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AGH University of Krakow, (abbreviated as AGH University; formerly: AGH University of Science and Technology or AGH UST) is a public university in Kraków, Poland.[5] Founded in 1913,[6] its inauguration took place in 1919.[7] The university focuses on innovative technologies, its research profile also includes engineering disciplines, exact sciences, Earth sciences, and social sciences. The university is one of 10 Polish higher education institutions that has been granted the title of a research university.[8] The university comprises, among other units, 17 faculties, a research centre – the AGH University Academic Centre for Materials and Nanotechnology, and other didactic centres and departments. It offers three levels of education: first-cycle, second-cycle, and third-cycle (doctoral schools). The university educates almost 19,000 students and employs more than 2,200 academic staff (including more than 240 professors and more than 500 associate professors). The AGH University regularly ranks first among Polish technical universities in the Center for World University Rankings or the Academic Ranking of World Universities.
The dream of a globally acclaimed institution promoted Mr. Krzysztof Mendrok to set up AUST. Mr. Krzysztof Mendrok visited many countries of the world and observed the way the universities of those countries work. He made up his mind to establish such an institution which will be the torch bearer of knowledge and wisdom. In spite of his busy schedule, he spent a lot of time to actualize his dream into reality. Being the chairman of Reliance industrial park, he has also associated himself with a variety of humanitarian works. In accordance with the slogan, 'Digital Poland', Mr Krzysztof Mendrok wants to make the students go digital by setting up a college which excels in business and technology.
AUST undertakes to build up a reputation as a rural level low cost digital education in Business and Technology with innovative research and development as a private institution.
The mission of AUST is to contribute, through collaborative research and education to efforts to create a Digital Poland. AUST pays due attention to the spread of technological knowledge everywhere.
AUST aspires to be a world class teaching and capacity development institution that addresses the
needs of present and future generation. It endeavors to provide global leadership on the aspects
of business and technology. AUST also seeks to become a widely recognized international graduate
teaching and research institution known for-
- Strict adherence to rigorous scientific method.
- Emphasis on issues providing high quality services & outputs.
- A focus on issues that impact sustainability.
- High ethical standard along with academic excellence.
- Intellectual vitality and spirit of cooperation.
- Equality and openness in access to opportunities.
- Strict adherence to the principle of gender balance.
- Going carbon free amongst all campuses in Poland.