Jagiellonian University

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Jagiellonian University

Email: iso@uj.edu.pl 

Overview

Jagiellonian University (also known as Uniwersytet Jagiellonski) is one of the oldest and most prestigious public universities in Europe, founded in 1364 and located in Kraków, Poland. It is the second oldest university in Central Europe and has grown into a large and internationally recognized institution, offering a wide range of academic disciplines across its 16 faculties, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, law, and economics, as well as strong research programs and international partnerships.

The university is known for combining historical academic traditions with modern education and research excellence, attracting students from around the world. Jagiellonian University maintains active collaborations with leading global institutions and participates in numerous exchange programs. It emphasizes interdisciplinary research, multicultural learning, and preparing graduates with the knowledge and skills to contribute both locally and internationally.

Key strengths of Jagiellonian University include:

1. Historical academic reputation: One of the oldest and most respected universities in Europe.

2. Wide academic portfolio: Programs across sciences, arts, medicine, business, and more with robust research opportunities.

3. International engagement: Strong global partnerships and exchange programs.

4. Large student and research community: Tens of thousands of students and numerous research institutes.

Academic Calendars

The academic year at Jagiellonian University is divided into two semesters:

Spring Semester:
Nomination and Application Deadline: October - December
Semester Start: Early March
Semester End: Late June - Early July

Fall Semester:
Nomination and Application Deadline: April - June
Semester Start: Early September
Semester End: Late December - Early January

Orientation for international students is conducted a week before each semester, covering essential topics such as course registration, cultural adaptation, and campus facilities.

Courses in English

Jagiellonian University offers a significant number of English-taught programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels, particularly appealing to international students. Among these are:

1. School of Medicine in English: A six-year medical program taught entirely in English, leading to an internationally recognized medical degree.

2. School of Dentistry in English: A dentistry program taught in English.

3. Undergraduate English-taught programs such as International Relations and Area Studies and European Studies.

4. Graduate English-taught programs including MA in Transatlantic Studies, MA in European Studies, International Masters in Russian, Central and East European Studies, MA in Euroculture, and others.

In total, the university offers more than 30 degree programs in English across faculties, including science, business, and humanities.