Jagiellonian University

What Jagiellonian University does

Jagiellonian University (Uniwersytet Jagielloński) is a public higher education and research institution headquartered at ul. Gołębia 24, Kraków, Poland, and is the oldest university in Poland, founded in 1364 by King Casimir III the Great. The university delivers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and continuing-education programs across humanities, sciences, and medicine, and operates a constellation of research infrastructure including the SOLARIS National Synchrotron Radiation Centre, the Małopolskie Centrum Biotechnologii (MCB), the Centrum Badań Mózgu (CBM), the J-PET (Jagiellonian-PET) modular plastic-scintillator PET scanner project, and the Jagiellonian Library. Notable proprietary technologies include the J-PET scanner, the first positronium lifetime imaging methodology using 52Mn and 55Co radionuclides, and a patented nanographene synthesis method on non-metallic materials developed by the Department of Nanostructure Physics and Nanotechnology.

The institution's product portfolio spans educational services, research output, medical technology (VisioSurf, J-PET), consumer apps (Plug & Chill), and cultural assets (Muzeum UJ Collegium Maius). Revenue is generated through four primary streams: recurring tuition from domestic and international students, recurring core funding from the Polish Ministry of Education and Science, competitive research grants from the National Science Centre (NCN), the National Centre for Research and Development, and international bodies including Horizon Europe and the European Research Council, and a smaller licensing/technology-transfer tail managed through the CTT CITTRU office. Collegium Medicum (UJ CM) operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary focused on medical education, research, and healthcare services, and the J-PET-derived molecule iQ-007 is in active commercialization via iQure Pharma with grant support from the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

Go-to-market is event-driven and geographically anchored: the IRK (Internetowa Rejestracja Kandydatów) direct-enrollment system supports student recruitment, supplemented by the #ZacznijNaUJ campaign and recruitment open days, while international student acquisition is handled through the Centrum Współpracy Międzynarodowej. Distribution is direct (no third-party resellers) across JU's multiple Kraków campuses and through partnerships with Coimbra Group, Una Europa, EURAXESS, and a growing list of bilateral agreements including the Inter-University Space Ecosystem Centre and the Global Coalition for Ukrainian Studies. JU holds the HR Excellence in Research Award from the European Commission (since 2017) and is the top-ranked Polish university in both the Perspektywy 2026 ranking (ex aequo with the University of Warsaw) and the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026-2027 (#394 globally, up 33 places year-over-year).

Name

Jagiellonian University

Legal name

Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie

Website

https://uj.edu.pl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Jagiellonian University is Poland's oldest public research university (founded 1364), headquartered in Kraków, delivering undergraduate through doctoral education and operating major research infrastructure including the SOLARIS synchrotron, J-PET medical imaging scanner, and biotechnology and brain research centres for domestic and international students, researchers, and industry partners.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technology Transfer & Innovation-Driven Research Universities (High Commercialization) (EDAHABAH), Public Research Universities with National Laboratories/Big Science Facilities (EDAHAAAJ), International & Global Research Universities (Multi-Campus/International Footprint) (EDAHABAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University degree programs
• Scientific research
• Medical imaging technology
• Technology transfer licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Kraków

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Revenue from domestic and international student tuition payments for various degree programs
2. Government Funding: Core institutional funding from Polish Ministry of Education and Science
3. Research Grants: Funding from National Science Centre (NCN), National Centre for Research and Development, and international funding bodies including Horizon Europe and ERC grants
4. Technology Transfer: Revenue from commercialization of research through CTT CITTRU and licensing of inventions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jagiellonian University delivers higher education (undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and continuing/lifelong learning) across multiple faculties and conducts advanced scientific research through dedicated centres such as SOLARIS, MCB, CBM, and the J-PET tomography project. It also operates technology transfer and commercialisation through CTT CITTRU and the Jagiellonian Centre of Innovation (JCI), and runs public-facing assets including the Collegium Maius Museum.

Product overview

Jagiellonian University (Uniwersytet Jagielloński), Poland's oldest university founded in 1364, offers education across multiple faculties and conducts research through dedicated institutes and facilities. Key products and services include: J-PET medical imaging technology for PET tomography and positronium lifetime imaging; SOLARIS Synchrotron national research facility; Małopolskie Centrum Biotechnologii (MCB) for biotechnology research; Brain Research Centre (CBM) for neuroscience; VisioSurf medical imaging innovation for surgical guidance; Plug & Chill community app for electric vehicle charging; and university museum Collegium Maius. The university also provides research infrastructure including supercomputing access, technology transfer services through CTT CITTRU, and various digital platforms for education and research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Higher education degree programs Undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and lifelong learning degree programs across humanities, sciences, and medicine for domestic and international students, delivered on Kraków campuses.
• Collegium Medicum (UJ CM) medical education and healthcare Medical faculty of Jagiellonian University providing medical education, medical research, and healthcare services in Kraków.
• J-PET (Jagiellonian-PET Tomography) scanner Modular plastic-scintillator-based PET tomography scanner developed by the J-PET project, used for medical imaging and research applications including positronium lifetime imaging.
• SOLARIS National Synchrotron Radiation Centre National synchrotron radiation facility providing synchrotron radiation for research in physics, chemistry, biology, and materials science, operated by Jagiellonian University.
• Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology (MCB) Interdisciplinary biotechnology research institute conducting research in molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, and related fields.
• Centre for Brain Research (CBM) Interdisciplinary brain research centre studying neuroscience, neurological disorders, and brain function.
• CTT CITTRU technology transfer services Centre for Technology Transfer CITTRU providing IP commercialisation, invention licensing, and industry-academia collaboration services.
• Jagiellonian Centre of Innovation (JCI) Innovation centre supporting innovation development, technology transfer, and industry partnerships alongside CTT CITTRU and InnoCel.
• VisioSurf medical innovation Medical imaging technology innovation for hospital applications developed at Jagiellonian University, currently filed as a pending invention.
• Plug & Chill community application Community application created for electric vehicle drivers seeking convenient, cheaper, and more flexible ways to charge their vehicles.
• Muzeum UJ Collegium Maius museum Museum of Jagiellonian University housed in the historic Collegium Maius building, featuring collections documenting the university's history since 1364 and cultural exhibitions such as 'Zrodzone z pasji'.

Quantifiable outcome

• Produced peer-reviewed publications in Journal of the American Chemical Society and Journal of Physical Chemistry C through LUMI supercomputer simulations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Międzyuczelniane Centrum Ekosystemu Kosmicznego (Inter-University Space Ecosystem Centre)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Partnership with Szkoła Główna Handlowa (SGH), Politechnika Łódzka, Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza (AGH), and Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego Józefa Piłsudskiego in Warsaw. Signed June 25, 2026, for collaboration on space ecosystem development.
• Globalna Koalicja Studiów Ukraińskich (GKSU)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026Agreement signed by Vice-Rector for International Cooperation Prof. Jarosław Górniak to support Ukrainian partners. Part of Ukrainian Week activities at Polish universities.
• Coimbra GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean university network representing leading academic institutions. Jagiellonian University participates in annual conferences and general assemblies, most recently hosted by University of Granada.
• EURAXESS NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Commission network supporting researcher mobility and career development. Jagiellonian University participates to post job offers on the European researcher recruitment platform.
• European University Association (Una Europa)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternationalization alliance with other European universities for mobility, joint programs, and research collaborations.
• The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican biotechnology firm iQure Pharma received prestigious MJFF grant for Parkinson's therapy development using molecule iQ-007 developed by UJ CM researchers.
• LUMI Supercomputer ConsortiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationPolish researchers use the LUMI supercomputer (one of Europe's fastest) for large-scale quantum chemical simulations, enabling DFT and hybrid-DFT analyses impossible with conventional computing.
• Instytut Filologii Słowiańskiej UJ, Kliofest Zagreb, Międzynarodowe Centrum KulturyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organization of 'Kultura chorwacka w Krakowie' exhibition at Jagiellonian Library, documenting Polish-Croatian historical connections.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• University of Warsaw: Poland's other flagship public research university, ranked ex aequo #1 with JU in Perspektywy 2026. Closest direct peer in terms of scale, comprehensive doctoral research profile, international student recruitment, and competition for the same Polish Ministry and EU grant pool.
• University of Groningen: Major Dutch public research university and Coimbra Group + Una Europa peer. Comparable in scale, comprehensive doctoral research profile, biotech and biomedical research depth, and EU funding strategy.
• University of Bologna (Alma Mater Studiorum): One of Europe's oldest public research universities and a Una Europa partner of JU. Directly comparable as a comprehensive multi-disciplinary research university with a long history, large international student body, and broad research infrastructure.
• Politechnika Warszawska (Warsaw University of Technology): Top-ranked Polish technical university celebrating its 200-year anniversary and placed just behind JU/UW in Perspektywy 2026. Closely comparable on research-output, doctoral training, and technology transfer orientation.
• Charles University (Univerzita Karlova): Czech Republic's oldest and flagship public research university and a fellow Coimbra Group and Una Europa member. Highly comparable as a Central European public doctoral research university with extensive international student recruitment and a medical faculty.
• University of Wrocław: Another leading Polish public research university competing for the same domestic student, faculty, and grant pools as JU. Comparable scale, doctoral research profile, and Erasmus+/Horizon Europe participation.
• AGH University of Science and Technology (Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza): Major Polish public technical university ranked just behind JU/UW in domestic league tables. Closely comparable as a Kraków-based public research institution with strong technology-transfer and engineering sciences, and a partner alongside JU in the new Inter-University Space Ecosystem Centre.

Emerging players

• iQure Pharma: US-based biotechnology firm that received a Michael J. Fox Foundation grant to develop iQ-007, a Parkinson's-therapy molecule originating from JU's Collegium Medicum Faculty of Pharmacy. A direct emerging-player licensee of JU-origin research and a downstream commercialisation partner.

Broad incumbents

• ETH Zurich: Switzerland's premier public research and technology-transfer university. A broad incumbent reference point for how European public universities convert SOLARIS-class infrastructure and J-PET-class technology into industry partnerships, licensing, and spin-out revenue at scale.
• KU Leuven: Belgium's flagship comprehensive public research university, widely considered the European benchmark for university technology transfer and industry-linked research. Comparable as a reference for how JU could mature CTT CITTRU into a sustained third revenue stream.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jagiellonskiuni
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/unijagiellonski
• Facebookfacebook.com/jagiellonian.university
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jagiellonian-university_2
• Instagraminstagram.com/jagiellonian_university

Compliance2 records

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Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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