Materials expertise
Learn about polymer materials, their properties, testing methods, and practical industrial applications.
Education
Our Department educates future engineers in Technology and Polymer Processing. We specialise in polymer materials and their modification for technological processes, giving students interdisciplinary knowledge highly valued in modern industry in Poland and abroad.
Why study with us?
Students gain knowledge in materials engineering, manufacturing, product development, healthcare technologies, transport systems, automation, and process optimisation. This broad background creates strong career opportunities across many branches of industry.
Learn about polymer materials, their properties, testing methods, and practical industrial applications.
Develop knowledge in extrusion, injection moulding, welding, rotational moulding, and related technologies.
Combine engineering with design, healthcare, transport, management, automation, and innovation.
Build practical competences valued in manufacturing, automotive, aviation, logistics, healthcare, and R&D.
First cycle
First-cycle studies provide students with a solid engineering background and practical preparation for work in research, production, design, healthcare, transport, and advanced industry.
A highly interdisciplinary field combining knowledge from our Department and other LUT departments, in cooperation with the University of Life Sciences in Lublin and the Faculty of Arts at UMCS.
Students gain expertise in materials engineering, manufacturing methods, computer-aided engineering, construction and design methods, product life cycle planning, ergonomics, functionality, occupational safety and health, and intellectual property.
Possible employment: R&D and production industries, manufacturing, automotive, aviation, product development, and design studios.
Biomedical Engineering combines engineering and science for healthcare. Students acquire knowledge of polymer materials and technical innovation in the design, use, and construction of modern medical equipment for diagnosis and treatment.
The programme also includes occupational safety and health and practical preparation for advanced healthcare technologies.
Possible employment: hospitals, medical centres, R&D and production industries, and sales of healthcare equipment and products.
This programme draws from physics, mathematics, design, and machine construction used in many industrial sectors. Our Department offers education in polymer processing, including extrusion, injection moulding, welding, and rotational moulding.
Students learn about polymer processing machines and tools, polymer materials, their physical, mechanical and thermal properties, testing methods, technical innovation, occupational safety and health, and intellectual property.
Possible employment: R&D and production industries, manufacturing, automotive, and aviation.
This programme combines technological knowledge with managerial competences in process optimisation, team management, and quality management.
Students learn polymer processing principles, machinery and tools for polymer processing, polymer materials and their properties, testing and application in modern manufacturing, computer simulation for polymer processing, and occupational safety and health.
Possible employment: quality, HR, process and project management, R&D and production industries, manufacturing, automotive, aviation, and logistics.
Automotive Engineering combines mechanics with electronics. Students learn about vehicle construction, design, and diagnosis.
Our Department provides knowledge of advanced polymers used in vehicle construction, their physical, mechanical, and thermal properties, computer simulation for polymer processing tools design, polymer processing technology, occupational safety and health, and intellectual property.
Possible employment: R&D and production industries, manufacturing, automotive, aviation, and logistics.
Mechatronics Engineering integrates mechanics, electronics, automation, and IT. Students gain competence to design advanced equipment and machines for modern industry and healthcare.
Our Department provides knowledge of polymer materials, their properties, testing methods, and applications in production and manufacturing, together with occupational safety and health and intellectual property.
Possible employment: automation, home appliances production, manufacturing, automotive, and aviation.
Transport Engineering focuses on the safe, efficient, and sustainable planning, design, operation, and maintenance of transport systems.
Students gain knowledge in logistics, optimisation of transport systems, sustainable and eco-friendly practices, and advanced polymers used in vehicle construction, supported by occupational safety and health and intellectual property.
Possible employment: railways, automotive, aviation, logistics, and transport departments.
Second cycle
Second-cycle studies deepen specialist engineering knowledge and prepare graduates for advanced technological, research, and managerial roles in modern industry and healthcare.
Material Engineering is a key element of all new technologies. Product performance depends strongly on the material used. Students develop an advanced understanding of polymer processing for selected materials and desired physical, mechanical, or thermal properties.
The programme is especially relevant for industries such as automotive and aviation, where advanced polymer and composite materials play a major role.
Possible employment: R&D and production industries, manufacturing, automotive, aviation, and product development and design studios.
Graduate Biomedical Engineering combines knowledge from our Department and other LUT departments to integrate engineering with healthcare science.
Students deepen their knowledge of polymer materials, technical innovation, and the design, use, and construction of advanced medical equipment for diagnosis and treatment, supported by occupational safety and health.
Possible employment: hospitals, medical centres, R&D and production industries, and sales of healthcare equipment and products.
Automation and Robotics Engineering combines technological knowledge with automation competences and process optimisation in modern industry.
Students gain theoretical and practical knowledge of robotics, planning, and implementation. Our Department contributes through CADMOLD computer simulation for polymer processing, helping students understand the design process and product performance.
Possible employment: IT, automation, home appliances production, manufacturing, automotive, and aviation.
Career opportunities
Graduates of our programmes are prepared for employment in technical, industrial, healthcare, design, and managerial environments.
R&D centres, production plants, automotive, aviation, advanced manufacturing, and product development.
Hospitals, medical centres, medical equipment companies, prosthetics, diagnostics, and healthcare technology providers.
Quality management, project management, logistics, automation, robotics, design studios, and technology transfer environments.
Study with us
Our Department connects materials, technology, engineering, and practical industrial applications. It is a place where students develop knowledge that can be used across many sectors of the economy, both nationally and internationally.
Project co-financed by the European Union under the European Social Fund, Operational Programme Knowledge Education Development 2014–2020 "PL2022 – Integrated Development Programme of Lublin University of Technology" POWR.03.05.00-00-Z036/17