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AGH University of Krakow
AGH University of Krakow
At the Faculty of Space Technologies at AGH University of Krakow, the educational process is carried out in accordance with the AGH Quality Assurance System, which ensures a high standard of teaching and its continuous improvement.
The system includes, among others, monitoring learning outcomes, evaluating teaching activities, and analyzing feedback from students and graduates. Its goal is to adapt study programs to current labor market needs and to support the development of modern teaching methods.
Detailed information is available at: https://cajk.agh.edu.pl
AGH University of Science and Technology systematically undertakes activities aimed at ensuring and continuously improving the quality of education within the framework of the University Quality Assurance System (USZJK). This system operates both at the university-wide level and within individual faculties and includes, among others:
Detailed information about the quality assurance system at AGH is available on the university website: https://cajk.agh.edu.pl
The following persons are responsible for activities related to ensuring and improving the quality of education at the Faculty of Space Technologies (WTK):
Dean of the Faculty
Prof. Tadeusz Uhl
Vice-Dean for Education
Prof. Justyna Topolska
Dean’s Representative for Quality of Education
Dr Marcin Zwierżdżyński
Their responsibilities include in particular:
The quality assurance system at AGH is regulated in particular by:
Current legal regulations are available at: https://cajk.agh.edu.pl
The Faculty undertakes activities aimed at maintaining a high standard of education confirmed by national and international accreditations of study programmes.
One of the primary tools for assessing the quality of education is the student evaluation of courses, in which students assess the classes conducted at the faculty. The survey process is carried out through the central AGH system and covers all teaching activities. The results of the surveys are analysed by the faculty authorities and constitute the basis for actions aimed at improving the teaching process.
Faculty staff may receive awards and distinctions for their teaching activities, including:
Within the activities of the Faculty of Space Technologies at AGH, particular emphasis is placed on the continuous improvement of the educational process through cooperation with the socio-economic environment, dialogue with students, and the systematic development of study programmes.
An important element of the faculty’s cooperation with its socio-economic environment is a series of regular meetings with representatives of companies and institutions operating in the space sector, organised under the name Meet the Company. These events provide a platform for direct interaction between students and potential employers, enabling students to gain insight into the specifics of working in the space industry, exchange experiences, and establish professional contacts. From the perspective of the faculty authorities, these meetings also play an important consultative role, allowing study programmes to be confronted with current labour market expectations. Industry representatives can share their perspectives on the competencies expected from graduates and may actively contribute to the development of the educational offer, both at the stage of designing study programmes and through participation in selected courses, projects, or educational initiatives implemented at the faculty.
The design and updating of study programmes are preceded by analyses of labour market needs and consultations with external stakeholders. Programme boards responsible for individual study programmes prepare and continuously improve curricula under the supervision of the faculty authorities responsible for education. This approach ensures that study programmes remain aligned with the dynamic development of space technologies and related engineering fields.
Changes to study plans may be initiated both by academic staff and by students. Proposals for modifications also result from the analysis of student survey results and experiences gained during the delivery of courses. In the case of significant programme changes, consultations are conducted with student representatives, in particular with the Faculty Student Government Council. Responsibility for achieving the intended learning outcomes within individual courses lies with the course instructors.
To ensure transparency of requirements and consistent standards of assessment, unified sets of examination topics and questions are prepared and made publicly available for programme examinations. This solution facilitates students’ preparation for exams and supports transparency in the assessment process.
An important component of the system for improving the quality of education is the organisation of regular meetings between the faculty authorities responsible for educational matters and students, including class representatives from individual cohorts. These meetings provide a forum for open discussion about the functioning of study programmes and the current needs of the student community. Class representatives convey opinions, suggestions, and issues reported by students.
During these meetings, both organisational aspects related to teaching activities and issues concerning educational infrastructure, availability of teaching materials, and the functioning of laboratories are discussed. At the same time, positive experiences and successful solutions are identified and considered for further development. Faculty authorities analyse the reported matters, provide clarifications, and undertake actions aimed at improving the teaching process.
Regular dialogue with students helps build an atmosphere of cooperation and partnership between the academic community and faculty authorities. It enables rapid identification of emerging challenges and supports the development of solutions that enhance the quality of education. These meetings also foster responsible participation in academic life and strengthen a culture of cooperation and continuous improvement of the educational process.
Education at the Faculty of Space Technologies at AGH is based on modern teaching methods that combine solid theoretical preparation with intensive project work, teamwork, and the use of advanced educational technologies. A particularly important role in this system is played by the Space Education Lab – Space Education Laboratory, a modern educational space designed to support interactive and engaging learning experiences. The laboratory is equipped with multimedia systems and immersive educational tools, including virtual reality (VR) technologies, enabling students to explore complex space-related concepts in simulated environments. The laboratory infrastructure also allows for hybrid teaching formats, enabling the active participation of international students in both synchronous and asynchronous modes, thereby supporting the internationalisation of education and the development of a global academic environment.
A key element of teaching at the faculty is the extensive use of project-based learning and problem-based learning methods, which emphasise solving real engineering problems and implementing team-based projects. Students work on tasks inspired by challenges faced by the contemporary space sector, learning project planning, engineering decision-making, and collaboration in interdisciplinary teams. Participation in student scientific clubs is also an important component of the educational process and forms an integral part of the study programme. Each student participates in the activities of a selected student research group, developing research interests and gaining practical project experience. The educational offer is further enriched by innovative forms of courses, such as those organised in the form of hackathons, during which students work intensively in project teams to develop solutions to specific technological challenges.
Active student participation in the learning process also plays a significant role. Selected courses incorporate student-as-teachers and peer learning approaches, allowing students to co-lead selected parts of classes, present the results of their own projects, and learn from one another through the exchange of experiences. Teamwork, group projects, presentations, and problem-oriented discussions are widely used, helping students develop communication skills, collaboration abilities, and critical thinking competencies, which are particularly important in international engineering environments.
Many courses also incorporate elements of learning-by-doing, engineering simulations, case studies, and project assignments carried out in cooperation with industry partners. Such an approach enables students to confront academic knowledge with real technological and organisational challenges. As a result, the educational process at the faculty is dynamic and practice-oriented, preparing graduates not only for careers in the space sector but also for work in interdisciplinary research and development environments where innovation, collaboration, and the ability to adapt to rapidly evolving technological conditions are essential.