Program Overview

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Introduction to African Studies

The African Studies program at Jagiellonian University is a unique and interdisciplinary course of study that focuses on the social sciences and humanities. The program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of Africa's issues, including history, art, geography, and philosophy of religions and beliefs.

Program Description

African Studies are exceptional nationally, dealing with Africa's issues mainly in social sciences and offering courses in history, art, geography, and philosophy of religions and beliefs. These studies provide the opportunity to specialize in Africa, both in knowledge about broadly understood social, political, or economical issues of the region's countries, affecting the formation of relations internationally.

Available Programs

• First-cycle program:
  • Study mode: full-time program
  • Language of instruction: Polish
  • Profile: general academic
  • Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
  • Title: Licencjat (equivalent of Bachelor's degree)
  • Main discipline: Political Science and Public Administration
• Second-cycle program: not available

Faculty of International and Political Studies

The Faculty of International and Political Studies has the A category granted by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and was awarded for the quality of education by the Polish Accreditation Committee. The Faculty is the most international and interdisciplinary unit at the Jagiellonian University.

Curriculum Overview

The program curriculum includes information about the subjects students will attend while studying this program. The program indicates which subjects are scheduled for each semester of the studies, which are mandatory, which belong to the group of elective subjects, which of them end with an exam, and which do not.

Student Life

Time spent at the university is not all about education and class participation; it is also an excellent opportunity to develop hobbies and interests. Many research societies and student organizations operate at the Jagiellonian University, including faculty- and university-wide ones.

Admission to Studies

Admission to study programs at the Jagiellonian University is conducted electronically in the Online Application System. Detailed information about admission to this study program, including information on the method of calculating the result, qualification criteria, fees, deadlines, and a list of required documents, are available on the Online Application System.

Graduates

The dynamic development of the international environment and the socio-economic changes in Africa are challenging the whole country. Poland is increasing its diplomatic and host presence on the African continent, both through the development of bilateral relations and within international organizations.

Further Education Possibilities

• Second-cycle programs
• Post-diploma programs

Offer for School

The Jagiellonian University invites all schools to take part in the cycle of meetings "University Closer to You – visits to the Jagiellonian University." The aim of the meetings during the tours is to familiarize students with the history of the University through a rich educational offer.

Other Programs

Other programs that may interest you include:

• Middle East Studies (Faculty of International and Political Studies) – program in Polish
• Strategic Studies on Asia (Faculty of International and Political Studies) – program in Polish
• Korean Studies (Faculty of International and Political Studies) – program in Polish
• Chinese Studies (Faculty of International and Political Studies) – program in Polish