QS World Ranking
#351
Acceptance Rate
30%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$2,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#52
Kraków
Application Deadline
June 30
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
40,000
students
International Students
12%
US % data not publicly reported
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
One of the world's oldest universities (1364) in Kraków — Poland's stunning royal capital.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Poland's oldest (1364) and most prestigious university. Kraków is one of Europe's most beautiful cities.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to Jagiellonian University
Acceptance Rate
30%
Selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
June 30
Instruction Language
English/Polish
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$2,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply via Jagiellonian's IRK system by June 30
- High school diploma with certified translation
- IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL 80+ for English programs
- Subject knowledge test required for Medicine
- English-language Medicine programs are very popular — early application recommended
- No SAT/ACT required
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English/Polish
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$2,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- June 30
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 30%
- QS Best Student City (Kraków)
- #52 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓Polish Government Scholarship
- ✓Erasmus+
Cost of Living — Kraków, Poland
Low CostEstimated monthly total
$900
vs. avg US college student
53% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Kraków is one of Europe's most beautiful and affordable cities. Excellent food, nightlife, and history. Beer costs $1–2. Student culture thrives year-round.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at Jagiellonian University as a US Student
Jagiellonian University is located in Kraków, Poland and is ranked #351in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Medicine, Law, Arts & Humanities, Sciences, Social Sciences, and more. Instruction is offered in English/Polish. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$2,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 30%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of June 30. Scholarships available include the Polish Government Scholarship.