AGH University of Science and Technology

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AGH University of Science and Technology, located in the historic city of Kraków, is one of Poland's premier technical universities, renowned for its strong programs in engineering, computer science, materials science, and geology. It boasts a rich heritage in mining and metallurgy, which has evolved into a broad spectrum of modern technological disciplines. For international students, AGH offers a welcoming environment with numerous English-taught Bachelor's and Master's degree programs, supported by a dedicated International Relations Office that assists with admissions, exchange programs, and student integration. The university is particularly distinctive for its deep connection to industry and practical application, preparing graduates for leading roles in technology and innovation.

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AGH University of Krakow, (abbreviated as AGH University; formerly: AGH University of Science and Technology or AGH UST; in full the Stanisław Staszic Mining and Metallurgical Academy in Kraków (Polish: Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza im. Stanisława Staszica w Krakowie)) is a public university in Kraków, Poland. Founded in 1913, its inauguration took place in 1919. The AGH University focuses on innovative technologies, its research profile also includes engineering disciplines, exact sciences, Earth sciences, and social sciences. The AGH University is one of 10 Polish higher education institutions that has been granted the status of a research university. It has 18 faculties, the AGH University Academic Centre for Materials and Nanotechnology, and numerous didactic centres. It offers three levels of education: first-cycle, second-cycle, and third-cycle (doctoral schools). The AGH University educates more than 21,000 students and employs more than 2,300 academic staff (including more than 260 professors and more than 500 associate professors). The AGH University regularly ranks first among Polish...

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