Program Overview
The European Studies at Jagiellonian University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the European Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Poland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 8,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Kraków, Poland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the European Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- European Civilisation
- EU Policies & Institutional Architecture
- Finances in the EU
- Europeanisation and Transformation of Collective Identity
- European Integration Theory and Practice
- Meaning and Value of Democracy from a Philosophical Perspective
- EU Foreign and Security Policy
- EU Administration, Justice and Home Affairs
- Foreign and International Relations in CEE facing CFSP/ESDP
- Political and Social History of 20th Century CEE
- Business and Markets in CEE
- To be (or not to be) Central European: 20th Century CEE Literature
- Jewish Identities - Holocaust - Auschwitz
- EU-Russia Economic Relations
- Theorising European Integration. CEE Countries in the Transforming Union
- Myths and Symbols of European Integration - Western and Eastern European
- Perspectives
- Gender, Citizenship and Democracy in CEE
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Academic Skills Workshop
- Methodology: Quantitative Methods or Qualitative Methods
- MA Seminar and Responsio
- European Civilisation
- Foreign and International Relations in CEE facing CFSP/ESDP
- Political and Social History of 20th Century CEE
- Europeanisation and Transformation of Collective Identity
- European Integration Theory and Practice
- Meaning and Value of Democracy from a Philosophical Perspective
- EU Foreign and Security Policy
- EU Administration, Justice and Home Affairs
- Finances in the EU
- Business and Markets in CEE
- To Be (or Not To Be) Central European: 20th Century CEE Literature
- Jewish Identities - Holocaust - Auschwitz
- EU-Russia Economic Relations
- Gender, Citizenship and Democracy in Central and Eastern Europe
- Theorising European Integration. CEE Countries in the Transforming Union
- EU Policies & Institutional Architecture
- Myths and Symbols of European Integration Western and Eastern European Perspectives
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Academic Skills Workshop
- Methodology: Quantitative Methods or Qualitative Methods
- MA Seminar and Responsio
- European Civilisation
- European Integration Theory and Practice
- Foreign and International Relations in CEE facing CFSP/ESDP
- Meaning and Value of Democracy from a Philosophical Perspective
- EU Foreign and Security Policy
- EU Administration, Justice and Home Affairs
- Finances in the EU
- EU Policies & Institutional Architecture
- Europeanisation and Transformation of Collective Identity
- EU-Russia Economic Relations
- Theorising European Integration. CEE Countries in the Transforming Union
- Gender, Citizenship and Democracy in Central and Eastern Europe
- To Be (or Not To Be) Central European: 20th Century CEE Literature
- Jewish Identities - Holocaust Auschwitz
- Business and Markets in CEE
- Myths and Symbols of European Integration - Western and Eastern European Perspectives
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Academic Skills Workshop
- Methodology: Quantitative Methods or Qualitative Methods
- MA Seminar and Responsio
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students are required to earn a total of 120 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) points, consisting of
- The courses listed under each specialisation, chosen as part of the student\'s individually tailored curriculum
- Two semesters of foreign language training (Polish beg. to intermediate level or French, German and Russian at beginners\' level)
- Workshops in methodology, academic writing and speaking, as well as the MA seminar
- an MA thesis
The degree is completed when the student passes the MA exam and thesis defence.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 8,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 8,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Jagiellonian University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Jagiellonian University
Jagiellonian University
Kraków, Poland
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 one of the oldest...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2013-09-17
- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 120