Jagiellonian University
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About Jagiellonian University
According to Wikipedia, 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 the 13th oldest university in continuous operation in the world. It is regarded as Poland's most prestigious academic institution. The university has been viewed as a vanguard of Polish culture as well as a significant contributor to the intellectual heritage of Europe.
What Is Jagiellonian University Known For?
Jagiellonian University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Literature
- Communications
- History
- Physics
- Law
- Political Science
- Education
- Biology
- Medical
- Religious Studies
- Economics
- Chemistry
- Business
- Engineering
- Anthropology
- Earth Sciences
- Sociology
- Computer Science
- Psychology
- Criminal Justice
- Nursing
- Social Work
Jagiellonian University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Jagiellonian University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Jagiellonian University ranks #90 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
Jagiellonian University ranks #40 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
Jagiellonian University ranks #20 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Jagiellonian University ranks #43 worldwide for influence in Communications.
Jagiellonian University ranks #30 worldwide for influence in History.
Jagiellonian University ranks #91 worldwide for influence in Physics.
Jagiellonian University ranks #37 worldwide for influence in Law.
Jagiellonian University ranks #66 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Jagiellonian University ranks #49 worldwide for influence in Education.
Jagiellonian University ranks #93 worldwide for influence in Biology.
Jagiellonian University ranks #50 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Jagiellonian University ranks #19 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Jagiellonian University ranks #108 worldwide for influence in Economics.
Jagiellonian University ranks #49 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
Jagiellonian University ranks #180 worldwide for influence in Business.
Jagiellonian University ranks #207 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Jagiellonian University ranks #38 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
Jagiellonian University ranks #24 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Jagiellonian University ranks #56 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Jagiellonian University ranks #322 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Jagiellonian University ranks #152 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
Jagiellonian University ranks #204 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Jagiellonian University ranks #220 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesJagiellonian University ranks #351 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
Who Are Jagiellonian University's Most Influential Alumni?
Jagiellonian University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of History, Anthropology, and Earth Sciences. Here are some of Jagiellonian University's most famous alumni:
- Nicolaus Copernicus
- A Polish mathematician and astronomer .
- Carl Menger
- A Founder of the Austrian School of economics.
- Stefan Banach
- A Polish mathematician .
- Bronisław Malinowski
- A Polish anthropologist and ethnographer based in England and the USA.
- Pope John Paul II
- A 264th pope of the Catholic Church.
- Wacław Sierpiński
- A Mathematician.
- Karl Radek
- A Russian revolutionary .
- Stanisław Lem
- A Polish science fiction author, philosopher and futurologist , studied medical doctor.
- Józef Beck
- A Polish diplomat and military officer .
- Hugo Kołłątaj
- A Historian and philosopher .
- Anna-Teresa Tymieniecka
- An American philosopher.
- Florian Znaniecki
- A Polish sociologist.
Who Are Jagiellonian University's Most Influential Faculty?
Jagiellonian University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of History, Anthropology, and Earth Sciences. Here are some of Jagiellonian University's most famous faculty:
- Andrzej Duda
- A Polish lawyer and politician, President of Poland .
- Marek Jerzy Minakowski
- A Polish historian.
- Wiesława Nizioł
- A Polish mathematician.
- Arkady Rzegocki
- A Polish political scientist.
- Tomasz Guzik
- A Polish internist, clinical pharmacologist and cardiologist.
- Christine Aventin
- A French-language Belgian writer..
- Piotr Tomasz Nowakowski
- A Polish researcher.
- Bartosz Brożek
- A Polish philosopher and jurist.
- Paweł Leszkowicz
- A Polish art historian.
- Paweł Kowal
- A Polish politician.
- Łukasz Sułkowski
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- Marcin Kubiak
- A Polish astronomer.
