Rzeszów University of Technology

In 1960, full-time studies were commenced, with local staff assuming responsibility from its overseer for instruction, administration and operations throughout the decade. During this time, the school blossomed into the Higher Engineering School of Technology and Mechanical Engineering and expanded its range of subjects with the addition of Faculties of Chemical Technology, Civil and Environmental, and Electrical Engineering. In 1972 a significant event in the development of the University took place, as the Department of Aeronautics was founded and the instruction of personnel for the aviation industry began in earnest. As a result, in 1976 Aviation Training Centre was established with the aim of providing future pilots with the practical training.

On 1st October 1974, by government decree, the school was christened the Ignacy Łukasiewicz Rzeszow University of Technology and Kazimierz Oczoś, DSc, was appointed Rector.

In 1992 the University called into being the Faculty of Marketing and Management and in 2006 owing to joining two independent departments – the Faculty of Mathematics and Applied Physics was created.

Presently, the University is the largest polytechnic in the region and continues to grow. Over its history it has educated 57 952 graduates, including 593 pilots. A great number of alumni hold important positions both in the region and country. As a matter of course, the University’s development has been accompanied by a continual increase in the number of academic staff and independent scientists.