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A letter from the Rector to Ukrainian students, PhD students, staff and guests at the University of Silesia
‘Where are you coming from, dark caravan, you flock of birds?’ ‘We once lived in a city that no longer exists.’ Serhiy Zhadan, Untitled Dear All, From the very first days of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the University of Silesia, like many other Polish universities, has taken in refugees – including students – whom...
First round of admissions at University of Silesia is now over
We have completed the first round of admissions for 1st cycle and long-cycle studies at the University of Silesia. This year’s results show a growing interest in studying at our University. Rapid growth A total of 24,968 applications were submitted via the Online Application System (last year there were 19,689, representing an increase of over...
Wayfinding system of our campus in Cieszyn recognised at the International IIID Award 2026
The visual wayfinding system implemented at the Cieszyn campus of the University of Silesia in Katowice has received recognition in the international IIID Award 2026 competition, organised by the International Institute for Information Design. The project, designed by Blank Studio, received an Honourable Mention in the Wayfinding category. The award-winning system was developed in response...
University of Silesia in National High School Ranking ‘Perspektywy 2026’
The University of Silesia was ranked 9th among classical universities and 30th in the overall ranking in the National High School Ranking ‘Perspektywy 2026’. Our university achieved high rankings in key categories and advanced in the ranking positions of the degree programmes it offers. The University of Silesia’s most significant achievements in general categories (in...