Program Overview

Introduction to the Classical Studies Program

The Classical Studies program at Jagiellonian University is focused on languages, literature, and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome, which constitute the foundation of European cultural identity. This program is dedicated to individuals with linguistic and humanistic interests.

Program Description

Studies in antiquity have been conducted at Jagiellonian University since the beginning of the 15th century. The Classical Studies program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of classical languages, literature, culture, and political history of ancient Greece and Rome, as well as the basics of palaeography, literary studies, linguistics, and history of philosophy.

Available Programs

• First-cycle program:
  • Study mode: full-time
  • Language of instruction: Polish
  • Profile: general academic
  • Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
  • Title: Licencjat (equivalent of Bachelor's degree)
  • Main discipline: Literary Studies
• Second-cycle program:
  • Study mode: full-time
  • Language of instruction: Polish
  • Profile: general academic
  • Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
  • Title: Magister (equivalent of Master’s degree)
  • Main discipline: Literary Studies

Faculty of Philology

The Faculty of Philology offers over 20 philologies and teaches as many as 50 languages. It has the A scientific category awarded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. The faculty's programs lead in the Ranking of Study Programmes prepared by the ‘Perspektywy’ Education Foundation.

Curriculum Overview

The program curriculum includes information about the subjects students will attend, which are scheduled for each semester of the studies. Each subject has its syllabus, which describes what students learn within the scope of that subject.

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 Jagiellonian University, including faculty- and university-wide ones.

Admission to Studies

Admission to study programs at 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, is available.

Graduates

Graduates of the Classical Studies program can undertake employment in cultural and educational institutions, companies, and entities operating in the sphere of tourism, media, and social and economic cooperation with Mediterranean countries. They can also be employed in entities related to the tourist branch focused on travels to regions culturally connected to Greek and Roman civilization.

Further Education Possibilities

• Doctoral School, e.g., Doctoral School in the Humanities
• Post-diploma programs
• Second-cycle programs

Offer for Schools

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 is to familiarize students with the history of the university through a rich educational offer. The current program of the event is available on the organizer's website.