Jagiellonian University

Faculties

• Faculty of Law and Administration
• Faculty of Medicine
• Faculty of Pharmacy
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Philosophy
• Faculty of History
• Faculty of Philology
• Faculty of Polish Studies
• Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science
• Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
• Faculty of Chemistry
• Faculty of Biology
• Faculty of Management and Social Communication
• Faculty of International and Political Studies
• Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology
• Faculty of Geography and Geology

The Jagiellonian University is the oldest higher education institution in Poland and one of the oldest in Europe. It was founded on 12 May 1364 by the Polish king Casimir the Great. The year 2024 marked the 660th anniversary of this remarkable event.

Today, the Jagiellonian University comprises 16 Faculties, where nearly 5 thousand academic staff conduct research and provide education to almost 40 thousand students, within the framework of more than 150 different fields of study. Eminent researchers and state-of-the-art infrastructure make the JU one of the leading Polish scientific institutions, collaborating with major academic centres from all over the world.

The Jagiellonian University is also home to numerous student research societies, where young researchers pursue their academic interests and develop friendships with people who share their passion.