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Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza

Kraków, Poland • Founded 1919 • QS 2027 #761-770

Updated May 2026 · Source: agh.edu.pl

Overview

English Name: AGH University of Krakow
Local Name: AGH University of Science and Technology
Acronyms: AGH
Founded: 1919
Institution Type: Academy
Control Type: Public
Entity Type: Non-profit
Rankings:
QS World University Rankings 2027 #761-770 Times Higher Education 2026 #1001-1200 ARWU (Shanghai) 2026 #701-800 CWTS Leiden 2025 #1403 SCImago 2026 #754
Motto: Labore creata, labori et scientiae servio
Colours: Green, black and red
Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza institutional setting
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Established in 1919, the Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza (AGH University of Science and Technology) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Kraków (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Lesser Poland Voivodeship.

Officially recognized by the Ministerstwo Edukacji i Nauki w Polsce (Ministry of Education and Science of Poland), Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza (AGH) is a very large-sized coeducational Polish higher education institution. Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza (AGH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.

This 104-year-old Polish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

AGH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

Location & Contact

Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza's physical location and contact details are listed below.

Address: Al. A. Mickiewicza 30
Postal Code: 30-059
Phone: +48 (12) 617 2002
Fax: +48 (12) 633 4672
Social Media:

Academic Details

Scale, staffing, and recognition figures for Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza are listed below.

Academic Year: October to June (October-January; February-June)
Recognition: Ministerstwo Edukacji i Nauki w Polsce
Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Science and Higher Education; Polish Accreditation Committee
Admission Requirements: Secondary school (or secondary technical school) certificate (Świadectwo Dojrzałości) and entrance examination
Total Students: 29,935
Academic Staff Range: 2,000-2,499
Full-Time Academic Staff: 4,167
Campus Setting: Suburban
Memberships & Networks
European University Association (EUA) Open Education Consortium (OEC)

Academic Structures

The faculties, schools, and constituent units that make up Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza are listed below.

Unit 15 items
  • Faculty of Applied Mathematics
  • Faculty of Drilling, Oil and Gas
  • Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Electronics
  • Faculty of Foundry Engineering
  • Faculty of Fuels and Energy
  • Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection
  • Faculty of Humanities
  • Faculty of Management
  • Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
  • Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
  • Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science
  • Faculty of Mining Surveying and Environmental Engineering
  • Faculty of Mining and Geoengineering
  • Faculty of Non-Ferrous Metals
  • Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science

Faculties & Divisions

All faculties operate under Ministerstwo Edukacji i Nauki w Polsce.

Academic Business Incubator (Centre) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business Administration
  • Management
Computer (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Education
Cyfronet Academic Computer (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Science
E-learning (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Distance Education
Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Materials Engineering
Energy Problems (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Energy Engineering
Foreign Languages (Centre) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • English
  • Foreign Languages Education
  • French
  • German
  • Modern Languages
  • Russian
Materials and Nanotechnology (Centre) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Materials Engineering
  • Nanotechnology
Museum of the History of Technology (Centre) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Archiving
  • Art History
  • Heritage Preservation
  • Museum Studies
Technology Transfer (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Technology
Science, Technology and Engineering Education (Chair) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Engineering
  • Science Education
  • Technology Education
Sport and Physical Education (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Physical Education
  • Sports
Applied Mathematics (Faculty) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Mathematics
  • Mathematics
Drilling, Oil and Gas (Faculty) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Geological Engineering
  • Geology
  • Mining Engineering
  • Petroleum and Gas Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Electronics (Faculty) 8 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Electronics and Automation
  • Measurement and Precision Engineering
  • Robotics
  • Sound Engineering (Acoustics)
  • Telecommunications Engineering
Energy and Fuels (Faculty) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chemistry
  • Energy Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Nuclear Engineering
  • Power Engineering
  • Thermal Engineering
Foundry Engineering (Faculty) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chemistry
  • Engineering Management
  • Metal Techniques
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Polymer and Plastics Technology
  • Technology
Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection (Faculty) 11 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Science
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Studies
  • Geochemistry
  • Geology
  • Geophysics
  • Mineralogy
  • Mining Engineering
  • Natural Resources
  • Surveying and Mapping
  • Tourism
Humanitites (Faculty) 8 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Anthropology
  • Communication Studies
  • Contemporary History
  • Cultural Studies
  • Economics
  • Philosophy
  • Political Sciences
  • Sociology
Management (Faculty) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Industrial Management
  • Management
Materials Science and Ceramics (Faculty) 9 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Building Technologies
  • Ceramics and Glass Technology
  • Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Materials Engineering
  • Neurosciences
Mechanical Engineering and Robotics (Faculty) 9 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Engineering Management
  • Environmental Studies
  • Machine Building
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Power Engineering
  • Production Engineering
  • Robotics
  • Sound Engineering (Acoustics)
  • Transport Engineering
Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science (Faculty) 8 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Education
  • Computer Science
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Materials Engineering
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Polymer and Plastics Technology
  • Technology Education
  • Thermal Engineering
Mining and Geoengineering (Faculty) 8 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Civil Engineering
  • Economics
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Geology
  • Industrial Management
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Production Engineering
Mining Surveying and Environmental Engineering (Faculty) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Construction Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Studies
  • Mining Engineering
  • Surveying and Mapping
Non-Ferrous Metals (Faculty) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chemistry
  • Materials Engineering
  • Metal Techniques
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Polymer and Plastics Technology
Physics and Applied Computer Science (Faculty) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Physics
  • Biophysics
  • Computer Science
  • Medical Technology
  • Nuclear Physics
  • Physics
  • Solid State Physics
Engineering in Biomedicine (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biomedical Engineering
Environmental Protection and Engineering (School) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Energy Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Studies
  • Waste Management

Programs Offered

Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza's programme catalogue is grouped by level below.

153 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Poland

Bachelor's Degree 69 programmes

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science for Embedded Systems
Industrial & Systems Engineering · On-campus

Showing 10 of 69.

Master's Degree 84 programmes

Master's Degree in Chemia Budowlana
Architecture · On-campus
Master's Degree in Edukacja Matematyczna
Special Education · On-campus

Showing 10 of 84.

How to apply to Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza

Step-by-step guidance for applying to Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza, in five steps.

  1. 1
    Browse the programme catalogue

    Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza runs 153 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

  2. 2
    Check eligibility for your chosen programme

    Before applying to Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Poland.

  3. 3
    Get your documents ready

    Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

  4. 4
    Apply through the official channel

    Lodge your application through the official website (www.agh.edu.pl). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.

  5. 5
    Reach out and track your application

    Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Reach the institution by phone at +48 (12) 617 2002. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza

Below are key facts about Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza, drawn directly from institutional records.

How old is Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza?

The institution opened in 1919 (approximately 107 years ago).

What city is Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza in?

Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza operates from Kraków, Poland.

Is Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza public or private?

It is a public higher-education institution.

How big is Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza's student body?

Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza serves approximately 29,935 students.

Where does Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza stand in university rankings?

Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza is ranked QS 2027 #761-770.

What is Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza's academic structure?

The institution comprises 15 academic units.

Is Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza officially recognised?

Yes, Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza is recognised by Ministry of Science and Higher Education; Polish Accreditation Committee.

How do I find Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza online?

You can find Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza online at www.agh.edu.pl.

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