Jagiellonian University in Krakow
Best Polish university
Why choose UJ?
Since its very beginning, the Jagiellonian University has been an international institution.
UJ is home to around 150 student societies.
Located in the former capital of Poland, Kraków, UJ offers students a cultural hub in which to further explore outside of the classroom.
Quick facts
Location: Kraków, Poland
City Population: 758,334
University Population: 51,601
Climate: Kraków has an oceanic climate.
Nearest airport: John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice
Further information
The Jagiellonian University, often shortened to UJ, is a research university founded in 1364 by Casimir III the Great in Kraków. It is the oldest university in Poland, the second oldest university in Central Europe and one of the oldest universities in the world. It was ranked by QS World University Rankings as the best Polish university among the world's top 500 and by the ARWU as the best Polish higher-level institution.
The university's main library, the Jagiellonian Library, is one of Poland's largest, with almost 6.5 million volumes; it is a constituent of the Polish National Libraries system. It is home to a world-renowned collection of medieval manuscripts. The library also has an extensive collection of underground political literature from Poland's period of Communist rule.
Contact us
Contact us via email: studyabroad@uea.ac.uk