The official year of foundation of the University of Lodz is considered to be 1945, but S. Yu. Witte justified the need for a higher technical school in Lodz in 1863. For a long time, the project could not be realized, the university began to accept applicants only after the Second World War. Today, this educational institution is one of the largest polytechnic universities in Europe, where up to 20 thousand students from many countries of the world study annually.
Russian idea
In the second half of the 20th century, the city of Lodz became one of the centers of intensive development of the textile industry. To provide enterprises with professional personnel in 1863, S. Yu. Witte, at that time - General Director of the State Committee for Education, proposed the creation of a polytechnic university in the city. For the organization of the educational complex, a land area was allocated, a competition for projects of future buildings was announced.
It was planned that classes will begin in 1865, they will be held in temporarily leased premises, pending the completion of the entire town. In Lodz, they invited lecturers, purchased equipment, textbooks and textbooks, wrote the Statute of the future educational institution. But the opening of the University of Lodz did not take place - the idea was not supported by the king.
The desire to establish a technical university did not leave the industrialists and the intelligentsia of the city, there was an urgent need for the implementation of the project. In 1876, the City Council sent a petition to the governor asking for support in opening an educational institution. An initiative group of large private industrialists jointly took out a loan from the bank, premises for classes were found, but the governor also did not give his consent. The next attempt to open a university took place after the declaration of independence of Poland in 1921. This time, the government of the young state decided that the project does not bring benefits.
After the war
It was possible to realize the desire to create the University of Lodz only at the end of the Second World War. The practical side of the organization of the university was taken up by the professor of the University of Warsaw B. Stefanovsky, he appeared in Lodz on May 8, 1945 and immediately got down to business.
The basis of the complex of university buildings, became the buildings of the former Rosenblatt factory, successfully located near the central part of the city. The official decree on the opening of the University of Lodz was issued on May 24, 1945. The first faculties were - departments of mechanical engineering technology (the direction of the textile industry), electrical engineering, and the Faculty of Chemical Technology.
Modernity
Currently, Lodz University of Technology is one of the most important educational institutions in Poland. The structure of the university consists of 9 leading faculties, where more than 20 thousand students are educated annually. The university is known not only for its educational base, but also for its large-scale scientific developments and achievements. The educational process is conducted in Polish, students can also receive education in English or French, this is one of the few Polish universities where lectures are given in several languages.
The teaching staff is international, which was made possible thanks to bilateral cooperation with foreign universities. The concluded exchange agreements made it possible not only to invite foreign teachers, but also opened European institutions of higher education for students of the University of Lodz, more than 200 students undergo internships or study at leading world universities. Health facilities annually accept about 400 students from other countries to study.
The high quality education of the Lodz Polytechnic complies with European Commission standards. The university takes care of the future employment of graduates by organizing meetings with entrepreneurs and leading enterprises of Poland. Knowledge of the language will be an advantage when entering the University of Lodz. The Polish language school is operating constantly, and also, annually, for 2 months, summer Polish language courses are available. Schoolchildren and students can sign up for them.
Nonresident students can settle in one of 9 hostels, where comfortable conditions are created for study and spending free time. The activity of youth is supported by more than 30 sports clubs, an academic choir, interest communities and student radio.
Areas of study
University of Lodz provides several education programs:
- Bachelor.
- Engineer.
- Master.
- Graduate student.
Since March 2011, the Lodz Polytechnic University has been taking for free tuition 26 of the best international applicants. Places are provided on a competitive basis by calculating the highest average score for specialized subjects, while the winners of the competition do not need to take exams at the University of Lodz.
Faculties and specialties of the university:
- Mechanical (mechatronics, materials engineering, energy, automation and robotics, transport, management and production technologies, mechanical engineering and mechanics).
- Electrical engineering, electronics, automation and computer science (transport, mechatronics, automation and robotics, energy, electrical engineering, computer science, labor safety, electronics and communications).
- Faculty of Chemistry (general chemistry, nanotechnology, chemical technology, materials engineering, chemistry in construction, environmental protection, chemistry in cosmetology).
- Textile industry (textile production, labor safety equipment, design in the textile industry, etc.).
- Biotechnology and food chemistry (food and food technology, biotechnology, environmental protection).
- Philosophy and history (ethnic processes, art history, culture and life of ancient peoples, history, cultural studies, regional studies, etc.).
- Geographic (regional studies, tourism and entertainment, geography, geo-environment monitoring, spatial economics).
- Philological (journalism, advertising and PR, film science, scientific information and biliotekhnika, theatrical art, history, etc.).
- Pedagogical (pedagogy, psychology).
- Economics and sociology (accounting and finance, economics, logistics, social. Analytics, international economic relations, computer science, etc.).
- Construction, architecture, environmental protection (construction, design and interior architecture, urban planning and architecture, environmental protection).
- Technical physics, computer science, applied mathematics.
- Organizations and management (labor safety, European studies, management, production technologies and management).
- Engineering processes, environmental protection (ecology technologies, labor safety, chemical technologies and process technologies).
- Jurisprudence and law (economic law, justice, European law, public law).
- Management (government, business and analysis, spatial economics, marketing, accounting, etc.).
- Faculty of Engineering, International. Teaching in the specialties is conducted in English (information technology, biotechnology, architecture engineering, computer science, etc.) and non-French (gestion et tyechnologie).
Getting an education at the Lodz University of Technology is comfortable. The administration has created a favorable environment for foreign and domestic students. In addition to dormitories, the campus has a dining room, two bank branches, a cinema, sports grounds, a tour desk and much more.
Admission
According to the laws of Poland, citizens of foreign countries entering Polish universities must have a certain level of knowledge of the Polish language. Confirmation is a certificate, an analogue of TOEFL or IELTS, a minimum level of knowledge of the B1 language (intermediate).
To enter the ód Technical University, you can use the services of companies specializing in helping students or do everything yourself. In any case, you need to do the following:
- Prepare a package of documents.
- Know the timing of entrance exams.
- Make a registration fee.
- Send a package of documents to the educational institution by mail or send it to the university website.
- Wait for the results.
Documents
The applicant provides the original documents to the admissions committee in person after confirmation of admission to the university. Foreign students are dealt with by a special department, where you can contact for any question.
Required documents:
- Application for admission of the established sample.
- Questionnaire of the candidate.
- Apostilled secondary education certificate (translated into Polish).
- Photo 3.7 x 5.2 cm (on a light background).
- Certificate confirming the level of knowledge of the Polish language.
- Medical certificate and insurance policy.
- Copy of the registration fee receipt.
- Passport (copy).
- Student visa.
Cost
Lodz Polytechnic University annually allocates 26 places to foreign students for free education. Candidates must have high scores in the certificate or bachelor's degree. The remaining students receive a paid education.
Tuition varies by faculty and may change by the next school year. In general, it is worth counting on an amount from 1000 to 2000 euros (according to the price list of 2018) for one semester for the undergraduate or graduate level. Additionally, each applicant pays an entrance fee of 200 euros.
What is for doctors?
In 1945, in addition to technical faculties, in the medical institution, a medical direction for teaching students was opened. The separation took place in 1950, from the medical institution the Military Medical Academy and the Medical Academy of Civil Direction stood out. In 2002, as a result of the reorganization, both areas were combined into a single university. Thus, today the Medical University has become the largest specialized university in Poland.
Currently, more than 10 thousand future doctors are educated annually at the ód Medical University. From year to year, the University is among the top three in terms of the quality of education and employment. The educational institution has specialties:
- Biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, physiotherapy.
- Ambulance, cosmetology.
- Medical analytics, dietetics.
- Dentistry, medical business.
- Public health.
- Obstetrics, medical care.
According to students, it is difficult to learn, you have to remember a lot, there is practically no free time. Those who are burning with passion for the profession believe that the knowledge and skills gained more than cover any difficulties and lack of leisure. Tuition for the academic year varies depending on the faculty and ranges from 2000 to 9500 euros for the academic year, the entry fee is 200 euros. The training is conducted in Polish, the applicant requires a certificate of proficiency in the language.
Reviews
There are not many reviews about Lodz University. Students write about what is interesting to learn, the educational system stimulates creativity in any subject. When preparing for presentations or seminars, you must not only rely on the lectures of the teacher, but also take time to independently search for additional information.
Many noted that they learned to quickly concentrate, isolate the main problems and quickly make the right decisions - this skill was perfected at the University of Lodz in communication with teachers.
Student life reviews vary depending on the amount of time spent at the University of Lodz. Photos of graduates are filled with respect for the city and the university. For the first time, Russian students are very skeptical - the city is small, it has very little entertainment and interesting places.
The rooms in the hostel are very small, however, this meager living space has to be shared with a neighbor. With a poor knowledge of the language, it is almost impossible to communicate with anyone outside the university. But if you manage to study safely for at least one year, your attitude towards Poland and the city will change for the better. The local flavor is becoming interesting, knowledge of the language allows better understanding of local residents, friends appear. With a diploma, many decide to stay to live and work in Poland, but leave Lodz for large cities.
On a note
University of Lodz is located at ul. Zheromsky, building 116.
Foreign applicants for all questions should contact the Center for International Cooperation of the LPU - ul. Zhrivki, building 36, office 113. Documents from foreign applicants are accepted from June 4 to July 16 (academic year 2018-2019).