Gdansk University of Technology
The foundation stone was laid in 1900, and the main university building
was completed in 1904. The first rector of the then Royal Prussian
Higher School of Technology was the outstanding mathematician Hans von
Mangoldt. Up to 1920 the university remained under Prussian control.
Next, in accordance with the Treaty of Versailles, it was put under the
administration of the Free City of Danzig. In that time many of the
students were Poles.
The present Gdansk University of Technology (GUT) was created on the
basis of a State National Council decree issued on 24th May 1945.
Initially it had six faculties: Architecture, Civil and Water
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
Shipbuilding and Chemistry. Over the years the organisational structure
of GUT underwent changes. New faculties were created, while others were
divided or merged to adapt the education to current market needs.
In the first academic year, 1945/1946, in total 1,647 students began
their studies at the Gdansk University of Technology. Today there are
26,000. In nine faculties they have the opportunity to obtain engineer,
MSc or doctoral diplomas, as well as undertake postgraduate or MBA
studies. Studies and various specialisations are also conducted in
English. Some of the courses offered by GUT are unique in Poland.
The university has 2,500 staff members, including 1,200 academic
teachers to attend to student needs. Students have access to specialist
laboratories, lecture theatres with multimedia facilities, a library
with 1.2 million volumes and various sports facilities. Undergraduates
can also join some 60 scientific and language circles as well as other
organisations. Annually, around 300 undergraduates study abroad, many
eventually acquiring more than one university diploma.
GUT scientific staff are engaged in numerous projects on the regional,
national and international level. They carry out a lot of work that is
financed from EU structural funds. In this respect GUT is one of the
leaders among technical universities.
GUT willingly cooperates with business and industry, which results in
not only creating interesting ventures and implementations but also
opportunities for students to obtain scholarships, internships and
professional experience. Our solutions and patents are frequently
awarded prizes at prestigious, international fairs and competitions.
The Gdansk University of Technology organises many national and
international conferences, symposiums and seminars. It is one of the
most important centres of science in the country.
