Program Overview

Introduction to the Eurasian Studies Program

The Eurasian Studies program is designed for those who wish to explore the Eurasian region, an intriguing subcontinent full of contrasts and conflicts, yet with immense developmental potential. This program provides cultural and geographical knowledge of the former Russian Empire and the USSR, with a primary focus on how state structures operate within this area.

Program Description

The Eurasian Studies program is offered by the Chair of Eurasian Area Studies, which is part of the Faculty of International and Political Studies. The program includes a variety of courses offering historical and political knowledge about the Eurasian region. It introduces ongoing international rivalries and explores the political significance of religion as a component of national identity and a source of conflict.

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:
  • Study mode: full-time program
  • Language of instruction: Polish
  • Profile: general academic
  • Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
  • Title: Magister (equivalent of Master’s degree)
  • Main discipline: Political Science and Public Administration

Curriculum Overview

The program curriculum provides information about the subjects attended while studying this program. The curriculum indicates which subjects are scheduled for each semester of the studies, which are mandatory, which belong to the group of elective subjects, which end with an exam, and which do not. Each subject in the program curriculum has its syllabus, which is a description of 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 the Jagiellonian University, including faculty- and university-wide ones. These societies allow students to spend their free time actively, gain knowledge, develop their talents, participate in engaging, unconventional projects, go on research and team-building trips, participate in conferences, and meet fellow students outside the lecture halls.

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

Graduates of the Eurasian Studies program can find employment in the following areas of professional activity: NGOs, cultural institutions, journalism, administration, local government, diplomacy, consulting, tourism, companies trading with the eastern market, and international shipping. Graduates of the first-cycle studies have knowledge about the specificity of life in the former Soviet republics, the cultural, social, and political diversity of the Eurasia region, and sympathy and antagonisms in this region. Graduates of the second-cycle studies distinguish processes differentiating and integrating the Eurasia region in terms of administration, business, and economy in a particular region.

Further Education Possibilities

• Doctoral School, f.e. Doctoral School of Social Sciences
• Post-diploma programs
• Second-cycle programs

University in Close-up

The Jagiellonian University offers various facilities and services, including the Nature Education Centre, Confucius Institute, Jagiellonian Library, and Museum of Anatomy. The university also provides support for students, including scholarships, academic calendar, exchange programs, and career counseling.

Offer for School

The 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. The current program of the event is available on the organizer's website. The Jagiellonian Library offers tours of both the old and new parts of the building. The tour program includes presentations on the history of the Library and the building itself, as well as a visit to the Department of Depositories. The offer of the Collegium Maius includes lessons on "The Trail of Science" and "The Trail of History and Art," as well as interactive online classes. The university also invites you to explore the educational offer of the Botanical Garden, the Nature Education Centre, the Confucius Institute, and the Museum of Anatomy.