Jagiellonian University
Polish name: Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie
Krakow (Kraków), małopolskie voivodeship, Poland
- Website www.uj.edu.pl
- Email [email protected]
- Phone 12 663 11 43
Founded in 1364 by King Casimir III the Great, Jagiellonian University in Kraków is one of the oldest continuously operating universities in the world and Poland's most prestigious academic institution. With approximately 33,500 students and nearly 4,000 academic staff, it offers strengths in medicine, law, humanities, astronomy, and natural sciences across more than 30 English-language programmes. Notable alumni include astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, and the university's Kraków Old Town campus sits within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wikipedia ↗
How to apply
Internet Recruitment of Candidates — Poland's common online admissions system. Create one account, register for programmes and upload documents.
Open application system- Tuition
- Programme-specific — check irk.uj.edu.pl offer pages for fees per programme. Free for EU citizens in Polish-taught programmes.
- Application fee
- €23 registration fee
- Deadlines
- 2026/2027 admission open — check irk.uj.edu.pl for programme-specific deadlines.
- Tuition notes
- EU/EEA citizens and Ukrainian nationals (until March 2026) may study full-time Polish-language programmes free of charge. Non-EU international students pay tuition set by the Rector's ordinance, billed per semester; exact amounts vary by programme and are listed in the IRK application system. NAWA scholarship holders receive tuition exemptions.
- Apply via
- IRK — irk.uj.edu.pl/en-gb
Requirements & how to apply
- Visit welcome.uj.edu.pl for international info.
- Check offer at irk.uj.edu.pl/en-gb/offer/.
- Select registration type (foreign applicants).
- Create account.
- Register for chosen programme.
- Submit documents.
- Await admission decision.
Admissions contact
Official admissions page →Kraków. One of Poland's oldest and most prestigious universities. International students portal: welcome.uj.edu.pl. IRK in English at irk.uj.edu.pl/en-gb/.
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Programmes
English-taught programmes
23 programmes at Jagiellonian University, grouped by level.
Bachelor's 8
East European Studies: Languages and Discourses
European Studies
Global and Development Studies
International Relations and Area Studies
Joint BA in European Studies
Joint Bachelor in Sustainability
Studies in Central and Eastern Europe: Histories, Cultures and Societies
Integrated Master's 3
Medicine
Medicine
Dentistry
Master's 12
Molecular Biotechnology
Business and Finance Management
Drug Discovery and Development
Environmental Protection and Management
European Studies
Intellectual Property and New Technologies
International Relations
International Relations and Public Diplomacy
International Security and Development
Korean Studies
Molecular Biotechnology
Public Health
Location
Jagiellonian University on the map
Krakow, małopolskie voivodeship, Poland.