Welcome to ZUT
Welcome to ZUT in Szczecin
The West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin (ZUT) is a public academic institution formed in 2009 by merging the Szczecin University of Technology and the Agricultural University in Szczecin with their over 80 years history. We offer education and conduct research across a broad range of disciplines, including engineering, agriculture, economics, life sciences, and more.
The West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin comprises 11 faculties, each providing specialized programs and conducting research in diverse academic areas.
Through these faculties, ZUT offers first-cycle, second-cycle, and doctoral studies, as well as postgraduate education. The University promotes interdisciplinarity, combining academic excellence with practical applications of research to address regional, national, and international challenges.
The faculties are:
Faculty of Architecture
Faculty of Biotechnology and Animal Sciences
Faculty of Building and Environmental Engineering
Faculty of Economics
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics
Faculty of Environmental Management and Agriculture
Faculty of Food Sciences and Fisheries
Faculty of Maritime Technology and Transport
Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering
University Locations
The West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin does not have a single central campus — its faculties and facilities are located in several parts of the city. However, the main university buildings, as well as the International Relations Office, are conveniently situated in the city centre of Szczecin, with easy access to public transport, hotels, and other key services.
The city of Szczecin
Szczecin is the capital city of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship in Poland. It is the country's 7th largest city and, as it is located close to the Baltic Sea. Szczecin is located on both sides of the Oder River, several large islands between the western and eastern branches of the river, and along the southwestern shore of Dąbie Lake. The city has an abundance of green areas: parks and avenues – wide streets with trees planted in the island separating opposite traffic (where often tram tracks are laid) and roundabouts. In that manner, Szczecin's city plan resembles that of Paris, mostly because Szczecin was rebuilt in the 1880s according to a design by Georges-Eugène Haussmann, who had redesigned Paris under Napoléon III.
The city's history starts in 8th century with Slavic Pomeranian stronghold, built at the site of today's castle. Through the years and centuries those areas were respectively Swedish, Prussian, and German. During the 1939 invasion of Poland, which started World War II in Europe, Szczecin was the base for the German 2nd Motorized Infantry Division. Allied air raids in 1944 and heavy fighting between the German and Soviet armies destroyed 65% of Szczecin's buildings and almost all of the city centre, the seaport and local industries. After World War II the city was transferred to Poland. Szczecin was rebuilt and the city's industry was expanded.
Typical Szczecin’s food
Within Poland, Szczecin is famous for producing some of the countries most unique gastronomic wonders. The first of these is the beloved Pasztecik. It's best described as a small log of dough injected with meat or vegetable filling and deep-fried to a golden-brown aura. It was introduced from the other end of the hemisphere during Communist times, and the original machine, which ended up in Szczecin at some stage in the 1960s, was brought over by Soviet Russian troops who were stationed in the city. “Bar Pasztecik” opened in 1969 and still runs till this day, although other vendors can be found around Szczecin and must produce paszteciki by a strict recipe, as this food item is now a 'protected traditional product' in Pomerania! In addition to Pasztecik, Szczecin is also known for “Paprykarz Szczeciński” - a Polish canned fish product made from ground fish, rice, tomato paste and vegetable oil, seasoned with onion, salt and spices. The recipe for Paprykarz was allegedly inspired by Polish fishermen, stationed off the coast of West Africa, who became enamoured by the local cuisine of seafood cooked together with rice and spices. (www.inyourpocket.com)
Getting to Szczecin
Szczecin can be reached easily by air, train, or car. For international travellers, we recommend flying to one of the major nearby airports and continuing the journey to Szczecin by ground transport or a domestic connection..
Recommended airports:
✈️ Berlin Brandenburg Airport (Germany) – 130 km from Szczecin
✈️ Warsaw Chopin Airport (Poland) – main international hub with the widest range of connections
Additionally, you may consider:
✈️ Szczecin–Goleniów Airport (Poland) – 48 km from Szczecin (mainly domestic and limited international flights))
Traveling from Warsaw:
If you arrive at Warsaw Chopin Airport, you can continue your journey to Szczecin in two convenient ways:
✈️ Domestic flight to Szczecin–Goleniów Airport
🚆 Train from Warsaw to Szczecin Główny railway station (approx. 4.5–5 hours, direct connections available by PKP)
Airport transfers:
Regular shuttle buses connect Berlin and Szczecin-Goleniów airports with city centre. Tickets can be booked online:
Flixbus - from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (departures every 2 hours)
Interglobus - from Szczecin–Goleniów Airport
BERBUS - dedicated service from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Szczecin
You can also arrange private transfers directly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to hotels in Szczecin at any time via Interglobus.
Taxis in Szczecin:
We recommend calling a taxi company or using a mobile app rather than taking a taxi directly from the street.
Below are some reliable services:
🚖 Taxi 4 You – +48 91 4 833 833
🚖 City Taxi – +48 91 4 33 53 35
Public Transport in Szczecin
Travel in Szczecin is primarily by tram and bus. There are 11 tram lines to choose from (and one additional summer service), over 60 daytime bus lines (divided into regular and express), and 16 nighttime bus lines.
Daytime lines depart from 4:00 AM and return to the depot after 11:00 PM. Timetables can be checked on the ZDiTM operator's website or via the Jak Dojadę website and app.
Tickets can be purchased from ticket machines installed in vehicles or at some stops. Ticket offices and some kiosks also sell tickets. You can also use apps such as Skycash, Mobilet, zBiletem, and many banking apps.
Each ticket allows you to transfer in the area of the city - you only pay for the time. The full price list can be found on the ZDiTM website. It's worth remembering that the ticket price is double for express lines (buses A, B, and C). Children under 4, pets, and luggage, among others, travel free on public transport. All discounts are listed on the ZDiTM website.
Szczecin Tourist Card
A convenient solution is to purchase the Szczecin Tourist Card (one- or three-day), which serves as a ticket for all lines and also provides discounts for museums, cafes, restaurants, pubs, and various city attractions. Check delays and the vehicle map Every tram and bus is equipped with GPS, allowing you to track them in real time and check if they're running late. If there's no electronic timetable at the stop that takes delays into account, we recommend the virtual vehicle map on the ZDiTM website. You can also install the dedicated Android app.
USEFUL INFORMATION:
Free Wi-Fi in Szczecin
Free Wi-Fi is available in every shopping mall, most cafes, restaurants, and the Tourist Information Center on Aleja Kwiatowa. Free Wi-Fi is also available on Piastowski Boulevard, Jasne Błonia, government offices, and most schools. In addition, tourist information centers are equipped with computers that can be used free of charge.
Bike_S - Szczecin City Bike
A city bike is a convenient addition to standard public transportation. Since 2022, the fourth-generation city bike has been operating in Szczecin. The bikes are equipped with GPS, allowing you to rent and return them (for an additional fee) outside of parking zones – provided you are within the rental area. The registration fee and the cost per minute of riding is indicated on the website. The deposited funds can be used for rentals. You can learn how to rent a Bike_S on the Szczecin City Bike website: bikes-srm.pl. The Szczecin City Bike system operates year-round, including winter. Bike_S also operates a City Bike Rental. They offer bikes, which can be rented for longer periods: weekends, weeks, or even months.
Prices and details at bikes-srm.pl/wypozyczalnia/ Phone: +48 91 50 65 200 (operator hotline).
Electric Scooters
Bolt and Tier – these two operators offer scooters in Szczecin. To use them, download the appropriate app and, depending on the operator, link it to a payment card or top up your account with a selected amount.