups.
- The Polinka cable car linking two campuses.
- Introduction Days and a Student Support Service for foreign students.
Housing. Dormitory rooms run roughly 170 to 180 EUR a month, are fully furnished, and are available only to students aged 18 or older.
Location
Wrocław is the largest city of Lower Silesia in south-western Poland. The university's main facilities are gathered near Plac Grunwaldzki beside the Oder river, with buildings dispersed through the city and further branches in Jelenia Góra, Legnica and Wałbrzych. The university's guide describes the city as a lively place for events and festivals, and the university is one of Wrocław's biggest employers.
Nearest airport: Wrocław Airport (WRO)
Notable alumni
- WR Wanda RutkiewiczMountaineer; graduated from Wrocław University of Technology as an electrical engineer
- KW Krzysztof WielickiMountaineer who climbed all fourteen eight-thousanders; studied electronics at Wrocław Tech
- WK Wojciech KurtykaMountaineer and author; electronics engineer, graduated 1973
- KB Krzysztof BaranowskiYachtsman; the first Pole to sail solo twice around the globe; electronics engineer
- RD Rafał DutkiewiczFormer mayor of Wrocław; master's in applied mathematics, 1982
- MW Maja WłoszczowskaOlympic silver medallist in mountain biking; graduate in financial and insurance mathematics
- LC Leszek CzarneckiBusinessman; graduate of the Faculty of Sanitary Engineering
Frequently asked questions
How much does Wrocław Tech cost for non-EU students?
For English-taught full-time bachelor's degrees admitted in 2026/27, tuition is 8,600 to 12,700 PLN per semester depending on the programme, and the amount stays unchanged throughout the study period.
Is there an entrance exam?
Yes. Every foreign bachelor's candidate must pass a mandatory online mathematics exam with elements of logic; Architecture also has a drawing exam.
What English level do I need?
At least B2, for example IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72 or PTE Academic 59.
When do applications open?
For the 2026/27 October intake, online registration opened on 1 June and closed on 20 June 2026; the 2027/28 dates were not yet published.
How is Wrocław Tech ranked?
QS World University Rankings 2027 places it in the 901-950 band, ARWU 2026 in the 901-1000 band and THE World University Rankings 2026 in the 1201-1500 band. U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026-2027 has it at 1,210 (tie).
Sources & methodology
Figures on this page were checked against official university publications, national application services and ranking publishers in September 2026. Each number is shown with the year or admissions cycle it describes. Always confirm deadlines and fees on the university's own website before applying.
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