Overview

Key Features

With the Biotechnology program delivered at Silesian University of Technology, you will learn how to use large databases, design bioprocesses and bioproducts and implement a sustainable development strategy, which is the most important direction of the modern economy. As a student, you will pursue your scientific passions because we know how exciting biotechnology is!

By studying Biotechnology, you will gain knowledge, skills and competencies in the following areas:

basics of biology, chemistry, biochemistry, computer science
conducting experiments using genetic engineering methods
designing new IT tools, e.g. used in the analysis of biomedical data
creating databases using artificial intelligence and machine learning tools,
biotechnological processes and biotransformation,
design and analysis of biologically active compounds
solving engineering tasks related to biotechnology of sewage/soil/air purification
methods of recovering energy and valuable substances/raw materials from sewage and waste.

Careers

As a graduate, you have an open door to a professional career in:

clinics and medical centers
bioinformatics and IT centres
environmental protection and circular economy
laboratories, research institutions
food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

We will teach you a comprehensive approach to biotechnology issues, looking at these processes from the point of view of bioinformatics and environmental and industrial biotechnology, including pharmaceuticals.
You will gain theoretical knowledge and practical work on issues in broadly understood biotechnology, biochemistry, microbiology, chemistry, analytics and computer science. You will learn about modern trends in pharmaceutical biotechnology, bioinformatics, bioeconomy and environmental protection.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-22 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

210 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gliwice, Poland

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 5 other Bachelors in Biotechnology in Poland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

School leaving certificate (legalized or given an apostille) obtained abroad entitling to study at all types of universities in the country appropriate to the education system issuing the certificate. Document should be legalized or given an apostille and translated into English or Polish language by certified translator.

Candidate should also provide a statement that his school leaving certificate allows him to take up the first cycle studies in the country it was issued – if such a statement is not already written on the certificate.
One document confirming competence in English language

Document confirming the candidate’s identity;
Photo (format 45x35mm, in the left semi profile with a visible left ear, without any jewellery, bareheaded and without any dark glasses, with equal lighting on the face).

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Gliwice

Poland

1658 - 2660 PLN / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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