Awards

Honorary doctorates The tradition of awarding honorary doctorates (doctorates honoris causa) at the Jagiellonian University dates back to the 1810s... More

"Merentibus" Medal "Merentibus" Medal is awarded for the great services rendered to the Jagiellonian University. It can be given either to a person, or to an institution, from both Poland and abroad... More

Persons of Merit People who have rendered grand services to the Jagiellonian University can receive the JU Person of Merit Award... More

The Jagiellonian Laurel The Jagiellonian Laurel is an Award for the outstanding academic achievements from the last five years... More

Hugo Kołłątaj Award Hugo Kołłątaj Award is given by the Rector of the Jagiellonian University on the occasion of the Commission of National Education Day to the individuals or groups who have distinguished themselves in the field of popularizing knowledge... More

Pro Arte Docendi Pro Arte Docendi Award is given to the eminent academic teachers working at the JU for the high quality of their teaching, and especially the mastery of sharing their knowledge with the students, the outstanding educational achievements as well as excellent relations and successful cooperation with the students... More

The Oświęcim Award for Human Rights of John Paul II The Award was established to pay tribute to the Pope's role as an advocate of human rights. It aims to promote universal values, such as unalienable dignity of every human being, truth, good and beauty... More

Plus Ratio Quam Vis Medal The Latin phrase "Plus ratio quam vis", i.e. "Let reason prevail over force" is the official motto of the Jagiellonian University... More