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French lawyer awarded the silver 'Plus Ratio Quam Vis' medal

French lawyer awarded the silver 'Plus Ratio Quam Vis' medal

On 5 November, a ceremony was held at the Larisch Palace to present the silver 'Plus Ratio Quam Vis' medal to Prof. Pierre Serrand, an eminent French lawyer from the University of Orléans who has also been associated with the Jagiellonian University for many years. The event was organised as part of the ongoing seminar 'Fundamental Rights in a Changing Europe'.

Prof. Tomasz Majkowski elected president of the Digital Games Research Association

Prof. Tomasz Majkowski elected president of the Digital Games Research Association

Prof. Tomasz Majkowski from the Jagiellonian University Faculty of Polish Studies (DiGRA) will serve as President of the Digital Games Research Association (DiGRA) in 2027-2029. This society, active since 2003, brings together scholars studying digital games, and – contrary to what its name could suggest – traditional, analogue games, using methods of humanities and social sciences.

JU visited by the Ambassador of the Republic of Austria

JU visited by the Ambassador of the Republic of Austria

On 27 October the Rector of the Jagiellonian University hosted a visit by the Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to Poland Dr Hannes Schreiber, accompanied by the Consul General of Austria to Kraków Regina Figl. The diplomats were received by the Rector of the Jagiellonian University Prof. Piotr Jedynak, together with the JU Vice-Rector of International Relations Prof. Jarosław Górniak and the Dean of the JU Faculty of International and Political Studies Dr hab. Piotr Bajor, Prof. UJ.

European university leaders discuss the future of education in the age of AI

European university leaders discuss the future of education in the age of AI

On 3–4 November 2026, the Jagiellonian University hosted the 7th Coimbra Group High-Level Seminar on Education Policy, bringing together rectors, vice-rectors, university leaders, academics, students and higher education experts from across Europe. Held in Collegium Novum, the event provided a high-level forum for discussing how artificial intelligence is transforming teaching, learning, and the future of European universities.

<span lang="pl">Dr Piotr Sierant</span> wins the Frank Wilczek Prize

Dr Piotr Sierant wins the Frank Wilczek Prize

Dr Piotr Sierant, a theoretical physicist and JU graduate, has been awarded the Frank Wilczek Prize. He received the distinction for his research into the computational complexity of quantum many-body systems. His work concerns the properties of quantum states that determine how difficult they are to simulate on classical computers. The research findings are important for understanding the possibilities and limitations of quantum computing.

Events

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Józef Maksymilian Ossoliński (1754–1826): A Visionary

Józef Maksymilian Ossoliński (1754–1826): A Visionary

The Jagiellonian University Museum is hosting a temporary exhibition devoted to the figure of Józef Maksymilian Ossoliński in relation to the Polish Sejm’s decision to make him one of the patrons of the year 2026, which marks the 200th anniversary of his death.

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Inside out. JU professors’ and students attire throughout the ages

Inside out. JU professors’ and students attire throughout the ages

The Jagiellonian University Museum is hosting the exhibition Inside out. JU professors’ and students attire throughout the ages, presenting the less obvious side of the academic community – the history of garments worn by its members, both on everyday basis and during ceremonies.

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Basics of Accelerator Physics

Basics of Accelerator Physics

The lecture series Basics of Accelerator Physics, organised by the JU National Synchrotron Radiation Centre SOLARIS and the Warsaw University of Technology, offers a comprehensive overview of the principles, design, and applications of particle accelerators. This course begins with a historical perspective on the development of accelerators and an overview of their main types.

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International conference 'Re-visioning Andrzej Wajda'

International conference 'Re-visioning Andrzej Wajda'

The Polish Senate has declared 2026 to be the Year of Andrzej Wajda, marking the 100th anniversary of his birth and the 10th anniversary of his death. This provides an excellent opportunity to re-examine Wajda’s film oeuvre and broader artistic legacy, and to subject it to critical analysis informed by new contexts and contemporary research perspectives.

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International seminar 'Science and Religion: From the Copernican Revolution to the AI Revolution'

International seminar 'Science and Religion: From the Copernican Revolution to the AI Revolution'

On 20 November 2026, the Jagiellonian University will host the international seminar 'Science and Religion: From the Copernican Revolution to the AI Revolution', bringing together scholars to explore the historical and contemporary relationships between science, philosophy, and theology. The seminar will be accompanied by the Copernican Debate, “Can Science Replace Religion?”.

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New Media Pedagogy 2026

New Media Pedagogy 2026

The Institute of Pedagogy at the JU Faculty of Philosophy are hosting an international academic conference devoted to the pedagogy of digital media, entitled New Media Pedagogy 2026 - Research Trends, Methodological Challenges and Successful Implementations. The main goal of the meeting is to contribute to the global discussion on the directions of media pedagogy.

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2nd Academic Career Festival

2nd Academic Career Festival

Soon, the Jagiellonian University will once again become a vibrant space for inspiring conversations, shared experience and new career possibilities. The 2nd Academic Career Festival, organised as part of the University’s activities supporting the HR Excellence in Research strategy, is addressed to academic staff, research and teaching staff, teaching staff, and non-academic staff employed in the University’s research sector.

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Emanuel Swedenborg: Between Religion, Literature, and Art

Emanuel Swedenborg: Between Religion, Literature, and Art

The JU Faculty of Polish Studies and JU Faculty of philoogy invite scholars to participate in an international academic conference devoted to the reception, reinterpretation, and multidimensional influence of Emanuel Swedenborg on literature and the arts, from the eighteenth century to the present day. The conference will be held in cooperation with the Swedenborg Society (London).

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Admissions

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Application schedule

Application schedule

Become familiar with the application schedule for the new academic year. Learn about the crucial dates and deadlines for the subsequent application rounds. Admissions for the academic year 2024/2025 will be open from 28 February 2024.

How to apply

How to apply

Learn the general application rules and how to apply for admission to JU study programmes: prepare your application, register online, confirm your registration, take the exam (in the case of some programmes), check the results, and enrol.

Our programmes in foreign languages

Our programmes in foreign languages

Check the wide range of study programmes in foreign languages offered by the Jagiellonian University: from humanities and social sciences to exact, natural and medical sciences, at different levels of education (first-, long-cycle and second-cycle programmes).

Worth your while

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Jagiellonian Library

Jagiellonian Library

The Jagiellonian Library together with the Medical College Library and faculty and institute libraries make up the library-information system of the Jagiellonian University. Due to its extensive collection of Polish publications, it has a status of a national library.
bj.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/
Museums

Museums

The oldest Polish University possesses rich collections of unique items from different areas, which are exhibited in a number of museums, offering a fascinating journey through the past and present of academia and various fields of science and scholarship.

Astronomical Observatory

Astronomical Observatory

The Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Observatory is part of the JU Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science. Founded in 1792 and named after the world-famous Polish astronomer, it is based at Fort Skała, about 10 km (6 miles) west of the centre of Kraków.
oa.fais.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/
Virtual tours

Virtual tours

You are welcome to take a virtual tour of various Jagiellonian University sites: Collegium Novum, Collegium Maius, Auditorium Maximum, Campus of the 600th Anniversary of the JU Revival, Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Synchrotron Radiation Centre SOLARIS, Jagiellonian Library, Nature Education Centre, selected faculty buildings, and others.

Synchrotron Radiation Centre Solaris

Synchrotron Radiation Centre Solaris

The JU National Synchrotron Radiation Centre SOLARIS is the first of its kind in Central Eastern Europe. Synchrotrons, sources of a unique type of light known as synchrotron radiation, allow scientists from around the world to achieve breakthroughs in a multitude of disciplines, such as physics, chemistry, medicine, archaeology, and art history.
synchrotron.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/
Musical ensembles

Musical ensembles

The Jagiellonian University boasts very successful musical ensembles, which include the Słowianki Song and Dance Ensemble, specialising in Slavonic folk dance and music, the JU Academic Choir Camerata Jagellonica, and the JU Orchestra

University Vineyard 'On Manor Brook'

University Vineyard 'On Manor Brook'

The Jagiellonian University runs its own vineyard and winery. Located at a picturesque spot in the region sometimes referred to as 'Little Tuscany', it produces a number of white and red wine varietals, which have won a number of prizes at international wine contests.
http://winnica-uj.pl/