Poznan University of Technology
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The history of the first Polish technical higher education institution began in 1919 when People’s Leading Council founded Higher State School of Mechanical Engineering. In 1921 in the “Wiadomości Techniczne” newspaper “Appeal to the Authorities to establish Poznań University of Technology” appeared. The document included the reasons for creation such type of school. Established in 1919, Higher State School of Mechanical Engineering was renamed Higher State School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and in 1930 the Faculty of Electrical Engineering began functioning. In 1937 the Ministry of Education formally agreed to establish Poznań University of Technology, but the beginning of World War II disturbed the plans.
After the war the efforts to establish a polytechnics in Poznań were continued - School of Engineering was founded. Three faculties – Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Faculty of Civil Engineering made up the school. Then in 1953 in a new site (today it is the Piotrowo Campus) a building to house Faculty of Civil Engineering was completed. In September 1953 Faculty of Agriculture Mechanization was set up. 1955 was the year of the big change – Poznan School of Engineering was transformed into Poznań University of Technology according to the order of the Minister of Higher Education.
Today, Poznan University of Technology (PUT) is famous for its superb location in Poznan, its outstanding level of education and remarkable history. With 1.200 lecturers and over 20.000 students it is ranked one of the biggest academic centres in Poland.
Poznan University of Technology leads the field in many areas of research ranging from Architectural Design to Computer Science. Several faculties are considered to be the best in Poland, as well as in Europe. The University has successfully established relationships with all aspects of the business, management and new technology communities, as well as extensive links with international educational institutions, employers professional associations and research centres. While exploring the dynamic and diverse attractions of Poznan and Poland you are encouraged to enhance your intellectual and practical skills within PUT's nine faculties in several world-class fields of study. PUT's graduates have an established international reputation and work all over the world in leading-edge companies.
More about Poznan University of Technology: www.put.edu.pl
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