History of the beginnings of the AGH University of Science and Technology

The article delves into the foundational history of the AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow, Poland, a topic the author, who has served as rector three times, feels is less widely known compared to other Polish institutions.

"The history of my university (I write 'my' because I was elected rector of AGH three times) is less known, which is why I decided to write about it," the author states, aiming to illuminate the university's origins.

The concept for a Mining Academy in Krakow, with Polish as the language of instruction, was already being considered between 1912 and 1913. The intention was for this institution to hold the same academic standing as existing mining universities within the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the time.

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The history of my university (I write 'my' because I was elected rector of AGH three times) is less known, which is why I decided to write about it.

The author contrasts the detailed historical accounts available for institutions like Jagiellonian University, noting the benefits it receives, such as numerous state grants tied to its frequent 600th-anniversary celebrations. He seeks to give similar prominence to the history of AGH.

The article suggests that while the Jagiellonian University has extensive historical documentation, the origins of AGH are less explored, prompting the author's personal endeavor to document and share this history.

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The Mining Academy in Krakow – with Polish as the language of instruction – was planned as early as 1912–1913 and was intended to have the same rank as the existing mining universities in CK Austria.