Master in Mechanics and machine design

The master's program in Mechanics and Machine Design at Silesian University of Technology is delivered in English and runs three semesters, with yearly tuition of 5600 EUR. Within this program, the university offers an Aircraft Design specialization that introduces students to the design of flying vehicles, including aircraft and airships. The curriculum spans structural design and manufacturing, maintenance and exploitation of aircraft, and flight dynamics and flight simulation, positioning graduates for roles in the aerospace industry. Students study typical aircraft systems and their power requirements, and learn techniques for designing reliable aircraft components using design, analysis and simulation software. The course combines technical training with attention to the business side of aircraft design. The specialization was developed to expand English-language education at Silesian University of Technology for both Polish and international students, and it forms part of the university's wider push to run international study programs and summer schools that let foreign students study in Poland while Polish students engage with an international academic environment. Foreign academic staff with scientific and professional experience contribute to the teaching. Beyond coursework, students can take part in a summer school offering intensive English classes, join facultative trips, and attend Polish-language classes designed for international students. Mechanics and machine design as a discipline more broadly covers the mechanics of moving systems, machine components, and manufacturing processes, drawing on mathematics, materials science and computer-aided engineering tools. Graduates of programs in this field typically move into design offices, manufacturing companies, research institutions and engineering consultancies, applying skills in structural analysis, simulation and product development across mechanical and aerospace sectors.