Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
International Student Guide
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
About Wrocław University of Technology
Wrocław University of Technology is a public institu-
The university offers Bachelor and Master programmes
tion which was founded in 1945, but its academic le-
and Doctoral studies. We apply the European Credit
gacy dates back over 160 years tothe Lviv University.
Transfer System (ECTS) and issue Diploma Supple-
Our position in the researchand teaching field places
ments. There are over 33 thousand students at Wro-
us among the three best technical universities in Po-
cław University of Technology enrolled in a wide range
land. The educational standards offered at the univer-
of fields offered bythe following faculties and depart-
sity are closely connected with its dynamic scientific
ments:
work and industrial experience.
•Architecture
•Civil Engineering
Research and education are strongly influencedby in-
•Chemistry
ternational cooperation with over 250 partneruniversi-
•Electronics
ties all over the world. Over 1000 scientists from Euro-
•Electrical Engineering
pean, American, Asian and Australian universities and
•Geoengineering, Mining and Geology
several dozens of international students pass through
•Environmental Engineering
our university every year.
•Computer Science and Management
• Mechanical and Power Engineering
The mission of the University is to shape the creati-
• Mechanical Engineering
ve and critical personalities of students and define the
• Fundamental Problems of Technology
directions of development in science and technology.
• Microsystems Electronics and Photonics
The education offered at our institutionis strongly lin-
• Department of Fundamental Studies
ked with scientific researchand the needs of economy
and is consistent with standards of the European Hi-
Students and academics participate in programs such
gher Education Area.
as Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci and Erasmus Mundus
(Brasil, Russia). We employ over 4000 staff, half of
The degrees awarded by Wrocław University of Tech-
which are academics.
nology are a symbol of high quality ofeducation, confirmed by the National Accreditation Committee and
The campus of the university houses 288 buildings and
the Accreditation Committee of Universities of Tech-
is located in a very attractive area with strong commu-
nology.
nication links. It is close to the city centre and to the
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dormitories. Students have free access to the library,
Reception & Orientation
which is open 7 days a week. They can use the compu-
International Student Support is very important to us.
ter laboratories with free Internet access in our campus
Before students arrive, an admission oficer will be in
open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Students can regi-
touch with them helping to prepare for their stay in
ster in different associations and student science clubs
Poland. International students from outside the EU are
– there are almost 100 of them. On the campus, there
picked up from the airport and taken to the dormitory.
are also a few bars and canteens.
Shortly after arrival, the International Office and the
T7
B9
Recruitment Department with students’ organizations
The research at Wrocław University of Technology
organize the Orientation Programme for all newco-
transcends the traditional fields of engineering, com-
mers (usually at the end of September).
B4
C16
sciences, economics and arts. A balance between funour research policy. We believe that the best technologies are the fruit of fundamental research. Simultane-
C1
C5
C4
D3
ously, we are continuously seeking the opportunities
C3
C15
C7
A8
A10
C2
A6
A4
A7
C6
A2
C14
cooperate with the leading enterprises in the region
C8
C18
such as: Siemens, Volvo, Fagor Electrodomesticos, Philips, Whirpool and MAN.
H7
H14
C13
H4
H12
H13
H3
Wrocław University of Technology today belongs
nology in Poland. It rates high in the annual rankings
M4
gher education institutionscarried out by Wprost maM11
M6BIS
K3
T4
E1
was also ranked first in the new technologies group
(computer science, electronics, materials science).
E4
M3
E5
H9
H8
Campus
Odra
Kampus uczelni
university in Poland in the oldest Polish ranking of hi-
H10
H5
H6
among the biggest and the best universities of tech-
gazine. In the “Where to Study” ranking the university
B3
B1
A1
facilitate the innovation process at the university. We
University of Technology was rated the best technical
B8
B2
A9
A11
to commercialize the results of research in order to
of Polish universities. In the previous years Wrocław
B11
A3
A5
D21
D2
B7
C11
D20
D1
bining technical sciences with mathematics natural
damental and applied research is an important part of
B6
B5
E3
L1
P14
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Studies at the Mechanical Faculty
Since a long time, the present-day mechanics has not
faces in different fields of life, industry and economy.
•Tribology
been associated with a hammer and anvil. As early as
During their studies, the students acquire the knowled-
•Art subjects.
in 19th century, construction of a steam locomotive
ge classified in the following program blocks:
required from a mechanical engineer knowledge in
•Engineering drawing
The so comprehensive knowledge, delivered by highly
the fields of power engineering and chemistry. Since
•Computer drawing and design
specialised staff of academic teachers, guarantees to
then, the mechanics has been subjected to numero-
• Mathematics, Physics
the graduates great possibilities of a career in many
us transformations connected with scientific-technical
• Mechanics
fields of professional life.
revolutions. Automation of mass production, common
•Electronics
use of electricity, development of motorisation and
•Informatics,
household equipment announced new substances in
•Engineering materials
teaching. The epochal changes in all the fields of tech-
• Strength of materials
nology, including mechanics, caused a stormy deve-
• Machine testing and metrology
lopment of microelectronics.
•Thermodynamics and energy systems
• Fluid mechanics and hydraulics
Today, it is insufficient for a mechanical engineer to
• Mechanical engineering materials
acquire basic knowledge in the fields of mathematics,
•Theory of machines
mechanics and thermodynamics, traditional machine
• Machine design
parts, theory of machines and mechanisms and ma-
• Machine operation and maintenance
terials science. It is obvious that it is also necessary to
• Driving systems and combustion engines
reliably master principles of informatics, as well as de-
• Vehicle engineering and ecology
signing, manufacturing and operating systems (CAD/
• Manufacturing technology
CAM/CIM). Of equal importance is knowledge of ma-
•Automation and control
nagement techniques, foreign languages and coopera-
• Production engineering
tion in interdisciplinary human teams.
•Industrial engineering
• Vibration engineering
The Mechanical Faculty of Wroclaw University of
• Special topics
Technology educates its students in 6 courses to pre-
• Modelling and simulation
pare them for the tasks which a mechanical engineer
• Vibro-acoustics
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
The offered education courses
Mechanical Engineering and Machine Building:
machines and facilities, as well as organisation of ma-
• 1 degree studies – engineer’s degree (7 semesters)
nufacturing processes. This course gives reliable gro-
st
with no speciality
• 1 degree studies – engineer’s degree – in English (7
st
semesters) with no speciality
• 2 degree studies – master’s degree (3 semesters);
nd
master’s theses in one of three specializations:
unds to take a job in any segment of industry and services. This is why graduates from this course can be met
in factories of machine and automotive industries, metallurgical and shipbuilding industries, household equipment manufacture, plastics processing, in transport
• Materials Engineering
terminals and in design offices as distinguished experts
• Machine Design and Operation
in most modern computer-design systems, in technical
• Manufacturing Systems
departments of health service establishments etc.
• 2nd degree studies – master’s degree – in English (3
semesters) in the following specialization:
• Automotive Engineering
The course Mechanical Engineering and Machine Building prepares the graduates for creative engineering
work in machine design, construction and operation.
This is a so-called basic education course, „since always” present within the Mechanical Faculty. The basic
subject blocks like mathematics, physics, informatics
and foreign languages shape the general student’s
knowledge in this course. A student acquires a directional speciality by studying mechanics, material strength,
materials science, thermodynamics, mechanisms and
machines theory, principles of machine design, computeraided engineering techniques, manufacturing
techniques etc. Specialities in this course provide a
graduate with detailed knowledge on e.g. hydraulic
machines, land vehicles, operation and diagnostics of
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
The offered education courses
Control Engineering and Robotics:
artificial intelligence permits a graduate unconstrained
• 1 degree studies – engineer’s degree (7 semesters)
cooperation with specialists from various fields. This
st
with no speciality
• 2 degree studies – master’s degree (3 semesters);
nd
master’s theses in one of two specializations:
concerns designing and implementing automation of
machines, working and manufacturing systems, as well
as of operation and Graduates from the course Control
• Machine and Process Automation
Engineering and Robotics successfully find jobs in all
• Manufacturing Systems
the industry fields, in particular in machine construction, design offices and research & development units.
A human’s dream have always been appliances, machines, robots and automated systems which facilitate
Graduated from this course, an engineer will have
and make more effective the hard, difficult, complex
expertise combining skills of a mechanical/process en-
and sometimes boring work. Let us look around – we
gineer with those of an electronic engineer, designer of
are surrounded by them: refrigerator, washing machi-
control systems.
ne, air-conditioner, automatic gear, ABS and ESP in a
car, etc.
When we have a look into a modern factory hall, we
see very few people and many flexible production
centres and robotised assembly lines producing cars,
TV-sets, household equipment etc. Design, manufacture and operation of smart systems automatically
controlling operation of machines and facilities make
a domain of automation and robotics engineers. Studies in this field belong to the most difficult and, at
the same time, the most fascinating because of their
interdisciplinary nature. Combination of knowledge in
mechanics, materials science, modern manufacturing
techniques, designing machine systems with knowledge in informatics, automation and control, electronics,
microprocessor systems, methods and techniques of
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
The offered education courses
Management and Manufacturing Engineering:
Management and Manufacturing Engineering inclu-
• 1st degree studies – engineer’s degree (7 semesters)
de substantial knowledge in a respective engineering
with no speciality
• 2nd degree studies – master’s degree (3 semesters);
master’s theses in one of three specializations:
field, basic economic and management knowledge,
as well as managing technical functions like designing
new manufacturing/operating systems and objects, de-
• Practical Logistics
signing management systems; selection and training of
• Manufacturing Management
personnel; evaluation of results along with technical
• Quality Management
inspection, managing costs and projects; marketing,
• 2nd degree studies – master’s degree – in English (3
logistics, managing capital and tangible investments,
semesters) in the following specialization:
• Production Management
organising and conducting research & development
works, in particular designing and implementing technological and organisational innovations.
The course Management and Manufacturing Engineeringis designed for the persons who can combine
The above-mentioned skills and substantial knowledge
modern engineering knowledge with managerial skills.
of a graduate from the course Management and Manu-
The course has been created as a response for market
facturing Engineering indicate potential places of em-
demand suffering shortage of specialists having at their
ployment, i.e. small, medium and large manufacturing
disposal not only engineering knowledge but also skil-
or servicing companies, banks, leasing and insurance
led in the fields of management, accountancy, finan-
institutions, technical/marketing departments in go-
ces, law, ecology, logistics etc. The merit of the Mana-
vernment offices etc.
gement and Manufacturing Engineering course results
in the education way that, in addition to the basic,
general subjects like mathematics, physics, informatics etc., provides for directional and specialised education that considers basic management, micro- and
macroeconomy, engineering statistics, basic logistics,
human resource management, strategic management,
operational research, enterprise management etc. Professional qualifications of a graduate from the course
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
The offered education courses
Transport:
on environment, examining and evaluating usability
• 1 degree studies – engineer’s degree (7 semesters)
of transport facilities, shaping operational strategies
st
with no speciality
• 2 degree studies – master’s degree (3 semesters);
nd
master’s theses in one of three specializations:
of transport facilities with respect to maintaining their operational availability, computer support of all the
mentioned areas.
• Transportation Systems Management and Designing
• Protection and Service of Transportation Means
Graduates from the 1st education degree of professional nature will be prepared for implementing, supervising, managing and operating transport systems.
Studies in the course Transport prepare students for
using, analysing and optimising material conveying
The 2nd degree studies are to prepare their graduates for
systems subject to integrated logistic action. Demand
designing transport systems, creating qualitatively new
for potential graduates from this course appeared to-
solutions of the transport facility technique, as well as
gether with transformation of the economy. Beside
for undertaking scientific activity. Graduates from this
the general subjects like mathematics, physics, che-
course will be able to find jobs first of all in such eco-
mistry, basic metrology or informatics, a student can
nomic units like transport and forwarding companies,
acquire knowledgein directional subjects including,
transport departments of companies, municipal trans-
among others, logistics, transport economics, vehicle
portation authorities, logistic centres, communication
traveltheory, transport facilities, transportation law and
departments of municipal and regional councils, traffic
transport insurance.
police, specialised transport service establishments like
traffic rescue units, medical transport units etc.
Specialised education includes: planning andforecasting development of transport systems and demand
for transport services, selection of technologiesand
technical transport facilities, planninginfrastructure
and transport networks and organising traffic flows, automation and roboticsof transport systems, controlling
traffic flows of persons and materials, examining and
evaluating influence of transport systems and facilities
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
The offered education courses
Mechatronics:
technology. After graduation, they will become specia-
• 1 degree studies – engineer’s degree (7 semestrs)
lists at designing and operating mechatronic devices
st
with no speciality
• 2 degree studies – master’s degree (3 semesters) in
nd
the following specializations:
• Mechatronics in the Manufacturing Systems
• Automotive and Machine Mechatronics
The course Mechatronics is quite a new educationcourse in Poland, introduced in 2006. Till then, specialitiesonly existed or education was performed inform
of postgraduate studies. The Mechanical Facultyof
Wroclaw University of Technology belongsto initiators
of this course creation. Graduates from the 1st degree
studies receive basic knowledge in the field of mechatronics, i.e.mechanics/machine construction, electronics, informatics and control. They will be prepared
for participation in interdisciplinary teams solving problems related to construction, manufacture, operation,
servicing and diagnostics of machinesand facilities including mechatronic systems.
Knowledge and skills acquired during studies preparethem for jobs in electromechanical industry (e.g. automotive industry, household equipment manufacture,
aircraft and machine-tool industries), in service and
diagnostic stations or in medical service establishments
at operating medical equipment. Graduates from the
2nd degree studies will be prepared for managing interdisciplinary teams performing tasks of this field of
present in machinesand vehicles, manufacturing facilities and systems, biomedical appliances and diagnostic
equipment. They will be also prepared for continuing
their educationon 3rd degree (doctoral) studies.
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
The offered education courses
Biomedical Engineering:
cal processes. A graduate from Biomedical Engineering
• 2 degree studies – master’s degree (3 semesters) –
will beprepared for taking a job in both engineering
nd
wit no speciality
The present-day biomedical engineering intensivelyuses the newest achievements of numerous fields of
knowledge. Thank to this, the newest technical solutions used in medicine are characterisedby high degree
of technical advancement that requires effi cient use
of knowledge in mathematics, electronics, informatics
and biology. This syllabus allows the students to become acquainted with principles of designing and testing
modern implants, artificial organs, manipulators and
medical robots cooperating with navigation systems, as
well as enriches their knowledge onbiomaterials.
Graduates from this course will be prepared for solving
engineering problems accompanied with designing
new technical means in medicine andusing existing
ones, as well as for solving complexresearch problems,
which guarantees goodgrounds for the persons who
aspire at scientific/research work in biomedical engineering.
The syllabus contains a block of courses that allows
improving skills at designing, planning and performing
experimental research, as well as using modern computer systems for modelling andsimulation of biologi-
and scientific area.
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The offered education courses
The Mechanical Faculty offers also studies exercised
Master Program in Automotive Engineering provides-
bution, capital and material investment management.
completely in English
general scientific knowledge in the field ofdesign of
It is also expected that graduates from the major of
The offer includes:
combustion engine as well as some essentialvehicle
Production Management will gainmaster skills in or-
• 1 degree studies on the course:
units. Special emphasis is placed on modern materials
ganizing and conducting the R&Dworks, in particular:
• BSc Mechanical Engineering and Machine Buil-
used in automotive industry and methodology of te-
designing and implementing technological and organi-
sting and reporting. Students will work in internatio-
zational innovations, making modernization changes,
nal groups and should be active in multidisciplinary
and restructuring.
st
ding
Modernity of BSc Program in Mechanical Engineerin-
context. Graduates will be able to implement gained
gand Machine Building is based on technical sciences,
knowledge in real automotive systems and cooperate
informatics and management methods applied to in-
within an organization.
dustrial activity. International cooperation with university partners and companies widens ability of our
Knowledge acquired in Automotive Engineering-Pro-
students in adaptation to new European conditions.
gram will help them make proper decisions andper-
Required knowledge at admission proces should cover
form tasks guided by social, economical andecological
elements of higher mathematics, physics, chemistry,
principles.
mechanics, electricity and electronics.
• MSc Production Management
Mechanical skills will be developed by themean of
experiments performed in modern laboratories, com-
Master Program in Production Management educates
puter designing supported by the state of the art CAD
specialists, who will combineengineering knowledge
systems and applications.
in the scope of technical problems of the widely understood electromechanicalindustry with mastering
Graduates are extremely wanted in present job market
managerial and economic skills, such as: designing
expectingengineers to manage construction projects
new production andoperation systems, facilities, ma-
and operation of large industrial systems.
nagement systems, selection and training of personnel,
• 2
nd
degree studies on the courses and specialities
(starting at the summer semester 2011/2012):
• MSc Automotive Engineering
evaluation of achieved results along with technical
controllingand cost management, projects (industrial
consulting and advisory), marketing, logistics, distri-
Structure of education system at the Mechanical Faculty
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
International students admission for bachelorand master programmes
Fees, Application and Language Requirements
fees are paid per year, unless otherwise stated. Stu-
Preparatory Language Courses
Those who consider studying at Wrocław University of
dents from EU/EFTA countries do not pay tuition fees,
(All students)
Technology should contact the Admission Office by e-
unless otherwisestated.
Polish (1 year) Є 2000
-mail: admission@pwr.wroc.pl, or by phone:
Those who consider taking part in Erasmusstudent
English (1 year) Є 3000
+48 71 320 37 11
exchange should contact the Erasmus studentadvisor
+48 71 320 31 70
via e-mail erasmus@pwr.wroc.pl or by phone:
*For Erasmus Mundus programmes and other excep-
+48 71 320 37 19
+48 71 320 35 85.
tions see program descriptions
Language Requirements
During holidays 3-month English and Mathematicspre-
Send hard copies of your documents to:
(For programmes in English)
paratory courses are offered. More information in the
Wrocław University of Technology,
IELTS 6 points
Admission Office.
Admission Office
TOEFL 550 points
Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27,
The TOEFL Institution Code for Wrocław
50-370 Wrocław, Poland
University of Technology is 4474
A dedicated admission officer will guide youth rough
Fees for programmes in English per year
the application and admission process. They will an-
(Non EU/EFTA students*)
swer your questions regarding the university’s offer
Bachelor Є 3000
and the application procedure. When your admission
Master* Є 4000
is finalized, they will arrange for you accommodation,
PhD Є 4000
+48 71 320 44 39
airport pick-up (for non-EU students), and inform you
about the orientation schedule.
Fees for Programmes in Polish per year
(Non EU/EFTA students)
Students must pay a one-time application fee, which
Bachelor Є 2500
is Є 200 for non- EU/EFTA students and Є 22 for stu-
Master Є 3000
dents from EU/EFTA countries. For detailed informa-
PhD Є 4000
tion on tuition fees please see the descriptions of the
programmes in the next partof this prospectus. Tuition
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
International Offi ce and Application Procedure
LLP Erasmus Programme Advisor for Outgoing Stu-
nator, who signs them. You will thenget the Acceptan-
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
for Erasmus Students
dents
ce Letter which is the last step ofyour acceptance pro-
Marek Młyńczak, PhD
The International Office is responsible for theexchange
Natalia Ważna
cedure. List of courses andnecessary documents can
e-mail: marek.mlynczak@pwr.wroc.pl
programmes administration. It coordinatesgathering of
natalia.wazna@pwr.wroc.pl
be downloaded fromthe appropriate website. Additio-
Building B-8, room 32
the application documents aswell as the organization
phone: +48 71 320 22 32
nally, studentscan attend the following classes: physical
phone: +48 71 320 38 17
educationclasses, Polish language course as well as Po-
fax +48 71 320 35 98
of the main events forboth outgoing and incoming students (for example Introduction Days). Every student
Office Hours
lish history and culture. Regulations governing studies
can visit the office to find any help and support if ne-
Monday 10:45 – 14:00
at Wroclaw University of Technology areavailable on
eded.
Tuesday 10:45 – 14:00
the website. Faculty coordinators are responsible for
Wednesday CLOSED
recruitment procedure both for incoming and outgo-
Head of International Office
Thursday 10:45 – 14:00
ing students. They make the final decision about the
Ewa Mroczek
Friday 10:45 – 14:00
acceptance of the applicant’s documents. You cancon-
ewa.mroczek@pwr.wroc.pl
phone: +48 71 320 43 46, +48 71 320 41 14
tact your faculty coordinator to obtain detailed inforAddress
International Office
LLP Erasmus Programme Advisor for Incoming Stu-
Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27
dents
50-370 Wrocław, Poland
Edyta Jania
edyta.jania@pwr.wroc.pl
Application procedure for Erasmus Students
phone: +48 71 320 35 85
All students who want to apply for Erasmus Programmeat our university need to submit the followingdocu-
Staff Exchange LLP-Erasmus Manager
ments to the International Office:
Agnieszka Krajna
•Application Form
agnieszka.krajna@pwr.wroc.pl
•Learning Agreement
phone: +48 71 320 45 34
•Transcript of RecordsDeadlines
• winter semester – 15 July
LLP-Erasmus (internships)Consultant
• summer semester – 15 December
Anna Nosal
anna.nosal@pwr.wroc.pl
We accept only original documents. Hand-writtendo-
phone: +48 71 320 25 43
cuments will not be accepted. After being delivered,
your documents are sent to the proper faculty coordi-
mation concerning your study programme.
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Wroclaw, the capitol of the Lower Silesia, is one of the
Visitors to Wroclaw remember the city as an impor-
oldest and most beautiful cities in Poland. Located at
tant cultural centre. Theatres, the opera, the musical
the foot of Sudety Mountains, overthe river Odra, cut
theatre, the philharmonic and numerousclubs, mu-
by a multitude of the river’s inflows and channels, it is
seums and galleries provide for a continuoussequence
an exceptional city of 12 islands and 112 bridges.
of artistic events. Musical festivalsof international recognition have becomethe cultural visiting-card of the
Rich and stormy history of the city is inscribed in its
city. The biggestis the ”Wratislavia Cantans” festival. It
walls. The Times of the early middle ages is reminded
is Wroclaw where organised are the „Jazz over Odra”
by the Island of Ostrow Tumski, which survived in a
festival, Days of Music of Old Champions, The Review
perfect condition and is one of the finest groups of sa-
of Theatrical Songs, Wroclaw Meetings of One Actor
cra architecture in Europe. Other reminder of that pe-
Theatres and Small Theatrical Forms and the Interna-
riod -the Town Hallisregarded one of the fi nest gothic
tional Festival Dialog Wroclaw. Famous in Europe has
buildings in Central Europe. In Wroclaw one may also
become monumental opera presentations in the Hala
observeone of the biggest Polish baroque interiors that
Ludowa.
survived to the present day – it is the Aula Leopoldina
nin the XVIII-century house of the University.
The city is a friendly, open, young community. Multicultural traditions favour bold, innovative initiatives.
Old and modern architecture is surrounded by greenery. Wroclaw is the greenest city – there is 25 sq meters
It is also the city with the country highestincrease in
of green area for each inhabitant (not counting the gre-
GDP and the best business climate. Inrecent years it
enery at housing estates). Park Szczytnicki in the city
has enjoyed a genuine investmentboom (LG Philips,
centre, established in the XVIII century, is full of plants
Volvo, Toyota, Siemens, HR 3M, Whirlpool and many
– the trees and bush represent over 370 species. There
others). It is expected that 100 000 new jobs will be
is also the original Japanese Garden, designed and ma-
created, mainly high-tech related.
intained according to Japanese horticultural arts. Fine
places to walk are also the Botanical Garden, with its
Wroclaw is a thriving university centre – 134 000
beautiful floral exhibition, hothouse, alpinarium and
young people study at 23 university level education
the Polish biggest cactus garden, and the Zoological
institutions.
Garden, established in 1865, keeping about 5 500 animals, representing 650 species.
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
5 Łukasiewicza St
50-371 Wrocław, Poland
building B-4
tel. +48 71 320 42 50
www.wm.pwr.wroc.pl
wydz.mech.sekr@pwr.wroc.pl