ABOUT US

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 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 37 years it has welcomed thousands of students, teachers and professors from all over the world. During inauguration ceremonies the most outstanding scholars deliver introductory lectures; for instance Nobel Prize Winner for Literature Czesław Miłosz, Professor Norman Davies, Professor Leszek Balcerowicz, outstanding film directors Andrzej Wajda and Krzysztof Zanussi, renowned poet Adam Zagajewski, world-famous journalist Ryszard Kapuściński, Swedish slavist and translator of Polish literature Anders Bodegard. 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 and 2005 the European Commission granted the School the European Label Award for innovative initiatives in language teaching.