Universities & Academic Institutions

If your backpacking stop in Cracow really bowled you over, you may want to find out more about the curious country that is Poland. And luckily enough, there are several intriguing options to do so for those with a thirst for knowledge about all things Polish, and indeed the wider orbit of Central Europe.

Cracow is home to a veritable galaxy of academic institutions. The most prestigious is of course the Jagiellonian University itself, founded all the way back in 1364. After Prague's University, it's the oldest university in Central Europe, as no doubt you've been told by all and sundry.

The Jagiellonian offers some interesting MA programmes in the English language, whilst if you're from a Polish family in America, Canada, England or indeed anywhere else on this barmy planet, Cracow is your oyster so to speak - or your pierog if we polonize the expression.

Besides the Jagiellonian itself, several other academic institutions offer courses or exchange programmes for foreigners. These include the long-standing Academy of Fine Arts, the School of Medicine (also joined to UJ), as well as the architectural faculty of Krakow's Polytechnic.

Of course, the old rivalry with Warsaw extends to academia too - and that young upstart of a city does indeed have some superb academic institutions; many are the best in the country. However, in terms of a congenial city to actually live and study in, Cracow, with its laid back charm, may be the more tempting offer. Students are sure to enjoy researching the peculiarities of Cracow's bar scene, as well as the epicurean merits of the leading Polish ales, Zywiec, Okocim and Tyskie.

Krakow Universities

Instytut Fizyki Jadrowej (Institute of Nuclear Physics)
Distinguished Institute founded in 1955.
ul. Radzikowskiego 152
Tel: 662 80 00

Akademia Gorniczo Hutnicza (University of Science And Technology)
Founded 1912. Courses for foreigners.
al. Mickiewicza 30
email: rektorat@uci.agh.edu.pl

Uniwersytet Jagiellonski (The Jagiellonian University)
The grand old man of Polish academia. Ever-improving courses in English and numerous options for ex-pat Poles, the centre now offers an MA in Transatlantic Studies.
ul. Golebia 24
There's also the Institute of European Studies, which offers MA within the Euroculture Programme.
ul. Jodlowa 13

Politechnika Krakowska (Cracow University of Technology)
Prestigious institution. Architectural faculty has popular exchange programme for foreigners.
ul. Warszawska 24
tel: 628 20 00
website: Politechnika Krakowska
email: sekretariat@pk.edu.pl

Panstwowa Wyzsza Szkola Teatralna (Distinguished School of Theatre)
Many great figures have been associated with the enterprise, including former director Jerzy Grotowski.
ul. Straszewskiego 21
tel: 422 81 96
email: sekretariat@pwst.krakow.pl

Akademia Sztuk Pieknych (The Academy of Fine Arts)
Named in honour of the great painter Jan Matejko. Wyspianski, Mehoffer and numerous others taught and studied here.
pl. Matejki 13
tel: 299 20 00

Akademia Muzyczna (The Academy of Music)
Has the best view in Cracow, and the standard of musical excellence is equally lofty.
ul. Tomasza 43
tel: 422 32 50

Akademia Rolnicza (Agricultural University of Krakow)
ul. Mickiewicza 21
Rectors Office
tel: 633 13 36, fax: 663 62 45
rektor@ar.krakow.pl
International Relations Office
tel: 662 42 60, fax: 663 62 45
recint@ar.krakow.pl

Akademia Ekonomiczna (The Academy of Economics)
One of the most distinguished in the country.
ul. Rakowicka 27

Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego (The Academy of Physical Education)
al. Jana Pawla II
tel: 683 10 00

Collegium Medicum (The Jagiellonian University Medical College)
ul. Anny 12
tel: 422 54 44

Akademia Pedagogiczna (The Pedagogical University)
Follow in Copernicus's footsteps!
ul. Podchorazych 2
tel: 662 60 60

Papieska Akademia Teologiczna (The Pontifical Academy of Theology in Cracow)
ul. Kanonicza 25
tel: 421 84 16

Szkola Wyzsza im. Janskiego (Bogdan Janski Academy of Management and Enterprise)
ul. Witosa 9
tel: 654 54 69

Wyzsza Szkola Zarzadzania i Biznesu (The School of Banking and Management in Krakow)
ul. Armii Krajowej 4
tel: 638 38 66

Krakowska Szkola Wyzsza (Krakow Graduate School)
ul. Kanonicza 9
tel: 433 99 00

Wyzsza Szkola Ekonomii i Informatyki (Krakow Graduate School of Economics and Computing)
ul. Filipa 17
tel: 431 18 82

Wyzsza Szkola Zarzadzania (Polish Open University)
ul. Glowackiego 12
tel: 638 57 33

Wyzsza Szkola Europejska (The Tischner European University)
ul. Westerplatte 11
tel: (12) 683 24 00

Malopolska Wyzsza Szkola Zawodowa (Malopolska Vocational Graduate School)
ul. Wincentego Pola 4
tel: 428 24 50

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michael
Nigeria

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Reply Mar 13th, 2013
timothy
Nigeria

please, i need a detail of school fees for masters and undergraduate in cracow. thanks

Reply Feb 5th, 2012
Barbara Kopec
United States

I am a graduate student in Art History at the Universisty of Illinois in Chicago. I'm enquiring about any art history related conferences you may have between now and Octobe 2011.

Reply Jan 31st, 2011
vikendra dabash
India

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Reply Sep 7th, 2010
hany wagih
United States

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Reply Aug 18th, 2010
hany wagih
United States

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Reply Aug 18th, 2010
ana
Spain

hello! I´m a Erasmus student and I´m going to arrive Krakow in August. I don´t know to search a bedroom in a student flat. can anyone tell me any web or any place where I can search? moyaana@hotmail.com

Reply Jul 31st, 2010
Eva
Cyprus

hi eveyone! Looking for a good univercity with foundation (language programme) Any good recommendations? Any info would be apreciated! :) Thanks!

Reply Jul 20th, 2010
folorunso gbotemi
Nigeria

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Reply Jul 16th, 2010
Creusa
United Kingdom

Hi, I'm about to finish my master in Portuguese and Latin American Studies and I'm keen on living in Poland, near Krakow. Please tell me if I need to take any further courses in order to teach my subjects in Krakow's university, and do I need speak Polish in higher level? I do speak Portuguese and English.

Reply Apr 27th, 2010
Creusa
United Kingdom

Hi, I'm about to finish my master in Portuguese and Latin American Studies and I'm keen on living in Poland, near Krakow. Please tell me if I need to take any further courses in order to teach my subjects in Krakow's university, and do I need speak Polish in higher level? I do speak Portuguese and English.

Reply Apr 27th, 2010
Dr Beer Pal Singh
India

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Reply Apr 19th, 2010
John Crawford
United Kingdom

I need some help badly. I am spending 9 days in Krakow from 22 FEB - 03 MAR, 2010, with the specific aim of discussing Polish politics and the EU. Any suggestions?

Reply Feb 11th, 2010
titu
Bangladesh

hello, i like to get scholarship in your school for M Phil in math . have any chance to apply for scholarship?

Reply Jan 23rd, 2010
Malika
Ireland

Do you have Orient Studies anywhere in Poland, Iranology is what im focusing at. thanks if u could email me for the info

Reply Oct 28th, 2009
reuben anyaso
Nigeria

i want to gain admission in your school i need to know what its take

Reply Aug 25th, 2009
mehmet
Turkey

hi there! i have studied in poland in walbrzych last year. I was an erasmus LLP student.i very liked poland.this is my last year in bechalur's degree.if i am able to find a scholarship i will definetely master in krakow.if someone can help me please do not hesitate to mail me : mehmetyalcn@hotmail.com

Reply Apr 3rd, 2009
huseyin kayat
Azerbaijan

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Reply Mar 28th, 2009
AJ KOLLER
United States

good information,now can somebody help me find my greatgrandfather, a professor of languages at your university around 1860-80. His name was Josef Krol. How much would someone charge?

Reply Nov 22nd, 2008
AJ KOLLER
United States

good information

Reply Nov 22nd, 2008
Dr.Arshad hussain
India

I am Dr.Arshad hussain from Indian Kashmir want to do Fellowship in clinical embryology/Reproductive medicine from Poland,

Reply Nov 17th, 2008
Avijit Ranjan Paul
Bangladesh

I am a student of BBA, my institution is Northern University which is stuated in Bangladesh.Recently I have completed my BBa degree.Now I want to admit a fiancial academic instituion in England By the scholarship which institution is the renown for the finance. because i am heartly like to read on the subsect of finance.

Reply Oct 29th, 2008
Tamer said el-assaly
Egypt

I work English guide in Egypt since 9 years. cos the number of english guides getting increase every day that i decide to study another language.I choose to learn polish language.if there any possibility tl study polish at Cracow Academy. plz inform me . thanx for help.

Reply Oct 29th, 2008
Paramita Chaudhuri
India

I have completed my M.Sc degree in Environmental Science. I want to continue my study further in Poland. If there are any possibilities to do so please inform me.

Reply Oct 20th, 2008
Jan Tomasik
United States

I am currently on my last year of High School in California and would like to study in Krakow at a Universtiy that teaches in English. I would like to find out when you send applications to the universities in Poland. Thanks! - Janek

Reply Aug 20th, 2008
Izabela
Canada

I graduated from the Akademia Medyczna in Crakow '83 and am returning to this magnificent city for our 25th reunion this week. Hope to see some old familiar faces !

Reply May 20th, 2008
Stela
Albania

I'm really interested in Cracow universities and I would like to know weather there is any university in english and how can I apply becouse most of the faculties webpages i'm interested in are in polish.Thanx!

Reply Apr 10th, 2008
Anja
Slovenia

I deal with studying Polish on university in Krakow. Is there any possibility that I get some more infromations about it? Are there any international class or do I have to know Polish?

Reply Apr 1st, 2008
Blagoj
Macedonia

I am a student from macedonia and I am interested in The Jagiellonian University, can you send me some more info via e-mail? Thanks in advance.

Reply Feb 29th, 2008
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Jordan

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Reply Oct 1st, 2007
ike kelvin
Nigeria

please l will like to recive information on when 2008/09 seasion application form will ready.

Reply Sep 22nd, 2007
giacomo
Italy

which is the Art University in Krakow?You should study also grafica and video-making as well. thanks 4 info.

Reply Aug 23rd, 2007