Studium Generale (University of Kraków)

• Founder


  King Casimir III the Great, ruler of Poland from 1333 to 1370.
• Establishment


  Founded the Studium Generale in Kraków in 1364, later known as the Jagiellonian University.
• Educational Model


  Modeled after leading European universities, with faculties of liberal arts, law, medicine, and theology.
• Papal Support


  Supported by a papal bull from Pope Urban V, highlighting its significance within the Catholic Church.
• Intellectual Hub


  Attracted students and scholars from across Europe, fostering intellectual exchange and advancement.
• Notable Alumni


  Produced prominent figures such as Nicolaus Copernicus
• Cultural Impact


  Promoted literacy, legal and administrative expertise, and scholarly pursuits; played a crucial role in Poland's cultural and scientific development.