Jagiellonian University

Polish name: Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie

Krakow (Kraków), małopolskie voivodeship, Poland

23 English-taught programmes Bachelor's Master's Integrated Master's from Free / very low/yr

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

IRK Application system

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

  1. Visit welcome.uj.edu.pl for international info.
  2. Check offer at irk.uj.edu.pl/en-gb/offer/.
  3. Select registration type (foreign applicants).
  4. Create account.
  5. Register for chosen programme.
  6. Submit documents.
  7. Await admission decision.

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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University websiteCaptured: 2026-06-14
Application systemCaptured: 2026-06-14
Admissions pageCaptured: 2026-06-14

Programmes

English-taught programmes

23 programmes at Jagiellonian University, grouped by level.

Bachelor's 8

Integrated Master's 3

Master's 12

Location

Jagiellonian University on the map

Krakow, małopolskie voivodeship, Poland.

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