Program Overview

Cognitive Science Program

The Cognitive Science program is an interdisciplinary field that connects philosophers, logicians, psychologists, linguists, computer scientists, and neuroscientists to study human nature and artificial intelligence.

Program Description

The program explores questions such as what cognition is and how it can be effectively researched. It aims to understand cognition from various research perspectives and facilitate the exchange of ideas and results between researchers from different disciplines.

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: Philosophy
• 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: Philosophy

Faculty Information

The Faculty of Philosophy is one of the oldest faculties of the university, founded in 1364. It has been granted the A+ category by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. The faculty consists of 5 institutes: Institute of Philosophy, Institute of Pedagogy, Institute of Psychology, Institute of Religious Studies, and Institute of Sociology.

Rankings and Distinctions

• Scientific category A in the main discipline of Philosophy awarded to the Jagiellonian University by the decision of the Minister of Education and Science

Curriculum Overview

The program curriculum includes information about the subjects attended during the studies, which are scheduled for each semester, and which are mandatory or elective.

Student Life

Time spent at the university is not only about education and class participation but also an opportunity to develop hobbies and interests. Many research societies and student organizations operate at the Jagiellonian University.

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 is available on the Online Application System.

Graduates

Graduates of the Cognitive Science program can efficiently combine a broad humanistic education with technological competencies and understanding behavior and social relations. They find employment in artificial intelligence, robotics, and machine learning, telecommunications, or media, and the design of e-learning platforms.

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 participate 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.

Other Programs

Other programs that may be of interest include:

• Philosophy (Faculty of Philosophy) – program in Polish
• Psychology (Faculty of Philosophy) – program in Polish
• Psychology (Faculty of Management and Social Communication) – program in Polish
• Neurobiology (Faculty of Biology) – program in Polish
• Computer Science (Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science) – program in Polish

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