Military University of Technology was estabilished in 1951. Its primary mission was to develop undergraduate studies, preparing officers for technical services of Polish Armed Forces. Increasing number of academic staff and development of graduate and postgraduate studies, increasing level of scientific research caused, that in the years 1956-1965 the MUT gradually transformed into a military technical university. At that time, such achievements, like the design of the first Polish lasers, created scientific reputation of the University. For the next 30 years the MUT was the largest military university and the leading research centre in military technology in Poland. Each year, 500-700 MUT graduates started their professional career in the Polish Armed Forces, 40-80 persons obtained Ph.D. degrees; 300-400 scientific publications were prepared by the academic staff; 200-300 research projects were carried out. Scientific work was focused on automatic command systems, radars, microwave technologies, laser technologies, infrared detectors, liquid crystals, military communications equipment, electronic warfare devices, high and industrial explosives, NBC weapons protection, special materials, military logistics, etc.
Political changes in the 90's resulted in considerable downsizing of the Polish Armed Forces and hence in decreasing number of military students at the MUT. This was the reason for the opening of the University for civilian students. Civilian part-time studies started in 1997, following by full-time studies in 2002. Parliamentary act of February 27th, 2003 formally transformed the MUT into a military-civilian technical university.
Nowadays, WAT offers programms for all levels of university education: undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate studies as well as various postgraduate diploma courses. The University conducts more than 50 university level courses in 10 fields of education for both, civilian and military students. It provides education in engineering, applied science and management, training highly qualified civilian and military engineers, managers and commanders.
For example, in the academic year 2005/2006 over 6,500 students are studying at WAT, and they are educated by highly qualified research and teaching staff, among them there are over 150 professors and 350 doctors supported by 200 assistants and instructors.
At present, the Military University of Technology consists of the following faculties:
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