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Q. What is the main USP of the Jagiellonian University Center?

Jagiellonian University's USP/Achievements include being Poland's oldest university and the world's 13th oldest university in continuous operation. It is considered the most prestigious academic institution in Poland. The Jagiellonian University has been regarded as a defender of Polish culture, particularly for its ability to continue operations during Poland's partitions and the two World Wars, as well as a significant contributor to Europe's intellectual heritage.

Q. What is the Jagiellonian University famous for?

The Jagiellonian University is Poland's oldest higher education institution and one of Europe's oldest. Casimir the Great, the Polish king, founded it on May 12, 1364. The 650th anniversary of this remarkable event was celebrated in the Jubilee year of 2014.

Q. Is Krakow a large city?

Kraków, also known as Cracow, is Poland's second-largest city and one of its oldest. The city located on the Vistula River in the Voivodeship of Lesser Poland, dates back to the seventh century. Kraków was Poland's official capital until 1596, and it has long been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, economic, cultural, and artistic life. One of Europe's most beautiful cities, Warsaw's Old Town with Wawel Royal Castle was designated as the world's first UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Q. What’s the weather like around Jagiellonian University?

Kraków has a temperate oceanic climate, denoted by the Köppen classification as Cfb, which is best described as a semicontinental climate. It was previously classified as a warm summer continental climate (Dfb). According to Wincenty Okoowicz's classification, it has a warm temperate climate in the centre of continental Europe with a "fusion" of different features.

Q. How many students study at Jagiellonian University?

The total number of students at Jagiellonian University is 38597.

Q. Who are the top alumni of the Jagiellonian University?

The notable alumni of Jagiellonian University include-