Jagiellonian University (UJ)
The Jagiellonian University, founded in 1364 by King Casimir III the Great, is not only the oldest university in Poland and the second oldest in the Central Europe, but also one of the world's oldest continuously operating universities.
Being considered one of the best universities in Poland, the Jagiellonian University enjoys great popularity among young people. Over 50 thousand students study here at 15 faculties ranging from Philosophy through Medicine, Law and Administration to Mathematics and Computer Science.
One can find several university buildings in almost all Kraków's districts. The oldest ones, such as the Collegium Maius dating back to the 15th century, are situated in the city centre. A new university campus is now being built in the Ruczaj discrict located around 5 kilometres from the city centre. So far, three faculties - including the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science - have been moved to the new campus buildings. Apart from the library, the modern campus and numerous historic buildings, the university also has a Botanical Garden... and one of its institutes is located in the Przegorzały Castle.
For more information see the History / UJ tab.
Jagiellonian University website: http://www.uj.edu.pl/
Being considered one of the best universities in Poland, the Jagiellonian University enjoys great popularity among young people. Over 50 thousand students study here at 15 faculties ranging from Philosophy through Medicine, Law and Administration to Mathematics and Computer Science.
One can find several university buildings in almost all Kraków's districts. The oldest ones, such as the Collegium Maius dating back to the 15th century, are situated in the city centre. A new university campus is now being built in the Ruczaj discrict located around 5 kilometres from the city centre. So far, three faculties - including the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science - have been moved to the new campus buildings. Apart from the library, the modern campus and numerous historic buildings, the university also has a Botanical Garden... and one of its institutes is located in the Przegorzały Castle.
For more information see the History / UJ tab.
Jagiellonian University website: http://www.uj.edu.pl/
