Jagiellonian University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #329 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #126 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #2 of 127 | In Poland |
| #1 of 12 | In Krakow |
| #58 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| Top50% | For 190 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 53%
- Enrollment
- 41,661
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.uj.edu.pl
- Languages
- Polish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 53% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Matura) and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - February; February-June) |
| Enrollment | 41,661 |
| Full time employee | 3,800 |
| Student:staff ratio | 11:1 |
We've calculated the 53% acceptance rate for Jagiellonian University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Jagiellonian University is a world-class research university with 76,836 scientific papers published and 1,028,726 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Genetics, and Quantum and Particle physics.
Jagiellonian University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 260 | 816 |
| 1992 | 291 | 981 |
| 1993 | 331 | 973 |
| 1994 | 445 | 1057 |
| 1995 | 530 | 1295 |
| 1996 | 553 | 1549 |
| 1997 | 642 | 1914 |
| 1998 | 680 | 2309 |
| 1999 | 737 | 2787 |
| 2000 | 759 | 3344 |
| 2001 | 957 | 4479 |
| 2002 | 992 | 5090 |
| 2003 | 1223 | 6736 |
| 2004 | 1429 | 8135 |
| 2005 | 1475 | 10277 |
| 2006 | 1487 | 12458 |
| 2007 | 1630 | 14624 |
| 2008 | 1718 | 16913 |
| 2009 | 1938 | 20454 |
| 2010 | 2088 | 23010 |
| 2011 | 2445 | 27412 |
| 2012 | 2859 | 32325 |
| 2013 | 3358 | 36584 |
| 2014 | 3506 | 40957 |
| 2015 | 3909 | 46618 |
| 2016 | 4166 | 51693 |
| 2017 | 4437 | 56536 |
| 2018 | 4426 | 64019 |
| 2019 | 4613 | 73247 |
| 2020 | 4920 | 93540 |
| 2021 | 5559 | 109303 |
| 2022 | 4808 | 114764 |
| 2023 | 5137 | 119778 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Jagiellonian University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Licencjat | Biophysics, Medicine, Pharmacy, Psychology, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Lekarz | Dentistry, Medicine |
| Magister | Asian Studies, Business Administration, Chemistry, Dentistry, Ecology, European Studies, Finance, Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Polish, Public Health, Social Sciences |
| Doktor | Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Health Sciences, Law, Literature, Medicine, Pharmacy, Physical Chemistry, Physics |
| Doktor habilitowany | Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, Physical Chemistry, Physics |
Jagiellonian University alumni
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John Paul II
- Enrolled in Jagiellonian University
- 1953-1954 graduated with Doctor of Sacred Theology
- Occupations
- archbishopwriterpopeLatin Catholic priesttransitional deacon
- Biography
-
Pope John Paul II was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 1978 until his death in 2005.
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Nicolaus Copernicus
- Enrolled in Jagiellonian University
- Studied in 1491-1495
- Occupations
- mathematicianphysicistdiplomatastronomerphilosopher
- Biography
-
Nicolaus Copernicus was a Renaissance polymath, active as a mathematician, astronomer, and Catholic canon, who formulated a model of the universe that placed the Sun rather than Earth at its center. In all likelihood, Copernicus developed his model independently of Aristarchus of Samos, an ancient Greek astronomer who had formulated such a model some eighteen centuries earlier.
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Andrzej Duda
- Enrolled in Jagiellonian University
- 1991-1996 graduated with magister degree in jurisprudence
- Occupations
- lawyeruniversity teacherpoliticianinternational forum participantjurist
- Biography
-
Andrzej Sebastian Duda is a lawyer and politician who has served as president of Poland since 6 August 2015. Before becoming president, Andrzej Duda was a member of the Polish Lower House (Sejm) from 2011 to 2014 and the European Parliament from 2014 to 2015.
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Stanisław Lem
- Occupations
- futuristresearcherphilosopherpoetsatirist
- Biography
-
Stanisław Herman Lem was a Polish writer of science fiction and essays on various subjects, including philosophy, futurology, and literary criticism. Many of his science fiction stories are of satirical and humorous character. Lem's books have been translated into more than 50 languages and have sold more than 45 million copies. Worldwide, he is best known as the author of the 1961 novel Solaris. In 1976 Theodore Sturgeon wrote that Lem was the most widely read science fiction writer in the world.
Jagiellonian University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Central and Eastern Studies | Central European Studies, Eastern European Studies, International Relations and Diplomacy |
|---|---|
| Centre : European Studies | European Studies |
| Centre : Innovations Technology Transfer and University Development | Technology |
| Centre : Jagiellonian Language Centre | Baltic Languages, Chinese, English, Foreign Languages Education, French, German, Italian, Latin, Russian, Spanish, Teacher Trainers Education |
| Centre : Teacher Training | Education, Pedagogy |
| Faculty : Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology | Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Botany, Cell Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Virology |
| Faculty : Biology | Biology, Botany, Earth Sciences, Geography, Geology, Molecular Biology, Zoology |
| Faculty : Chemistry | Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry |
| Faculty : Geography and Geology | Geography, Geology |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Midwifery, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Public Health |
| Faculty : History | Archaeology, Art History, Ethnology, History, Music Theory and Composition, Musicology |
| Faculty : International and Political Studies | International Studies, Political Sciences |
| Faculty : Law and Administration | Administration, Canon Law, European Union Law, International Law, Law, Police Studies, Political Sciences, Private Law |
| Faculty : Management and Social Communication | Cinema and Television, Communication Studies, Film, Information Sciences, Journalism, Library Science, Public Relations |
| Faculty : Mathematics and Computer Science | Computer Science, Mathematics |
| Faculty : Medicine | Dentistry, Medicine |
| Faculty : Pharmacy | Pharmacology, Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Philology | Classical Languages, English, German, Hungarian, Italian, Linguistics, Oriental Languages, Philology, Romance Languages, Russian, Slavic Languages, Spanish, Swedish, Theatre |
| Faculty : Philosophy | Education, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology |
| Faculty : Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science | Astronomy and Space Science, Computer Science, Physics |
| Faculty : Polish Studies | Arts and Humanities, Cultural Studies, Philology, Polish |
| Institute : American Studies and Polish Diaspora, TransAtlantic Studies | American Studies, Central European Studies, Cultural Studies |
| Institute : Environmental Sciences | Ecology, Environmental Studies |
| Institute : Middle and Far East Studies | Asian Studies |
| Laboratory : Physico-Chemical Analyses and Structural Research | Analytical Chemistry, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Optics, Physical Chemistry, Radiology |
| Research Division : Jewish Culture and History | Cultural Studies, Hebrew, Jewish Studies |
| School : Medicine for Foreigners | Medicine |
| Unit : Medical Centre for Post-Graduate Education Collegium Medicum | Medicine |
| Unit : Physical Education | Physical Education, Sports |
General information
| Alternative names | UJ Uniwersytet Jagiellonski |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1364 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Science and Higher Education; Polish Accreditation Committee |
| Motto | Plus ratio quam vis |
| Colors | blue, gold |
Location and contacts
| Address | ul. Gołębia 24 Kraków, małopolskie, 31-007 Poland |
|---|---|
| City population | 801,000 |