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Gdansk University of Technology, one of the oldest in Poland, is an autonomous state university which covers 9 faculties. Ensuring high quality education for the dynamic development of economy and knowledge-based society is one of the key elements of the mission of Gdansk University of Technology (GUT). 

History

  • The cornerstone of the university building was embedded on the 7th of June 1900. Within the next four years buildings of total volume exceeding 200,000 m³ were erected on the area of 6,4 ha. 
  • Back then, the university was divided into six faculties: Architecture, Chemistry, Construction, Machine Engineering and Electrotechnics, Shipbuilding and Ship Machine Engineering and General Sciences.

Education

  • The high quality of education is currently one of the key factors in attracting the best candidates for studies, and only the best graduates of upper-secondary schools are able to maintain a high level of education and increase the chances of university graduates to find a job that would be satisfactory, both intellectually and financially.

Research

  • Selected laboratories and courses of study at Gdansk University of Technology possess certificates confirming the quality of education and research.

Career

  • Among GUT alumni are CEOs of large companies, persons holding high public offices, entrepreneurs, creators of well-known brands, renowned architects. Many of them appreciate education and practical skills gained at the university.
  • The Gdansk University of Technology Careers Office helps students and graduates to actively enter the job market. It is possible thanks to collaborating with employers, labor offices and other academic career units. 

Gdansk University of Technology Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #801 Ranking
  • 29 Scholarships
  • 500 Students (int'l)

Gdansk University of Technology Overview

Gdansk University of Technology Scholarships

Gdansk University of Technology Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Gdansk University of Technology. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stefan Banach Scholarship Programme

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Government of Poland Lukasiewicz
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
350 EUR
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2600 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Literary Residency Program

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International Visegrad Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1550 EUR
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk)

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Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
22 Jun 2026
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based

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Law Offices of James F. DiQuattro
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Gdansk University of Technology Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 14.7% Poland
Top 4.2% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

QS World University Rankings

801

By TopUniversities

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
851 801 801

Best Global Universities Rankings

989

By U.S. News & World Report

Climbed 90 places compared to 2025

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1218 1079 989

World University Rankings

1001

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1001 - 1001

Academic Ranking of World Universities

No 2025 Ranking

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2025 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2023 2024 2025
901 801 -

Student services

International Relations Office (IRO) and International Students and Vistors Office (ISVO) deal with: 

  • central coordination and management of Erasmus+,
  • managing of ISVO,
  • coordination of activities related to international cooperation,
  • cooperation with foreign institutions and organizations within international cooperation
  • cooperation with GUT's faculties within preparing agreements in the field of education and international cooperation database, 
  • international promotion and information activities,
  • international programmes and scholarships counselling.

Housing services

  • Gdansk University of Technology provides modern housing for 3 000 students in 12 dormitory buildings located close to the university (5 minute walk). 
  • The dormitories offer high standard accommodation with mostly double rooms. Triple bed rooms are also available, as well as rooms suitable for disabled people. 

Library services

  • The Library of Gdansk University of Technology (GUT) is the oldest and the largest technical library in northern Poland. 
  • The Library holds: over 1,200,000 thousand volumes, mainly textbooks and study guides, science books,scientific and technical journals, standards and standardization handbooks, technology and economics books and online databases

Medical services

  • You can choose private insurance company or join a voluntary health insurance in Poland in one of National Health Fund branches (NFZ- Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia). 
  • Under this insurance scheme, students are entitled to free medical care and can use university health care clinics and health centres. 

Campus life

  • Within the campus historic architecture coexists with modern buildings full of wellequipped teaching rooms and highly specialized laboratories. 
  • The symbol of the university is the monumental Main Building, built in the early twentieth century, and designed in Neo-Renaissance style by the renowned Dutch architect, Albert Carsten, later professor of the university. 

Sports facilities

  • In ASC there are 20 sports sections including swimming, athletics, judo, volleyball, football, tennis and table tennis. Sports center is located in Wrzeszcz on the main traffic route, close to SKM(a commuter train) and tram lines. 
  • They have a modern, newly renovated swimming pool complex, which is used by students during physical education classes.

Student clubs

  • Participation in the activity of circles and student organisations is an excellent way to develop your personality and improve your team working skills. 
  • Getting involved in scientific or cultural projects will let you share the organisational spirit and it will bring you satisfaction while still having fun.
  • Student organisations at GUT are numerous and so are their activity profiles. You are sure to find such an organisation that will help you develop your passions or take a break from daily routine of studying.

Accreditation

  • The education quality at Gdansk University of Technology was assessed several times by the Polish Accreditation Committee (PAC) and the Polish Accreditation Commission of Universities of Technology (PACUT).

Gdansk University of Technology Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Poland Country
Gdansk City

Gdansk University of Technology Student Reviews & Awards

4

Based on 100 reviews

  • 5 Star
    41 Reviews
  • 4 Star
    38 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    10 Reviews
  • 2 Star
    9 Reviews
  • 1 Star
    2 Reviews

How Students Rated This University

  • Overall Satisfaction 4.4
  • Student Teacher Interaction 4.3
  • Student Diversity 4.3
  • Admission Process 4.6
  • Quality of Student Life 4.4
4/5

a place for ambitious students

Studying at the Gda?sk University of Technology is a unique experience that combines high quality education with dynamic student life. The university is one of the best technical universities in Poland, and its modern laboratories and research centers provide students with access to the latest technologies. The curricula are adapted to the needs of the labor market, and cooperation with many companies allows you to gain valuable professional experience while still studying. The campus is located in a picturesque part of Gda?sk, which makes student life not only academically intensive, but also full of cultural and social attractions. Student organizations, scientific circles and integration events mean that everyone will find something for themselves here. The proximity of the sea adds charm to everyday life, and a modern approach to learning makes the Gda?sk University of Technology an ideal place for ambitious students.

Posted by Gustaw
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jun 2025
4/5

Exceptional education

Politechnika Gda?ska stands out as one of Poland�s premier technical universities. The historic campus, set in the heart of Gda?sk, is a blend of architectural beauty and cutting-edge facilities. The courses are demanding but rewarding, with a strong focus on problem-solving and real-world application. I pursued mechanical engineering, and I was impressed by the resources available, from well-equipped labs to collaborative projects with local industries. While academic life is rigorous, the city of Gda?sk provides a great balance with its rich history, cultural events, and vibrant student life. One challenge I faced was navigating Polish bureaucracy, so learning some Polish is highly recommended, Politechnika Gda?ska offers an exceptional education in a city that combines history with modernity, making it a top pick for aspiring engineers.

Posted by Michal
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jun 2025
3/5

It's a good option

Overall, it is good, but it depends on the faculty, professors, and people around you. If someone is passionate and will take the initiative, then they can be satisfied here. There are people who really like this university and those who hate it. In my opinion, it's fine; it could be worse, but it could also be a lot better.

Posted by Anym
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jul 2025
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