About
The Jagiellonian University is a public research university in Kraków, Poland. Founded in 1364 by King Casimir III the Great, it is the oldest university in Poland and one of the oldest universities in continuous operation in the world. The university grounds form part of the Kraków Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The university has been viewed as a vanguard of Polish culture as well as a significant contributor to the intellectual heritage of Europe.
Ranked Top 303 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 87 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
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Key Facts
Historical Trend
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Top Subjects
Subject Rankings
QS
30 subjectsTHE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
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Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 126–150 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 251–300 | 35.4 | 2026 |
| Education | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 501–600 | 31.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
US News
21 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
|
Score
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Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 130 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =215 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =228 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =235 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Endocrinology and Metabolism | 236 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Space Science | 244 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Physics | =277 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =282 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =289 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =314 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =327 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 342 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =355 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =355 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 382 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =423 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =427 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =481 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =589 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 755 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,431 | 54.6 | 2026 |
ARWU
26 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
|
Score
|
Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Physics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Biological Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Clinical Medicine | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Law | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Sociology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Earth Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2018 |
| Food Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Environmental Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Education | 401-500 | - | 2025 |