Kraków and the Jagiellonian University
Kraków is a rich storehouse of Polish identity and culture. The cobblestone streets wind dreamily past Romanesque chapels, Gothic battlements, and Baroque townhouses.
The limestone rock of Wawel carries a royal castle and the archbishop's cathedral on its back. The main square, with the lofty Mariacki church and grand Cloth Market Hall, was once the largest in Europe.
In good weather, every sidewalk sprouts a cafe. Sipping coffee while discussing philosophy or film theory is part of the lifestyle.
At night, every cellar hides a pub. When the last late-night bar closes, the first cafes have been open for an hour.
First founded in 1364, the Jagiellonian University has been an integral part of Krakow life for more than 600 years. In the 15th century, the Jagiellonian was one of most international universities in Europe with approximately 44% of the students coming from abroad. Today, the Jagiellonian is once again drawing an increasing number of the world's best students to our ancient halls.
Among our distinguished alumni you can find the cream of Polish intellectual and political leadership as well as international figures like Nicolaus Copernicus (1491-95) and Pope John Paul II (1938-39, 1942-46).
More information about the Jagiellonian University and Krakow:
A Very Short History of Krakow
The Newest Faculty of the University (by Patrick Lagendijk)
Gaudeamus Igitur, the student hymn
The Student Oath
Plus Ratio Quam Vis
Kraków is a rich storehouse of Polish identity and culture. The cobblestone streets wind dreamily past Romanesque chapels, Gothic battlements, and Baroque townhouses.
The limestone rock of Wawel carries a royal castle and the archbishop's cathedral on its back. The main square, with the lofty Mariacki church and grand Cloth Market Hall, was once the largest in Europe.
In good weather, every sidewalk sprouts a cafe. Sipping coffee while discussing philosophy or film theory is part of the lifestyle.
At night, every cellar hides a pub. When the last late-night bar closes, the first cafes have been open for an hour.
First founded in 1364, the Jagiellonian University has been an integral part of Krakow life for more than 600 years. In the 15th century, the Jagiellonian was one of most international universities in Europe with approximately 44% of the students coming from abroad. Today, the Jagiellonian is once again drawing an increasing number of the world's best students to our ancient halls.
Among our distinguished alumni you can find the cream of Polish intellectual and political leadership as well as international figures like Nicolaus Copernicus (1491-95) and Pope John Paul II (1938-39, 1942-46).
More information about the Jagiellonian University and Krakow:
A Very Short History of Krakow
The Newest Faculty of the University (by Patrick Lagendijk)
Gaudeamus Igitur, the student hymn
The Student Oath
Plus Ratio Quam Vis
The CES All-Stars football team represent us in a local league.
Galleries about the Jagiellonian University and Krakow:
Guillaume Laplatte's photographs of Krakow and Student Life
Nawojka Student Residence
Inaugural Integration Party - Panorama Club - 4 October 2004
Diploma Ceremony - Collegium Novum - 19 November 2004
Christmas Party - 16 December 2004
Links about the Jagiellonian University and Krakow:
Links about Krakow
Links about the Jagiellonian University
ul. Garbarska 7a
31-131 Kraków, Poland
tel. +48 (12) 429 6207 tel/fax: +48 (12) 429 6195
maoffice@ces.uj.edu.pl
31-131 Kraków, Poland
tel. +48 (12) 429 6207 tel/fax: +48 (12) 429 6195
maoffice@ces.uj.edu.pl