Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Contemporary Buddhist Studies program is a second-cycle, full-time study program offered by the Faculty of Philosophy at Jagiellonian University. The program is designed to provide specialist knowledge in the field of the humanities and advanced expertise in the area of theory and history of Buddhist culture, with a particular focus on its contemporary manifestations.

Program Description

The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary phenomena related to Buddhism in their various connections in Asia and the Western world. The program's content is related to Buddhism as an essential phenomenon of the contemporary world, including the evolution of philosophical views and religious behavior in various trends of contemporary Buddhism, the relationship between Buddhism and science, or the political aspects of Buddhism in today's world.

Program Structure

• The program is a second-cycle, full-time study program.
• The language of instruction is Polish.
• The program has a general academic profile.
• The duration of the program is 2 years (4 semesters).
• The title awarded upon completion of the program is Magister (equivalent of Master's degree).
• The main discipline of the program is Culture and Religion Studies.

Faculty Information

• The Faculty of Philosophy is one of the oldest faculties of Jagiellonian University, founded in 1364.
• The faculty 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, Institute of Sociology, and the Centre for Comparative Studies of Civilisations.

Centre for Comparative Studies of Civilisations

• The centre is a unit of the Faculty of Philosophy.
• The centre is located in the historic centre of Kraków.
• The centre offers interdisciplinary studies, with a focus on comparative studies of civilisations.
• The centre has a research and teaching staff with expertise in various problems and cultures.

Curriculum Overview

• The program curriculum includes information about the subjects students will attend during their studies.
• The curriculum indicates which subjects are scheduled for each semester, which are mandatory, and which are elective.
• Each subject has a syllabus that describes what students will learn within the scope of that subject.

Student Life

• Students have the opportunity to develop their hobbies and interests through various research societies and student organizations.
• The university offers a range of student associations, including MASKA, an interdisciplinary scholarly journal.
• Students can participate in exchange programs, such as Erasmus+, Utrecht Network, and bilateral exchange programs.

Admission to Studies

• Admission to the program is conducted electronically through the Online Application System.
• Detailed information about admission, including qualification criteria, fees, deadlines, and required documents, is available on the Online Application System.

Graduates

• Graduates of the program are entitled to apply for jobs in institutions and organizations with an activity profile that includes issues related to international cooperation.
• Graduates can work in cultural and tourist institutions, advisory and research centers, and other organizations.
• The program provides graduates with knowledge and skills useful in working in an intercultural environment.

Further Education Possibilities

• Graduates can pursue further education through doctoral schools, post-diploma programs, or second-cycle programs.
• The university offers a range of further education opportunities, including the Doctoral School in the Humanities and post-diploma programs.

Other Programs

• The university offers other programs that may be of interest, including Buddhist Studies, India and South Asia Studies, Comparative Studies in Civilisations, and International Cultural Studies.