Courses

full-time study

• undergraduate (first-cycle) programme 3.5 years (7 semesters) in duration

leading to an inżynier qualification (bachelor’s degree)

specialisms:

–  industrial automation
–  machine and process automation
–  computer-based control and measurement systems

• postgraduate (second-cycle) programme 1.5 years (3 semesters) in duration

leading to a magister inżynier qualification (master’s degree)

specialisms:

–  industrial automation
–  computer-based control and measurement systems

part-time (weekend) study

• undergraduate (first-cycle) programme 4 years (8 semesters) in duration

leading to an inżynier qualification (bachelor’s degree)

specialisms:

–  industrial automation
–  machine and process automation
–  computer-based measurement and control systems

• postgraduate (second-cycle) programme 1.5 years (3 semesters) in duration

leading to a magister inżynier qualification (master’s degree)

specialisms:

–  industrial automation
–  computer-based control and measurement systems

Overview of the undergraduate (first cycle) programme

This programme prepares students to work as automation and robotics engineers. On completion, they will have knowledge of the design, programming, integration, operation and maintenance of automated industrial equipment, especially industrial robots, CNC machines, automated machining systems, PLCs, servo drives, electrohydraulic and electropneumatic systems and measurement equipment. They will be able to use CAD/CAM software for design, rapid prototyping and manufacturing purposes; they will have skills to perform computer-based engineering calculations, including modelling and simulation; they will also be able to use appropriate computer tools for measurement data acquisition, analysis and visualisation. They will have skills to program microprocessor systems and digital controllers as well as develop custom applications. Working as automation engineers, our graduates will know how to use algorithms, especially those for control, calculations and decision-making for automated systems.

The curriculum is revised regularly to ensure it is up-to-date and relevant. There are many practical courses offering skills valued by employers, which will make our graduates more competitive in the job market.

Students choosing the computer-based control and measurement systems specialism within the Automation and Robotics programme may find employment at the Świętokrzyski Laboratory Campus of the Central Office of Measures established in Kielce in cooperation with the Kielce University of Technology.

Overview of the postgraduate (second-cycle) programme

On completion of this programme, students will have an advanced knowledge and skills to creatively analyse, design and develop automated systems, control and program robots and robotic systems, and design decision-making systems for the manufacturing and service sectors. They will be prepared to work in a variety of environments ranging from research institutes and R&D centres to large companies in the chemical, machine, metallurgical, materials processing, food, electrical and electronic engineering, and power generation industries. They may also join small or medium-sized businesses in the role of automation and decision-making specialists.

full-time study

• undergraduate (first-cycle) programme 3.5 years (7 semesters) in duration

leading to an inżynier qualification (bachelor’s degree)

specialisms:

–  automotive maintenance and road transport management
–  logistics and freight forwarding
–  road transport

• postgraduate (second-cycle) programme 1.5 years (3 semesters) in duration

leading to a magister inżynier qualification (master’s degree)

specialisms:

–  automotive maintenance and road transport management
–  logistics and freight forwarding
–  road transport

part-time (weekend) study

• undergraduate (first-cycle) programme 4 years (8 semesters) in duration

leading to an inżynier qualification (bachelor’s degree)

specialisms:

–  automotive maintenance and road transport management
–  logistics and freight forwarding
–  road transport

• postgraduate (second-cycle) programme 1.5 years (3 semesters) in duration

leading to a magister inżynier qualification (master’s degree)

specialisms:

–  automotive maintenance and road transport management
–  logistics and freight forwarding
–  road transport

Automotive engineering and transport management is a new programme created in 2019 to replace our previous programme in transport, offered by the University since 2007.  Poland has the fastest growing road freight transport sector in the EU. Freight movements by road between Poland and other member states represent nearly 93% of all road shipments within the EU. Road freight movements outside the EU by Poland-based operators amount to over 33% of all such shipments. Polish carriers are some of the most active in the EU.  There are more than 83,000 road transport companies in Poland, 96% of which are small firms with up to 9 employees. The most important skills required in such firms are those associated with proper selection of vehicles so that they can perform specific transport services. Employers and employees in the road transport sector need to have a good knowledge of vehicle reliability and performance. Hence the decision to make the new programme more suitable for the current markets in which transport companies operate by calling it  automotive engineering and transport management.  Following the latest trends in transport and automotive engineering, the curriculum was thoroughly revised by significantly increasing the number of practical courses, especially laboratories and projects, which will allow students to obtain specialist knowledge and skills valued by employers.

Overview of the undergraduate (first-cycle) programme

Students completing this programme will have knowledge of automotive engineering, analysis of transport systems, transport economics, transport law, and the organisation and management of transport and freight forwarding businesses and transport support services. The focus will be mainly on road transport, which accounts for more than 85% of all freight movements in Poland (in tonnes). Much attention will be given to the knowledge and skills in the areas of the design, operation, maintenance and diagnostics of motor vehicle systems, including internal combustion engines. According to the current trends, students will develop knowledge of automotive safety, intelligent transport solutions, traffic engineering, alternative power sources, electromobility and autonomous vehicles. They will be prepared to solve engineering problems in the area of logistics and freight forwarding; they will be ready to work in businesses specialising in transport, logistics and freight forwarding or automotive diagnostics, servicing and repair.

Overview of the postgraduate (second-cycle) programme

On completion of this programme, students will have an advanced knowledge and skills to creatively solve problems related to the organisation and management of transport, logistics and freight forwarding businesses and processes. They will know legal, procedural and technical requirements to start and run a small transport company. If employed in a large or medium-sized firm, they will be prepared to use technological advances, including modern computer and telecommunications systems, to effectively manage the company operations and the fleet of vehicles. They will also know how to use state-of-the-art equipment to perform automotive diagnostics, servicing and repair. They will be able to use mathematical methods and models to model and optimise problems associated with transport planning and automotive design, operation and maintenance. They will be able to combine knowledge of logistics with that of transport economics, business management and automotive maintenance to formulate and solve problems encountered while analysing the economic effectiveness of a logistics system.

After successfully completing some of the courses within the automotive maintenance and road transport management specialism, students may apply to be exempt from a nationally-recognised examination for the Certificate of Professional Competence in International Road Transport of Goods, issued under the EU regulations by the Road Transport Institute.  According to the EU law, this certificate is a prerequisite for a managerial position in  a passenger or freight transport company.

full-time study

• undergraduate (first-cycle) programme 3.5 years (7 semesters) in duration

leading to an inżynier qualification (bachelor’s degree)

specialisms:

–  production process programming
–  industrial computer systems

part-time (weekend) study

• undergraduate (first-cycle) programme 4 years (8 semesters) in duration

leading to an inżynier qualification (bachelor’s degree)

specialisms:

–  production process programming
–  industrial computer systems

Overview of the undergraduate (first cycle) programme

Computer science for manufacturing engineering is a cutting edge programme of study with a curriculum adapted according to the current needs of the labour market, with these resulting from technological changes driven by the fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Industry 4.0 integrates intelligent machines and systems and brings changes to the production process in order to increase productivity and flexibility. Industry 4.0 has spurred not only technological progress but also social transitions; it requires a new approach to labour and the role of humans in industry.

Graduates of the computer science for manufacturing engineering programme will be able to perform specialist tasks associated with the constant modernisation of the manufacturing sector, including large-scale implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) based solutions.

The production process programming specialism is aimed at students wishing to develop a detailed knowledge and skills in the area of programming for manufacturing purposes, both for conventional and unconventional processes, especially CNC machining, metal forming, 3D printing and scanning, laser and plasma cutting, water jetting, electrical discharge machining, welding and rapid prototyping. Students will also learn how to program and control robots and robotic systems, especially manipulators. They will be provided with a fundamental understanding of core machine learning (ML) ideas and concepts.

Students who choose to specialise in production process programming learn about:

–  CNC programming and control,
–  programming in laser cutting, plasma cutting and welding,
–  computer-controlled machines, especially for metal forming and composite fabrication, and computer-controlled processes, particularly those involving heat transfer and the flow of fluids,
–  modern mechanical engineering,
–  automated and robotised manufacturing.

The industrial computer systems specialism is aimed at students wishing to develop an in-depth knowledge and skills required to design industrial manufacturing systems and decision-making systems, to design, develop and control computer-based systems for industrial applications, and to manage people working in an industrial environment. On completion of this programme, students will be able to seek employment in manufacturing, computer systems and administration.

The topics covered within the industrial computer systems specialism include:

–  development of intelligent systems to control industrial processes,
–  administration and management of industrial computer systems and computer networks,
–  security of industrial computer systems and computer networks,
–  design and administration of industrial computer systems and computer networks,
–  programming, using state-of-the-art programming tools,
–  programming of industrial controllers and robots,
–  industrial electronics,
–  computer-aided design.

full-time study

• undergraduate (first-cycle) programme 3.5 years (7 semesters) in duration

leading to an inżynier qualification (bachelor’s degree)

specialisms:

–  integrated manufacturing processes
–  product design and development

Overview of the undergraduate (first-cycle) programme

Throughout this programme, students will gain a strong theoretical and practical background in industrial design so that they will be able to undertake and complete various engineering tasks including design of consumer and industrial products and development of prototypes, taking into account not only engineering but also aesthetic and economic factors. They will develop knowledge and skills useful in a variety of work environments, ranging from design studios, to R&D departments of large and medium-sized manufacturing companies, to small- and micro-businesses operating in the design and manufacturing sectors. They will also be prepared to start and run their own businesses or work as freelancers. On completion of the programme, students will be able to efficiently use computer hardware and software for design, prototyping and manufacturing, for visual communication, especially graphics creation, processing and presentation, and finally, for organisation and management of design-related tasks.

Apart from university-based practical classes, students of this programme take part in field trips to develop their drawing and team building skills. The trips are usually to Sandomierz, with students staying at the Kielce University of Technology Humanities and Architecture Centre.

Final design projects developed by our students for their undergraduate qualification include designs of furniture, functional everyday objects, urban and street furniture, machine tools (drills, 3D printers) and motorcycles; there have also been concepts of automotive facelifts and projects in the areas of computer graphics and visual communications.

For the best designs developed by students either as part of the coursework or as final projects for the inżynier qualification (bachelor’s degree), the University seeks national and international protection at the Polish Patent Office under intellectual property law so that they are registered as industrial or utility models (32 designs by our students protected as industrial models so far).

full-time study

• undergraduate (first-cycle) programme 3.5 years (7 semesters) in duration

leading to an inżynier qualification (bachelor’s degree)

specialisms:

–   workplace and transport safety
–   internal security engineering
–   industrial safety systems
–   forensic science and criminology

part-time (weekend) study

• undergraduate (first-cycle) programme 4 years (8 semesters) in duration

leading to an inżynier qualification (bachelor’s degree)

specialisms:

–   workplace and transport safety
–   internal security engineering
–   industrial safety systems
–   forensic science and criminology

Overview of the undergraduate (first-cycle) programme

Students specialising in workplace and transport safety will develop knowledge of safety for transport, safe operation and maintenance of industrial machinery and systems, and risk management. The focus will be on the knowledge of safety in industrial facilities, including logistics, recycling, electrical safety and safety requirements for machining processes and equipment. On completion of this programme, students will be prepared to perform tasks associated with safe operation and maintenance of machines and equipment in the transport, manufacturing and public administration sectors. During the programme, students of this specialism may obtain a forklift truck licence issued by  the Office of Technical Inspection.

Students choosing the industrial safety systems specialism will gain knowledge and skills to organise a safe working environment, manage rescue and emergency operations by planning and overseeing safety procedures, assess hazards and risks at the workplace, and devise and implement health and safety measures. The focus will be on developing knowledge of workstation assessment, workplace ergonomics, safety devices and features, personal protective equipment and industrial system safety. The knowledge and skills of occupational health and safety gained during the programme will prepare students to work as safety inspectors and other specialists dealing with safety issues.

Students specialising in internal security engineering will learn about the essentials of weapons engineering, especially the design, production and use of weapons and ammunition. They will have knowledge of internal, external and terminal ballistics as well as mechanical failure analysis. They will be taught how to maintain and protect public administration buildings and other public facilities; they will also learn about the organisation and responsibilities of uniformed services in Poland.

Students choosing the forensic science and criminology specialism will have knowledge of the design, manufacture and safe operation of weapons, ammunition and fuzes. They will develop knowledge of state-of-the-art forensic analysis methods, especially forensic ballistics, as well as collection and preservation of forensic evidence, and forensic examination and investigation. Students will gain knowledge of data protection and cryptographic methods.