Czestochowa University of Technology

What Czestochowa University of Technology does

Politechnika Częstochowska (Czestochowa University of Technology) is a public technical university in Częstochowa, Poland, founded in 1949/1950 and operating under the supervision of the Polish Ministry of Education and Science. The university is organized into seven faculties covering civil engineering, electrical engineering, computer science and artificial intelligence, infrastructure and environment, mechanical engineering, production engineering and materials technology, and management, delivering 45 fields of study to a total enrollment of 5,832 students including 79 doctoral candidates, supported by 595 academic staff and 215 research laboratories.

The university operates a dual revenue model anchored by state subsidies for tuition-free full-time Polish and EU students and supplemented by tuition from non-stationary (part-time) programs at PLN 2,250-3,440 per semester, postgraduate and continuing-education fees, commissioned research for industry clients (with a standard 18% overhead plus 5% margin structure), and grant funding from EU programs (Erasmus+, Horizon 2020, NCN, NCBiR). Its core digital infrastructure consists of USOSweb (student information system), a Moodle-based e-learning platform, an IRK online recruitment system, and a CAS single sign-on gateway, complemented by a Technology Transfer Center, Patent Center, Project Management Center, an institutional repository (Baza Wiedzy PCz), and a peer-reviewed journal platform (Czasopisma PCz).

The institution is implementing a 2023-2027 Development Strategy and pursues strategic international collaborations including the Erasmus+ MSIE4.0 consortium led with the Asian Institute of Technology and the Horizon 2020 Organic+ project led by Coventry University (EUR 4.1 million total), alongside industry partnerships with PPO Siechnice, LIGHTHIEF, and the Łukasiewicz Research Network, and scholarship partnerships with Goldman Sachs, NatWest, and Amazon for Ukrainian students. Customer segments span domestic Polish students, international students, doctoral researchers, industry R&D partners, and senior learners through the University of the Third Age.

Name

Czestochowa University of Technology

Legal name

Politechnika Częstochowska

Website

https://pcz.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Politechnika Częstochowska is a public Polish technical university with seven faculties delivering 45 fields of study to 5,832 students, combining tuition-free full-time education with EU-funded applied research across AI/IoT, Industry 4.0, and sustainable energy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Engineering and Technical Sciences)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Universities with Energy, Materials & Sustainability Focus (EDAHAEAL)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Engineering degree programs
• Applied research services
• Doctoral education
• Technology transfer services

Headquarters

HQ city

Czestochowa

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Non-Stationary Studies: Revenue from part-time (non-stationary) study programs where students pay per semester. Full-time stationary studies are free of charge. Non-stationary programs generate recurring semester-based revenue ranging from 2,250 to 3,440 zł per semester depending on the field of study.
2. Research Contracts and Commissioned Work: Revenue from commissioned research (BZ - Badania Zlecone) conducted for external clients including industry partners. Standard overhead of 18% (13% faculty costs, 5% university-wide) plus 5% profit margin applies to commissioned research contracts.
3. EU and National Research Funding: European Union structural funds, Horizon Europe, FENG, NCN (National Science Centre), NCBiR (National Centre for Research and Development), and other national funding programs supporting research projects and development activities.
4. Postgraduate and Continuing Education: Revenue from postgraduate programs (studia podyplomowe) and professional development courses offered to working professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Politechnika Częstochowska delivers accredited undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral engineering education across 45 fields of study through seven faculties (Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and AI, Infrastructure and Environment, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering and Materials Technology, and Management). The university also conducts applied research, commissioned industry R&D, technology transfer, patent services, postgraduate continuing education, and lifelong learning programs for seniors. It supports a community of 5,832 students and 595 academic staff across 215 research laboratories.

Product overview

Czestochowa University of Technology (Politechnika Częstochowska) is a public technical university offering a comprehensive educational platform and research ecosystem. The institution operates as a multi-faculty university with seven Key Research Areas. Its core digital infrastructure includes USOSweb for student information management, a Moodle-based e-learning platform, and the IRK online recruitment system, all unified through a CAS (Central Authentication Service) single sign-on. The university supports its mission through specialized divisions including the Wydawnictwo (Publishing House), Centrum Transferu Technologii (Technology Transfer Center with patent services), and Centrum Obsługi Projektów (Project Management Center for research funding). Research infrastructure includes the Baza Wiedzy repository and Czasopisma PCz journal platform. Student life services encompass Biuro Karier (career services), Akademickie Centrum Kultury (cultural center), student dormitories, and the Szkoła Doktorska (Doctoral School). The Uczelniane Centrum Informatyczne (IT Center) manages internal technology infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centrum Transferu Technologii (Technology Transfer Center): Technology transfer and patent services for industry cooperation
• Centrum Obsługi Projektów (Project Management Center)
• Szkoła Doktorska (Doctoral School)
• Uniwersytet Trzeciego Wieku (University of the Third Age)

Products and services

• First-cycle (undergraduate) engineering degree programs Accredited undergraduate (inżynier/licencjat) degree programs across 45 fields of study at seven faculties: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and AI, Infrastructure and Environment, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering and Materials Technology, and Management. Free for full-time (stationary) students; English-language tracks offered for international applicants.
• Second-cycle (graduate) engineering degree programs Accredited Master's-level (magister/magister inżynier) degree programs building on first-cycle qualifications, including English-language second-cycle tracks. Tuition-free for full-time students; fees for non-stationary students.
• Doctoral School (Szkoła Doktorska) Tuition-free, full-time doctoral education program in technical sciences across multiple disciplines. 79 doctoral students currently enrolled; admission via the IRK system with autoreferat submission to discipline supervisors.
• Postgraduate and continuing education programs (studia podyplomowe) Postgraduate programs and professional development courses offered to working professionals seeking advanced qualifications or specialization.
• Supplementary training courses (kursy dokształcające) Continuing-education short courses and skill-upgrading programs offered by the university for professional learners.
• Commissioned research and technology transfer services (Centrum Transferu Technologii) Contract applied research, technology development, and IP commercialization services for industry partners. Standard overhead of 18% (13% faculty, 5% university-wide) plus 5% profit margin applies to commissioned research contracts (Badania Zlecone).
• Patent Center services (Centrum Patentowe) Intellectual property protection and patent filing services for university-developed inventions. Patent protection valid 20 years from filing; invention disclosure filing fee of 560 zł to the Polish Patent Office.
• Student dormitories (Domy Studenckie) University-managed student housing with approximately 1,500 places across three dormitory buildings (DS nr 2 Bliźniak, DS nr 5 Maluch, DS nr 7 Herkules).
• University of the Third Age (Uniwersytet Trzeciego Wieku) Lifelong learning program offering lectures, workshops, and cultural activities for senior citizens in the Częstochowa region.
• Erasmus+ international exchange programs European mobility programs under Erasmus+ including KA171 (POLNAM) for non-EU exchanges, staff and student mobility with partner universities worldwide.
• International student enrollment services (Centrum Studentów Zagranicznych) Foreign Student Centre providing enrollment assistance, visa documentation support, cultural integration programs, and Ukrainian student assistance including Perspektywy scholarships funded by Goldman Sachs, NatWest, and Amazon.

Quantifiable outcome

• Student success in national competitions - Maja Zielińska won 1st place in the national TRUMPF competition for best engineering thesis
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• PPO Siechnice Sp. z o.o.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026Politechnika Częstochowska signed a cooperation agreement with Przedsiębiorstwo Produkcji Ogrodniczej Siechnice Sp. z o.o., one of the largest tomato producers in Poland. The partnership focuses on horticultural research and development collaboration, including potential joint research projects in agriculture technology.
• Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz – Instytut Technologii Eksploatacji w RadomiucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal cooperation agreement signed with the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute for Technology Exploitation in Radom. Partnership involves joint research initiatives, technology transfer, and collaborative project development in industrial technologies.
• Instytut Termomechaniki Czeskiej Akademii Nauk w PradzeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with the Institute of Thermomechanics of the Czech Academy of Sciences in Prague. PCz staff and students conduct research stays at the Prague institute, facilitating international scientific collaboration and knowledge exchange in thermomechanics and related fields.
• LIGHTHIEF Sp. z o.o.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative project with LIGHTHIEF Sp. z o.o. for development of a pioneering system for rainwater retention and recovery on photovoltaic farms. The project aims to implement sustainable water management solutions for renewable energy installations.
• Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) - Consortium LeadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium lead for MSIE4.0 project (586137-EPP-1-2017-1-TH-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP) developing Master's degree programs in Industrial Engineering for Thailand's sustainable smart industry. Partners include universities from Thailand, Romania, Portugal, and Poland.
• Coventry University - Organic+ Project LeadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in Organic+ project (774340, Horizon 2020) led by Coventry University, focusing on eliminating contentious inputs from organic agriculture in Europe. The international consortium includes 24 partners from 13 countries working on sustainable agricultural solutions.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Warsaw University of Technology: Poland's largest and most prestigious technical university, also a public state institution offering engineering and technology degree programs across multiple faculties. Direct competitor for top Polish students, research grants, and industry partnerships.
• AGH University of Science and Technology: Major Polish technical university in Kraków with strong research output in engineering, materials science, and computer science. Direct competitor for students, faculty talent, and EU research funding in Poland.
• Silesian University of Technology: Public technical university located in Gliwice within the same Silesian region as Częstochowa, with overlapping engineering faculties and industry partnerships. Highly comparable in mission, scale, and regional economic context.
• Wrocław University of Science and Technology: Public technical university in Wrocław with comprehensive engineering programs, active EU-funded research, and industry partnerships. Closely comparable peer in size, scope, and operating model.
• Poznań University of Technology: Public technical university in Poznań with engineering and technology faculties of comparable scale and research profile. Direct peer for student recruitment and industry collaboration in central-western Poland.
• Łódź University of Technology: Public technical university in Łódź with a similar faculty structure spanning civil, mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering. Comparable in scale, mission, and public funding model.
• Kielce University of Technology: Smaller regional public technical university in central Poland with overlapping engineering programs. Closest direct competitor for applicants from the Częstochowa-Kielce regional corridor.
• Lublin University of Technology: Public technical university in eastern Poland with comparable faculty mix and applied research focus. Direct peer competing for regional students and EU-funded research programs.
• Rzeszów University of Technology: Public technical university in southeastern Poland with engineering faculties of similar scope. Comparable peer competing for the regional technical student pool.
• Opole University of Technology: Smaller public technical university in Opole with overlapping engineering disciplines and applied research activities. Closely comparable peer by scale and regional public-university model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@PolitechnikaCzęstochowska/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/politechnikaczestochowskaPCz
• Instagraminstagram.com/politechnikaczestochowska
• TikToktiktok.com/@politechnikapcz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pcz-rover-team

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries7 records

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