Gdansk University of Technology

Gdansk seen from the Motlawa River

The program is open to Purdue students who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity and a desire to experience another culture.

If students complete courses while abroad from Purdue colleges that have not approved the program, they might be able to earn transfer credit for those courses. Students interested in pursuing transfer credit should discuss this with both their academic advisor and their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.

A modern technical institute to educate Europe’s engineering elite was what the founders of the Gdansk University of Technology had in mind when they established the college at the beginning of the 20th century.  The University’s oldest buildings, its laboratories and library collection are a testament to its rich past. When one walks around the campus, one can see how history naturally connects with the cutting-edge present. Gdansk University of Technology has educated 22 generations of students and 4 new generations of academic staff. The University is proud to have one of the longest academic traditions in Poland.

GUT is heavily involved in the Engineer of the Future project.  Its goal is to implement a new model of teaching. that focuses on the student and the development of their engineering skills: planning, designing, building and to draw conclusion from experiments.

There are several Engineering programs in which the language of instruction is English:

-          Electronics, Telecomm and Informatics

-          Control Engineering and Robotics

-          Electrical and Control Engineering

-          Civil and Environmental Engineering

-          Mechanical Engineering

Courses in English:  http://pg.edu.pl/international/study-in-english

The student dormitories of Gdansk University of Technology -- 10 dormitories in three attractive locations  -- offer high standard accommodation with single, double and triple rooms with a bathroom in two room apartments..  Student dormitories are located in the outskirts of the Tricity Landscape Park, close to the university and not far from the seaside.  Each tenant has access to a shared kitchen, a laundry room, a gym, and a quiet study room.  There is a computer network in each dormitory and internet connection as well as an internal phone line so it is possible to call the university or the other student dormitories for free.  The rooms are furnished with beds, wardrobes, cupboards, bookshelves and desks.  There is a fridge and a phone in each room. Additionally, each student is given a quilt or a blanket, a pillow and bedlinen.  There are many student facilities situated both in the campus and near the halls of residence, including student clubs and shops. 

Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location.  This will vary by program.

Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Spring 2017

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

• direct financial aid inquiries to the Division of Financial Aid on the West Lafayette campus; 
• consult website Study Abroad Financial Aid Process;
• complete and submit the FAFSA by the appropriate deadline.

NOTE:  Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad.  Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.

Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.

For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents by the application deadline.  Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline.  To insure a place in a program, apply early.

As soon as a student submits an on-line application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.

Gdansk Old Town

Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted.  If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.

The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.

• Program Website
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• Department of State Consular Information
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• CDC Travel Information (You must find Poland in list)