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"The Jagiellonian University, founded in 1364, is the oldest university in Poland and the second oldest university north of the Alps. Located in one of the most beautiful European cities, ancient Krakow, the Jagiellonian University offers a unique opportunity not only to study Polish language, culture, and society, but also to experience over 1,000 years of its history, magnificent architecture, and art."
- Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Summer 2005 booklet.
Welcome to Krakow, a city wrapped in legend, where time flows differently, and every moment becomes a moment of history. For centuries Krakow was the capital of Poland, the seat of kings, drawing great scholars and artists from the whole world. It is their talents and imagination we must thank for the city's rich legacy of unique historical relics, which reflect the most important trends in European culture.
The renaissance Royal Castle at Wawel, the gothic St Mary's Basilica, the historical trade pavilions of the Cloth Hall, the former separate Jewish city of Kazimierz, and even the Nowa Huta district, absorbed by Krakow together with its socialist-realist, industrial architecture, are all places which make a visit to Krakow extremely worthwhile. Although the city no longer plays such an important administrative role for many people, thanks to its rich history, Krakow, nevertheless, represents a synthesis of all things Polish, connecting tradition with modernity. In the special atmosphere of the beautiful and mysterious streets of the Old Town and Kazimierz, you will find everything you need to allow you to escape from everyday life. Galleries full of exhibitions, cafes, pubs, and restaurants: all of this is an integral part of any visit to Krakow. This is merely a modest part of what we can offer travelers seeking exciting destinations on the world map.
The world-renowned Jagiellonian University is one of the oldest universities in Europe. They continually develop new programs and courses to satisfy the needs of the changing governmental and science environment within Poland and Europe. They are also renovating the campus, specifically the dormitories, recreational, and cultural facilities, to suit the changing needs of students.
For specific course listings, please visit this page.
Through the Polish Language and Culture Program, students will take grammar, reading, listening, communication, and phonetics courses. A typical week will include 15-20 hours of classroom instructions. There are also lectures available to students that cover topics of history, literature, and culture. All staff members are trained in teaching Polish to foreigners.
There are also interdisciplinary programs in the Humanities and in the Natural Sciences that are conducted entirely in English. These may be done for one semester or the entire academic year.
Winter term: 2 October 2010 - 27 January 2011
Christmas: 22 December 2010 - 2 January 2011
Exam Session: 28 January 2011 - 24 February 2011
Semester Break: 11 February 2011 - 17 February 2011
Summer term: 25 February 2011 - 14 June 2011
Easter: 21 April 2011 - 26 April 2011
Exam Session: 15 June 2011 - 29 June 2011
Inauguration: October 1
All Saints Day: November 1-2
Independence Day: November 11
Labor Day: May 1
Constitution Day: May 3
Students will be housed in the dorms. Included in this, the University provides two meals a day included in the housing cost.
This program is a UNI exchange program. Housing and two meals are included in the program. Total cost is estimated at $9,000 for a semester and $19,000 for an academic year but is subject to some change. Participants in this program may use their UNI financial aid to help pay for the program. Scholarships are available through the Study Abroad Center.
"Krakow is a lovely medieval city, one of the only in Poland to have survived the devastation of the Second World War and its Jagiellonian University has been educating Poles and foreigners since 1364! Now, with Erasmus students flocking to Krakow for its night life, it is truly a cosmopolitan city where on any given night you can expect to meet from as far away as Japan and Brazil or as close as Italy, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, and, naturally, Poland, which only adds to Krakow's flavor and appeal as a destination for international students."
-UNI Student, Michael Lalor, 2010
