Jagiellonian University
Kraków, Poland · Poland tuition policy
- Your destination
- Kraków, Poland
- Mandatory university cost / year
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
- English-taught offering
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
University overview
Study fields & specialities
One of Europe’s oldest universities (Kraków, 1364), notable in law, medicine and the humanities.
The list shows the fields offered at this institution; programme-level availability (language, level, fees) is on the university’s official website.
Research notes
One of Europe's oldest universities.
Programme structure & languages
| Level | Standard duration | Standard ECTS | Language(s) of instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 3 years | 180 | Polish / English |
| Master | 2 years | 120 | Polish / English |
| PhD | 3–4 years | 180 | Polish / English |
ECTS and duration follow the Bologna structure (Bachelor 180 ECTS / 3 years, Master 120 ECTS / 2 years, PhD ≈ 180 ECTS). Individual programmes may differ — verify in the official catalogue.
Tuition policy & mandatory fees
This figure is the mandatory university cost (tuition + compulsory fees), not living costs.
Conditional: free only under specific conditions (language of instruction, study duration or study-place type). See the country policy for details.
Programme entries (12)
| Programme | Level | Language | EU tuition | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Polish / English | Polish-taught: €0. English-taught programmes are fee-based; EU/EEA citizens pay the PLN rate (verify per programme) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — Master (also in English) | Master | Polish / English | Polish-taught: €0. English-taught programmes are fee-based; EU/EEA citizens pay the PLN rate (verify per programme) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Polish / English | Polish-taught: €0. English-taught programmes are fee-based; EU/EEA citizens pay the PLN rate (verify per programme) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Law — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Polish / English | Polish-taught: €0. English-taught programmes are fee-based; EU/EEA citizens pay the PLN rate (verify per programme) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Law — Master (also in English) | Master | Polish / English | Polish-taught: €0. English-taught programmes are fee-based; EU/EEA citizens pay the PLN rate (verify per programme) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Law — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Polish / English | Polish-taught: €0. English-taught programmes are fee-based; EU/EEA citizens pay the PLN rate (verify per programme) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Medicine — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Polish / English | Polish-taught: €0. English-taught programmes are fee-based; EU/EEA citizens pay the PLN rate (verify per programme) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Medicine — Master (also in English) | Master | Polish / English | Polish-taught: €0. English-taught programmes are fee-based; EU/EEA citizens pay the PLN rate (verify per programme) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Medicine — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Polish / English | Polish-taught: €0. English-taught programmes are fee-based; EU/EEA citizens pay the PLN rate (verify per programme) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Polish / English | Polish-taught: €0. English-taught programmes are fee-based; EU/EEA citizens pay the PLN rate (verify per programme) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Master (also in English) | Master | Polish / English | Polish-taught: €0. English-taught programmes are fee-based; EU/EEA citizens pay the PLN rate (verify per programme) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Polish / English | Polish-taught: €0. English-taught programmes are fee-based; EU/EEA citizens pay the PLN rate (verify per programme) | See the university page / official catalogue |
English-taught options & language notes
English-taught offering: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Language requirements: Polish for tuition-free study; English programmes are usually fee-based. English test: Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme..
Admissions & entry requirements
Who can apply
A secondary school leaving certificate giving access to higher education (recognised/attested). Programmes in Polish may require Polish at B1/B2 level or a preparatory year; some fields require entrance examinations. For a Master’s: a relevant Bachelor’s degree.
Language requirements
Polish-taught programmes require Polish; English-taught programmes require English proof.
English test
Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme.
Documents generally required 4 items
- Secondary school certificate + attestation
- Bachelor’s degree + transcript (for Master’s)
- Language certificate
- Passport / ID copy
Application deadlines (typical)
Typical: applications ≈ June–July for the autumn intake; verify per institution.
How to apply
Direct university portal
Applications are submitted directly to each institution (often via an online enrolment system).
These are the typical requirements for this institution and its national admission system. Exact documents, subject requirements and deadlines are set per programme — date shown for the 2026/2027 cycle.
- Application platform
- Direct university portal
- Admissions page
- Official admissions / how to apply →
- Fees page
- Official tuition & fees information →
- Housing
- Not yet verified
- Scholarships
- Not yet verified
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- ≈ April–May
- Applications close
- ≈ June–July (autumn intake)
- Documents to submit
- Legalisation/apostille + sworn translation often required.
- Note
- Online enrolment systems per institution.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle from the national admission system. Always confirm the exact deadline on this university’s official admissions page (linked above).
Contact — admissions
- Website
- https://www.uj.edu.pl
- Admissions page
- Open admissions / contact page →
- Admissions email
- Not yet verified — use the admissions page
- Admissions phone
- Not yet verified
- Address
- Not yet verified
Admission enquiries: use the official admissions / contact page linked from the university website.
CONTACT: VERIFYOfficial sources
- Jagiellonian University official website
https://www.uj.edu.pl - Jagiellonian University — tuition / fees (official)
https://welcome.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/admission/fees - Jagiellonian University — admissions / how to apply (official)
https://welcome.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/admission/step-by-step - Study in Poland (official)
https://study.gov.pl/ - EU Education portal – Country profile: Poland
https://education.ec.europa.eu/study-in-europe/country-profiles