Universities in Krakow, Poland
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Krakow
  • 06 Mar, 2024: Latest Scimago Institutions Rankings from Scimago Institutions. 7 universities from Krakow appear in this ranking.
  • 19 Dec, 2023: New edition of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. 5 universities in Krakow ranked.
  • 05 Dec, 2023: QS World University Rankings: Sustainability updated with Jagiellonian University ranked highest among 2 listed universities in Krakow.
  • 27 Oct, 2023: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy published most recent results of GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Textile Science and Engineering). Includes 20 universities from Krakow.

Rankings of universities in Krakow, Poland 2024

  • #1 
  • #601 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #2 
  • #304 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #1 
  • #327 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 15 more rankings of Jagiellonian University and subject specific rankings for 11 subjects

  • #7 
  • #901 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #6 
  • #803 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #4 
  • #782 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
Show 13 more rankings of AGH University of Science and Technology and subject specific rankings for 6 subjects

  • #36 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #13 
  • #1001 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #30 
  • #1749 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 11 more rankings of Cracow University of Technology and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects


  • #31 
  • #1759 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #29 
  • #1603 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
  • #28 
  • #1069 
CWTS Leiden Ranking
[Published 22 June, 2022]
Show 4 more rankings of University of Agriculture of Krakow and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects

#5
Poland

Cracow University of Economics

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  • #51 
  • #2665 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #43 
  • #47 
Perspektywy University Ranking
[Published 22 June, 2022]
  • #24 
  • #1674 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #61 
  • #3332 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #63 
  • #61 
Perspektywy University Ranking
[Published 22 June, 2022]
  • #47 
  • #2545 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]
Show 1 more rankings of Pedagogical University of Cracow and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects

#7
Poland

University School of Physical Education of Cracow

  • #59 
  • #3226 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #74 
  • #81 
Perspektywy University Ranking
[Published 22 June, 2022]
  • #69 
  • #5487 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#8
Poland

Academy of Fine Art of Krakow

  • #73 
  • #9046 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#9
Poland

Academy of Music of Kraków

  • #75 
  • #9963 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#10
Poland

School of Computer Science and Economics of Krakow


#11
Poland

The School of Banking and Management of Cracow


#12
Poland

The Ludwik Solski State Drama School of Cracow


Highest subject rankings of universities in Krakow

Mechatronics Perspektywy: University Ranking by Subject
#1 
AGH University of Science and Technology
Law Perspektywy: University Ranking by Subject
#1 
Jagiellonian University
Dentistry Perspektywy: University Ranking by Subject
#1 
Jagiellonian University
Chemistry Perspektywy: University Ranking by Subject
#1 
Jagiellonian University
Computer Science Perspektywy: University Ranking by Subject
#2 
AGH University of Science and Technology
Landscape Architecture Perspektywy: University Ranking by Subject
#2 
University of Agriculture of Krakow
Psychology Perspektywy: University Ranking by Subject
#2 
Jagiellonian University
Mathematics Perspektywy: University Ranking by Subject
#3 
Jagiellonian University
Finance Perspektywy: University Ranking by Subject
#5 
Cracow University of Economics
Linguistics QS World University Rankings By Subject
#101 
Jagiellonian University

Krakow Key Facts for International Students

9 out of 12 Universities in Krakow Ranked in at least one ranking

21 Different Rankings list Universities in Krakow (15 institution and 6 subject rankings)

4 Global Rankings rank Universities in Krakow Among TOP 200

Population: 756000

Time: GMT +1

District/province: Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Kraków

Living costs for students in Krakow:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 47* (53% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 69* (31% cheaper than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 34* (66% cheaper than London)
  • Average Big Mac price 14.66 PLN
  • Plug Type C
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz
  • Plug Type E
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz

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FAQ

Jagiellonian University ranks #1 in Krakow in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in Krakow Jagiellonian University is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 24 rankings where Jagiellonian University is listed.

AGH University of Science and Technology is ranked best in Krakow for Engineering (Mechatronics). See all rankings for the AGH University of Science and Technology.

Jagiellonian University is ranked best in Krakow for Law (Law). See all rankings for the Jagiellonian University.

Jagiellonian University is ranked best in Krakow for Medicine & Health (Dentistry). See all rankings for the Jagiellonian University.

Jagiellonian University is ranked best in Krakow for Natural Sciences (Chemistry). See all rankings for the Jagiellonian University.

AGH University of Science and Technology is ranked best in Krakow for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the AGH University of Science and Technology.

University of Agriculture of Krakow is ranked best in Krakow for Architecture, Building & Planning (Landscape Architecture). See all rankings for the University of Agriculture of Krakow.

Jagiellonian University is ranked best in Krakow for Social Studies & Humanities (Psychology). See all rankings for the Jagiellonian University.

Jagiellonian University is ranked best in Krakow for Mathematics (Mathematics). See all rankings for the Jagiellonian University.

Cracow University of Economics is ranked best in Krakow for Business (Finance). See all rankings for the Cracow University of Economics.

Jagiellonian University is ranked best in Krakow for Languages & Literature (Linguistics). See all rankings for the Jagiellonian University.

Jagiellonian University is ranked best in Krakow for Education (Education). See all rankings for the Jagiellonian University.

University of Agriculture of Krakow is ranked best in Krakow for Agriculture (Agriculture). See all rankings for the University of Agriculture of Krakow.

Ranking publishers

British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:

Employer reputation 30% Alumni outcomes 25% Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25% Employer/Student Connections 10% Graduate employment rate 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia:

Academic reputation 30% Employer reputation 20% Faculty/student ratio 10% Papers per faculty 10% International research network 10%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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NTU ranking

Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:

Research Productivity: 25%

  • # Articles last 11 years: 10%
  • # Articles current year: 15%

Research Impact: 35%

  • # Citations last 11 years: 15%
  • # Citations last 2 years: 10%
  • Average # citations last 11 years: 10%

Research Excellence: 40%

  • H-index last 2 years: 10%
  • # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
  • # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%

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Nature Index

Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Academic:

Article count (AC) Fractional count (FC) Weighted fractional count (WFC)

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Perspektywy

Criteria used in ranking -Perspektywy University Ranking:

Scientific Efficiency 23% Scientific Potential 15% Graduates on the labour market 15% Internationalisation 15% Prestige 14% Learning Conditions 10%

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:

Teaching: 40%

  • Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • World Teaching Reputation: 8%

Research: 40%

  • Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
  • Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
  • Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • World Research Reputation: 8%

International Diversity: 10%

  • International Faculty: 2%
  • International Students: 2%
  • International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
  • Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
  • International Level: 2%

Financial Sustainability: 10%

  • Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
  • Institutional Income per Student: 2%
  • Papers per Research Income: 2%
  • Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
  • Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:

Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:

Quality of Education 10%

  • Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

Quality of Faculty 40%

  • Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
  • Highly Cited Researchers 20%

Research Output 40%

  • Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
  • Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

Per Capita Performance 10%

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Thomson Reuters

Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities Europe:

Patent volume 11.11% Patent success 11.11% Global patents 11.11% Patent citations 11.11% Percent of patents cited / Patent citation impact 11.11% Patent to Article Citation Impact 11.11% Industry Article Citation Impact 11.11% Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11.11% Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11.11%

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Urap

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Us News

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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