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Jagiellonian University Sites in the Centre of Kraków Jagiellonian University sites in the centre of Kraków 1 Auditorium Maximum, ul. Krupnicza 33 2 Jagiellonian Library, Archive, al. Mickiewicza 22 3 Careers Service, ul. Straszewskiego 25 27 28 29 4 Student Government, ul. Czapskich 4 5 Collegium Paderevianum II, Faculty of Philology, Disability Support Service, al. Mickiewicza 9 6 Center for Polish Language and Culture in the World, ul. Grodzka 64 7 Collegium Broscianum, Institute of Religious Studies, Institute of Philosophy, Chair in Comparative Studies of Civilizations, ul. Grodzka 52 8 Collegium Iuridicum, Institute of Art History, Faculty of Law and Administration, ul. Grodzka 53 9 Collegium Minus, Institute of Archaeology, ul. Gołębia 11 10 Collegium Novum, JU authorities, Dean's offices: Faculty of Law and Administration, Faculty of Philology, Faculty of History, Faculty of Philosophy, Faculty of International and Political Studies, ul. Gołębia 24 11 Collegium Witkowski, Institute of History, ul. Gołębia 13 Dunajewskiego 12 Collegium Wróblewski, Faculty of Law and Administration,ul. Olszewskiego 2 13 Gadgets and souvenirs from JU, ul. Floriańska 49 14 Pigoń Guesthouse, Institute of European Studies, ul. Garbarska 7a 15 Nawojka Dormitory, ul. Reymonta 11 16 Żaczek Dormitory, al. 3 Maja 5 17 Institute of American Studies and Polish Diaspora, Rynek Główny 34 18 Institute of Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology, Faculty of Law and Administration, ul. Gołębia 9 19 Institute of Musicology, ul. Westerplatte 10 20 Institute of Political Science and International Relations, ul. Jabłonowskich 5 21 Institute of Pedagogy, ul. Batorego 12 22 Institute of Psychology, ul. Ingardena 6 23 Jagiellonian Language Centre, ul. Krupnicza 2 24 Silesian College, Al. Mickiewicza 3 25 Interfaculty Individual Studies in the Humanities, Rynek Główny 8 26 Museum of Anatomy, ul. Kopernika 12 27 JU Museum Collegium Maius, ul. Jagiellońska 15 28 Museum of Pharmacy, ul. Floriańska 25 29 Botanical Garden, Institute of Botany, ul. Kopernika 27 www.uj.edu.pl 30 Larisch House, ul. Bracka 12 31 Teachers' Training Centre, ul. Wiślna 3 32 University Hospital in Kraków, ul. Kopernika 36 /jagiellonian.university 33 Institute of European Studies, ul. Ingardena 3 /JagiellonskiUni 34 Faculty of Medicine, ul. Św. Anny 12 /unijagiellonski 35 Faculty of Health Sciences, ul. Michałowskiego 12 /jagiellonian-university 36 Faculty of Polish Studies, ul. Gołębia 16 /jagiellonian_university About the University The Jagiellonian University was funded on 12 May 1364 by King Casimir the Great. It is the oldest university in Poland and one of the oldest in Europe. The Studium Generale – as the University used to be called at that time – consisted of three faculties: of law, medicine and liberal arts. In 1400 the University was re-established by King Vladislaus Jagiełło and another faculty – of theology – was added to the restored institution. The 15th and 16th centuries were considered the “golden age” of the University in Kraków, which was famous for excellence in mathematics, astronomy and law, and a number of eminent scholars. The university attracted foreigners from all over Europe, who accounted for 44 percent of the students. Its most distinguished graduates in that period included the world famous astronomer Nicholaus Copernicus. Since the late 16th century the University was generally known as the Kraków Academy, whereas during the reform implemented by Hugo Kołłątaj in the years 1777 – 1786, it changed its name into the Principal School of the Realm. After the third partition of Poland (1795), when Kraków was incorporated into Austria, the University changed its name yet again – to the Principal School of Kraków, whereas the current name – the Jagiellonian University has been officially used Jagiellonian University in numbers: The Jagiellonian University also means: since 1817. Today, the Jagiellonian University together with the Medical College as integral part, is one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in Poland. Besides international students from Jagiellonian Library – over 5 million books and periodicals the European Union, there are more and more young people from Asia, the Americas, and Africa, N e a r l y : as well as East European countries studying at the oldest Polish higher education institution. Astronomical Observatory The offices of Rector and Deans are located in Collegium Novum, which was built in 1887 at the old 4 000 academic staff university campus next to the Planty park. The most valuable building of the historic academic 3 500 administrative staff Botanical Garden – the oldest one in Poland, founded in 1783 quarter is Collegium Maius the oldest university professors' college (since 1400), which housed the Jagiellonian Library in the 19th and early 20th century and now houses the JU Museum, whose University Centre of Veterinary Medicine UJ-UR – the only veterinary medicine study collections include unique works of art, pieces of old scientific apparatus, and other historic items. O v e r : programme in south Poland Next to the museum, there is the Professors' Garden, full of interactive instruments. In 2014, a time capsule was buried there to celebrate the 650th anniversary of the university's foundation. 40 000 students Synchrotron Radiation Centre “Solaris” – the largest interdisciplinary research device in The most modern part of the Jagiellonian University – the Campus of the 600th anniversary of JU this part of Europe Revival is located in Ruczaj district. It houses the premises of the faculties of: Biology, Biochemistry, 3 000 doctoral students Biophysics and Biotechnology, Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science, Mathematics Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology, which conducts world class research and Computer Science, and Management and Social Communication, as well as the Natural Sciences 2 000 non-degree post-diploma students Education Centre and the Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Geography and Geology. The Vineyard on Manor Brook, which produces international prize-winning university wine buildings of the Faculty of Chemistry and the Institute of Geological Sciences have recently been 250 international agreements with higher education put into use. institutions from all over the world 7 museums 1 400 Erasmus+ agreements A multitude of musical ensembles Kraków 2 500 international students Auditorium Maximum – teaching and conference facility with an auditorium for more Kraków has had municipal rights since 1257 and is one of the than 1,200 people oldest cities in Poland. From the 14th to the 16th century it was the capital of Poland and the place of coronation and burial of Over 300 student societies and organisations The biggest employer in Małopolska region Polish kings (until as late as 1734). Today, Kraków is a popular Nearly programmes of study, in foreign languages tourist destination, thanks to its famous historic monuments, 100 35 The longest academic history in Poland and one of the longest in the Europe such as Wawel Castle, the St. Mary's Basilica, the Cloth Hall and the Main Market Square. Nearly 120 specialities.
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