Students of Kraków University of Technology have the opportunity to pursue first- or second-cycle studies according to an individual educational pathway defined in the Procedure for the development of the individual and research-oriented nature of education of students and doctoral candidates of PK Krakow University of Technology.
What is an individiual education pathway?
An individual educational pathway for a student is an educational offer, implemented within the framework of individual study organization referred to in the Study Regulations at PK Krakow University of Technology, conducted under the academic supervision of a mentor – an academic teacher at PK KUT, adapted to the individual predispositions, interests, and needs of the student. It should be emphasized that the individual educational pathway for a student described in the aforementioned procedure is a particular, but not the only, method of selecting activities and actions carried out by the student within the framework of individual study organization defined in the regulations.
How can students build their individual pathway?
An individual educational pathway may be implemented through, among other means:
- selection of courses aligned with the student’s interests: within the framework of the applicable study program
(while maintaining the established learning outcomes) or within the framework of classes not covered by the study program, - selection of courses/teaching classes from the offerings of the business environment,
- participation in the Erasmus program, the MOSTECH program, or another student exchange program,
- participation in initiatives implemented by FutureLab,
- work in PK KUT student research clubs,
- internship or traineeship not covered by the study program at a business entity cooperating with a PK KUT Faculty,
- participation/employment in research projects conducted by a CUT Faculty,
- participation in research work conducted for the benefit of the socio-economic environment,
- creation of a diploma thesis topic in connection with an implemented project or cooperation with a business entity,
- applying for scholarships funded by external institutions for students/graduates of studies in specific fields.
Requirements:
- for first-cycle studies: the student’s participation in the work of a research club,
- for second-cycle studies: the student’s participation in conducting scientific research and publishing results in reputable journals.
More information can be obtained from Vice-Deans responsible for the organization of education or student affairs at PK KUT Faculties.
Who is the pathway for?
The offer is directed to students with the greatest scientific potential, selected – based on the aforementioned procedure – by Vice-Deans for Education or Student Affairs.
When to Apply?
A student interested in implementing an individual educational pathway may submit an application for the granting of the possibility of pursuing studies in this mode:
- for first-cycle studies: no earlier than before the commencement of the fifth semester of studies,
- for second-cycle studies:
- in the case of a PK KUT graduate who implemented an individual educational pathway in first-cycle studies: before the commencement of the first semester of second-cycle studies,
- in the case of a PK KUT graduate who did not implement an individual educational pathway in first-cycle studies, and in the case of a graduate of another university: before the commencement of the second semester of second-cycle studies.
After obtaining consent to use an individual educational pathway, the student submits an application for the approval of specific actions implemented within the framework of this educational pathway.
- Application for permission to study and for specific activities can be downloaded below:
For detailed information, please contact the Dean’s Offices. General information about the procedure is also provided by the Education Division of CUT: dk@pk.edu.pl.
