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, historic Kraków, the Jagiellonian University offers foreigners a unique opportunity not only to study Polish language, culture and society, but also to experience over 600 years of its history, magnificent architecture, and art. The Jagiellonian University School of Polish Language and Culture, part of the Center for Polish Language and Culture in the World within the Faculty of Polish Studies, organizes short-term individual courses, “Semester Abroad” as well as summer programs. Founded in 1969, the School is the oldest, largest and most experienced in Poland. Over the past 43 years it has welcomed thousands of students, teachers and professors from all over the world. During inauguration ceremonies outstanding scholars of the caliber of Nobel Prize Winner for Literature Czesław Miłosz, Professor Norman Davies, Professor Leszek Balcerowicz, Oscar winning film director Andrzej Wajda, world-famous journalist Ryszard Kapuściński, deliver introductory lectures. Apart from the rich academic program, the School organizes visits to Kraków’s finest museums, concert halls, and theaters, as well as field trips. The warm student community atmosphere of the School Program offers all participants a truly memorable and enlightening experience.
In 2000 the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland awarded the School with a prestigious honorary diploma for outstanding achievements in promoting Polish culture abroad.
In 2002, 2005, and 2008 the European Commission granted the School the European Label Award for innovative initiatives in language teaching.
UJ programs:
- Summer School for adults in July and August
- summer camp for youth in July-August
- two-week intensive courses available all year round
- semester-long non-intensive courses for adults and young adults
- dedicated programs created exclusively for universities, companies, and other insitutions
- individual lessons (including Polish for specific purposes, lessons over the internet)
- preparation courses for students who intend to take up degree studies in Poland
Why UJ?
- official Transcript of Studies recognized by universities around the world (credit points, ECTS points)
- language classes and lectures conducted by expert teachers, including the Jagiellonian University academic staff
- classes at all levels of language proficiency
- modern teaching approaches involving task and project-based work and use of the Internet and multimedia
- rich cultural and tourist program during the Summer School