University Overview
Established in 1968, Uniwersytet Śląski w Katowicach (University of Silesia in Katowice) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Katowice (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Silesian Voivodeship. This institution also has branch campuses in Sosnowiec, Cieszyn and Chorzów. Officially recognized by the Ministerstwo Nauki i Szkolnictwa Wyższego (Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Poland), Uniwersytet Śląski w Katowicach (US) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Polish higher education institution. Uniwersytet Śląski w Katowicach (US) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 57-year-old Polish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this Polish higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. US also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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public
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non-profit
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large-sized
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University Identity
| Name | Uniwersytet Śląski w Katowicach |
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| Name (English) | University of Silesia in Katowice |
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| Acronym | US |
| Founded | 1968 |
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| Colours | Blue and white |
| Mascot | Usiolek |
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University Location
| Address | ul. Bankowa 12 Katowice 40-007 Silesian Voivodeship Poland |
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(32) 359 2272 |
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(32) 359 1178 |
| Other locations | Sosnowiec, Cieszyn and Chorzów |
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